Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Color, Luz y Patrones Visuales

Revisión

Tarjetas de memoria

Ortografía

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender

brindled

[Adjetivo]

streaked or mottled with different shades of color, often resembling a tiger's stripes

manchado

Ex: She admired the brindled butterfly as it flitted among the flowers , its wings a mesmerizing blend of colors .Ella admiró la mariposa **atigrada** mientras revoloteaba entre las flores, sus alas eran una mezcla fascinante de colores.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

blotch

[Sustantivo]

a stain that stands out from its surroundings, often uneven or discolored

mancha

Ex: The skin condition caused purple blotches across his arms .La afección cutánea causó **manchas** moradas en sus brazos.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

diaphanous

[Adjetivo]

extremely light, delicate, and often see-through

diáfano

Ex: The ballerina 's diaphanous costume accentuated her graceful movements on stage .El traje **diafano** de la bailarina acentuaba sus movimientos gráciles en el escenario.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

gossamer

[Adjetivo]

delicate, light, and thin in appearance

etéreo, delicado

Ex: The morning mist enveloped the landscape in a gossamer veil, casting an otherworldly and dreamlike atmosphere.La niebla matutina envolvió el paisaje en un velo **de gasa**, creando una atmósfera etérea y de ensueño.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

inchoate

[Adjetivo]

just beginning to take shape

incipiente

Ex: Their relationship was inchoate, undefined but emotionally charged .Su relación era **incipiente**, indefinida pero cargada emocionalmente.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

limpid

[Adjetivo]

transparent in appearance

límpido, transparente

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

lustrous

[Adjetivo]

having a smooth and shiny surface that reflects light, often appearing glossy or radiant

lustroso, brillante

Ex: The lustrous surface of the water reflected the moonlight , creating a magical scene .La superficie **lustrosa** del agua reflejaba la luz de la luna, creando una escena mágica.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

motley

[Adjetivo]

made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types

heterogéneo

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

pallid

[Adjetivo]

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

pálido

Ex: His pallid face indicated that he had not fully recovered from the flu .Su rostro **pálido** indicaba que no se había recuperado completamente de la gripe.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

refulgent

[Adjetivo]

shining brightly, radiant, or reflective of light

refulgente

Ex: The refulgent skyline of the city at dusk was a sight to behold, with skyscrapers aglow in a tapestry of colors.El horizonte **refulgente** de la ciudad al atardecer era un espectáculo para la vista, con rascacielos brillando en un tapiz de colores.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

sinuous

[Adjetivo]

possessing many curves or moving in a twisting way

sinuoso

Ex: As we drove along the sinuous highway , we marveled at the scenic landscapes .Mientras conducíamos por la carretera **sinuosa**, nos maravillamos con los paisajes escénicos.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

turbid

[Adjetivo]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

turbio

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .Los líquidos **turbios** a menudo pueden albergar microorganismos que no son visibles a simple vista.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

turgid

[Adjetivo]

unusually swollen, typically due to internal buildup of gas or fluid

tumefacto, hinchado

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

variegated

[Adjetivo]

having many different colors

variegado

Ex: The artist used a variegated palette to paint a lively scene with a blend of colors .El artista utilizó una paleta **variada** para pintar una escena animada con una mezcla de colores.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

garish

[Adjetivo]

too bright and colorful in a way that is tasteless

chillón, llamativo, estridente

Ex: The artist 's use of garish colors in the painting was intended to provoke a strong reaction .El uso de colores **chillones** por parte del artista en la pintura tenía la intención de provocar una fuerte reacción.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

wispy

[Adjetivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

ralo

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.El pelaje del gato era suave y **tenue**, dándole una apariencia delicada y etérea mientras merodeaba por el jardín.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

ethereal

[Adjetivo]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

etéreo

Ex: The cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared almost ethereal in the sky .La formación de nubes era tan delicada y esponjosa que parecía casi **etérea** en el cielo.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

ornate

[Adjetivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornamentado

Ex: The ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .Las puertas **ornamentadas** conducían al palacio, mostrando una elaborada herrería.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

gaudy

[Adjetivo]

excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance

llamativo, chillón

Ex: The party featured gaudy costumes and extravagant decorations.La fiesta presentaba trajes **llamativos** y decoraciones extravagantes.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

dispersed

[Adjetivo]

not concentrated in one place

disperso, diseminado

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

unkempt

[Adjetivo]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

descuidado, desaliñado

Ex: The once-elegant mansion now appeared unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years .La otrora elegante mansión ahora parecía **descuidada**, su grandeza desvaneciéndose con los años.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

aery

[Adjetivo]

delicate and weightless in nature

etéreo, inmaterial

Ex: The fabric was aery, floating around her like a whisper.La tela era **etérea**, flotando a su alrededor como un susurro.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

sundry

[Adjetivo]

a collection of different kinds of items gathered together without any particular order

diverso, variado

Ex: The garage sale offered sundry household items like lamps , vases , and kitchen utensils .La venta de garaje ofrecía **variados** artículos para el hogar como lámparas, jarrones y utensilios de cocina.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

multifarious

[Adjetivo]

containing numerous diverse parts or aspects

múltiple

Ex: His multifarious talents include playing multiple instruments and speaking several languages .Sus **múltiples** talentos incluyen tocar varios instrumentos y hablar varios idiomas.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

askew

[Adverbio]

in a crooked or tilted position

torcido

Ex: He tilted his head askew, a mischievous grin playing on his lips as he considered his next move.Inclinó la cabeza **ladeada**, una sonrisa traviesa jugando en sus labios mientras consideraba su próximo movimiento.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

awry

[Adverbio]

with an inclination to one side or oblique position

torcido

Ex: The picture frame was hanging awry, with one corner noticeably higher than the other.El marco de la foto colgaba **torcido**, con una esquina notablemente más alta que la otra.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

dichotomy

[Sustantivo]

a division between two things that are represented as being entirely different

dicotomía

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

eclectic

[Adjetivo]

containing what is best of various ideas, styles, methods, beliefs, etc.

ecléctico

Ex: The university ’s curriculum was eclectic, incorporating elements from diverse academic disciplines .El plan de estudios de la universidad era **ecléctico**, incorporando elementos de diversas disciplinas académicas.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

dimly

[Adverbio]

with a faint or soft light

tenuemente, débilmente

Ex: The moon shone dimly through the clouds , casting a gentle light .La luna brillaba **tenuemente** a través de las nubes, arrojando una luz suave.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

palpable

[Adjetivo]

capable of being physically sensed

palpable

Ex: We could sense the palpable fear in the witness 's voice as they recounted their experience .**Una cicatriz palpable** recorría su mejilla, áspera al tacto.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

facet

[Sustantivo]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

faceta, cara

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient bones with intricately carved facets used for ceremonial purposes .Los arqueólogos descubrieron huesos antiguos con **facetas** intrincadamente talladas utilizadas para fines ceremoniales.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

kaleidoscope

[Sustantivo]

a constantly changing pattern of elements or colors

caleidoscopio, mosaico cambiante

Ex: His memories of childhood were a kaleidoscope of happy and confusing moments.Sus recuerdos de la infancia eran un **caleidoscopio** de momentos felices y confusos.

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

Descargar la aplicación LanGeek