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House
01
casa
a building where people live, especially as a family
Example
She invited her friends over to her house for a birthday party.
The house has a basement where they store their belongings.
Example
The house was known for its warm hospitality, always welcoming visitors.
In their house, everyone shares the responsibility of keeping things tidy.
03
sala, público
a building where live theatrical performances are presented, typically featuring a stage and seating for an audience
Example
The director decided to enhance the house lighting to create a more dramatic effect.
El director decidió mejorar la iluminación del teatro para crear un efecto más dramático.
The house was packed with eager theatergoers for the opening night performance.
El teatro estaba lleno de entusiastas espectadores para la actuación de la noche de apertura.
04
público, audiencia
the group of spectators gathered in a venue to watch a performance or event
Example
The house erupted in applause as the curtain rose for the opening act.
El público estalló en aplausos cuando se levantó el telón para el acto de apertura.
The director was thrilled to see a full house for the premiere of the play.
El director estaba emocionado de ver el público lleno para el estreno de la obra.
05
casa, linaje
a distinguished family or lineage, especially one with aristocratic or noble heritage, often associated with a specific title or estate
Example
The House of Windsor has been the reigning royal family in the United Kingdom for over a century.
La casa de Windsor ha sido la familia real reinante en el Reino Unido durante más de un siglo.
Many members of the noble house attended the grand ball to celebrate their heritage.
Muchos miembros de la noble casa asistieron al gran baile para celebrar su herencia.
06
casa, habitación
a structure built to provide animals with a safe and suitable place to live
Example
The farmer made sure the chickens were secure in their house every night.
El granjero se aseguró de que las gallinas estuvieran seguras en su casa cada noche.
The dog enjoys spending time in his house outside, especially during sunny days.
El perro disfruta pasar tiempo en su casa afuera, especialmente durante los días soleados.
Example
The farm had a separate house for storing grain and farming tools.
La granja tenía una casa,almacén separada para almacenar grano y herramientas de agricultura.
The wine was aged in barrels kept in a cool stone house.
El vino fue envejecido en barricas guardadas en una casa, almacén de piedra fresca.
08
casa de bolsa, casa de valores
the institution or place where stocks, bonds, and other securities are bought and sold
Dialect
British
British
InformalExample
Many top financial firms send their brokers to trade at the house daily.
Muchas firmas financieras de primer nivel envían a sus corredores a operar en la casa de valores a diario.
The house was buzzing with activity as traders reacted to the market crash.
La casa de valores estaba llena de actividad mientras los operadores reaccionaban a la caída del mercado.
09
casa de apuestas, casino
an establishment where gambling activities, such as card games, betting, or casino games, are conducted
Example
He spent the evening trying his luck at the poker tables in the house.
Pasó la noche intentando suerte en las mesas de póker en el casino.
The house offered various games, from slot machines to high-stakes poker.
El casino ofrecía varios juegos, desde máquinas tragamonedas hasta póker de altas apuestas.
10
casa de citas, burdel
a building where sexual services are offered in exchange for payment
Old useExample
In the past, certain areas of the city were known for having more than one house.
En el pasado, ciertas áreas de la ciudad eran conocidas por tener más de una casa de citas.
The house was located in a discreet part of town, hidden from plain sight.
La casa de citas estaba ubicada en una parte discreta de la ciudad, oculta de la vista pública.
11
sala, auditorio
a screening room within a movie theater where films are projected for an audience
Example
The house lights dimmed, signaling that the movie was about to start.
Las luces de la sala se atenuaron, señalando que la película estaba a punto de comenzar.
After the credits rolled, the audience in the house erupted in applause.
Después de que los créditos terminaron, el auditorio estalló en aplausos.
Example
The theater 's second house of the evening starts at 8 PM.
La segunda función del teatro de la noche comienza a las 8 PM.
We managed to get tickets for the last house of the play before it ends its run.
Conseguimos entradas para la última función de la obra antes de que termine su temporada.
Example
Each house in the religious community had its own unique traditions and practices.
Cada convento en la comunidad religiosa tenía sus propias tradiciones y prácticas únicas.
The house served as a place of refuge for those seeking spiritual guidance.
El convento sirvió como un lugar de refugio para aquellos que buscaban orientación espiritual.
14
residencia, alojamiento
a residential facility that provides accommodation and possibly meals for students, often associated with educational institutions
Example
The university offers several different houses for its students, including traditional dormitories and modern apartments.
La universidad ofrece varias residencias diferentes para sus estudiantes, incluyendo dormitorios tradicionales y apartamentos modernos.
After moving into the fraternity house, Jake quickly bonded with his new roommates over shared interests.
Después de mudarse a la residencia de la fraternidad, Jake rápidamente se unió a sus nuevos compañeros de cuarto por intereses compartidos.
