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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Transportation

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
transport
[Sustantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transporte

transporte

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity .El **transporte** eficiente es crucial para el desarrollo económico y la conectividad.
food truck
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

camión de comida, food truck

camión de comida, food truck

Ex: The festival featured a variety of food trucks offering international cuisine .El festival presentó una variedad de **camiones de comida** que ofrecían cocina internacional.
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Hay asientos designados para pasajeros mayores y embarazadas en el **metro**.
ferry
[Sustantivo]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

ferry

ferry

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .El **ferry** opera diariamente, conectando los dos pueblos a través del río.
port
[Sustantivo]

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

puerto

puerto

Ex: The cruise ship docked at the port early in the morning .El crucero atracó en el **puerto** temprano en la mañana.
airplane
[Sustantivo]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

avión

avión

Ex: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .**El avión** es una forma rápida de viajar largas distancias.
airline
[Sustantivo]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

aerolínea

aerolínea

Ex: The airline offers daily flights from New York to London .La **aerolínea** ofrece vuelos diarios desde Nueva York a Londres.
by
[Preposición]

used to show the type of transportation used to travel

en

en

Ex: We took a short trip by boat .Hicimos un corto viaje **en** barco.
cabin
[Sustantivo]

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

cabina

cabina

Ex: He found his seat in the front of the cabin.Encontró su asiento en la parte delantera de la **cabina**.
handlebar
[Sustantivo]

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

manillar, manubrio

manillar, manubrio

Ex: He noticed a slight wobble in the handlebar, which he had to fix before his next ride .Notó un ligero bamboleo en el **manillar**, que tuvo que arreglar antes de su próximo viaje.
jet
[Sustantivo]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

avión a reacción, jet

avión a reacción, jet

lorry
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camión

camión

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .Condujo el **camión** con cuidado, asegurándose de que la carga pesada estuviera segura para el viaje.
to cycle
[Verbo]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

Ex: In the city , it 's common to see commuters cycling to avoid traffic and reach their destinations faster .En la ciudad, es común ver a los viajeros **circular** en bicicleta para evitar el tráfico y llegar a sus destinos más rápido.
border
[Sustantivo]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

frontera

frontera

Ex: The border patrol is responsible for monitoring and enforcing immigration laws along the country 's borders.La patrulla fronteriza es responsable de monitorear y hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración a lo largo de las **fronteras** del país.
fuel
[Sustantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .La chimenea estaba abastecida con mucho **combustible** para mantenernos calientes.
operator
[Sustantivo]

a person who uses or controls a machine, device or piece of equipment

operador

operador

parking lot
[Sustantivo]

an area in which people leave their vehicles

estacionamiento, aparcamiento

estacionamiento, aparcamiento

Ex: We found a spot in the parking lot right next to the entrance , which was super convenient .Encontramos un lugar en el **estacionamiento** justo al lado de la entrada, lo cual fue súper conveniente.
parking space
[Sustantivo]

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

plaza de aparcamiento, espacio de estacionamiento

plaza de aparcamiento, espacio de estacionamiento

Ex: The parking space was too small for her SUV , so she had to look for a larger spot nearby .El **espacio de estacionamiento** era demasiado pequeño para su SUV, así que tuvo que buscar un lugar más grande cerca.
railroad
[Sustantivo]

a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them

ferrocarril

ferrocarril

Ex: The scenic railroad tour offered stunning views of the mountains .El recorrido **ferroviario** panorámico ofreció vistas impresionantes de las montañas.
road sign
[Sustantivo]

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

rótulo de tráfico, letrero de tránsito

rótulo de tráfico, letrero de tránsito

Ex: The road sign showed the distance to the next gas station .El **señal de tráfico** mostraba la distancia hasta la próxima gasolinera.
rocket
[Sustantivo]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

cohete

cohete

Ex: The rocket’s engines ignited , generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth 's gravity and reach space .Los motores del **cohete** se encendieron, generando el empuje necesario para superar la gravedad de la Tierra y llegar al espacio.
route
[Sustantivo]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

recorrido

recorrido

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .El crucero siguió una **ruta** a lo largo de la costa mediterránea.
to sail
[Verbo]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

navegar

navegar

Ex: They decided to sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .Decidieron **navegar** a través del lago en una soleada tarde de verano.
spaceship
[Sustantivo]

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

nave espacial, astronave

nave espacial, astronave

Ex: The movie featured a futuristic spaceship capable of traveling to distant star systems .La película presentaba una **nave espacial** futurista capaz de viajar a sistemas estelares distantes.
tunnel
[Sustantivo]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

túnel

túnel

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .El sistema de metro incluye varios **túneles** que conectan diferentes partes de la ciudad.
vehicle
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

vehículo

vehículo

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.El accidente involucró tres **vehículos**.
windscreen
[Sustantivo]

the front window of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from wind, dust, and other debris while driving

parabrisas, luna delantera

parabrisas, luna delantera

Ex: The windscreen fogged up because of the humidity.El **parabrisas** se empañó debido a la humedad.
signpost
[Sustantivo]

a sign that provides information such as the distance to a certain place or its direction, usually found at the side of a road

poste indicador

poste indicador

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