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Mahalagang Bokabularyo para sa GRE - Magtayo ng mga Kastilyo sa Hangin!

Dito matututo ka ng ilang salitang Ingles tungkol sa arkitektura, tulad ng "bungalow", "archway", "fixture", atbp. na kailangan para sa GRE exam.

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amphitheater
amphitheater
[Pangngalan]

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

ampiteatro, arena

ampiteatro, arena

Ex: Tourists marveled at the ruins of the ancient Greek amphitheater. 

Namangha ang mga turista sa mga guho ng sinaunang Griyegong amphitheater.

auditorium
auditorium
[Pangngalan]

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

auditoryo, bulwagan ng konsiyerto

auditoryo, bulwagan ng konsiyerto

Ex: The concert was held in the grand auditorium downtown. 

Ang konsiyerto ay ginanap sa malaking auditorium sa downtown.

refinery
refinery
[Pangngalan]

a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it

pabrika ng pagpino, refinery

pabrika ng pagpino, refinery

Ex: The oil refinery processes crude oil into gasoline and diesel. 

Ang refinery ng langis ay nagproproseso ng krudo patungo sa gasolina at diesel.

belvedere
belvedere
[Pangngalan]

a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view

belvedere, tahanan ng tanawin

belvedere, tahanan ng tanawin

Ex: From the belvedere on the hill, they could see the entire valley spread out below them in breathtaking detail. 

Mula sa belvedere sa burol, nakita nila ang buong lambak na nakalatag sa ibaba nila sa kamangha-manghang detalye.

cabana
cabana
[Pangngalan]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

kubo, dampa

kubo, dampa

Ex: The resort's cabanas lined the poolside, offering guests a private retreat to relax in the shade. 

Ang mga cabana ng resort ay nakahanay sa tabi ng pool, na nag-aalok sa mga bisita ng pribadong lugar para magpahinga sa lilim.

condominium
condominium
[Pangngalan]

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

condominium, gusaling may-ari ang mga unit

condominium, gusaling may-ari ang mga unit

Ex: She bought a condominium in the downtown area for its convenient location and amenities. 

Bumili siya ng condominium sa downtown area dahil sa maginhawang lokasyon at amenities nito.

crematorium
crematorium
[Pangngalan]

a building for burning the dead bodies of people, often as a funeral ceremony

krematoryo, gusaling pagsusunog ng patay

krematoryo, gusaling pagsusunog ng patay

Ex: The crematorium offers various memorial services to honor the deceased. 

Ang krematoryo ay nag-aalok ng iba't ibang serbisyo ng paggunita upang parangalan ang yumao.

planetarium
planetarium
[Pangngalan]

a building with a dome in which moving images of planets, starts, and constellations are projected for educational or entertainment purposes

planetarium, silid astronomiya

planetarium, silid astronomiya

Ex: The school field trip included a visit to the planetarium to learn about the solar system. 

Ang field trip ng paaralan ay may kasamang pagbisita sa planetarium upang matuto tungkol sa solar system.

brownstone
brownstone
[Pangngalan]

a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone

brownstone, bahay na gawa sa brownstone

brownstone, bahay na gawa sa brownstone

Ex: They recently purchased a charming brownstone in Brooklyn. 

Kamakailan lamang ay bumili sila ng isang kaakit-akit na brownstone sa Brooklyn.

duplex
duplex
[Pangngalan]

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

duplex, apartamentong may dalawang palapag

duplex, apartamentong may dalawang palapag

Ex: The lower unit of the duplex has a spacious living room and kitchen, while the upper unit has bedrooms and a study. 

Ang mas mababang unit ng duplex ay may malawak na living room at kusina, habang ang upper unit ay may mga bedroom at study.

bungalow
bungalow
[Pangngalan]

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

bungalow, bahay na isang palapag

bungalow, bahay na isang palapag

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues. 

Ang bungalow ay may malawak na likod-bahay, perpekto para sa pagho-host ng mga summer barbecue.

conservatory
conservatory
[Pangngalan]

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

konserbatoryo, paaralan ng musika

konserbatoryo, paaralan ng musika

Ex: The renowned conservatory offered intensive training programs in classical music, dance, and theater, attracting talented students from around the world. 

