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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 adjacent to the main entrance .
architectural
[Adjetivo]

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

arquitectónico

arquitectónico

Ex: Students in the architectural program study a wide range of topics , from structural engineering architectural history .
interior
[Adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior

interior

Ex: They inspected interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

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

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

aislado

aislado

Ex: insulated soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise , allowing for high-quality audio recordings .
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 .
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 .
godforsaken
[Adjetivo]

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

abandonado, desolado

abandonado, desolado

Ex: godforsaken battlefield bore witness to the horrors of war , with shattered ruins and unmarked graves .
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 .
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 .

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Students were given kits assemble simple robots as part of a science project .
to decay
[Verbo]

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

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: Rain and wind caused the wooden fence decay.

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

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The construction crew demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .
to erect
[Verbo]

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

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The company planned erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community .

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

renovar

renovar

Ex: The museum refurbished to attract more visitors .

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

renovar, reformar

renovar, reformar

bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .
court
[Sustantivo]

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

jardín

jardín

Ex: The opulent palace featured an expansive court, complete with marble statues and intricately designed pavilions , offering a lavish setting for royal receptions and ceremonies .
dome
[Sustantivo]

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

cúpula

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 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 igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe .
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect 's design for the high-rise incorporated green spaces and sustainable features .
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 .
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 pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .
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 premises in good condition .
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 arches, showcasing impressive Gothic architecture .
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 beams, giving it an industrial-chic aesthetic .
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 cement with a trowel , carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path .
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 tiles, creating a shimmering mosaic pattern on the water 's surface .
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 marble, adding a touch of sophistication to the modern design .
crane
[Sustantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grúa

grúa

Ex: The film crew set up crane to capture sweeping aerial shots of the city skyline for the movie .
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 escalator, enjoying the leisurely ascent to the top floor of the shopping mall .
addition
[Sustantivo]

a new room added to a building

ampliación

ampliación

Ex: The contractor estimated the cost of the addition, factoring in materials , labor , and permits .
flooring
[Sustantivo]

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

solería

solería

Ex: The construction crew laid down ceramic flooring in the bathroom , creating a sleek and modern look .
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 foundation to mitigate the risk of flooding in the coastal area .
layout
[Sustantivo]

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

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: The interior decorator considered layout of the furniture in the living room , aiming for both functionality and aesthetics .
embassy
[Sustantivo]

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

embajada

embajada

Ex: embassy staff worked tirelessly to assist citizens stranded in the foreign country during the crisis .
plumbing
[Sustantivo]

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

plomería

plomería

Ex: The apartment complex experienced plumbing emergency when a pipe burst in the basement .
chalet
[Sustantivo]

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

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm .
windowpane
[Sustantivo]

a single piece of glass in a window

cristal

cristal

Ex: The morning sunlight streamed through windowpane, warming the room with its golden glow .
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 lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers .
thatched
[Adjetivo]

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

de paja, cubierto de paja

de paja, cubierto de paja

Ex: The village was renowned for its thatched cottages , each with its own unique character .
shovel-ready
[Adjetivo]

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

listo para construir, preparado para iniciar la construcción

listo para construir, preparado para iniciar la construcción

Ex: The real estate developer purchased the land with the intention of shovel-ready for residential construction .

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

profanar, desecrar

profanar, desecrar

Ex: The construction of an unsightly desecrated the natural beauty of the landscape .
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