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Humanidades SAT - Residencia y Recreación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la residencia y la recreación, como "mansión", "habitante", "nómada", etc. que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
amenity
[Sustantivo]

any quality that makes a place more pleasant, comfortable, or joyful

comodidad

comodidad

accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: They found a cozy cabin as accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .Encontraron una cabaña acogedora como su **alojamiento** para la escapada de fin de semana en las montañas.
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: He always dreamed of owning mansion with a grand staircase and a library .Siempre soñó con tener una **mansión** con una gran escalera y una biblioteca.
manor
[Sustantivo]

a large house in the countryside encircled with an area of land

casa solariega

casa solariega

quarters
[Sustantivo]

living accommodations, often within a larger building, used by individuals or groups, such as military personnel or employees

cuarteles, alojamientos

cuarteles, alojamientos

Ex: The train conductor announced the dining car was quarters down the corridor .El conductor del tren anunció que el coche comedor estaba a dos **cuarteles** por el pasillo.
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .El **bungalow** contaba con un jardín hermosamente diseñado con una variedad de plantas tropicales y flores.
longhouse
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow, single-room building traditionally used as a communal living space by various indigenous peoples

casa larga, casa comunal

casa larga, casa comunal

Ex: The tribe gathered in longhouse for ceremonies , council meetings , and social events .La tribu se reunió en la **casa comunal** para ceremonias, reuniones del consejo y eventos sociales.
settlement
[Sustantivo]

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

asentamiento

asentamiento

Ex: Many conflicts arose between indigenous people and those involved in settlement process .Muchos conflictos surgieron entre los pueblos indígenas y los involucrados en el proceso de **asentamiento**.
refuge
[Sustantivo]

a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

refugio

refugio

Ex: The fort served as refuge during times of invasion .El fuerte sirvió como **refugio** durante los tiempos de invasión.
reservation
[Sustantivo]

an area of land set aside by the government for the use of a particular group, often Native American tribes

reserva, reservación

reserva, reservación

oasis
[Sustantivo]

a place or experience that provides a refreshing escape or relief from a challenging or stressful situation

oasis, refugio

oasis, refugio

Ex: During the long road trip , the quaint café was a oasis for tired travelers .Durante el largo viaje por carretera, el pintoresco café fue un **oasis** bienvenido para los viajeros cansados.
residency
[Sustantivo]

the state or period of living in a particular location

residencia, estancia

residencia, estancia

Ex: Their residency in the neighborhood made them well-known and respected members of the community .Su **residencia** a largo plazo en el vecindario los convirtió en miembros conocidos y respetados de la comunidad.
abbey
[Sustantivo]

a monastery with a male superior, called abbot

abadía

abadía

facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The school district built a new facility to accommodate growing enrollment .El distrito escolar construyó una nueva **instalación** educativa para acomodar el creciente número de matriculaciones.
dweller
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: dwellers have adapted to the high altitude and rugged terrain .Los **habitantes** de las montañas se han adaptado a la gran altitud y al terreno accidentado.
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: Ancient ruins were discovered by the inhabitants, shedding light on the area 's rich history .Las ruinas antiguas fueron descubiertas por los **habitantes** actuales, arrojando luz sobre la rica historia de la zona.
rotunda
[Sustantivo]

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

rotonda

rotonda

hideaway
[Sustantivo]

a secluded place where one can retreat for privacy and solitude

refugio, escondite

refugio, escondite

Ex: The cozy nook in the library served as hideaway for students needing a break from their busy schedules .El rincón acogedor de la biblioteca servía como **refugio** para los estudiantes que necesitaban un descanso de sus ajetreados horarios.
sanctum
[Sustantivo]

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

santuario, refugio

santuario, refugio

Ex: He found sanctum in the attic , a quiet space away from the noise of the household .Encontró su **santuario** en el ático, un espacio tranquilo lejos del ruido del hogar.
renovation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

renovación

renovación

mess hall
[Sustantivo]

a large dining area where meals are served, typically in a military or institutional setting

comedor, cantina

comedor, cantina

Ex: After the drill, the recruits headed to the mess hall to refuel and relax.Después del ejercicio, los reclutas se dirigieron al **comedor** para reponer energías y relajarse.
latrine
[Sustantivo]

a shared toilet, typically in a camp, military, or outdoor setting

letrina, baño comunal

letrina, baño comunal

Ex: The latrine was replaced with a modern facility to improve hygiene at the site .La antigua **letrina** fue reemplazada por una instalación moderna para mejorar la higiene en el lugar.
dispossession
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking a property of high value such as a piece of land or a building away from a person

desposeimiento

desposeimiento

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovar

renovar

Ex: The museum refurbished to attract more visitors .El museo fue **remodelado** para atraer a más visitantes.