Ang kilalang konserbatoryo ay nag-alok ng mga intensive na programa sa pagsasanay sa klasikal na musika, sayaw, at teatro, na umaakit ng mga mag-aaral na may talento mula sa buong mundo.

lodging
lodging
[Pangngalan]

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

tirahan, pagtuluyan

tirahan, pagtuluyan

Ex: We found a cozy lodging in the mountains for our weekend getaway. 

Nakahanap kami ng isang komportableng tuluyan sa bundok para sa aming weekend getaway.

annex
annex
[Pangngalan]

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

annex, dagdag

annex, dagdag

Ex: The school built an annex to accommodate the growing number of students. 

Ang paaralan ay nagtayo ng annex upang matugunan ang lumalaking bilang ng mga mag-aaral.

baseboard
baseboard
[Pangngalan]

a long and narrow piece of wood attached to the bottom of the walls of a house

baseboard, ilalim ng dingding

baseboard, ilalim ng dingding

Ex: The carpenter installed a new baseboard to give the room a finished look. 

Ang karpintero ay nag-install ng bagong baseboard upang bigyan ang kuwarto ng tapos na hitsura.

archway
archway
[Pangngalan]

a passage or entrance beneath an arch

arko, daanan sa ilalim ng arko

arko, daanan sa ilalim ng arko

Ex: The couple walked hand in hand through the ancient stone archway. 

Ang mag-asawa ay naglakad nang magkahawak-kamay sa sinaunang arkong bato.

chalet
chalet
[Pangngalan]

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

chalet

chalet

Ex: The family rented a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps for their winter vacation. 

Ang pamilya ay umarkila ng isang komportableng chalet sa Swiss Alps para sa kanilang bakasyon sa taglamig.

cornice
cornice
[Pangngalan]

an ornamental border made of plaster or wood, often used around the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling

kornisa, dekoratibong hangganan

kornisa, dekoratibong hangganan

Ex: The living room was beautifully decorated with an elegant cornice along the ceiling. 

Ang living room ay magandang nadekorasyon ng isang eleganteng cornice sa kahabaan ng kisame.

en suite
en suite
[Pangngalan]

a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom

kusina na direktang konektado sa kwarto

kusina na direktang konektado sa kwarto

Ex: The hotel room featured an en suite with modern fixtures and a walk-in shower. 

Ang kuwarto ng hotel ay may en suite na may modernong mga fixture at walk-in shower.

facade
facade
[Pangngalan]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

harapan

harapan

Ex: The facade of the historic building was adorned with intricate carvings and ornate details, showcasing the craftsmanship of its era. 

Ang harapan ng makasaysayang gusali ay pinalamutian ng masalimuot na mga ukit at magarbong mga detalye, na nagpapakita ng galing ng kanyang panahon.

fixture
fixture
[Pangngalan]

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

nakapirming kagamitan, nakapirming instalasyon

nakapirming kagamitan, nakapirming instalasyon

Ex: The bathroom’s new sink is a fixture that won't be removed when we move. 

Ang bagong lababo sa banyo ay isang nakapirming kagamitan na hindi aalisin kapag kami ay lumipat.

foyer
foyer
[Pangngalan]

a small area inside the entrance of a private apartment or house, where people walk in immediately after they enter

entrada, bulwagan

entrada, bulwagan

Ex: The foyer of the house was decorated with a large mirror and a console table. 

Ang foyer ng bahay ay pinalamutian ng malaking salamin at isang console table.

to furnish
to furnish
[Pandiwa]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

mag-ayos ng kasangkapan, maglagay ng muwebles

mag-ayos ng kasangkapan, maglagay ng muwebles

Ex: They decided to furnish the living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and stylish chairs. 
igloo
igloo
[Pangngalan]

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

iglu, bahay na yelo

iglu, bahay na yelo

Ex: In the Arctic, indigenous people have been building traditional igloos for generations to withstand harsh winter conditions. 

Sa Arctic, ang mga katutubo ay nagtatayo ng tradisyonal na igloo sa loob ng maraming henerasyon upang makayanan ang malupit na kondisyon ng taglamig.

lavatory
lavatory
[Pangngalan]

a room that has one or more toilets

banyo, palikuran

banyo, palikuran

Ex: The airport lavatory was clean and well-stocked with supplies. 

Malinis at maayos ang banyo sa paliparan.

mezzanine
mezzanine
[Pangngalan]

the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience

mezzanine, Ang mezzanine ay puno ng mga masiglang tagapanood ng teatro para sa gabi ng pagbubukas.

mezzanine, Ang mezzanine ay puno ng mga masiglang tagapanood ng teatro para sa gabi ng pagbubukas.

