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Vocabulario de Monumentos Modernos Clave - Aguja Espacial

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
space needle
space needle
[Sustantivo]

a tower 605 feet tall in Seattle; a tourist attraction

Space Needle, la aguja espacial

Space Needle, la aguja espacial

seattle
seattle
[Sustantivo]

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington

Seattle, Seattle

Seattle, Seattle

washington d.c.
washington d.c.
[Sustantivo]

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

Washington D.C.,  la capital de los Estados Unidos en el Distrito de Columbia y un meca turística; George Washington encargó a Charles L'Enfant el diseño de la ciudad en 1791

Washington D.C., la capital de los Estados Unidos en el Distrito de Columbia y un meca turística; George Washington encargó a Charles L'Enfant el diseño de la ciudad en 1791

the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War. 

La historia de los Estados Unidos incluye eventos significativos como la Guerra Civil.

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.

tower
tower
[Sustantivo]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

torre

torre

Ex: The tower was built to support a large clock. 

La torre fue construida para sostener un gran reloj.

to build
to build
[Verbo]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch. 

Estas cabañas están construidas con madera y paja.

symbol
symbol
[Sustantivo]

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

símbolo, emblema

símbolo, emblema

architect
architect
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

arquitecto

arquitecto

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval. 

El arquitecto presentó los planos para el nuevo centro comunitario al concejo municipal para su aprobación.

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. 

Para cuando el proyecto estaba listo, ya habían diseñado todo el producto.

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.

flying saucer
flying saucer
[Sustantivo]

an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

platillo volador, ovni

platillo volador, ovni

stick
stick
[Sustantivo]

a long, thin object, often resembling a piece of wood, used for pointing, drawing attention, or performing specific actions

palo, varita

palo, varita

Ex: The conductor used a stick to lead the orchestra. 

El director usó una vara para dirigir la orquesta.

steel
steel
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acero, metal duro

acero, metal duro

Ex: The car's chassis was made from a blend of steel and aluminum. 

El chasis del coche estaba hecho de una mezcla de acero y aluminio.

concrete
concrete
[Sustantivo]

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

hormigón, concreto

hormigón, concreto

Ex: She designed a beautiful patio using colored concrete for an attractive finish. 

Diseñó un hermoso patio usando hormigón coloreado para un acabado atractivo.

to resist
to resist
[Verbo]

to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure

resistir, aguantar

resistir, aguantar

Ex: The material was designed to resist wear and tear over time. 

El material fue diseñado para resistir el desgaste con el tiempo.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

fuerte, potente

fuerte, potente

Ex: They couldn’t surf because the waves were too strong. 

No pudieron surfear porque las olas eran demasiado fuertes.

wind
wind
[Sustantivo]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

viento

viento

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind. 

Se recogió el pelo hacia atrás debido al fuerte viento.

earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. 

El terremoto provocó una alerta de tsunami.

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. 

Los turistas visitaron el zoológico para ver animales exóticos de todo el mundo.

elevator
elevator
[Sustantivo]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

ascensor, elevador

ascensor, elevador

Ex: I pressed the button and waited for the elevator to arrive. 

Presioné el botón y esperé a que llegara el ascensor.

to take
to take
[Verbo]

to move or carry a thing or person from one location to a different one

llevarse

llevarse

Ex: He took the suitcase from the car and carried it up the stairs. 

Él tomó la maleta del coche y la subió por las escaleras.

visitor
visitor
[Sustantivo]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

visitante, turista

visitante, turista

Ex: During the conference, attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors. 

Durante la conferencia, los asistentes hicieron contactos con profesionales de la industria e intercambiaron ideas con otros visitantes.

mountain
mountain
[Sustantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

montaña

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys. 

La montaña proporcionaba una barrera natural entre los dos valles.

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. 

Celebraron su aniversario en un restaurante elegante con vistas a la ciudad.

slowly
slowly
[Adverbio]

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

lentamente

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand. 

Ella habló despacio para que todos pudieran entender.

to turn
to turn
[Verbo]

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

girar

girar

Ex: As she cranked the handle, the music box's tiny dancer began to turn. 

Mientras giraba la manivela, la pequeña bailarina de la caja de música comenzó a girar.

glass
glass
[Sustantivo]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vidrio

vidrio

Ex: Be careful, the broken glass on the floor could cut your feet. 

Ten cuidado, el vidrio roto en el suelo podría cortarte los pies.

floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate, and it shattered into pieces on the floor. 

Ella dejó caer un plato por accidente, y se hizo añicos en el suelo.

ground
ground
[Sustantivo]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

suelo

suelo

Ex: The children played soccer on the grassy ground. 

Los niños jugaron fútbol en el suelo cubierto de hierba.

exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky. 

El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue realmente emocionante e iluminó todo el cielo.

a bit
a bit
[Adverbio]

to a small extent or degree

un poco, ligeramente

un poco, ligeramente

Ex: The meeting was a bit longer than expected due to in-depth discussions. 

La reunión fue un poco más larga de lo esperado debido a discusiones profundas.

scary
scary
[Adjetivo]

making us feel fear

de miedo

de miedo

Ex: She thinks thunderstorms are scary. 

Ella cree que las tormentas son aterradoras.

especially
especially
[Adverbio]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

especialmente

especialmente

Ex: The restaurant is known for its diverse menu, especially its selection of vegetarian dishes. 

El restaurante es conocido por su menú diverso, especialmente su selección de platos vegetarianos.

on
on
[Adjetivo]

currently powered or activated

encendido, activado

encendido, activado

Ex: The computer was on when I arrived. 

La computadora estaba encendida cuando llegué.

attraction
attraction
[Sustantivo]

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

atracción

atracción

Ex: The city's annual festival is a major attraction for tourists. 

El festival anual de la ciudad es una atracción importante para los turistas.

museum
museum
[Sustantivo]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

museo

museo

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations. 

Visité el museo para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.

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. 

El teatro del centro está presentando una producción de Shakespeare.

garden
garden
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardín

jardín

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends. 

A ella le gusta compartir los frutos de su jardín con vecinos y amigos.

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. 

Ella trabajó como guía turística, ayudando a los turistas a entender la historia de la ciudad.

future
future
[Sustantivo]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

futuro

futuro

Ex: They are saving money for their child's future. 

Están ahorrando dinero para el futuro de su hijo.

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. 

A menudo disfruta de hacer senderismo en las montañas durante los fines de semana.

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. 

Nuestra escuela promueve una cultura de respeto y amabilidad.

to handle
to handle
[Verbo]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

manejar, gestionar

manejar, gestionar

Ex: Last week, he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse. 

La semana pasada, él manejó una negociación difícil con destreza.

to survive
to survive
[Verbo]

to continue to function or exist despite difficult circumstances

sobrevivir, subsistir

sobrevivir, subsistir

Ex: He survived years of setbacks before finally achieving his dream. 

Él sobrevivió años de contratiempos antes de finalmente lograr su sueño.

magnitude
magnitude
[Sustantivo]

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

magnitud

magnitud

Ex: It's difficult to fully comprehend the magnitude of billions of dollars in national debt. 

Es difícil comprender completamente la magnitud de miles de millones de dólares en deuda nacional.

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