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens evacuate nearby neighborhoods .Un derrame químico cerca del área industrial llevó a los ciudadanos a **evacuar** los vecindarios cercanos.
to vacate
[Verbo]

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

desalojar

desalojar

Ex: The company decided vacate the outdated warehouse .La empresa decidió **desocupar** el almacén obsoleto.

to settle on a piece of land with the intent of establishing a permanent residence, often under a government-granted right

establecerse, colonizar

establecerse, colonizar

Ex: After obtaining the land grant , they worked tirelessly homestead the rugged terrain .Después de obtener la concesión de tierras, trabajaron incansablemente para **establecerse** en el terreno accidentado.
impoverished
[Adjetivo]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

empobrecido

empobrecido

Ex: The elderly couple , living on a fixed income , became impoverished as the cost of living rose .La pareja de ancianos, que vivía con un ingreso fijo, se volvió cada vez más **empobrecida** a medida que aumentaba el costo de vida.
nomadic
[Adjetivo]

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

nómada

nómada

Ex: Some tribes in the Amazon rainforest nomadic agriculture , moving to new areas of fertile soil to cultivate crops and then relocating after several years .Algunas tribus en la selva amazónica practican la agricultura **nómada**, moviéndose a nuevas áreas de suelo fértil para cultivar y luego reubicándose después de varios años.
inaccessible
[Adjetivo]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

inaccesible

inaccesible

Ex: She found inaccessible area of the museum to be a fascinating mystery .Ella encontró que el área **inaccesible** del museo era un misterio fascinante.
voluptuous
[Adjetivo]

richly luxurious and sensually appealing, often in terms of furnishings and decor

voluptuoso, lujoso

voluptuoso, lujoso

Ex: They transformed their home into voluptuous haven , complete with marble floors and luxurious fabrics .Transformaron su hogar en un refugio **voluptuoso**, completo con pisos de mármol y telas lujosas.
attraction
[Sustantivo]

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

atracción

atracción

Ex: The historic castle is a attraction for history enthusiasts .El castillo histórico es una **atracción** principal para los entusiastas de la historia.
pastime
[Sustantivo]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

excursion
[Sustantivo]

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

excursión

excursión

Ex: The family took excursion to the beach , enjoying the sun and sand .La familia hizo una **excursión** a la playa, disfrutando del sol y la arena.
voyage
[Sustantivo]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

viaje

viaje

Ex: The documentary chronicled voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .El documental relató el **viaje** de un famoso explorador y los descubrimientos realizados en el camino.
recreation
[Sustantivo]

things done in one's free time for pleasure or enjoyment

esparcimiento

esparcimiento

Ex: The park provides a space for recreation like picnicking and playing sports .El parque proporciona un espacio para la **recreación** al aire libre como hacer picnic y practicar deportes.
sightseeing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

turismo

turismo

Ex: sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .Su **turismo** en Londres incluyó la Torre de Londres, el Museo Británico y el Palacio de Buckingham.
itinerary
[Sustantivo]

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

itinerario

itinerario

Ex: The travel agent listened to our interests and tailored itinerary that focused on wildlife and nature reserves .El agente de viajes escuchó nuestros intereses y adaptó un **itinerario** centrado en la vida silvestre y las reservas naturales.
layover
[Sustantivo]

a short break or stay in a journey

escala

escala

Ex: They used layover wisely to catch up on work and emails before the next leg of their journey .Utilizaron su **escala** sabiamente para ponerse al día con el trabajo y los correos electrónicos antes de la siguiente etapa de su viaje.
expedition
[Sustantivo]

a planned trip made for enjoyment, adventure, or exploration

expedición

expedición

Ex: He organized expedition to the Arctic , eager to experience the thrill of polar exploration .Organizó una **expedición** al Ártico, ansioso por experimentar la emoción de la exploración polar.

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

viajar por el mundo, recorrer el globo

viajar por el mundo, recorrer el globo

Ex: The diplomat's career required him to globe-trot.La carrera del diplomático requería que **viajara por todo el mundo**.

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

desembarcar

desembarcar

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