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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Animales y partes de animales

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
Arctic wolf
[Sustantivo]

a subspecies of the gray wolf adapted to survive in the harsh Arctic regions of North America

lobo ártico, lobo blanco

lobo ártico, lobo blanco

giraffe
[Sustantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

jirafa

jirafa

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .Las **jirafas** son símbolos icónicos de la vida silvestre de África, veneradas por su apariencia única y su comportamiento gentil.
iguana
[Sustantivo]

a large herbivorous reptilian of the lizard family with a dorsal crest, which lives in tropical areas of America

iguana

iguana

hedgehog
[Sustantivo]

a small mammal that is active at night, which is covered with spines and can roll itself while attacked

erizo

erizo

kangaroo
[Sustantivo]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

canguro

canguro

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .Los **canguros** son herbívoros, alimentándose de hierbas, hojas y arbustos que se encuentran en su hábitat natural.
orangutan
[Sustantivo]

a large ape with a red coat and long arms that lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the male of which develops a throat pouch

orangután

orangután

penguin
[Sustantivo]

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

pingüino

pingüino

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .Las plumas negras y blancas del **pingüino** proporcionan camuflaje en el agua.
polar bear
[Sustantivo]

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

oso polar

oso polar

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .Se están llevando a cabo esfuerzos de conservación para proteger las poblaciones de **osos polares** y garantizar su supervivencia frente a los desafíos ambientales.
red deer
[Sustantivo]

a large and majestic deer species found in various habitats across Europe, Asia, and North Africa

ciervo rojo, ciervo común

ciervo rojo, ciervo común

red squirrel
[Sustantivo]

a small mammal with a reddish-brown coat, tufted ears, and a long, bushy tail, known for its agility and arboreal lifestyle

ardilla roja, pequeño mamífero de pelaje rojizo

ardilla roja, pequeño mamífero de pelaje rojizo

antler
[Sustantivo]

any of the pair of branched horns that grow annually on the head of an adult animal, typically a male one, from the deer family

asta, cuerno

asta, cuerno

beak
[Sustantivo]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

pico

pico

Ex: The beak of the pelican is long and can hold a surprising amount of water .El **pico** del pelícano es largo y puede contener una cantidad sorprendente de agua.
claw
[Sustantivo]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

garra

garra

Ex: The tiger ’s powerful claws made it an excellent hunter .Las poderosas **garras** del tigre lo convertían en un excelente cazador.
feather
[Sustantivo]

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

pluma

pluma

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .El tocado de los nativos americanos estaba adornado con **plumas** de águila coloridas, simbolizando coraje y honor.
fur
[Sustantivo]

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

pelo, pelaje

pelo, pelaje

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .El **pelaje** del zorro brillaba bajo la luz del sol mientras se movía rápidamente por el bosque.
hoof
[Sustantivo]

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

casco

casco

Ex: The pony 's hooves were shiny after being polished .Los **cascos** del pony estaban brillantes después de ser pulidos.
mane
[Sustantivo]

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

melena

melena

paw
[Sustantivo]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

pata

pata

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .El zorro colocó cuidadosamente su **pata** herida en el suelo mientras cojeaba por el bosque.
tail
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

cola

cola

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.El pavo real muestra con orgullo sus plumas coloridas de **cola**.
tusk
[Sustantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

colmillo

colmillo

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .Los **colmillos** del narval, a menudo confundidos con cuernos de unicornio, han inspirado mitos y leyendas durante siglos.
whisker
[Sustantivo]

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.

bigote

bigote

Ex: The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.Los **bigotes** de la ardilla rozaron la corteza mientras trepaba al árbol.
flamingo
[Sustantivo]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

flamenco

flamenco

ostrich
[Sustantivo]

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

avestruz

avestruz

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip .Los niños estaban emocionados de ver un **avestruz** en el zoológico durante su excursión.
duck
[Sustantivo]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

pato

pato

parrot
[Sustantivo]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

loro

loro

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .Compró un **loro** parlante que podía repetir frases básicas.
shark
[Sustantivo]

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

tiburón

tiburón

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .Los dientes afilados del **tiburón** le ayudan a atrapar y comer a su presa.
mosquito
[Sustantivo]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

mosquito

mosquito

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .Usamos velas de citronela para mantener alejados a los **mosquitos** durante nuestro picnic al aire libre.
frog
[Sustantivo]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

rana

rana

Ex: The children watched a frog hop across the garden path .Los niños observaron a una **rana** saltar por el sendero del jardín.
donkey
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is like a horse but has shorter legs and longer ears, and is used for carrying things and riding

burro

burro

Ex: The old barn housed a content group of donkeys, providing a picturesque rural scene .El viejo granero albergaba un grupo contento de **burros**, proporcionando una escena rural pintoresca.
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La mariposa monarca es una **especie** de mariposa que migra miles de millas cada año.
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.El gobierno ha promulgado leyes para proteger la **fauna** local.
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)
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