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Vocabulario de Monumentos Modernos Clave - Casa Danzante

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
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.

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.

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.

to curve
to curve
[Verbo]

to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line

hacer una curva

hacer una curva

Ex: The path curves through the park, winding past towering trees and vibrant flower beds. 

El sendero serpentea por el parque, zigzagueando junto a árboles imponentes y coloridos parterres de flores.

person
person
[Sustantivo]

a human figure, typically including the body and clothing

persona, individuo

persona, individuo

Ex: A person is visible in the distance near the shore. 

Una persona es visible en la distancia cerca de la orilla.

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.

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.

hotel
hotel
[Sustantivo]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

hotel

hotel

Ex: I stayed at a luxurious hotel during my vacation. 

Me alojé en un hotel lujoso durante mis vacaciones.

gallery
gallery
[Sustantivo]

a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

galería

galería

Ex: The gallery's latest installation focuses on contemporary issues, using art as a medium for social commentary. 

La última instalación de la galería se centra en temas contemporáneos, utilizando el arte como medio para el comentario social.

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 stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

destacarse, sobresalir

destacarse, sobresalir

Ex: The unique architecture of the building made it stand out in the city skyline. 

La arquitectura única del edificio hizo que destacara en el horizonte de la ciudad.

symbol
symbol
[Sustantivo]

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

símbolo, emblema

símbolo, emblema

modern architecture

the architectural style that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials and construction techniques

arquitectura moderna, estilo arquitectónico moderno

arquitectura moderna, estilo arquitectónico moderno

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.

cafe
cafe
[Sustantivo]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

café, cafetería

café, cafetería

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background. 

El café pintoresco ofrecía un ambiente relajante con música suave de fondo.

nearby
nearby
[Adverbio]

not in the distance

cerca

cerca

Ex: She found a job nearby, eliminating the need for a lengthy daily commute. 

Encontró un trabajo cerca, eliminando la necesidad de un largo viaje diario.

landmark
landmark
[Sustantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: Visitors flock to the Acropolis in Athens to admire the ancient temples and absorb its historical significance. 

Los visitantes acuden en masa al Acrópolis en Atenas para admirar los templos antiguos y absorber su significado histórico.

architecture
architecture
[Sustantivo]

the study or art of building and designing houses

arquitectura

arquitectura

Ex: Many students choose to study architecture to learn how to design buildings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. 

Muchos estudiantes eligen estudiar arquitectura para aprender a diseñar edificios que sean tanto funcionales como estéticamente agradables.

amazing
amazing
[Adjetivo]

having an exceptionally high quality

extraordinario, increíble

extraordinario, increíble

Ex: It's amazing how much information you can find on the internet. 

Es increíble la cantidad de información que puedes encontrar en internet.

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. 
nickname
nickname
[Sustantivo]

a descriptive name for a place or thing

apodo, sobrenombre

apodo, sobrenombre

unusual
unusual
[Adjetivo]

differing from the norm or expectation

inusual, extraño

inusual, extraño

Ex: She wore an unusual outfit that turned heads wherever she went. 

Ella llevaba un atuendo inusual que llamaba la atención dondequiera que iba.

to tip over

to overturn or fall from a stable position, often due to imbalance or external force

volcar, tumbar

volcar, tumbar

Ex: The chair tipped over when he leaned too far back. 

La silla se volcó cuando se inclinó demasiado hacia atrás.

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.

prague
prague
[Sustantivo]

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

Praga,  la capital y la ciudad más grande de la República Checa

Praga, la capital y la ciudad más grande de la República Checa

Czech Republic
Czech Republic
[Sustantivo]

a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria

República Checa, Chequia

República Checa, Chequia

Ex: The Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004. 

La República Checa se unió a la Unión Europea en 2004.

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.

design
design
[Sustantivo]

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

diseño, plano

diseño, plano

Ex: The engineer revised the design before construction began. 
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.

to dance
to dance
[Verbo]

to move the body to music in a special way

bailar

bailar

Ex: The dancers dance in sync to the fast-paced music. 

Los bailarines bailan al unísono con la música de ritmo rápido.

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.

Croatia
Croatia
[Sustantivo]

a country in southeastern Europe known for its beautiful coastline, historic cities, and cultural heritage

Croacia

Croacia

Ex: Croatia is a popular destination for tourists. 

Croacia es un destino popular para los turistas.

Canada
Canada
[Sustantivo]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Canadá

Canadá

Ex: Niagara Falls is a famous natural attraction located on the border of Canada and the United States. 

Las cataratas del Niágara son una famosa atracción natural ubicada en la frontera entre Canadá y los Estados Unidos.

to name after

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

llamar por

llamar por

Ex: The street was named after a prominent community leader. 

La calle fue nombrada en honor a un líder comunitario destacado.

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