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
BritishExample
At our school, students are placed into one of four houses when they start, and they stay in that house until they graduate.
En nuestra escuela, los estudiantes se colocan en uno de cuatro equipos cuando comienzan, y permanecen en ese equipo hasta que se gradúan.
The annual sports day is when all the houses compete in different athletic events.
El día deportivo anual es cuando todos los equipos compiten en diferentes eventos atléticos.
FormalExample
The university recently launched a new house dedicated to environmental studies, attracting students passionate about sustainability.
La universidad lanzó recientemente una nueva facultad dedicada a los estudios ambientales, atrayendo a estudiantes apasionados por la sostenibilidad.
Students in the engineering house benefit from hands-on workshops and access to advanced technology.
Los estudiantes en la facultad de ingeniería se benefician de talleres prácticos y acceso a tecnología avanzada.
17
cámara, asamblea
a group of elected representatives in a government responsible for discussing and making laws
Example
Members of the lower house met to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Los miembros de la cámara baja se reunieron para discutir el presupuesto propuesto para el próximo año fiscal.
The president addressed the house, outlining his administration's priorities for the legislative session.
El presidente se dirigió a la cámara, delineando las prioridades de su administración para la sesión legislativa.
18
música house, house (género de música electrónica)
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
Example
The DJ played a mix of classic house tracks that got everyone on the dance floor.
El DJ puso una mezcla de temas clásicos de música house que hicieron que todos se subieran a la pista de baile.
House music originated in Chicago in the 1980s and has since evolved into various subgenres.
La música house se originó en Chicago en la década de 1980 y desde entonces ha evolucionado en varios subgéneros.
19
casa, hogar astrológico
a zodiac sign where a planet has the strongest impact on a person's characteristics and life events
Example
When a planet is located in its ruling house, it exerts its strongest energy and influences the person's traits related to that sign.
Cuando un planeta se encuentra en su casa astrológica, ejerce su energía más fuerte e influencia los rasgos de la persona relacionados con ese signo.
Jupiter in the ninth house enhances one's desire for adventure and higher learning.
Júpiter en la novena casa, hogar astrológico, potencia el deseo de aventura y de aprendizaje superior.
InformalOld useExample
Last night, we had a fantastic time playing house with friends at the community center.
Anoche, pasamos un tiempo fantástico jugando a la casa,jugada con amigos en el centro comunitario.
The house game lasted for hours, filled with laughter and friendly competition.
La casa,jugada duró horas, llena de risas y competencia amistosa.
to house
01
albergar, acoger
to provide accommodation for someone, typically by giving them a place to live
Transitive: to house sb
Example
The new apartment complex was built to house families in need of affordable housing.
El nuevo complejo de apartamentos fue construido para albergar a familias en necesidad de vivienda asequible.
The charity organization aims to house homeless individuals by providing them with temporary shelters.
La organización benéfica tiene como objetivo albergar a las personas sin hogar al proporcionarles refugios temporales.
02
albergar, contener
to provide space for storing something, often in a designated location
Transitive: to house sth
Example
The new building will house the university's expanding research programs.
El nuevo edificio albergará los programas de investigación en expansión de la universidad.
They decided to house the old furniture in the garage until they could find a buyer.
Decidieron albergar los muebles viejos en el garaje hasta que pudieran encontrar un comprador.
Example
The artist created a glass structure to house her delicate sculptures.
La artista creó una estructura de vidrio para albergar sus delicadas esculturas.
The special casing is designed to house the sensitive equipment during transport.
La caja especial está diseñada para albergar el equipo sensible durante el transporte.
04
comer de una sentada, devorar
to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm, often implying the consumption of a large quantity
HumorousInformalExample
After the hike, we were so hungry that we housed an entire pizza in under ten minutes.
Después de la caminata, teníamos tanta hambre que devoramos una pizza entera en menos de diez minutos.
He housed the whole bag of chips before the movie even started.
Se comió de una sentada toda la bolsa de papas fritas antes de que la película comenzara.
The House
01
Cámara, Casa
one of the two divisions of the US Congress, responsible for making federal laws and representing the interests of citizens
Example
The House voted to approve the new budget, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
La Cámara votó para aprobar el nuevo presupuesto, enviándolo al Senado para su consideración.
Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and represent individual districts.
Los miembros de la Cámara de Representantes sirven términos de dos años y representan distritos individuales.
02
Cámara, Casa
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
Example
Debates in the House can often influence public opinion and lead to changes in government policy.
Los debates en la Cámara pueden a menudo influir en la opinión pública y conducir a cambios en la política del gobierno.
The Speaker of the House is responsible for maintaining order during debates.
El Presidente de la Cámara es responsable de mantener el orden durante los debates.
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