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Vocabulario de Monumentos Modernos Clave - El Ojo de Londres

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
ferris wheel
ferris wheel
[Sustantivo]

a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park

noria, rueda de la fortuna

noria, rueda de la fortuna

London
London
[Sustantivo]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

Londres

Londres

England
England
[Sustantivo]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Inglaterra

Inglaterra

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
to open
to open
[Verbo]

to become available for use or access

abrir, iniciar

abrir, iniciar

Ex: The online registration portal will open at midnight, allowing participants to sign up for the workshop. 
public
public
[Sustantivo]

a society's ordinary people

público

público

Ex: The politician promised to serve the interests of the public. 
to build
to build
[Verbo]

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

construir

construir

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
capsule
capsule
[Sustantivo]

a small container, especially in a round and cylindrical shape

cápsula

cápsula

to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

tener cabida, tener cupo

tener cabida, tener cupo

Ex: This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies. 
up to
up to
[Preposición]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

hasta, un máximo de

hasta, un máximo de

Ex: The restaurant can accommodate up to 5 people at each table. 
glass
glass
[Sustantivo]

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

vidrio

vidrio

Ex: She drank water from a glass bottle to reduce plastic waste. 
to go up
to go up
[Verbo]

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

subir, ascender

subir, ascender

ride
ride
[Sustantivo]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

montar

montar

Ex: She enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside on her horse, savoring the fresh air and scenic views. 
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: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
about
about
[Adverbio]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

aproximadamente, alrededor de

aproximadamente, alrededor de

Ex: There were about 20 people at the party. 
all the way

in a complete manner

hasta el final, por completo

hasta el final, por completo

Ex: If we support this plan, we should support it all the way. 
big ben
big ben
[Sustantivo]

clock in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London

Big Ben, el gran reloj del Palacio de Westminster

Big Ben, el gran reloj del Palacio de Westminster

houses of parliament

the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, consisting of two separate chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords

las Cámaras del Parlamento, el Parlamento británico

las Cámaras del Parlamento, el Parlamento británico

Ex: The Houses of Parliament are iconic symbols of British democracy and governance. 
buckingham palace
buckingham palace
[Sustantivo]

the London residence of the British sovereign

el palacio de Buckingham

el palacio de Buckingham

clear
clear
[Adjetivo]

without clouds or mist

despejado, claro

despejado, claro

Ex: He could see far into the distance because of the clear weather. 
tourist
tourist
[Sustantivo]

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

turista

turista

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
to visit
to visit
[Verbo]

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

visitar

visitar

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

iluminarse

iluminarse

Ex: The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow. 
holiday
holiday
[Sustantivo]

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

día de fiesta

día de fiesta

Ex: The Memorial Day holiday is a time to honor those who served in the military. 
celebration
celebration
[Sustantivo]

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

celebración

celebración

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
to book
to book
[Verbo]

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

reservar

reservar

Ex: I need to book a flight to New York for next week's business meeting. 
private
private
[Adjetivo]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

privado

privado

Ex: She keeps her private thoughts and feelings to herself. 
birthday
birthday
[Sustantivo]

the day and month of your birth in every year

cumpleaños

cumpleaños

Ex: He invited all his friends to his birthday party at the park. 
slowly
slowly
[Adverbio]

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

lentamente

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
to get on
to get on
[Verbo]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

subirse

subirse

Ex: The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship. 
to get off
to get off
[Verbo]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

bajarse de

bajarse de

Ex: The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop. 
smooth
smooth
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

suave, fluido

suave, fluido

Ex: The car's smooth ride made the long journey enjoyable. 
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