B2 verb Neutro

bungalow

/ˈbʌŋ.ɡə.loʊ/

A bungalow is a small house or cottage that is either single-story or has a second story built into a sloping roof. It is characterized by its low-pitched roof and often features a wide front porch or veranda.

Exemplos

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1

The elderly couple decided to sell their large house and move into a smaller bungalow to avoid using stairs.

The older pair chose to leave their big home for a one-story house so they wouldn't need to climb steps.

2

The proposed residential development includes twenty detached bungalows designed for senior living.

The planned housing project features twenty separate single-story homes intended for older residents.

3

We're staying in a cute little bungalow right by the ocean for the weekend.

We are spending the weekend in a charming small cottage located directly on the coast.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bungalow
Adjetivo
bungaloid
Relacionado
bungalow-tent
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word as 'Bunga-LOW' because the house is 'low' to the ground with only one level.

Quiz rápido

Since my grandfather has difficulty walking, he decided to move from his three-story apartment to a modern ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bungalow

Exemplos

1

The elderly couple decided to sell their large house and move into a smaller bungalow to avoid using stairs.

everyday

The older pair chose to leave their big home for a one-story house so they wouldn't need to climb steps.

2

The proposed residential development includes twenty detached bungalows designed for senior living.

formal

The planned housing project features twenty separate single-story homes intended for older residents.

3

We're staying in a cute little bungalow right by the ocean for the weekend.

informal

We are spending the weekend in a charming small cottage located directly on the coast.

4

The architectural transition from Victorian terraces to California bungalows reflected changing social attitudes toward domestic space.

academic

The shift in building styles from tall narrow houses to one-story homes showed how views on living space changed.

5

The investment portfolio includes several beachfront bungalows that generate high rental yields during the summer.

business

The list of assets includes many coastal cottages that produce significant rental income in the peak season.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bungalow
Adjetivo
bungaloid
Relacionado
bungalow-tent

Colocações comuns

detached bungalow a single-story house that stands alone and is not joined to another
beachfront bungalow a small house located directly on the beach
retirement bungalow a one-story home specifically designed for older people
semi-detached bungalow a one-story house that is joined to another house on one side
modern bungalow a contemporary single-story house with updated features

Frases Comuns

bungalow colony

a cluster of small summer houses often used for vacations

California bungalow

a specific style of 1.5-story house popular in the early 20th century

dormer bungalow

a bungalow with rooms upstairs inside the roof space

Frequentemente confundido com

bungalow vs villa

A villa is often larger, more luxurious, and associated with Mediterranean styles, while a bungalow is usually modest and single-story.

bungalow vs cottage

A cottage implies a rustic or old-fashioned rural feel, whereas a bungalow is a specific architectural type often found in suburbs.

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Notas de uso

The term is most commonly used in the UK, USA, and India to describe houses without a full second floor. It is frequently associated with retirement living because of the lack of stairs.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes confuse 'bungalow' with any small house; remember that the defining feature is that it is primarily on one level.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word as 'Bunga-LOW' because the house is 'low' to the ground with only one level.

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Origem da palavra

From the Hindi word 'bangla', which means 'belonging to Bengal', referring to the style of houses built for early European settlers in India.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one bungalow, two bungalows Often used with the preposition 'in': 'He lives in a bungalow.'
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Contexto cultural

In the UK and North America, bungalows became a symbol of middle-class suburban expansion in the 1920s.

Quiz rápido

Since my grandfather has difficulty walking, he decided to move from his three-story apartment to a modern ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bungalow

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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