Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Paisajes y accidentes geográficos

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branch

[Sustantivo]

a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow

rama

Ex: They used a branch to hang the bird feeder , making it accessible to the backyard wildlife .Usaron una **rama** para colgar el comedero de pájaros, haciéndolo accesible para la vida silvestre del jardín.

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bush

[Sustantivo]

a type of plant small in size with several stems in the ground

arbusto

Ex: The children hid behind the bush during their game of hide and seek , enjoying the game ’s excitement .Los niños se escondieron detrás del **arbusto** durante su juego de escondite, disfrutando de la emoción del juego.

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cave

[Sustantivo]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

cueva

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .Los entusiastas del buceo en **cuevas** se aventuran en las profundidades de las cuevas submarinas, navegando por pasajes estrechos y explorando cámaras sumergidas.

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cliff

[Sustantivo]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

acantilado, precipicio

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Los pájaros construyeron sus nidos a lo largo de la empinada cara del **acantilado**.

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glacier

[Sustantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glaciar

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.La granja utiliza energía renovable para alimentar sus operaciones.

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iceberg

[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg.El equipo de expedición navegó cuidadosamente su barco alrededor del imponente **iceberg**.

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leaf

[Sustantivo]

a usually green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place

hoja

Ex: A single leaf fell from the tree .Una sola **hoja** cayó del árbol.

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riverbank

[Sustantivo]

the bank of a river

orilla del río, ribera del río

Ex: We enjoyed a peaceful picnic on the shady riverbank, listening to the gentle sounds of the water .Disfrutamos de un picnic tranquilo en la **orilla** sombreada del río, escuchando los suaves sonidos del agua.

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sand dune

[Sustantivo]

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

duna de arena, duna

Ex: The sand dune provided shelter from the wind .La **duna de arena** proporcionaba refugio del viento.

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shore

[Sustantivo]

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

orilla, costa

Ex: The lighthouse stood tall , guiding ships safely to shore.El faro se alzaba alto, guiando a los barcos de manera segura a la **orilla**.

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stone

[Sustantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

piedra

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .La cantera produce varios tipos de **piedra** para proyectos de construcción.

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wave

[Sustantivo]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

ola

Ex: The waves crashed against the rocks with great force .Las **olas** chocaron contra las rocas con gran fuerza.

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tropical

[Adjetivo]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

Ex: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .El sol **tropical** proporciona abundante calor y energía para la fotosíntesis en las plantas.

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temperate

[Adjetivo]

(of a region or climate) having a temperature that is never very cold or very hot

templado

Ex: The deciduous forests of the temperate zone experience distinct seasons, with moderate temperatures and changing foliage colors.Los bosques caducifolios de la zona **templada** experimentan estaciones distintas, con temperaturas moderadas y colores de follaje cambiantes.

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polar region

[Sustantivo]

the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate

región polar, zona polar

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grassland

[Sustantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

pradera, pastizal

Ex: The grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .El **prado** es el hogar de los antílopes y las cebras.

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trunk

[Sustantivo]

the main wooden body of a tree

tronco

Ex: The trunk of the tree showed signs of damage from a recent storm , with several large cracks .El **tronco** del árbol mostraba signos de daño por una tormenta reciente, con varias grietas grandes.

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dense

[Adjetivo]

thick and difficult to see through, often used to describe fog or smoke

denso

Ex: As the train approached , the dense fog obscured the tracks ahead .A medida que el tren se acercaba, la niebla **densa** oscurecía las vías por delante.

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nature reserve

[Sustantivo]

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

reserva natural, área natural protegida

Ex: The new law expanded the boundaries of the nature reserve to include more forested land .La nueva ley amplió los límites de la **reserva natural** para incluir más tierras forestales.

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scenery

[Sustantivo]

the overall visual appearance of a location, including both the natural landscape and the man-made elements that have been constructed there

paisaje, escenario

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skyline

[Sustantivo]

the outline of objects seen against the sky

línea del horizonte, silueta

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stream

[Sustantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

corriente

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Un pequeño **arroyo** fluye detrás de su casa.

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peaceful

[Adjetivo]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

pacífico

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .La sesión de meditación dejó a todos con un sentimiento **pacífico** que duró todo el día.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)

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