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"House" is a noun which is often translated as "la casa", and "accommodate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "alojar". Learn more about the difference between "house" and "accommodate" below.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (dwelling)
2. (household)
3. (politics)
a. la cámara (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The House of Representatives is one of two legislative bodies in the United States Government.La Cámara de Representantes es uno de los dos cuerpos legislativos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos.
a. la asamblea (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The house finds that team A has won the debate.La asamblea considera que el equipo A ha ganado el debate.
5. (theater)
b. el público (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The house buzzed with excitement in anticipation of the live appearance of the movie's stars.El público aguardaba con entusiasmo la aparición en vivo de las estrellas de la película.
c. la función (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The second house usually has better attendance.La segunda función suele tener más público.
6. (business)
a. la casa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She worked at the house of Gucci for 15 years before launching her own line.Trabajó en la casa Gucci 15 años antes de lanzar su propia línea.
b. la empresa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He started a software house after graduating in computer science.Fundó una empresa de software después de graduarse en ciencias de la computación.
a. la casa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Houses of Lancaster and York battled in the War of the Roses.Las Casas de Lancaster y York pelearon en la guerra de las Dos Rosas.
b. la familia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The House of Borgia was very influential during the Renaissance.La familia Borgia fue muy influyente durante el Renacimiento.
8. (astrology)
a. la casa celeste (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The sun was in the house of Capricorn when you were born.El sol estaba en la casa celeste de Capricornio cuando naciste.
b. el monasterio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We visited a beautiful house in Bedfordshire, and chatted with the monks.Visitamos un bello monasterio en Bedfordshire y platicamos con los monjes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to accommodate)
a. alojar
The dorms house most of the students, but some live off-campus.Los dormitorios alojan a la mayoría de los estudiantes, pero algunos viven fuera del campus.
11. (to contain)
a. albergar
The museum houses a collection of 15th century royal garments.El museo alberga una colección de prendas reales del siglo XV.
12. (to store)
a. almacenar
The Ministry of Health houses about 4,000 vaccines at its headquarters.El Ministerio de Salud almacena unas 4,000 vacunas en su sede.
b. guardar
The business's equipment was temporarily housed in a tent after the fire.Después del incendio, los equipos del negocio se guardaron provisoriamente en una carpa.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. alojar
We can accommodate Aunt Sally at Christmas, but we don't have room for Uncle Fred.Podemos alojar a tía Sally en Navidad, pero no tenemos cabida para el tío Fred.
b. hospedar
The lodge accommodates people who come in from out of town to go hunting and fishing.El albergue hospeda a personas que vienen de fuera del pueblo para ir de caza y pesca.
2. (to contain)
a. alojar
Marie accommodates her collection of religious relics in a glass display case in the living room.Marie aloja su colección de reliquias religiosas en una vitrina de cristal en la sala de estar.
b. albergar
The university library accommodates some of the most important pieces of literature of the 20th century.La biblioteca universitaria alberga algunas de las piezas más importantes de la literatura del siglo XX.
a. tener cabida para
We can legally accommodate five people in the car, but we've put as many as eight in the car.Legalmente tenemos cabida para cinco personas en el coche, pero hemos subido hasta ocho.
b. caber
This table can accommodate four adults, or two adults and four children.En esta mesa caben cuatro adultos, o dos adultos y cuatro niños.
a. complacer
He accommodated her every wish, yet she remained ungrateful.Complacía cada uno de sus deseos, pero ella seguía sin agradecérselo.
b. tener en cuenta
The school accommodates the needs of foreign students.La escuela tiene en cuenta las necesidades de los estudiantes extranjeros.
c. contemplar
When working in a group, it is key to accommodate all viewpoints.Cuando se trabaja en grupo, es indispensable contemplar todos los puntos de vista.
5. (to adapt)
a. acomodar
We accommodated his wheelchair to allow him to be mobile even on cobblestone streets.Acomodamos su silla de ruedas para que pudiera moverse incluso en las calles empedradas.
b. adaptar
Cynthia accommodated the seat in the truck so she could see over the steering wheel.Cynthia adaptó el asiento del camión para ver por encima del volante.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. adaptarse
Laura is trying to learn Spanish so she can accommodate to her job in the embassy in Uruguay.Laura está intentando aprender español para poder adaptarse a su trabajo en la embajada en Uruguay.
