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Hogar y Jardín - Housekeeping

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cuidado del hogar como "limpieza", "tarea doméstica" y "trabajo de jardín".

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cleaning
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

limpieza

limpieza

Ex: The cleaning of the bathroom is my least favorite task .La **limpieza** del baño es mi tarea menos favorita.
housework
[Sustantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .A menudo escuchan música mientras hacen las **tareas domésticas** para que las tareas sean más agradables.
spring-cleaning
[Sustantivo]

the act of thoroughly cleaning a room or house, especially in the beginning of spring and including parts one does not usually clean

limpieza general

limpieza general

Ex: During spring cleaning, we scrubbed the floors, cleaned out the garage, and reorganized the closets.Durante la **limpieza de primavera**, fregamos los pisos, limpiamos el garaje y reorganizamos los armarios.
dishwashing
[Sustantivo]

the process of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using water, detergent, and sometimes a dishwasher machine

lavado de platos, fregado

lavado de platos, fregado

grocery shopping
[Sustantivo]

the act of purchasing food and other household items from a grocery store or supermarket to meet one's household needs

compra de comestibles, compras del supermercado

compra de comestibles, compras del supermercado

chore
[Sustantivo]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

tarea, faena

tarea, faena

Ex: Doing the laundry is a weekly chore that often takes up an entire afternoon .Hacer la colada es una **tarea** semanal que a menudo ocupa toda una tarde.
yardwork
[Sustantivo]

the physical labor of maintaining and beautifying an outdoor space, including tasks like mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, and general landscaping

trabajo de jardinería, mantenimiento del jardín

trabajo de jardinería, mantenimiento del jardín

Ex: I have to finish my yardwork before I can join you for dinner .Tengo que terminar mi **jardinería** antes de poder unirme a ustedes para la cena.
domestic
[Sustantivo]

a person who is employed to perform household tasks within a residence, such as cleaning, cooking, and other domestic duties

doméstico, empleado del hogar

doméstico, empleado del hogar

domesticity
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being focused on home life, family, and the activities associated with maintaining a household

domesticidad

domesticidad

odd job
[Sustantivo]

a single miscellaneous task or chore, typically small in scale and unrelated to one's primary occupation or job

trabajo ocasional, chapuzas

trabajo ocasional, chapuzas

home repair
[Sustantivo]

the process of fixing or addressing damages, defects, and malfunctions in a residential property to restore its functionality and safety

reparación del hogar, reparación de la casa

reparación del hogar, reparación de la casa

to dust
[Verbo]

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

desempolvar

desempolvar

Ex: The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh .El ama de llaves **quita el polvo** de los cuadros en la pared para mantenerlos frescos.
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .Los desechos electrónicos pueden ser **reciclados** para recuperar materiales valiosos y reducir la contaminación por desechos electrónicos.
to mop
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end

fregar, trapear

fregar, trapear

Ex: They mop the garage floor regularly to keep it free from oil stains and dirt .Ellos **trapean** el piso del garaje regularmente para mantenerlo libre de manchas de aceite y suciedad.
to polish
[Verbo]

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

dar brillo a

dar brillo a

Ex: The housekeeper polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster .El ama de llaves **pulió** las superficies de madera para quitar el polvo y restaurar el brillo.
to vacuum
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

pasar la aspiradora, aspirar

pasar la aspiradora, aspirar

Ex: They vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud .Ellos **aspiran** las alfombras y los felpudos en la entrada para eliminar la suciedad y el barro.
to wash
[Verbo]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

lavar

lavar

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .Deberíamos **lavar** las verduras antes de cocinarlas.
to scrub
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

fregar, restregar

fregar, restregar

Ex: After a day of gardening , she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .Después de un día de jardinería, ella **restriega** sus manos para eliminar la tierra y las manchas.
to empty
[Verbo]

to remove the contents of a container or space

vaciar, desocupar

vaciar, desocupar

Ex: She emptied the bag of groceries onto the kitchen counter .Ella **vació** la bolsa de comestibles en la encimera de la cocina.
to dry
[Verbo]

to lose wetness, by being exposed to heat or air

secarse

secarse

Ex: The riverbank , once submerged , emerged as the water levels dropped , allowing the mud to dry.La orilla del río, una vez sumergida, emergió cuando bajaron los niveles de agua, permitiendo que el lodo se **secara**.
to wipe
[Verbo]

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

limpiar, pasar

limpiar, pasar

Ex: The chef wiped the cutting board clean after chopping vegetables .El chef **limpió** la tabla de cortar después de picar las verduras.
to fold
[Verbo]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

doblar, plegar

doblar, plegar

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .Ella decidió **doblar** la servilleta en una forma elegante para la mesa de la cena.
to cook
[Verbo]

to make food with heat

cocinar

cocinar

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .Debemos **cocinar** bien el pollo antes de comerlo.
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .Siempre **limpiamos** el baño para mantenerlo higiénico.

to put things into a particular order or structure

organizar

organizar

Ex: Can you please organize the books on the shelf by genre ?¿Puedes por favor **organizar** los libros en el estante por género?
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: The office manager chose to furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .El gerente de la oficina eligió **amueblar** la sala de conferencias con una mesa grande, sillas cómodas y equipo audiovisual.
to dry up
[Verbo]

to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation

secarse, desecarse

secarse, desecarse

Ex: The heat caused the soil in the garden to dry up, making it necessary to water the plants more frequently .El calor hizo que la tierra del jardín se **secara**, lo que hizo necesario regar las plantas con más frecuencia.
to iron
[Verbo]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

planchar

planchar

Ex: The seamstress irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .La costurera **plancha** la tela antes de coser para crear costuras suaves.
to unload
[Verbo]

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

descargar, desembarcar

descargar, desembarcar

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together to unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .El personal de entrega trabajó juntos para **descargar** los paquetes de la furgoneta de entrega en la puerta.

to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

secar al aire sin escurrir, dejar secar al aire

secar al aire sin escurrir, dejar secar al aire

to press
[Verbo]

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

planchar, prensar

planchar, prensar

Ex: The dry cleaner pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape .La tintorería **planchó** los pliegues de la falda para restaurar su forma original.
to wet
[Verbo]

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

mojar, humedecer

mojar, humedecer

Ex: He wet the sponge and began to wash the car .Él **mojó** la esponja y comenzó a lavar el coche.
to unfold
[Verbo]

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

desplegar, abrir

desplegar, abrir

Ex: The traveler unfolded the camping chair for a comfortable seat .El viajero **desplegó** la silla de camping para un asiento cómodo.
to launder
[Verbo]

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

lavar, limpiar y planchar

lavar, limpiar y planchar

Ex: After the camping trip , they laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .
to sweep
[Verbo]

to clean a place by using a broom

barrer

barrer

Ex: After the party , they sweep the living room to pick up crumbs and spilled snacks .Después de la fiesta, ellos **barren** la sala para recoger las migajas y los bocadillos derramados.
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