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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 6-7) - Partes de la ciudad

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las partes de la ciudad que son necesarias para el examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
high-rise
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The neighborhood was undergoing rapid development, with new high-rises springing up every year. 
graffiti
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: The graffiti on the wall featured bright colors and bold designs that attracted the attention of passersby. 

El grafiti en la pared presentaba colores brillantes y diseños audaces que atraían la atención de los transeúntes.

skyscraper
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades. 

El arquitecto diseñó un rascacielos futurista con fachadas de vidrio.

bustle
bustle
[Sustantivo]

a state of noisy commotion

bullicio, alboroto

bullicio, alboroto

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.

plaza
plaza
[Sustantivo]

a type of shopping center, common in North America

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The plaza was crowded during the holiday sale. 

La plaza estaba llena durante la venta de vacaciones.

spa
spa
[Sustantivo]

a commercial establishment that offers a range of services related to health, beauty, and relaxation, such as massages, facials, saunas, and hot tubs

spa, centro de bienestar

spa, centro de bienestar

Ex: After a long week of work, he treated himself to a day at the spa. 

Después de una larga semana de trabajo, se dio el gusto de pasar un día en el spa.

arena
arena
[Sustantivo]

a large open-air constructed area that is used for playing sports

estadio

estadio

cemetery
cemetery
[Sustantivo]

an area of land where dead people are buried, usually not next to a church

cementerio

cementerio

Ex: Families often walk through the cemetery on Memorial Day. 

Las familias suelen caminar por el cementerio en el Día de los Caídos.

expressway
expressway
[Sustantivo]

a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

autopista

autopista

Ex: She took the expressway to avoid traffic congestion on surface streets. 

Ella tomó la autopista para evitar la congestión del tráfico en las calles superficiales.

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.

metropolis
metropolis
[Sustantivo]

a large, important city that serves as a significant economic, political, or cultural center for a region or country

metrópoli

metrópoli

High Street
High Street
[Sustantivo]

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Calle Mayor, Calle Principal

Calle Mayor, Calle Principal

Ex: The parade will pass through High Street this afternoon. 

El desfile pasará por High Street esta tarde.

slum
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents. 

Visitó el barrio marginal para entender las luchas de sus residentes.

police department
police department
[Sustantivo]

an official organization responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific area

departamento de policía, comisaría

departamento de policía, comisaría

Ex: She works at the city police department. 

Ella trabaja en el departamento de policía de la ciudad.

fire department
fire department
[Sustantivo]

the governmental agency responsible for responding to fires, rescuing people from dangerous situations

bomberos, cuerpo de bomberos

bomberos, cuerpo de bomberos

sanitation department

the governmental body overseeing the collection, disposal, and management of waste in a community

departamento de saneamiento, servicio de limpieza pública

departamento de saneamiento, servicio de limpieza pública

city hall
city hall
[Sustantivo]

a building in which people who manage a city work

alcaldía

alcaldía

Ex: They organized a protest outside city hall to demand action on environmental issues. 

Organizaron una protesta frente al ayuntamiento para exigir acciones sobre los problemas ambientales.

consulate
consulate
[Sustantivo]

a building or office where a consul carries out diplomatic duties

consulado

consulado

embassy
embassy
[Sustantivo]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

embajada

embajada

Ex: She visited the embassy to obtain a visa for her upcoming trip abroad. 

Ella visitó la embajada para obtener una visa para su próximo viaje al extranjero.

social service
social service
[Sustantivo]

services or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: Access to social services can greatly improve the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. 

El acceso a los servicios sociales puede mejorar en gran medida el bienestar y la calidad de vida de las personas y familias que enfrentan circunstancias difíciles.

precinct
precinct
[Sustantivo]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The historic precinct of the city is preserved as a pedestrian-only area, allowing visitors to explore its charm safely. 

El distrito histórico de la ciudad se conserva como un área exclusiva para peatones, permitiendo a los visitantes explorar su encanto de manera segura.

cityscape
cityscape
[Sustantivo]

the urban environment or the visual appearance of a city's buildings, structures, and overall skyline

paisaje urbano, vista de la ciudad

paisaje urbano, vista de la ciudad

underpass
underpass
[Sustantivo]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

paso a desnivel

paso a desnivel

Ex: She jogged through the underpass as part of her daily exercise routine. 

Ella trotó por el paso subterráneo como parte de su rutina diaria de ejercicio.

lane
lane
[Sustantivo]

a part of a road that is separated by white lines

carril, senda

carril, senda

Ex: She signaled before merging into the right lane. 

Ella señaló antes de incorporarse al carril derecho.

overpass
overpass
[Sustantivo]

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

paso elevado

paso elevado

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