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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
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library .Siempre soñó con tener una **mansión** con una gran escalera y una biblioteca.
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: The lighthouse keeper diligently maintained the beacon, ensuring it remained visible in all weather conditions.El guardián del **faro** mantenía diligentemente el faro, asegurando que permaneciera visible en todas las condiciones climáticas.
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

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

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .El **rascacielos** fue construido para resistir vientos fuertes y terremotos.
warehouse
[Sustantivo]

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

almacén

almacén

Ex: Security measures in the warehouse include surveillance cameras and restricted access to protect valuable merchandise .Las medidas de seguridad en el **almacén** incluyen cámaras de vigilancia y acceso restringido para proteger mercancías valiosas.
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

refugio

refugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .Los soldados construyeron un **refugio** para descansar durante la noche.
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: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer .El viejo **sótano** tenía gruesas paredes de piedra que lo mantenían fresco incluso en verano.
landmark
[Sustantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history .En Washington, D.C., el Lincoln Memorial sirve tanto como un homenaje al presidente Lincoln como un **hito** poderoso de la historia estadounidense.
property
[Sustantivo]

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

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: The deed and title documents confirm ownership of the property and its legal boundaries .Los documentos de escritura y título confirman la propiedad del **inmueble** y sus límites legales.
shed
[Sustantivo]

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

establo

establo

Ex: She bought a new shed to organize her gardening equipment and supplies .
tomb
[Sustantivo]

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

tumba

tumba

Ex: The tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .El **tumba** fue sellada para proteger los restos en su interior de daños.
column
[Sustantivo]

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

columna

columna

Ex: The museum 's entrance was framed by towering columns, adding to its grandeur .La entrada del museo estaba enmarcada por imponentes **columnas**, lo que añadía a su grandeza.
structure
[Sustantivo]

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

estructura

estructura

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an impressive structure that spans several kilometers .El antiguo acueducto romano es una **estructura** impresionante que abarca varios kilómetros.
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 build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: To improve transportation , the city decided to construct a new subway system .Para mejorar el transporte, la ciudad decidió **construir** un nuevo sistema de metro.
concrete
[Sustantivo]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

hormigón, concreto

hormigón, concreto

Ex: The construction project involved a large amount of concrete for various structures .El proyecto de construcción involucró una gran cantidad de **hormigón** para varias estructuras.
stairwell
[Sustantivo]

the area of a property where the stairs are located

hueco de la escalera

hueco de la escalera

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: The real estate agent gave us a copy of the floor plan to help us visualize the space .El agente inmobiliario nos dio una copia del **plano de planta** para ayudarnos a visualizar el espacio.
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

Ex: The car ’s exterior paint had faded after years in the sun .La pintura **exterior** del coche se había desvanecido después de años bajo el sol.
interior
[Adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior

interior

Ex: They inspected the interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .Inspeccionaron los compartimentos **interiores** de la maleta antes de empacar.
rooftop
[Sustantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

techo

techo

Ex: The building ’s rooftop is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity .El **tejado** del edificio está equipado con paneles solares para generar electricidad.
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: He saw the flames through the chimney’s opening .Vio las llamas a través de la abertura de la **chimenea**.
aisle
[Sustantivo]

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

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons .Por favor, mantenga el **pasillo** despejado por razones de seguridad.
decor
[Sustantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoración

decoración

Ex: The colorful decor in the children 's room made it fun and lively .El **decorado** colorido en la habitación de los niños la hacía divertida y animada.
residential
[Adjetivo]

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

residencial

residencial

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers.El distrito **residencial** está convenientemente ubicado cerca de escuelas, parques y centros comerciales.
spacious
[Adjetivo]

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

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .La sala de conferencias era **espaciosa**, capaz de albergar reuniones con grandes grupos de personas.
vacant
[Adjetivo]

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

libre, desocupado

libre, desocupado

Ex: The vacant parking spaces quickly filled up when the event started.Los espacios de estacionamiento **vacíos** se llenaron rápidamente cuando comenzó el evento.
abandoned
[Adjetivo]

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

abandonado

abandonado

Ex: The town became abandoned after the factory closed.El pueblo quedó **abandonado** después de que cerrara la fábrica.
drain
[Sustantivo]

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

desagüe

desagüe

Ex: The bathroom drain emitted a foul odor, indicating a buildup of organic matter in the pipes.El **desagüe** del baño emitía un olor fétido, lo que indicaba una acumulación de materia orgánica en las tuberías.

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

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow .La antigua torre se **derrumbó** bajo el peso de la nieve.
decorator
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to paint the inside walls of buildings and hang wallpaper

interiorista

interiorista

Ex: The decorator's portfolio showcases a diverse range of residential and commercial projects .El portafolio del **decorador** muestra una diversa gama de proyectos residenciales y comerciales.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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