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Vocabulário Essencial para o TOEFL - Casas e Edifícios

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre casas e edifícios, como "porão", "celeiro", "concreto", etc., que são necessárias para o exame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
mansion
mansion
[substantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansão, palacete

mansão, palacete

Ex: He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library. 

Ele sempre sonhou em possuir uma mansão com uma escadaria grandiosa e uma biblioteca.

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lighthouse
lighthouse
[substantivo]

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

farol, torre de sinalização

farol, torre de sinalização

Ex: The lighthouse keeper diligently maintained the beacon, ensuring it remained visible in all weather conditions. 

O guardião do farol manteve diligentemente o farol, garantindo que permanecesse visível em todas as condições meteorológicas.

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skyscraper
skyscraper
[substantivo]

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

arranha-céu, torre

arranha-céu, torre

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes. 

O arranha-céu foi construído para resistir a ventos fortes e terremotos.

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warehouse
warehouse
[substantivo]

a large building where goods are stored before being sold, used, or distributed

armazém,  depósito

armazém, depósito

Ex: The retailer opened a new warehouse to handle online orders. 
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shelter
shelter
[substantivo]

a building, structure, or covered place that provides protection from weather, danger, or harm

abrigo,  refúgio

abrigo, refúgio

Ex: The damaged cabin provided little shelter from the freezing weather. 
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cellar
cellar
[substantivo]

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

adega, porão

adega, porão

Ex: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer. 

A velha adega tinha paredes grossas de pedra que a mantinham fresca mesmo no verão.

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landmark
landmark
[substantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

marco, ponto histórico

marco, ponto histórico

Ex: In Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history. 

Em Washington, D.C., o Lincoln Memorial serve tanto como uma homenagem ao presidente Lincoln quanto como um poderoso marco da história americana.

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property
property
[substantivo]

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

propriedade,  imóvel

propriedade, imóvel

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income. 
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shed
shed
[substantivo]

a small simple building used for storing things, working in, or sheltering animals

galpão,  barracão

galpão, barracão

Ex: He converted the garden shed into a small workshop. 
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tomb
tomb
[substantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

túmulo, sepulcro

túmulo, sepulcro

Ex: Visitors came from far and wide to see the famous royal tomb. 

Visitantes vieram de longe para ver o famoso túmulo real.

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column
column
[substantivo]

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

coluna, pilar

coluna, pilar

Ex: The interior of the cathedral was adorned with ornate columns carved from marble. 
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structure
structure
[substantivo]

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

estrutura,  edificação

estrutura, edificação

Ex: A beehive is a remarkable natural structure created by bees. 
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renovation
renovation
[substantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

reforma, renovação

reforma, renovação

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to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir, edificar

construir, edificar

Ex: Skilled carpenters were hired to construct custom-made furniture for the luxury hotel. 
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concrete
concrete
[substantivo]

a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water

Ex: The posts were firmly set in concrete. 
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stairwell
stairwell
[substantivo]

the area of a property where the stairs are located

caixa de escada, área da escada

caixa de escada, área da escada

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floor plan
floor plan
[substantivo]

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

planta baixa, plano de piso

planta baixa, plano de piso

Ex: The real estate agent gave us a copy of the floor plan to help us visualize the space. 

O agente imobiliário nos deu uma cópia da planta baixa para nos ajudar a visualizar o espaço.

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exterior
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. 

A pintura externa do carro havia desbotado após anos no sol.

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interior
interior
[adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior, interno

interior, interno

Ex: The interior lining of the jacket provides extra warmth in cold weather. 
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rooftop
rooftop
[substantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

telhado, terraço

telhado, terraço

Ex: The building’s rooftop is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity. 

O telhado do edifício está equipado com painéis solares para gerar eletricidade.

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chimney
chimney
[substantivo]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

chaminé, conduto de fumaça

chaminé, conduto de fumaça

Ex: He saw the flames through the chimney’s opening. 

Ele viu as chamas através da abertura da chaminé.

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aisle
aisle
[substantivo]

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

corredor, nave

corredor, nave

Ex: Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons. 

Por favor, mantenha o corredor livre por motivos de segurança.

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decor
decor
[substantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoração, ornamentação

decoração, ornamentação

Ex: The colorful decor in the children's room made it fun and lively. 

O decoro colorido no quarto das crianças tornou-o divertido e animado.

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residential
residential
[adjetivo]

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

residencial,  habitacional

residencial, habitacional

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers. 

O distrito residencial está convenientemente localizado perto de escolas, parques e centros comerciais.

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spacious
spacious
[adjetivo]

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

espaçoso, amplo

espaçoso, amplo

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people. 

A sala de conferências era espaçosa, capaz de sediar reuniões com grandes grupos de pessoas.

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vacant
vacant
[adjetivo]

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

vago, desocupado

vago, desocupado

Ex: The hotel had a few vacant rooms available for last-minute bookings. 
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abandoned
abandoned
[adjetivo]

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

abandonado, desamparado

abandonado, desamparado

Ex: The town became abandoned after the factory closed. 

A cidade ficou abandonada depois que a fábrica fechou.

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drain
drain
[substantivo]

an opening in a sink, bathtub, or similar fixture through which water flows away

ralo,  escoadouro

ralo, escoadouro

Ex: She covered the drain before filling the bathtub. 
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to collapse

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

desabar, colapsar

desabar, colapsar

Ex: The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation. 
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decorator
decorator
[substantivo]

a person who plans and designs the interior of spaces by selecting colors, furniture, fabrics, and other decorative elements

decorador, designer de interiores

decorador, designer de interiores

Ex: The decorator advised on curtains, carpets, and artwork. 

O decorador aconselhou sobre cortinas, tapetes e obras de arte.

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