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House
01
casa
a building where people live, especially as a family
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We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood.
Pintamos nuestra casa de un vibrante tono azul para que sobresalga en el vecindario.
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The house had its own unique way of celebrating birthdays, with a special family tradition.
La casa tenía su propia forma única de celebrar los cumpleaños, con una tradición familiar especial.
03
sala, público
a building where live theatrical performances are presented, typically featuring a stage and seating for an audience
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We arrived early to get good seats in the house before the play started.
Llegamos temprano para conseguir buenos asientos en la casa antes de que comenzara la obra.
04
público, audiencia
the group of spectators gathered in a venue to watch a performance or event
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The comedian had the entire house laughing within minutes of taking the stage.
El comediante hizo reír a toda la casa en cuestión de minutos después de subir al escenario.
05
casa, linaje
a distinguished family or lineage, especially one with aristocratic or noble heritage, often associated with a specific title or estate
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The ancient texts detail the history of the House of Lancaster and its role in English history.
Los textos antiguos detallan la historia de la casa de Lancaster y su papel en la historia inglesa.
06
refugio, alojamiento
a structure built to provide animals with a safe and suitable place to live
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The spacious rabbit house in the yard keeps the bunnies safe from predators.
La casa espaciosa para conejos en el patio mantiene a los conejitos a salvo de los depredadores.
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The factory uses a large house to store raw materials before production.
La fábrica utiliza un gran almacén para almacenar materias primas antes de la producción.
08
casa de bolsa, bolsa
the institution or place where stocks, bonds, and other securities are bought and sold
Dialect
British
British
InformalEjemplos
Working at the house is considered prestigious in the financial industry.
Trabajar en la casa se considera prestigioso en la industria financiera.
09
casa de apuestas, establecimiento de juegos
an establishment where gambling activities, such as card games, betting, or casino games, are conducted
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Many gamblers believe the house is always stacked against them.
Muchos jugadores creen que la casa siempre está en su contra.
10
burdel, casa de citas
a building where sexual services are offered in exchange for payment
Old useEjemplos
Local laws forced the closure of the house after years of operation.
Las leyes locales obligaron al cierre de la casa después de años de funcionamiento.
11
sala, sala de cine
a screening room within a movie theater where films are projected for an audience
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The local cinema is hosting a special event with a classic film in the main house.
El cine local está organizando un evento especial con una película clásica en la sala principal casa.
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The matinee house is often less crowded than the evening one.
La función de matiné suele estar menos concurrida que la de la noche.
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The monks at the Cistercian house dedicated their lives to prayer and manual labor.
Los monjes de la casa cisterciense dedicaron sus vidas a la oración y al trabajo manual.
14
residencia universitaria, casa de estudiantes
a residential facility that provides accommodation and possibly meals for students, often associated with educational institutions
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Living in a boarding house allows students to focus on their studies while enjoying home-cooked meals.
Vivir en una pensión permite a los estudiantes concentrarse en sus estudios mientras disfrutan de comidas caseras.
15
casa, equipo
a group or team within a school, especially in day schools, where students are divided to compete in sports and activities to build teamwork and school spirit
DialectBritish
BritishEjemplos
Winning the cup is a big deal, as it shows that your house excelled in academics, sports, and other competitions.
Ganar la copa es un gran logro, ya que demuestra que tu casa sobresalió en lo académico, deportes y otras competencias.
FormalEjemplos
She chose to join the business house because of its strong networking opportunities and industry connections.
Ella eligió unirse a la casa de negocios debido a sus fuertes oportunidades de networking y conexiones en la industria.
17
cámara, asamblea
a group of elected representatives in a government responsible for discussing and making laws
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During the election season, candidates often campaign heavily to win seats in the house.
Durante la temporada electoral, los candidatos a menudo hacen campaña intensamente para ganar escaños en la cámara.
18
house, música house
a genre of electronic dance music characterized by its upbeat tempo, repetitive 4/4 beat, and rhythmic, bass-heavy structure, often influenced by disco and funk
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His latest album features a fusion of house and techno.
Su último álbum presenta una fusión de house y techno.
19
casa, hogar
a zodiac sign where a planet has the strongest impact on a person's characteristics and life events
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A planet 's placement in its house can indicate where a person will experience the most growth and challenges.
La ubicación de un planeta en su casa puede indicar dónde una persona experimentará el mayor crecimiento y desafíos.
InformalOld useEjemplos
She won the jackpot during the house, taking home a nice prize.
Ella ganó el premio gordo durante la casa, llevándose a casa un buen premio.
to house
01
alojar, hospedar
to provide accommodation for someone, typically by giving them a place to live
Transitive: to house sb
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They decided to house their elderly parents in a comfortable assisted living facility.
Decidieron alojar a sus padres mayores en una residencia asistida cómoda.
02
albergar, alojar
to provide space for storing something, often in a designated location
Transitive: to house sth
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The library is set to house an extensive digital archive for public access.
La biblioteca está destinada a albergar un extenso archivo digital para acceso público.
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The factory uses large tanks to house the chemicals needed for production.
La fábrica utiliza grandes tanques para albergar los productos químicos necesarios para la producción.
04
devorar, zampar
to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm, often implying the consumption of a large quantity
HumorousInformalEjemplos
I had n’t eaten all day, so I housed my burger and fries without even realizing it.
No había comido en todo el día, así que devoré mi hamburguesa y papas fritas sin darme cuenta.
The House
01
Cámara de Representantes, Cámara baja
one of the two divisions of the US Congress, responsible for making federal laws and representing the interests of citizens
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The House held a hearing to investigate allegations of misconduct among public officials.
La Cámara celebró una audiencia para investigar denuncias de mala conducta entre funcionarios públicos.
02
Cámara, Asamblea
either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, which are the two divisions of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, involved in the legislative process and decision-making
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Recent reforms have changed how members are appointed to the House
Las reformas recientes han cambiado cómo se nombran los miembros de la Cámara.
