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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Tipos de Edificios y Construcción

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre edificios y construcción, como "interior", "assemble", "decay", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: Please park your car in the spaces adjacent to the main entrance .Por favor, estacione su auto en los espacios **adyacentes** a la entrada principal.
architectural
[Adjetivo]

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

arquitectónico

arquitectónico

Ex: The architectural style of the cathedral reflects the cultural influences of the region's history.El estilo **arquitectónico** de la catedral refleja las influencias culturales de la historia de la región.
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.
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.
insulated
[Adjetivo]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislado

aislado

Ex: The insulated soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise, allowing for high-quality audio recordings.Los paneles insonorizados **aislados** en el estudio de grabación minimizaron el ruido exterior, permitiendo grabaciones de audio de alta calidad.
municipal
[Adjetivo]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

municipal

municipal

Ex: Municipal utilities ensure reliable access to essential services such as water and electricity for residents .Los servicios públicos **municipales** garantizan un acceso confiable a servicios esenciales como el agua y la electricidad para los residentes.
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.
godforsaken
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) remote and without any appealing or interesting qualities

miserable, abandonado

miserable, abandonado

Ex: The godforsaken battlefield bore witness to the horrors of war , with shattered ruins and unmarked graves .El campo de batalla **abandonado por Dios** fue testigo de los horrores de la guerra, con ruinas destrozadas y tumbas sin marcar.
suburban
[Adjetivo]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

suburbano

suburbano

Ex: Suburban schools are known for their high-quality education programs and extracurricular activities .Las escuelas **suburbanas** son conocidas por sus programas educativos de alta calidad y sus actividades extracurriculares.
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.

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Students were given kits to assemble simple robots as part of a science project .A los estudiantes se les dieron kits para **ensamblar** robots simples como parte de un proyecto de ciencia.
to decay
[Verbo]

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: Rain and wind caused the wooden fence to decay.La lluvia y el viento causaron la **deterioración** de la valla de madera.

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .El equipo de construcción **demolerá** los muros existentes antes de reconstruir.
to erect
[Verbo]

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The company planned to erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community .La empresa planeaba **construir** una planta de energía solar para aprovechar la energía limpia para la comunidad.

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovar

renovar

Ex: The museum was refurbished to attract more visitors .El museo fue **remodelado** para atraer a más visitantes.

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

renovar, reformar

renovar, reformar

Ex: The hotel management chose to renovate the lobby , giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere .La gerencia del hotel decidió **renovar** el vestíbulo, dándole un ambiente moderno y acogedor.
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .El **bungalow** contaba con un jardín hermosamente diseñado con una variedad de plantas tropicales y flores.
court
[Sustantivo]

an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house

jardín

jardín

Ex: The opulent palace featured an expansive inner court, complete with marble statues and intricately designed pavilions , offering a lavish setting for royal receptions and ceremonies .El opulento palacio contaba con un amplio **patio** interior, completo con estatuas de mármol y pabellones intrincadamente diseñados, ofreciendo un entorno lujoso para recepciones y ceremonias reales.
dome
[Sustantivo]

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

cúpula

Ex: The museum 's rotunda was capped with a soaring dome, creating an impressive architectural focal point .La rotonda del museo estaba coronada por un **domo** elevado, creando un impresionante punto focal arquitectónico.
sauna
[Sustantivo]

a small room that is often heated with steam and has wooden walls, where people sit for relaxation or health benefits

sauna

sauna

Ex: She enjoyed the calming sensation of sweating out toxins in the dry heat of the sauna.Disfrutó de la sensación calmante de sudar toxinas en el calor seco del **sauna**.
igloo
[Sustantivo]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

iglú

iglú

Ex: During the blizzard , the stranded mountaineers took refuge in an improvised igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe .Durante la ventisca, los montañeros varados se refugiaron en un **iglú** improvisado hecho de bloques de nieve compactada para mantenerse calientes y a salvo.
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect 's design for the new high-rise incorporated green spaces and sustainable features .El diseño del arquitecto para el nuevo **rascacielos** incorporaba espacios verdes y características sostenibles.
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.
pier
[Sustantivo]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

muelle

muelle

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along the pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .Los artistas locales exhibieron su trabajo a lo largo del **muelle**, atrayendo admiradores con su talento y creatividad.
premises
[Sustantivo]

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

instalaciones

instalaciones

Ex: The landlord conducted regular inspections to ensure that tenants were maintaining the premises in good condition .El propietario realizaba inspecciones regulares para asegurarse de que los inquilinos mantuvieran las **instalaciones** en buen estado.
arch
[Sustantivo]

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

arco

arco

Ex: The cathedral 's stained glass windows were framed by intricate stone arches, showcasing impressive Gothic architecture .Los vitrales de la catedral estaban enmarcados por **arcos** de piedra intrincados, mostrando una impresionante arquitectura gótica.
beam
[Sustantivo]

