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Vocabulario de Monumentos Modernos Clave - Ópera de Sídney

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
sydney
sydney
[Sustantivo]

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

Sídney, la ciudad más grande de Australia ubicada en el sureste de Australia en el mar de Tasmania; capital del estado de Nueva Gales del Sur; principal puerto de Australia

Sídney, la ciudad más grande de Australia ubicada en el sureste de Australia en el mar de Tasmania; capital del estado de Nueva Gales del Sur; principal puerto de Australia

Australia
Australia
[Sustantivo]

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Australia

Australia

Ex: Australia's climate varies greatly across the country, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. 
famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

building
building
[Sustantivo]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edificio, construcción

edificio, construcción

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students. 
to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

parecerse a, tener aspecto de

parecerse a, tener aspecto de

Ex: She has looked like her grandmother since she was a child. 

Ella se parece a su abuela desde que era niña.

sail
sail
[Sustantivo]

a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward

vela, vela mayor

vela, vela mayor

Ex: The yacht featured a sleek, modern sail for optimal performance. 
shell
shell
[Sustantivo]

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

concha

concha

Ex: The crab has a hard shell that protects its body. 
special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years. 
shape
shape
[Sustantivo]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

forma

forma

Ex: Scientists studied the unusual shape of the rock formation to understand its geological history. 
architect
architect
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to design buildings and often oversee their construction

arquitecto

arquitecto

Ex: Daniel works as an architect in Chicago. 
to design
to design
[Verbo]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

diseñar

diseñar

Ex: By the time the project was due, they had already designed the entire product. 
to take
to take
[Verbo]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

tardar, llevar

tardar, llevar

Ex: Cooking a homemade meal from scratch can take more time than ordering takeout. 
concrete
concrete
[Sustantivo]

a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water

hormigón, concreto

hormigón, concreto

Ex: The bridge is made largely of reinforced concrete. 
tile
tile
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of ceramic, stone, plastic, or similar material used to cover floors or walls

azulejo, baldosa

azulejo, baldosa

Ex: Daniel replaced the old tiles around the shower. 
to shine
to shine
[Verbo]

to reflect light and appear bright or glossy

brillar,  relucir

brillar, relucir

Ex: His new shoes shone in the afternoon sunlight. 
sunlight
sunlight
[Sustantivo]

natural light that comes from the sun

luz del sol

luz del sol

Ex: She stepped outside into the bright sunlight. 
show
show
[Sustantivo]

a public performance or entertainment event, often involving a variety of acts such as music, dance, drama, comedy, or magic

espectáculo

espectáculo

Ex: The show included music, dance, and a magic act that amazed the audience. 
concert hall
concert hall
[Sustantivo]

a large building or room that is designed for performing concerts

sala de conciertos, auditorio

sala de conciertos, auditorio

Ex: The acoustics in the concert hall are exceptional, allowing every note to resonate perfectly throughout the space. 

La acústica en la sala de conciertos es excepcional, permitiendo que cada nota resuene perfectamente en todo el espacio.

theater
theater
[Sustantivo]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

teatro

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production. 
opera
opera
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung with musical accompaniment

ópera

ópera

Ex: Daniel bought tickets to see a famous Italian opera. 
ballet
ballet
[Sustantivo]

a formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

ballet

ballet

Ex: Daniel watched a classical ballet at the theater. 
play
play
[Sustantivo]

a live presentation of a play or stage production

obra

obra

Ex: She appeared in a school play. 
restaurant
restaurant
[Sustantivo]

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

restaurante

restaurante

Ex: They celebrated their anniversary at a fancy restaurant overlooking the city. 
organ
organ
[Sustantivo]

a large keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through sets of pipes

órgano

órgano

Ex: Daniel practiced Bach on the organ before the evening concert. 
over
over
[Preposición]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

más de, por encima de

más de, por encima de

Ex: The temperature rose over 35 degrees. 
pipe
pipe
[Sustantivo]

any one of the long, hollow tubes in musical instruments, such as organs or wind instruments, that directs air to produce sound

tubo, cañón

tubo, cañón

Ex: Each pipe is tuned to a particular pitch. 
to surround

to be around something on all sides

rodear

rodear

Ex: The park is surrounded by tall buildings, creating a peaceful oasis. 
to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends. 
tourist
tourist
[Sustantivo]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

turista

turista

Ex: She worked as a tour guide, assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city. 
to visit
to visit
[Verbo]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

visitar

visitar

Ex: The tourists visited the zoo to see exotic animals from around the world. 
to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: They will take a picture to remember this special moment. 
symbol
symbol
[Sustantivo]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

símbolo, emblema

símbolo, emblema

Ex: The old bridge remains a symbol of unity between the two towns. 
culture
culture
[Sustantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness. 
UNESCO
UNESCO
[Sustantivo]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

una agencia de las Naciones Unidas que promueve la educación,  la comunicación y las artes

una agencia de las Naciones Unidas que promueve la educación, la comunicación y las artes

to expect
to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, contar con

esperar, contar con

Ex: She didn't expect such a warm reception at the event. 
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