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bleak
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

desolado

desolado

Ex: The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .El cielo **desolado** anunciaba una tormenta que se avecinaba.
balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, cálido y agradable

templado, cálido y agradable

Ex: The balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .El ambiente **cálido** del spa proporcionaba un entorno relajante para que los huéspedes se relajaran.
auroral
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to or caused by natural light displays in the Earth's upper atmosphere, especially near polar regions

auroral

auroral

Ex: She described the auroral lights as nature 's silent fireworks .Ella describió las luces **aurorales** como los fuegos artificiales silenciosos de la naturaleza.
to bluster
[Verbo]

(of wind) to blow forcefully and noisily

soplar con fuerza, bramar

soplar con fuerza, bramar

Ex: Winter storms blustered across the coast .Las tormentas invernales **soplaban con fuerza** a lo largo de la costa.
ambiance
[Sustantivo]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

ambiente

ambiente

Ex: The ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .El café junto al mar tenía un **ambiente** alegre que hacía que los clientes volvieran.
billow
[Sustantivo]

a large rolling wave, especially at sea

oleada, ola

oleada, ola

Ex: The horizon was dotted with white billows.El horizonte estaba salpicado de **oleajes** blancos.
brink
[Sustantivo]

the very edge of a steep slope or drop

el borde, el precipicio

el borde, el precipicio

arboreal
[Adjetivo]

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

arbóreo

arbóreo

Ex: Researchers installed camouflaged motion sensor cameras to study the diverse activity taking place high in the arboreal stratum of tree crowns.Los investigadores instalaron cámaras de sensor de movimiento camufladas para estudiar la diversa actividad que tiene lugar en lo alto del estrato **arbóreo** de las copas de los árboles.
arboretum
[Sustantivo]

a place where trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are grown for public display, education, and research

arboreto, jardín botánico de árboles

arboreto, jardín botánico de árboles

blight
[Sustantivo]

a plant disease that causes withering, discoloration, or death without immediate rotting

mildiú

mildiú

alluvial
[Adjetivo]

related to material deposited by flowing water, often found in riverbeds and floodplains

aluvial, aluviónico

aluvial, aluviónico

Ex: The alluvial deposits along the Nile River have supported agriculture in Egypt for thousands of years.Los depósitos **aluviales** a lo largo del río Nilo han apoyado la agricultura en Egipto durante miles de años.
blighted
[Adjetivo]

damaged or destroyed by blight, disease, or other harmful environmental condition that prevents healthy growth

arruinado, dañado

arruinado, dañado

Ex: The blighted leaves turned brown and brittle .Las hojas **enfermas** se volvieron marrones y quebradizas.
arroyo
[Sustantivo]

a usually dry watercourse that after a heavy rain temporarily fills and flows with water

rambla

rambla

Ex: The villagers constructed a bridge over the arroyo to ensure safe passage even during heavy rains .Los aldeanos construyeron un puente sobre el **arroyo** para garantizar un paso seguro incluso durante las fuertes lluvias.
brook
[Sustantivo]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

riachuelo, arroyo

riachuelo, arroyo

Ex: The brook's clear water sparkled in the sunlight .El agua clara del **arroyo** brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
clime
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular place over a long period

clima, condiciones climáticas

clima, condiciones climáticas

Ex: Farmers must adapt their crops to the local clime.Los agricultores deben adaptar sus cultivos al **clima** local.
conifer
[Sustantivo]

a type of tree or shrub that produces cones and has needle-like or scale-like leaves, belonging to the group of plants called gymnosperms

conífera, árbol resinoso

conífera, árbol resinoso

Ex: Redwoods are among the tallest conifers in the world .Los **coníferas** se encuentran entre los más altos del mundo.
flora
[Sustantivo]

communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

flora

flora

Ex: He documented the flora of ancient Egypt for his historical study .Documentó la **flora** del antiguo Egipto para su estudio histórico.

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

inundar

inundar

Ex: The storm surge threatened to inundate the coastal towns , prompting evacuation orders .La marejada ciclónica amenazaba con **inundar** los pueblos costeros, lo que provocó órdenes de evacuación.
levee
[Sustantivo]

a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries

dique

dique

Ex: The city ’s levee system was designed to keep the river within its banks .El sistema de **dique** de la ciudad fue diseñado para mantener el río dentro de sus márgenes.
sylvan
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characteristic of wooded areas

silvano

silvano

stuffy
[Adjetivo]

having air that is uncomfortable, lacking ventilation, and often feels warm or stale

sofocante, mal ventilado

sofocante, mal ventilado

Ex: He could n't concentrate in the stuffy meeting room .No podía concentrarse en la sala de reuniones **sofocante**.
deluge
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and heavy rainfall

diluvio, aguacero

diluvio, aguacero

Ex: The weather forecast warned of an approaching deluge, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages .El pronóstico del tiempo advirtió de un **diluvio** inminente, instando a los residentes a prepararse para posibles inundaciones y cortes de energía.
spate
[Sustantivo]

a sudden overflow of a river

una crecida repentina, un desbordamiento súbito

una crecida repentina, un desbordamiento súbito

Ex: Emergency crews responded quickly to the spate in the mountainous region .Los equipos de emergencia respondieron rápidamente a la **crecida** en la región montañosa.
sultry
[Adjetivo]

(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

sofocante, bochornoso

sofocante, bochornoso

Ex: As the sun set, the sultry evening air enveloped the coastal town, creating a warm and muggy night.Mientras el sol se ponía, el aire **sofocante** de la tarde envolvía el pueblo costero, creando una noche cálida y húmeda.
inclement
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) rainy or cold in a way that is not pleasant

inclemente

inclemente

Ex: We had to bundle up against the inclement weather, with the cold winds making it unbearable to stay outside for long.Tuvimos que abrigarnos bien contra el tiempo **inclemente**, con vientos fríos que hacían insoportable permanecer fuera por mucho tiempo.
Indian summer
[Sustantivo]

a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

veranillo de San Martín, veranillo

veranillo de San Martín, veranillo

Ex: The hikers were grateful for the Indian summer as they embarked on a scenic trail with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.Los excursionistas estaban agradecidos por el **veranillo de San Martín** mientras se embarcaban en un sendero pintoresco con cielos despejados y temperaturas agradables.
stunted
[Adjetivo]

smaller or of poorer quality than normal, often due to a lack of proper growth or development

atrofiado, raquítico

atrofiado, raquítico

Ex: His stunted education limited his career opportunities .Su educación **atrasada** limitó sus oportunidades profesionales.
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