Ex: The mezzanine was filled with enthusiastic theatergoers for the opening night. 

Ang mezzanine ay puno ng masiglang mga manonood para sa opening night.

molding
molding
[Pangngalan]

a narrow piece of plaster, wood, or other material, used as decoration along the top of a wall, around a door, etc.

moldura, palamuti

moldura, palamuti

Ex: The elegant crown molding added a touch of sophistication to the room. 

Ang eleganteng molding ay nagdagdag ng isang pagpindot ng sopistikasyon sa silid.

pantry
pantry
[Pangngalan]

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

paminggalan, aparador

paminggalan, aparador

Ex: She stocked the pantry with canned goods and dried pasta. 

Nilagyan niya ang pantry ng mga de-latang pagkain at tuyong pasta.

porch
porch
[Pangngalan]

a structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house

balkonahe, portiko

balkonahe, portiko

Ex: We sat on the porch swing and watched the sunset. 

Umupo kami sa duyan sa balkonahe at pinanood ang paglubog ng araw.

veranda
veranda
[Pangngalan]

a roofed area with an open front at the ground level, which is attached to the side of a house

beranda, balkonahe

beranda, balkonahe

Ex: The colonial-style house had a wide, wraparound veranda where residents could relax and enjoy the breeze. 

Ang bahay na may estilo kolonyal ay may malawak, pabilog na beranda kung saan maaaring magpahinga ang mga residente at masiyahan sa simoy ng hangin.

decor
decor
[Pangngalan]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

dekorasyon, palamuti

dekorasyon, palamuti

Ex: The restaurant's vintage decor created a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. 

Ang vintage na dekorasyon ng restawran ay lumikha ng isang maginhawa at nostalhikong kapaligiran.

adjacent
adjacent
[pang-uri]

situated next to or near something

katabi, kalapit

katabi, kalapit

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

Ang bagong palaruan ay itinayo katabi ng elementarya.

atrium
atrium
[Pangngalan]

a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center

atrium, sentrong bulwagan

atrium, sentrong bulwagan

Ex: The grand atrium of the hotel featured a soaring glass ceiling, allowing natural light to flood the space and creating a sense of openness. 

Ang malaking atrium ng hotel ay nagtatampok ng mataas na bubong na salamin, na nagpapahintulot sa natural na liwanag na bumaha sa espasyo at lumikha ng pakiramdam ng pagiging bukas.

bunker
bunker
[Pangngalan]

a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns

bunker, kublihang nasa ilalim ng lupa

bunker, kublihang nasa ilalim ng lupa

Ex: The soldiers took cover in the bunker during the intense bombardment. 

Ang mga sundalo ay nagtago sa bunker sa panahon ng matinding pagbobomba.

colonnade
colonnade
[Pangngalan]

a row of columns having equal distance from each other, often supporting a roof or arch

hanay ng mga haligi, kolonada

hanay ng mga haligi, kolonada

Ex: The grand entrance to the museum featured a stunning colonnade. 

Ang grandeng pasukan sa museo ay nagtatampok ng isang kahanga-hangang colonnade.

dilapidated
dilapidated
[pang-uri]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

sirain, napabayaan

sirain, napabayaan

Ex: They explored the dilapidated mansion, imagining its former glory. 

Tinalakay nila ang giba-gibang mansyon, iniisip ang dating kadakilaan nito.

to erect
to erect
[Pandiwa]

to build, construct, or put up a structure

magtayo,  itayo

magtayo, itayo

Ex: Workers erected a temporary fence around the site. 
high-rise
high-rise
[pang-uri]

(of buildings) having many floors

mataas na gusali, skyscraper

mataas na gusali, skyscraper

Ex: They moved into a high-rise apartment with a stunning view of the city. 

Lumipat sila sa isang mataas na gusali na apartment na may kamangha-manghang tanawin ng lungsod.

insulation
insulation
[Pangngalan]

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

insulasyon,  pampainit

insulasyon, pampainit

Ex: The house's attic was fitted with extra insulation to keep it warm in winter. 

Ang attic ng bahay ay nilagyan ng karagdagang insulation upang panatilihing mainit ito sa taglamig.

deck
deck
[Pangngalan]

a flat platform or floor resembling the deck of a ship

deck,  plataporma

deck, plataporma

Ex: We watched the city lights from the observation deck. 
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