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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
to photograph

to use a camera to take a picture of something

fotografiar

fotografiar

Ex: The traveler photographs landmarks while exploring new cities. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
beautiful
beautiful
[Adjetivo]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

hermoso, bonito

hermoso, bonito

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party. 
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. 
fancy
fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate, decorative, or unusually sophisticated in a way intended to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: The restaurant uses fancy plates and elaborate decorations. 
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. 
decoration
decoration
[Sustantivo]

an object or feature added to something to make it more attractive or festive

decoración

decoración

Ex: The cake had a small sugar decoration on top. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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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