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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Casas y Edificios

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre casas y edificios, como "cellar", "shed", "concrete", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
mansion
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: The mansion has ten bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a large garden. 

La mansión tiene diez habitaciones, una piscina y un gran jardín.

lighthouse
lighthouse
[Sustantivo]

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

faro

faro

Ex: As dusk fell, the lighthouse began to glow, casting its light across the darkening ocean. 

Cuando cayó el anochecer, el faro comenzó a brillar, proyectando su luz sobre el océano que se oscurecía.

skyscraper
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades. 

El arquitecto diseñó un rascacielos futurista con fachadas de vidrio.

warehouse
warehouse
[Sustantivo]

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

almacén

almacén

Ex: Automated robots now navigate the warehouse, significantly speeding up the process of sorting and retrieving items. 

Los robots automatizados ahora navegan por el almacén, acelerando significativamente el proceso de clasificación y recuperación de artículos.

shelter
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

refugio

refugio

Ex: Soldiers constructed a temporary shelter for the night. 

Los soldados construyeron un refugio temporal para la noche.

cellar
cellar
[Sustantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

sótano

sótano

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar. 

Ella encontró una puerta oculta en la cocina que conducía abajo al sótano.

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.

property
property
[Sustantivo]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income. 

Invirtió en propiedades de alquiler como fuente de ingresos pasivos.

shed
shed
[Sustantivo]

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

establo

establo

Ex: The children turned the old shed into a cozy clubhouse for their games. 

Los niños convirtieron el cobertizo en una acogedora casa club para sus juegos.

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.

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.

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.

renovation
renovation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

renovación

renovación

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.

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.

stairwell
stairwell
[Sustantivo]

the area of a property where the stairs are located

hueco de la escalera

hueco de la escalera

floor plan
floor plan
[Sustantivo]

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

plano

plano

Ex: She made changes to the floor plan, adding an extra bedroom to accommodate her growing family. 

Hizo cambios en el plano de planta, añadiendo un dormitorio extra para acomodar a su familia en crecimiento.

exterior
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

Ex: She admired the intricate designs on the cathedral’s exterior façade. 

Ella admiraba los intrincados diseños en la fachada exterior de la catedral.

interior
interior
[Adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior

interior

Ex: The interior lining of the jacket provides extra warmth in cold weather. 

El forro interior de la chaqueta proporciona calor adicional en climas fríos.

rooftop
rooftop
[Sustantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

techo

techo

Ex: The hotel has a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the sea. 

El hotel tiene una piscina en la azotea con vistas panorámicas al mar.

chimney
chimney
[Sustantivo]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

chimenea

chimenea

Ex: Santa Claus is often imagined coming down the chimney. 

A Santa Claus a menudo se le imagina bajando por la chimenea.

aisle
aisle
[Sustantivo]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: The train conductor moved up and down the aisle, checking tickets and assisting passengers with their luggage. 

El revisor del tren se movía arriba y abajo por el pasillo, revisando los boletos y ayudando a los pasajeros con su equipaje.

decor
decor
[Sustantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoración

decoración

Ex: She admired the modern decor of the new office building. 

Ella admiraba el decorado moderno del nuevo edificio de oficinas.

residential
residential
[Adjetivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residencial

residencial

Ex: Residential leases often include clauses outlining tenant responsibilities for property maintenance. 

Los arrendamientos residenciales a menudo incluyen cláusulas que describen las responsabilidades del inquilino en el mantenimiento de la propiedad.

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.

vacant
vacant
[Adjetivo]

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

libre, desocupado

libre, desocupado

Ex: The hotel had a few vacant rooms available for last-minute bookings. 
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.

drain
drain
[Sustantivo]

a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out

desagüe

desagüe

Ex: Residents were advised to avoid pouring grease down the drain to prevent clogs in the plumbing system. 

Se aconsejó a los residentes que evitaran verter grasa por el desagüe para prevenir obstrucciones en el sistema de plomería.

to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation. 

El techo se derrumbó durante la tormenta debido a la fuerte acumulación de nieve.

decorator
decorator
[Sustantivo]

a person who plans and designs the interior of spaces by selecting colors, furniture, fabrics, and other decorative elements

interiorista

interiorista

Ex: The decorator arranged the furniture to maximize space and light. 

El decorador dispuso los muebles para maximizar el espacio y la luz.

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