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Vocabulario de Monumentos Modernos Clave - Edificio Flatiron

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
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. 

El edificio de la escuela tiene un patio de recreo para los estudiantes.

New York City
New York City
[Sustantivo]

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

Nueva York, la ciudad de Nueva York

Nueva York, la ciudad de Nueva York

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.

corner
corner
[Sustantivo]

the point where two roads meet at an angle

esquina, rincón

esquina, rincón

Ex: They installed a mirror to improve visibility at the blind corner. 

Instalaron un espejo para mejorar la visibilidad en la esquina ciega.

fifth avenue
fifth avenue
[Sustantivo]

an avenue in Manhattan that separates the east side of Manhattan from the west side

Quinta Avenida, Avenida de los Campos Elíseos

Quinta Avenida, Avenida de los Campos Elíseos

Broadway
Broadway
[Sustantivo]

a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US

Broadway

Broadway

Ex: The bright lights of Broadway illuminate the iconic theater district, showcasing a diverse array of stage productions. 
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.

triangle
triangle
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles

triángulo

triángulo

Ex: The roof of the house formed a triangle at the top, providing stability. 

El techo de la casa formaba un triángulo en la parte superior, proporcionando estabilidad.

clothes
clothes
[Sustantivo]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

ropa

ropa

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet. 

Mi madre me pidió que doblara mi ropa y la organizara en mi armario.

iron
iron
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

plancha

plancha

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth. 

La plancha elimina las arrugas de la tela y la deja suave.

floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: The basement floor served as storage space for equipment and supplies, with access to the building's utility systems. 

La planta del sótano servía como espacio de almacenamiento para equipos y suministros, con acceso a los sistemas de servicios del edificio.

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.

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.

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. 

Su relación especial floreció en una amistad profunda y significativa con los años.

to fit
to fit
[Verbo]

to match or correspond with particular dimensions or specifications

ajustar, encajar

ajustar, encajar

Ex: The dress fit her like a glove, accentuating her figure beautifully. 

El vestido le quedaba como un guante, acentuando su figura hermosamente.

to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to establish a presence or be located in a specific area

encontrarse, ubicarse

encontrarse, ubicarse

Ex: The historic monument stands in the heart of the city, attracting tourists from around the world. 

El monumento histórico se encuentra en el corazón de la ciudad, atrayendo a turistas de todo el mundo.

narrow
narrow
[Adjetivo]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

estrecho, ajustado

estrecho, ajustado

Ex: The river flowed through a narrow gorge, with steep cliffs on either side. 

El río fluía a través de un desfiladero estrecho, con acantilados empinados a ambos lados.

end
end
[Sustantivo]

the part that is the most distant point of something

final, extremo

final, extremo

Ex: They set up a picnic at the end of the pier, enjoying the sea breeze. 

Montaron un picnic en el extremo del muelle, disfrutando de la brisa del mar.

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.

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. 
to photograph

to use a camera to take a picture of something

fotografiar

fotografiar

Ex: The traveler photographs landmarks while exploring new cities. 

El viajero fotografía los monumentos mientras explora nuevas ciudades.

office
office
[Sustantivo]

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities

oficina, despacho

oficina, despacho

Ex: She prefers working in her office because it's quieter than the open workspace. 

Ella prefiere trabajar en su oficina porque es más tranquilo que el espacio de trabajo abierto.

company
company
[Sustantivo]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

empresa, compañía

empresa, compañía

Ex: The car company introduced several new models this year. 

La compañía de automóviles presentó varios modelos nuevos este año.

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.

to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

to envelop something in a layer of material

cubrir, recubrir

cubrir, recubrir

Ex: She covered the floor of the greenhouse with a layer of gravel to improve drainage and prevent waterlogging. 

Ella cubrió el suelo del invernadero con una capa de grava para mejorar el drenaje y evitar el encharcamiento.

beautiful
beautiful
[Adjetivo]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

hermoso, bonito

hermoso, bonito

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party. 

Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido a la fiesta.

stone
stone
[Sustantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

piedra

piedra

Ex: The sculptor chiseled away at the stone to reveal the figure within. 

El escultor cinceló la piedra para revelar la figura en su interior.

fancy
fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: The hotel lobby was adorned with fancy chandeliers and marble floors. 

El vestíbulo del hotel estaba adornado con elegantes candelabros y suelos de mármol.

style
style
[Sustantivo]

a particular appearance that is determined by certain principles

estilo

estilo

Ex: He prefers a casual style, often opting for jeans and t-shirts over formal attire. 

Él prefiere un estilo casual, a menudo optando por jeans y camisetas en lugar de ropa formal.

decoration
decoration
[Sustantivo]

an item added to make something look attractive or festive

decoración

decoración

Ex: She made paper decorations for the classroom. 

Ella hizo decoraciones de papel para el aula.

busy
busy
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) full of activity or people

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: The café was busy, with people chatting and working on their laptops. 

El café estaba ocupado, con gente charlando y trabajando en sus portátiles.

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.

frame
frame
[Sustantivo]

the structure of a building, piece of furniture, vehicle, etc. that supports and shapes it

armazón

armazón

Ex: The mechanic inspected the car's frame for any signs of damage after the accident. 

El mecánico inspeccionó el marco del coche en busca de signos de daño después del accidente.

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.

to blow
to blow
[Verbo]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: She opened the window to let the fresh air blow in. 

Ella abrió la ventana para dejar que el aire fresco soplara adentro.

windy
windy
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of strong winds

ventoso

ventoso

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach. 

Hacía demasiado viento para hacer un picnic en la playa.

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