house

• Edificio destinado a vivienda de personas, especialmente aquel en el que vive una familia o un grupo pequeño.

A noun referring to a building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people.

1. Building for livingA1formal

   A building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group.

   casa

   • They bought a new house in the suburbs.
   • The house has four bedrooms and a garden.
   • She grew up in a small house by the sea.

   Sinónimosabodedomiciledwellinghabitationhomelodgingplaceresidence

2. Legislative bodyB2formal

   A group of elected representatives that forms part of a legislature, such as the House of Representatives.

   Cámara legislativa

   • The bill passed in the House of Representatives.
   • The House of Commons voted on the new law.
   • Members of the House debated the budget all night.

   Sinónimosassemblychamberlegislative body

3. Business or companyB2formal

   A company involved in a particular kind of business, especially publishing or fashion.

   casa (empresa o compañía)

   • He works for a publishing house in London.
   • The fashion house unveiled their new collection.
   • The auction house sold the painting for millions.

   Sinónimosbusinesscompanyconcernenterpriseestablishmentfirmorganizationoutfit

4. Audience or performance spaceB2informal

   The audience in a theater or concert hall, or the space where they sit.

   Sala (de teatro o concierto)

   • The house was full for the opening night.
   • Give the house a big round of applause.
   • The band played to a packed house.

   Sinónimosattendanceaudienceauditoriumcrowd

• Proporcionar un lugar para vivir o refugio, o almacenar o contener algo.

A verb meaning to provide with a place to live or shelter, or to store or contain something.

1. Provide accommodationB1formal

   To provide someone with a place to live or stay.

   alojar

   • The company houses its employees in dormitories.
   • They need to house the refugees temporarily.
   • The shelter can house up to 200 people.

   Sinónimosaccommodatebilletharborlodgeput upquartershelter

   Antónimosdispossessevictexpel

2. Store or containB2formal

   To contain or store something within a structure.

   Albergar o contener

   • The museum houses a collection of ancient artifacts.
   • This building houses the main offices.
   • The cabinet houses all the important documents.

   Sinónimosaccommodatecontainencloseholdlodgeshelterstore