North and Central America Vocabulary - Nicaragua

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

a piece of land surrounded by water

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

the round top of a volcano

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

the state of being free from the control of others

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

meat from a pig, eaten as food

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

land with mountains or hills

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

the health services and treatments given to people

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

related to a country that controls another territory or country

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

existing or situated all around something or someone

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

to stay in the same state or condition

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

a group of people who live in the same area

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

to cook using the steam of boiling water