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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 mansion with a grand staircase and a library .
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: lighthouse stood as a symbol of resilience , weathering countless storms and centuries of maritime history .
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

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

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .
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 warehouse include surveillance cameras and restricted access to protect valuable merchandise .
shelter
[Sustantivo]

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

refugio

refugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed shelter to rest for the night .
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 cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer .
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 landmark of American history .
property
[Sustantivo]

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

propiedad

propiedad

shed
[Sustantivo]

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

establo

establo

Ex: She bought a 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: tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .
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 columns, adding to its grandeur .
structure
[Sustantivo]

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

estructura

estructura

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an structure that spans several kilometers .
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 construct a new subway system .
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 concrete for various structures .
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 floor plan to help us visualize the space .
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

Ex: The carexterior paint had faded after years in the sun .
interior
[Adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior

interior

Ex: They inspected interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .
rooftop
[Sustantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

techo

techo

Ex: The buildingrooftop is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity .
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 chimney’s opening .
aisle
[Sustantivo]

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

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: Please keep aisle clear for safety reasons .
decor
[Sustantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoración

decoración

Ex: The decor in the children 's room made it fun and lively .
residential
[Adjetivo]

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

residencial

residencial

Ex: Residential streets are typically quieter and less congested than major thoroughfares .
spacious
[Adjetivo]

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

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The conference room spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .
vacant
[Adjetivo]

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

libre, desocupado

libre, desocupado

Ex: vacant parking spaces quickly filled up when the event started .
abandoned
[Adjetivo]

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

abandonado

abandonado

Ex: abandoned suitcase lay in the empty station .
drain
[Sustantivo]

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

desagüe

desagüe

Ex: A mesh screen was installed over drain to catch debris and prevent it from entering the pipes .

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

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The ancient collapsed under the weight of the snow .
decorator
[Sustantivo]

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

interiorista

interiorista

Ex: decorator's portfolio showcases a diverse range of residential and commercial projects .
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