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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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adjacent
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: The new playground was built adjacent to the elementary school. 

El nuevo parque infantil se construyó adyacente a la escuela primaria.

architectural
architectural
[Adjetivo]

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

arquitectónico

arquitectónico

Ex: The architectural plans for the renovation project were carefully drafted to preserve the historic character of the building. 

Los planos arquitectónicos para el proyecto de renovación fueron cuidadosamente redactados para preservar el carácter histórico del edificio.

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.

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.

insulated
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 electrical wiring in the building ensured safety and minimized the risk of electrical fires. 
municipal
municipal
[Adjetivo]

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

municipal

municipal

Ex: The municipal library offers a wide range of resources and services to the local community. 
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.

godforsaken
godforsaken
[Adjetivo]

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

miserable, abandonado

miserable, abandonado

Ex: We got stuck overnight in some godforsaken airport in the middle of nowhere. 
suburban
suburban
[Adjetivo]

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

suburbano

suburbano

Ex: Suburban areas often have lower crime rates compared to urban centers. 
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. 
to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Workers in the factory assemble electronic devices using automated production lines. 

Los trabajadores de la fábrica ensamblan dispositivos electrónicos utilizando líneas de producción automatizadas.

to decay
to decay
[Verbo]

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

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: Without maintenance, the bridge will decay and collapse. 

Sin mantenimiento, el puente se deteriorará y se derrumbará.

to demolish

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

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The earthquake had the power to demolish poorly constructed houses. 

El terremoto tuvo el poder de demoler las casas mal construidas.

to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

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

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: To mark the historical site, the city decided to erect a monument in honor of the founding fathers. 

Para marcar el sitio histórico, la ciudad decidió erigir un monumento en honor a los padres fundadores.

to refurbish

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

renovar

renovar

Ex: He refurbished the antique table to restore its original beauty. 

Él renovó la mesa antigua para restaurar su belleza original.

to renovate

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

renovar, reformar

renovar, reformar

Ex: The school board allocated funds to renovate the classrooms and improve the learning environment. 

La junta escolar asignó fondos para renovar las aulas y mejorar el ambiente de aprendizaje.

bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The family rented a charming bungalow in the countryside for their summer vacation. 

La familia alquiló un encantador bungalow en el campo para sus vacaciones de verano.

court
court
[Sustantivo]

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

jardín

jardín

Ex: Behind the imposing façade of the mansion lay a secluded court, a private sanctuary where the elite could discuss matters of utmost importance away from prying eyes. 
dome
dome
[Sustantivo]

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

cúpula

Ex: The mosque's central prayer hall was crowned by a magnificent dome adorned with intricate geometric patterns. 

La sala de oración central de la mezquita estaba coronada por un magnífico domo adornado con intrincados patrones geométricos.

sauna
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: The health club's sauna provided a tranquil retreat for members to unwind and detoxify. 

El sauna del club de salud proporcionaba un refugio tranquilo para que los miembros se relajaran y desintoxicaran.

igloo
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: The Inuit family constructed a cozy igloo using blocks of ice to protect themselves from the freezing Arctic winds. 

La familia inuit construyó un acogedor iglú usando bloques de hielo para protegerse de los gélidos vientos del Ártico.

high-rise
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The neighborhood was undergoing rapid development, with new high-rises springing up every year. 
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.

pier
pier
[Sustantivo]

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

muelle

muelle

Ex: The pier was lined with colorful shops and eateries, enticing visitors with their seaside charm. 

El muelle estaba bordeado de coloridas tiendas y restaurantes, atrayendo a los visitantes con su encanto costero.

premises
premises
[Sustantivo]

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

instalaciones

instalaciones

Ex: The premises were equipped with state-of-the-art security systems to ensure the safety of employees and assets. 
arch
arch
[Sustantivo]

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

arco

arco

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueducts featured stone arches that allowed water to flow smoothly across long distances. 

Los antiguos acueductos romanos presentaban arcos de piedra que permitían que el agua fluyera suavemente a través de largas distancias.

beam
beam
[Sustantivo]

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

viga

viga

Ex: Engineers inspected the support beams of the bridge, ensuring they could withstand heavy loads and extreme weather conditions. 

Los ingenieros inspeccionaron las vigas de soporte del puente, asegurándose de que pudieran soportar cargas pesadas y condiciones climáticas extremas.

cement
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: The cement mixer churned as workers prepared batches of concrete for the building project. 

La mezcladora de cemento giraba mientras los trabajadores preparaban lotes de hormigón para el proyecto de construcción.

tile
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 roof of the house was made of terracotta tiles, providing excellent insulation and weather protection. 

El techo de la casa estaba hecho de tejas de terracota, proporcionando un excelente aislamiento y protección contra el clima.

marble
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 elegant ballroom featured marble columns and intricate marble flooring, creating a sense of opulence and luxury. 

El elegante salón de baile presentaba columnas de mármol y un intrincado suelo de mármol, creando una sensación de opulencia y lujo.

crane
crane
[Sustantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grúa

grúa

Ex: The firefighters used a specialized crane to rescue the stranded cat from the top of the tree. 

Los bomberos usaron una grúa especializada para rescatar al gato atrapado en la copa del árbol.

escalator
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: She hurriedly descended the escalator, anxious to catch her train before it departed. 

Ella bajó apresuradamente por la escalera mecánica, ansiosa por alcanzar su tren antes de que partiera.

addition
addition
[Sustantivo]

a new room added to a building

ampliación

ampliación

Ex: She converted the garage into a cozy living space, creating an addition that served as a private guest suite. 
flooring
flooring
[Sustantivo]

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

solería

solería

Ex: He carefully measured the room before purchasing new laminate flooring for the kitchen remodel. 

Midió cuidadosamente la habitación antes de comprar un nuevo piso laminado para la remodelación de la cocina.

foundation
foundation
[Sustantivo]

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

cimientos

cimientos

Ex: The engineer inspected the foundation of the bridge to ensure it could withstand heavy traffic. 
layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

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

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: She sketched out the layout of her garden, carefully planning the placement of flowers, shrubs, and pathways. 
embassy
embassy
[Sustantivo]

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

embajada

embajada

Ex: She visited the embassy to obtain a visa for her upcoming trip abroad. 

Ella visitó la embajada para obtener una visa para su próximo viaje al extranjero.

plumbing
plumbing
[Sustantivo]

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

plomería

plomería

Ex: He learned the basics of plumbing to be able to handle minor repairs around the house. 
chalet
chalet
[Sustantivo]

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

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: She dreamt of owning a charming chalet overlooking a pristine alpine lake. 

Soñaba con tener un encantador chalet con vistas a un prístino lago alpino.

windowpane
windowpane
[Sustantivo]

a single piece of glass in a window

cristal

cristal

Ex: A tiny bird perched on the windowpane, chirping cheerfully as if seeking entry. 

Un pajarito posado en el cristal de la ventana, piando alegremente como si buscara entrar.

lobby
lobby
[Sustantivo]

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

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

Ex: She sat in the lobby, sipping her coffee and watching people come and go. 

Ella se sentó en el vestíbulo, bebiendo su café y observando a la gente entrar y salir.

thatched
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 village was renowned for its picturesque thatched cottages, each with its own unique character. 
shovel-ready
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 construction company prided itself on its ability to turn any site into a shovel-ready project in record time. 
to desecrate

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. 
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