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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 3 - Referencia - Parte 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - Referencia - Parte 1 del libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "ático", "afueras", "bullicioso", etc.

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apartment
apartment
[Sustantivo]

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

apartamento

apartamento

Ex: She invited her friends over to her apartment for a movie night. 

Ella invitó a sus amigos a su apartamento para una noche de películas.

attic
attic
[Sustantivo]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

ático

ático

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house. 

Descubrieron viejas reliquias familiares guardadas en cajas en el ático mientras limpiaban la casa.

balcony
balcony
[Sustantivo]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

balcón

balcón

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space. 

Decoró el balcón con plantas en macetas y luces de cuerda para crear un espacio exterior acogedor.

block
block
[Sustantivo]

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

manzana, cuadra

manzana, cuadra

Ex: They walked around the block to get some fresh air. 

Caminaron alrededor de la manzana para tomar un poco de aire fresco.

flat
flat
[Sustantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

plano

plano

Ex: He is looking for a flat with two bedrooms, as he plans to have a roommate next year. 

Él está buscando un piso con dos habitaciones, ya que planea tener un compañero de piso el próximo año.

ceiling
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

techo

techo

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak. 

Notó una mancha de agua en el techo y llamó a un profesional para arreglar la fuga.

cellar
cellar
[Sustantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

sótano

sótano

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar. 

Ella encontró una puerta oculta en la cocina que conducía abajo al sótano.

commercial
commercial
[Adjetivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

comercial

comercial

Ex: This product is designed for the commercial use, not for private households. 

Este producto está diseñado para uso comercial, no para hogares privados.

district
district
[Sustantivo]

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

distrito

distrito

Ex: The school district oversees education policies and resources for local schools. 

El distrito escolar supervisa las políticas educativas y los recursos para las escuelas locales.

cottage
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens. 

Sus abuelos viven en una cabaña pintoresca rodeada de jardines.

detached house
detached house
[Sustantivo]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

Ex: He preferred living in a detached house because it felt more secluded. 

Él prefería vivir en una casa independiente porque se sentía más aislada.

fireplace
fireplace
[Sustantivo]

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

chimenea, hogar

chimenea, hogar

Ex: The ornate fireplace in the mansion's drawing room featured intricate carvings and a marble mantlepiece. 

La chimenea ornamentada en el salón de la mansión presentaba tallas intrincadas y un manto de mármol.

floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate, and it shattered into pieces on the floor. 

Ella dejó caer un plato por accidente, y se hizo añicos en el suelo.

gate
gate
[Sustantivo]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

puerta

puerta

Ex: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden. 

La puerta de madera conducía a un hermoso jardín.

lift
lift
[Sustantivo]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

ascensor, elevador

ascensor, elevador

Ex: The lift was out of order, so they had to use the stairs. 

El ascensor no funcionaba, así que tuvieron que usar las escaleras.

neighborhood
neighborhood
[Sustantivo]

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

barrio

barrio

Ex: Apartments in the neighborhood of downtown New York City come with a premium price tag. 

Los apartamentos en el vecindario del centro de la ciudad de Nueva York tienen un precio premium.

outskirts
outskirts
[Sustantivo]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

afueras, alrededores

afueras, alrededores

Ex: As the city expanded, the outskirts became increasingly populated, leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community. 

A medida que la ciudad se expandía, las afueras se volvían cada vez más pobladas, lo que llevó al desarrollo de nuevas escuelas y parques para acomodar a la comunidad en crecimiento.

residential area
residential area
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, consisting mainly of houses and apartment buildings rather than offices and shops

zona residencial, área residencial

zona residencial, área residencial

Ex: This residential area has great schools and parks for families. 

Esta zona residencial tiene excelentes escuelas y parques para familias.

playground
playground
[Sustantivo]

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

patio de recreo, área de juegos, parque infantil

patio de recreo, área de juegos, parque infantil

Ex: Parents watched their kids run around the playground. 

Los padres observaban a sus hijos correr alrededor del área de juegos.

stair
stair
[Sustantivo]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalera, peldaño

escalera, peldaño

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces. 

Se sentó en el escalón de abajo para atarse los cordones.

suburb
suburb
[Sustantivo]

a residential area outside a city

suburbio

suburbio

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb, as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work. 

Muchos viajeros prefieren vivir en el suburbio, ya que les permite escapar del ajetreo de la vida urbana y aún así estar lo suficientemente cerca del trabajo.

terraced house
terraced house
[Sustantivo]

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

casa adosada, casa en hilera

casa adosada, casa en hilera

Ex: She decorated her terraced house with a mix of modern and vintage furniture. 

Ella decoró su casa adosada con una mezcla de muebles modernos y vintage.

view
view
[Sustantivo]

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

vista

vista

Ex: The view from the Ferris wheel was exciting. 

La vista desde la noria era emocionante.

bustling
bustling
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

bullicioso, animado

bullicioso, animado

Ex: The bustling café was packed with students studying, friends chatting, and baristas preparing coffee. 

El café bullicioso estaba lleno de estudiantes estudiando, amigos charlando y baristas preparando café.

quiet
quiet
[Adjetivo]

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

silencioso, tranquilo

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city. 

La calle tranquila fue un cambio bienvenido del bullicioso de la ciudad.

clean
clean
[Adjetivo]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

no contaminante

no contaminante

Ex: The test site was declared clean following radiation checks. 

El sitio de prueba fue declarado limpio tras los controles de radiación.

polluted
polluted
[Adjetivo]

containing harmful or dirty substances

contaminado, polucionado

contaminado, polucionado

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris, causing harm to marine animals. 

La playa contaminada estaba llena de botellas de plástico y escombros, causando daño a los animales marinos.

dull
dull
[Adjetivo]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

aburrido, monótono

aburrido, monótono

Ex: The dull performance of the team disappointed their fans. 
center
center
[Sustantivo]

the part of a city or town in which most of the shops, offices, and entertainment facilities are located

centro, corazón de la ciudad

centro, corazón de la ciudad

lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants. 

Disfrutaron pasando tiempo en el centro de la ciudad animado con sus tiendas y restaurantes.

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