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B1 · Places, travel & transport
B1 · Lugares, viajes y transporte
ubicación
a place where something happens or exists; the position of something
The location of the meeting was changed from the Red Room to the Green Room
La ubicación de la reunión se cambió del Salón Rojo al Salón Verde.
Disney World was the perfect location for the annual meeting since many members could bring their families
SinónimosplacesitespotpositionareavenuelocaleAntónimosdisplacementremovalrelocationmobilityexplorar
to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
Al coleccionista le gusta explorar tiendas de antigüedades buscando gangas.
While his mother shopped for clothes, Michael wandered off to explore the toy section
SinónimosinvestigateexamineresearchsurveyprobediscoverscoutAntónimosignoreneglectoverlookdisregardremoto
far away from places where other people live
We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
Tomamos el tren fuera de la ciudad y encontramos un hotel remoto en el campo para el fin de semana.
I was surprised to find train service to such a remote location
SinónimosisolateddistantsecludedfarawayoutlyingAntónimosnearcloseaccessiblecentralpopulatedreservación, reserva
an arrangement to keep a hotel room, table or service for a guest at a future time
I have a reservation for three nights under the name Nguyen.
Tengo una reservación por tres noches a nombre de Nguyen.
The reservations team confirms every booking by email.
SinónimosbookingappointmentarrangementengagementprearrangementAntónimoscancellationwalk-inunreservedvecindario
a district or an area of a town; the people who live there
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him.
Gritó tan fuerte que todo el vecindario pudo oírlo.
We grew up in the same neighbourhood.
SinónimosvicinitycommunitylocalitydistrictareaAntónimosafardistanceremotenessentrada
a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
The entrance to the theatre is full of people.
La entrada al teatro está llena de gente.
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour.
SinónimosentryaccessgatewayportalingressAntónimosexitegressdepartureway outglobal
covering or affecting the whole world
At present, global warming became a serious issue.
En la actualidad, el calentamiento global se ha convertido en un problema grave.
the company's domestic and global markets
SinónimosworldwideinternationaluniversalcomprehensiveAntónimoslocalregionalnationaldomesticpartida
an act of leaving a place
Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.
Nuestra partida se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.
Sinónimosleavinggoingexitexitsetting offtakeoffgoing awayAntónimosarrivalcomingstayingcapitán, comandante
the pilot in command of a commercial aircraft, or the person in charge of a ship, with final responsibility for safety
The captain decided to divert because a passenger needed urgent medical care.
El capitán decidió desviar el vuelo porque un pasajero necesitaba atención médica urgente.
After ten years as a first officer, he was promoted to captain.
SinónimoscommanderleaderchiefheadAntónimoscrewfollowersubordinatetienda
a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas , nylon , etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping
Let’s first put up our tent before making lunch.
Primero montemos nuestra tienda antes de preparar el almuerzo.
Food will be served in the hospitality tent(= for example at an outdoor show).
SinónimospavilionmarqueesheltercanvastabernacleAntónimoshousebuildingpermanent structureatracción
an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.
La Ciudad Imperial es la mayor atracción de Hue.
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love.
SinónimosappealcharmmagnetisminterestlureAntónimosrepulsiondeterrentdislikeantipathymundial
affecting all parts of the world
Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.
Vietnam ha sido conocido mundialmente debido a muchos paisajes hermosos.
SinónimosgloballyinternationallyuniversallywidelyextensivelyAntónimoslocallynationallyregionallydomesticallyexpedición
an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
He went on an expedition to the North Pole.
Él fue en una expedición al Polo Norte.
SinónimosjourneyvoyagequestexplorationadventureexcursionoutingAntónimosstayretreatinactionstasishelicóptero
an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
He knows how to fly a helicopter.
Él sabe cómo pilotar un helicóptero.
Sinónimoschopperwhirlybirdcopterentorno
an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens
The movie's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
El entorno de la película es un pueblo pequeño en la década de 1950.
SinónimosenvironmentlocationcontextscenebackgroundAntónimosdisplacementuprooting
