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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Estructuras de la Ciudad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre las estructuras de la ciudad, como "abandoned", "classical", "external", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
abandoned
abandoned
[Adjetivo]

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

abandonado

abandonado

Ex: The abandoned ship drifted aimlessly at sea. 

El barco abandonado derivaba sin rumbo en el mar.

classical
classical
[Adjetivo]

related to the language, literature, art, or culture of ancient Rome and Greece

clásico

clásico

Ex: She specializes in classical literature, focusing on works by Homer and Virgil. 
external
external
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of something

externo

externo

Ex: She inspected the car for any external damage after the accident. 

Ella inspeccionó el coche en busca de cualquier daño externo después del accidente.

industrial
industrial
[Adjetivo]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industrial

industrial

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality. 

Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo mitigar el impacto de las actividades industriales en la calidad del aire y del agua.

open-plan
open-plan
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

sin paredes interiores

sin paredes interiores

Ex: The school's library was redesigned into an open-plan layout to accommodate more students. 

La biblioteca de la escuela fue rediseñada en un diseño open-plan para acomodar a más estudiantes.

spacious
spacious
[Adjetivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The hotel suite was spacious, with separate areas for sleeping, lounging, and dining. 

La suite del hotel era espaciosa, con áreas separadas para dormir, descansar y comer.

to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: Skilled carpenters were hired to construct custom-made furniture for the luxury hotel. 

Se contrataron carpinteros habilidosos para construir muebles a medida para el hotel de lujo.

brick
brick
[Sustantivo]

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

ladrillo, tabique

ladrillo, tabique

Ex: The old building was made of weathered bricks, showing its age. 

El viejo edificio estaba hecho de ladrillos desgastados, mostrando su edad.

column
column
[Sustantivo]

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

columna

columna

Ex: The interior of the cathedral was adorned with ornate columns carved from marble. 

El interior de la catedral estaba adornado con columnas ornamentales talladas en mármol.

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.

development
development
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land that new buildings are being built or are planned to be built, often with the purpose of urban expansion or improvement

urbanización, fraccionamiento

urbanización, fraccionamiento

Ex: Residents protested against the high-rise development that would change the character of their neighborhood. 
digger
digger
[Sustantivo]

a machine used for digging earth

excavadora

excavadora

Ex: The construction crew rented a large digger for the project. 

El equipo de construcción alquiló una gran excavadora para el proyecto.

passage
passage
[Sustantivo]

a narrow corridor providing access to rooms within a building or between buildings

pasaje, corredor

pasaje, corredor

Ex: The passage between the buildings was crowded. 

El pasillo entre los edificios estaba abarrotado.

exit
exit
[Sustantivo]

a part of a road through which vehicles can move on to another

salida

salida

Ex: He missed the exit and had to drive several miles before finding another way back. 

Se perdió la salida y tuvo que conducir varias millas antes de encontrar otra forma de regresar.

hut
hut
[Sustantivo]

a small simple house or shelter that usually has only one room

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: The fishing village was dotted with colorful huts along the shore. 

El pueblo pesquero estaba salpicado de cabañas coloridas a lo largo de la orilla.

to level
to level
[Verbo]

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

nivelar

nivelar

Ex: The controlled explosion leveled the condemned building, clearing the space for urban renewal. 
to rebuild
to rebuild
[Verbo]

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

reconstruir

reconstruir

Ex: The city plans to rebuild the old bridge using modern materials. 
ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins. 

Los arqueólogos trabajaron para preservar las ruinas históricas.

curb
curb
[Sustantivo]

the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone

bordillo de la acera, bordillo

bordillo de la acera, bordillo

Ex: A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues. 

Un bordillo alto puede suponer un desafío para las personas con problemas de movilidad.

landfill
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: The old landfill site is being transformed into a park. 

El antiguo vertedero se está transformando en un parque.

sewer
sewer
[Sustantivo]

a system of underground pipes and tunnels used to carry away used water and waste matter from houses, factories, etc.

alcantarilla, cloaca

alcantarilla, cloaca

Ex: Raw sewage leaked into the river due to a malfunction in the sewer network. 
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.

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: The local community raised funds to build a monument dedicated to the town's founder. 
facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes, sports programs, and events. 
casino
casino
[Sustantivo]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

casino

casino

Ex: The luxurious casino featured high-stakes poker tables and gourmet restaurants. 

El lujoso casino contaba con mesas de póker de altas apuestas y restaurantes gourmet.

courthouse
courthouse
[Sustantivo]

a building containing judicial courts, offices of judges, etc.

juzgado, palacio de justicia

juzgado, palacio de justicia

Ex: The historic courthouse has been preserved as a landmark. 

El palacio de justicia histórico ha sido preservado como un hito.

disco
disco
[Sustantivo]

a place or party at which people dance to music

discoteca, disco

discoteca, disco

Ex: He loved going to the disco every weekend to socialize with friends. 

Le encantaba ir a la discoteca cada fin de semana para socializar con amigos.

nursing home
nursing home
[Sustantivo]

a private institute where old people live and are taken care of

residencia de ancianos

residencia de ancianos

Ex: Activities such as bingo and arts and crafts are organized regularly at the nursing home. 

Actividades como el bingo y las manualidades se organizan regularmente en el hogar de ancianos.

schoolhouse
schoolhouse
[Sustantivo]

a small building, often in a village, that is used as a school

escuela

escuela

Ex: Community meetings are sometimes held in the old schoolhouse. 
structure
structure
[Sustantivo]

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

estructura

estructura

Ex: A beehive is a remarkable natural structure created by bees. 

Una colmena es una estructura natural notable creada por las abejas.

town hall
town hall
[Sustantivo]

a building in which the officials of a town work

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

Ex: The town hall is also used for community events and celebrations. 

El ayuntamiento también se utiliza para eventos comunitarios y celebraciones.

funeral home
funeral home
[Sustantivo]

a place where dead bodies are prepared in order to be buried or burned

funeraria

funeraria

Ex: The staff at the funeral home provided compassionate support to the grieving family. 
graveyard
graveyard
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land where dead people are buried, often situated near a church

cementerio, camposanto

cementerio, camposanto

Ex: The graveyard was peaceful, surrounded by tall trees and birds singing. 

El cementerio era tranquilo, rodeado de árboles altos y pájaros cantando.

tomb
tomb
[Sustantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tumba

tumba

Ex: Visitors came from far and wide to see the famous royal tomb. 

Los visitantes vinieron de todas partes para ver el famoso tumba real.

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