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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
domestic
[Sustantivo]

a person employed to perform routine household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, or maintenance

doméstico, empleado doméstico

doméstico, empleado doméstico

Ex: The employer provided lodging for the domestic.

El empleador proporcionó alojamiento al doméstico.

domesticity
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 organize

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
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
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
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
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 drip-dry

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
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
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
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
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 .

Después del viaje de camping, lavaron sus sacos de dormir para eliminar la suciedad y los olores.

to sweep
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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