Vocabulary of adjectives to describe a house economical= econmico(a) impractical = prctico( a) cold= fro(a) spacious= espacioso(a) cramped= hacinado, amontonado(a)

airy= ventilado comfortable = cmodo(a) attractive= atractivo(a) eccentric= excntrico To describe a house we need to think about: -type of house traditional modern apartament/ flat ( semi)detached terraced house cottage villa 1/2/3 storey buildings = edificio o casa de 1/2/3 plantas castle -location city = en la ciudad central located = centrico residential area = en rea residencial close to the shops = cerca de las tiendas in the suburns = en los suburbios on the outskirts = en las afueras isolated = aislado in the country = en el campo -special features -general description cosy = acogedor comfortable = cmodo secure = seguro luxurious = de lujo well- maintained = bien conservada fully furnished = totalmente amueblada airy = aireado, ventilado noisy = ruidoso cold = fro

-cost cheap = barato low-priced= a bajo costo overpriced = muy costoso expensive = costoso economical = econmico -Size small tiny spacious large huge average = mediana, termino medio family-sized = familiar 1-/2- bedroomed = 1-/2- dormitorios Apartment Types and Sizes "Bachelor: a small apartment without a kitchen. Sometimes a hot plate or microwave is provided. "Single" or "Studio: a single room apartment with a small kitchen and a bathroom. "One Bedroom: a one-bedroom apartment that can be for one person or shared. Some students choose to use the living area as a second bedroom. "One Bedroom Efficiency: a large single that has been converted into a one bedroom by dividing he room with doors. Efficiency should be smaller and cheaper than a normal one bedroom. "Room in a Private Home: a homeowner will rent a bedroom in their home to a student. Sometimes a private bath is available, sometimes a private entrance. Kitchen privileges, parking, and other issues are arranged between the homeowner and the student. "Guest House: a homeowner sometimes has a smaller structure behind or next to their property that can be used as a private living space. Size and features vary. Sometimes the guesthouse is a converted garage or pool house. "Townhouse: a private home or very spacious and luxurious apartment that sometimes has it's own laundry, pool and recreational facilities.

Money
Haggle - to argue with somebody in order to reach an agreement about the price of something.

Money - Related Adjectives

Affluent Affluent broke broke- -generous generous Hard-up mean Hard-up mean -poor poor prosperous rich stingy prosperous rich - stingy wealthy wealthy- -well welloff off Shops
airport - the place you go when you want to travel by plane to another city. bakery - you can buy fresh bread and cakes here. bank - you deposit or withdraw/take out your money here. You can cash a cheque. bookstore - a place where you can buy books and magazines. bus station - the place you go when you want to travel by bus to another city. butcher's - they sell fresh meat. caf - you can buy a cup of coffee and cakes or sandwiches. church - a religious place of worship court - the place where they have trials and law cases. A judge works here craft market - a place that sells typical products (normally hand-made) of a region/country. department store - a large store that sells clothes, household appliances etc. in sections. cinema/movies - you can see the latest movies here. Many people eat popcorn while they're here.

fire station - the building where firemen keep their equipment including the fire-engine gas / petrol station - the place you go to put petrol (gas) in your car. gym - you can do exercises, weight training and keep fit here. hairdresser's - you go here when you want to cut your hair. hospital - you go here when you need an operation or someone is going to have a baby. hotel - where you sleep when you visit another city. gallery - you can see paintings and other works of art. jail / prison - criminals are sent here by a judge for a number of days or years. laundromat / launderette - a place where you can wash your clothes in coin-operated machines. library - a place where you can read and borrow books. museum - you can see many old objects (and sometimes paintings) pharmacy/drugstore - you can buy medicine and (legal) drugs. police station - you are taken here when you break the law and are arrested pub - a place where you can buy a beer or other types alcoholic drinks park - An area of public land in a city that contains an area of grass where you can rest, play or walk your dog. Sometimes children can play on swings, a slide or a climbing frame here.

restaurant - you go here when you don't want to cook at home. They prepare meals for you. school - a place where children learn. You normally start school at the age of 5. square - an open area within a city in the shape of a square. It is usually the heart of the city. supermarket - a large store that sells food, drinks and household items

video store - you rent a movie or a DVD for a couple of days from this place. zoo - a place where you can see many types of animals in cages.
PLACES AND BUILDINGS

abbey airport amusement park art gallery baker's, bakery bank bar barber's shop beauty parlor bookshop (GB) bookstore (US) bus station butcher's caf canteen casino castle cathedral chemist's (GB) church cinema convent court dairy delicatessen department store disco drugstore (US) fire station fish shop (US) fishmonger's (GB) garage gas station (US) gym factory fast food restaurant hairdresser's hospital hotel jail

abada aeropuerto parque de atracciones galera de arte panadera banco bar peluquera (de caballeros) saln de belleza librera librera estacin de autobs carnicera cafetera cantina casino castillo catedral farmacia iglesia cine convento juzgado, tribunal lechera charcutera grandes almacenes discoteca farmacia departamento de bomberos pescadera pescadera taller mecnico estacin de servicio gimnasio fbrica restaurante de comida rpida peluquera (de mujeres) hospital hotel crcel

launderette (GB) Laundromat (US) library market mosque museum newsagent's, newsstand office park pet shop petrol station (GB) pharmacy police station post office prison pub railway station record shop restaurant school sports centre square subway station (US) supermarket synagogue train station underground station (GB) university video store zoo house detached house (GB) semi-detached house (GB) terraced house (GB) row house (US) flat (GB) apartment (US) block of flats high-rise flat skyscraper bungalow cottage

lavandera automtica lavandera automtica biblioteca mercado mezquita museo kiosco de peridicos oficina parque tienda de mascotas estacin de servicio farmacia comisara oficina de correos crcel, prisin pub estacin de ferrocarril tienda de discos restaurante escuela polideportivo plaza estacin de subterrneo / metro supermercado sinagoga estacin de tren estacin de subterrneo / metro universidad tienda de video zoolgico casa casa independiente, separada casa semiadosada hilera de casas adosadas hilera de casas adosadas departamento departamento edificio de departamentos rascacielo rascacielo bungalow casa de campo