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Places in the City
Essencial city places
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bank: | a place where people send, receive, deposit, or borrow money; where financial transactions occur. |
| Hospital: | a facility where people receive medical treatment or care. |
| School: | an institution for educating children and teenagers. |
| Library: | a building containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and music for public use. |
| Police station: | a place where police officers work; a hub for law enforcement activities. |
| Post office: | a facility where mail is processed and sent; where stamps can be purchased. |
| Fire station: | a location housing firefighters and their equipment; responds to fire emergencies. |
| Church: | a place of Christian worship; may also host community events. |
| Bus station: | a hub where buses pick up and drop off passengers; central for public transportation. |
| Restaurant: | a place where you can buy and eat meals; offers various cuisines. |
| Recreational Locations | Si bien los lugares esenciales mantienen la funcionalidad de una ciudad, los lugares recreativos le aportan vida y cultura. En esta sección, le presentamos los lugares de la ciudad asociados con el ocio y el entretenimiento. |
| Park: | a public area with greenery for recreation and relaxation. |
| Museum: | a building or institution showcasing collections of artifacts, artworks, or scientific specimens. |
| Theater: | a venue for live performances such as plays, movies, or concerts. |
| Gym: | a facility equipped with exercise machines and weights; used for physical fitness. |
| Cafe: | a small restaurant where you can buy drinks, especially coffee, and light meals. |
| Zoo: | a facility where animals are kept and displayed to the public. |
| Art gallery: | a space where artworks are exhibited; may offer pieces for sale. |
| Amusement park: | a large outdoor area with rides, shows, and other entertainment attractions. |
| Beach: | a sandy or pebbly shoreline by the sea or lake; used for relaxation and water activities. |
| Nightclub: | an evening entertainment venue with music, dancing, and drinks. |
| Retail and Shopping Areas | Ninguna exploración urbana está completa sin un poco de compras. Ya sea que estés comprando artículos básicos o disfrutando de una terapia de compras, esta lista de lugares te guiará a los mejores. |
| Mall: | a large enclosed shopping area with various stores and often restaurants. |
| Supermarket: | a large store selling groceries and household items. |
| Pharmacy: | a store where you can buy medicines and health-related products. |
| Bakery: | a place where bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods are made and sold. |
| Boutique: | a small shop that sells fashionable clothing, jewelry, or other luxury items. |
| Farmer's market: | an open-air market where farmers sell their produce directly to consumers. |
| Bookstore: | a shop where you can buy books; might also offer magazines and stationery. |
| Electronics store: | a shop selling electronic devices like phones, computers, and TVs. |
| Shoe store: | a retail shop specializing in footwear. |
| Furniture store: | a Large shop selling furniture for homes or offices. |
| Environmental and Green Spaces | En medio del ajetreo y el bullicio de la vida urbana, los espacios verdes y los centros ambientales ofrecen a los residentes y visitantes un soplo de aire fresco. |
| Botanical garden: a place where various plants are grown for scientific, educational, and decorative purposes. | Jardín botánico: lugar donde se cultivan diversas plantas con fines científicos, educativos y decorativos. |
| Conservatory: a greenhouse, typically attached to a building, used for growing and displaying plants. | Conservatorio: un invernadero, generalmente adjunto a un edificio, utilizado para cultivar y exhibir plantas. |
| Urban farm: a plot of land in the city used for farming food crops and sometimes livestock. | Granja urbana: parcela de tierra en la ciudad utilizada para cultivar alimentos y, a veces, ganado. |
| Recycling center: a facility where waste materials are processed to be reused. | Centro de reciclaje: instalación donde se procesan materiales de desecho para reutilizarlos. |
| Green roof: a roof of a building covered with vegetation and soil, designed to absorb rainwater and provide insulation. | Techo verde: techo de un edificio cubierto con vegetación y tierra, diseñado para absorber el agua de lluvia y proporcionar aislamiento. |
| Nature reserve: a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, or fauna, often under special conservation regulations. | Reserva natural: área protegida de importancia para la vida silvestre, la flora o la fauna, a menudo sujeta a regulaciones especiales de conservación. |
| Eco-park: a park or area that combines leisure activities with environmental education and sustainable practices. | Ecoparque: parque o espacio que combina actividades de ocio con educación ambiental y prácticas sostenibles. |
| Rain garden: a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff to be absorbed. | Jardín de lluvia: depresión plantada que permite absorber y aprovechar el agua de lluvia. |
| Compost site: a dedicated area where organic waste is broken down into compost, which can be used to enrich the soil. | Sitio de compost: área dedicada donde los desechos orgánicos se descomponen en compost, que puede usarse para enriquecer el suelo. |
| Wildlife corridor: a green pathway in an urban environment designed to connect habitats and allow animals safe passage. | Corredor de vida silvestre: un camino verde en un entorno urbano diseñado para conectar hábitats y permitir el paso seguro de los animales. |