Activity 26. Personal glossary.

25 GLOSSARY OF THE CULTURAL AND SPORTS COMPLEX “CASA DEL JUBILADO”. terms

by Ramírez Silva Emilia 7A

Auditorium
the part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits.
Example: the stage was small and the auditorium had only 366 seats
boundary
The boundary of an area of land is an imaginary line that separates it from other areas.
Example: he Bow Brook which forms the western boundary of the wood.
es: Perímetro, límite
Building
a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)
Example: My office is in that small brick building
es: Edificio
Carrying capacity
the maximum number of individuals that an area of land can support, usually determined by their food requirements
Example: The same goes for its carrying capacity.
es: Capacidad de carga
Column
A column is a tall, often decorated cylinder of stone which is built to honour someone or forms part of a building.
Example: a London landmark, Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square
es: Columna
Confine
Something that is within the confines of an area or place is within the boundaries enclosing it.
Example: The movie is set entirely within the confines of the abandoned factory.
es: Confinar
Cultural center
A cultural center or cultural centre is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run.
Example: Some cultural centers have libraries, workshops, courses and other generally free activities.
es: centro Cultural
Ecological
relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Example: pollution is posing a serious threat to the ecological balance of the oceans
es: Ecológico
Foundations
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example: build the arch resting on top of this solid foundation
es: Cimientos
Hall
The hall in a house or flat is the area just inside the front door, into which some of the other rooms open.
Example: The lights were on in the hall and in the bedroom.
es: Vestíbulo
Hallway
A hallway is the entrance hall of a house or other building.
Example: The hallway is no longer the place where the telephone is.
es: Pasillo
Infrastructure
The infrastructure of a country, society, or organization consists of the basic facilities such as transport, communications, power supplies, and buildings, which enable it to function.
Example: The infrastructure, from hotels to transport, is old and decrepit.
es: Infraestructura
Parking lot
An area where cars or other vehicles may be left temporarily.
Example: The view of surface PARKING LOTs as simple surfaces has led to a stagnation of articulation and a collective acceptance of banality in PARKING LOT design.
es: estacionamiento
Reception
The reception in a hotel is the desk or office that books rooms for people and answers their questions.
Example: Wait at reception for me.
es: Recepción
Retired
having left one's job and ceased to work.
Example: The life cycle stage that appeared to produce the lowest percentage of drinking in pubs with friends are those that have RETIRED
es: Jubilado
Road
a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use.
Example: There was very little traffic on the roads.
es: Calle, carretera
Roof
the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle
Example: A metal roof replaced the old shingles.
es: Techo
Roof garden
a garden on the flat roof of a building
Example: The roof would become a roof garden which was to be enclosed with glass in the winter
es: Jardín de techo
security booth
A guard shack or guard booth is any kind of enclosure in which security personnel can monitor the comings and goings of a given space
Example: There's a security booth in the parking lot.
es: caseta de seguridad
Sports complex
A sports complex is a group of sports facilities. For example, there are athletic stadiums, soccer stadiums, ballparks, swimming pools, and indoor arenas.
Example: Complex Sports is your destination for sports news & analysis, no matter your game.
es: Complejo deportivo
Structure
The basic components of a building structure are the foundation, floors, walls, beams, columns, roof, stair, etc. These elements serve the purpose of supporting, enclosing and protecting the building structure.
Example: They studied the compound's molecular structure.
es: Estructura
Sustainability
It refers to the balance of a species with the resources of its environment. By extension, it applies to the exploitation of a resource below the limit of their renewal.
Example: Sustainable cities can be considered as cities that have strong social, economic and environmental performances.
es: Sustentable
Urban
1. of, in, constituting, or comprising a city or town 2. characteristic of the city as distinguished from the country; citified
Example: Most urban areas are close to a park.
es: Urbano
Vegetation
Plants, trees, and flowers can be referred to as vegetation.
Example: The inn has a garden of semi-tropical vegetation.
es: vegetación
ventilation system
In architecture, ventilation is called the renewal of the air inside a building by means of extraction or injection of air. The purpose of ventilation is to: Ensure air quality
Example: It can also connect with smart devices and is able to turn on a smart ventilation system or an air purifier, if needed.
es: Sistema de ventilación