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

viga

viga

Ex: The architect designed the modern office space with exposed ceiling beams, giving it an industrial-chic aesthetic .El arquitecto diseñó el espacio de oficina moderno con **vigas** de techo expuestas, dándole una estética industrial-chic.
cement
[Sustantivo]

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

cemento

cemento

Ex: She smoothed the wet cement with a trowel , carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path .Alisó el **cemento** húmedo con una paleta, dándole cuidadosamente la forma deseada para el camino del jardín.
tile
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

azulejo, baldosa

azulejo, baldosa

Ex: The swimming pool was lined with mosaic tiles, creating a shimmering mosaic pattern on the water 's surface .La piscina estaba revestida de **azulejos** de mosaico, creando un patrón de mosaico brillante en la superficie del agua.
marble
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

mármol

mármol

Ex: The kitchen countertops were made of polished marble, adding a touch of sophistication to the modern design .Las encimeras de la cocina estaban hechas de **mármol** pulido, añadiendo un toque de sofisticación al diseño moderno.
crane
[Sustantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grúa

grúa

Ex: The film crew set up a crane to capture sweeping aerial shots of the city skyline for the movie .El equipo de filmación instaló una **grúa** para capturar tomas aéreas panorámicas del horizonte de la ciudad para la película.
escalator
[Sustantivo]

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

escalera mecánica

escalera mecánica

Ex: He stood patiently on the escalator, enjoying the leisurely ascent to the top floor of the shopping mall .Se quedó pacientemente en **la escalera mecánica**, disfrutando del ascenso relajado hasta el último piso del centro comercial.
addition
[Sustantivo]

a new room added to a building

ampliación

ampliación

Ex: The contractor estimated the cost of the home addition, factoring in materials , labor , and permits .El contratista estimó el costo de la **ampliación** de la casa, teniendo en cuenta los materiales, la mano de obra y los permisos.
flooring
[Sustantivo]

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

solería

solería

Ex: The warehouse installed industrial-grade epoxy flooring for durability in heavy traffic areas.El almacén instaló **suelos** de epoxi de grado industrial para mayor durabilidad en áreas de mucho tráfico.
foundation
[Sustantivo]

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

cimientos

cimientos

Ex: The architect designed the house with a raised foundation to mitigate the risk of flooding in the coastal area .El arquitecto diseñó la casa con una **cimentación** elevada para mitigar el riesgo de inundación en la zona costera.
layout
[Sustantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: The interior decorator considered the layout of the furniture in the living room , aiming for both functionality and aesthetics .El decorador de interiores consideró **la disposición** de los muebles en la sala, buscando tanto funcionalidad como estética.
embassy
[Sustantivo]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

embajada

embajada

Ex: The embassy staff worked tirelessly to assist citizens stranded in the foreign country during the crisis .El personal de la **embajada** trabajó incansablemente para ayudar a los ciudadanos varados en el país extranjero durante la crisis.
plumbing
[Sustantivo]

the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building

plomería

plomería

Ex: The architect designed the building with modern plumbing systems to maximize water efficiency.El arquitecto diseñó el edificio con sistemas de **fontanería** modernos para maximizar la eficiencia del agua.
chalet
[Sustantivo]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: The chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm .Las vigas de madera y el techo inclinado del **chalé** añadían a su encanto alpino.
windowpane
[Sustantivo]

a single piece of glass in a window

cristal

cristal

Ex: The morning sunlight streamed through the windowpane, warming the room with its golden glow .La luz del sol de la mañana entraba por el **cristal**, calentando la habitación con su resplandor dorado.
lobby
[Sustantivo]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

Ex: The hotel 's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers .El gran **vestíbulo** del hotel estaba adornado con suelos de mármol y candelabros.
thatched
[Adjetivo]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

de paja, con techo de paja

de paja, con techo de paja

Ex: The stormy weather threatened the stability of the fragile thatched roofs in the coastal village.El clima tormentoso amenazaba la estabilidad de los frágiles techos de paja en el pueblo costero.
shovel-ready
[Adjetivo]

(of a construction project) prepared for the building stage to begin

listo para comenzar la construcción, preparado para la etapa de construcción

listo para comenzar la construcción, preparado para la etapa de construcción

Ex: The real estate developer purchased the land with the intention of making it shovel-ready for residential construction .El desarrollador inmobiliario compró el terreno con la intención de dejarlo **listo para construir** para la construcción residencial.

to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly

profanar, violar

profanar, violar

Ex: The construction of an unsightly building desecrated the natural beauty of the landscape.La construcción de un edificio feo **profanó** la belleza natural del paisaje.
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