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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Fenómenos Naturales y Medio Ambiente

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre fenómenos naturales y medio ambiente, como "dew", "gust", "eye", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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to drizzle
to drizzle
[Verbo]

to rain lightly in fine, small drops

lloviznar

lloviznar

Ex: It began to drizzle just as we were leaving the house. 

Comenzó a lloviznar justo cuando salíamos de la casa.

to inundate

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

inundar

inundar

Ex: The river's overflow had the potential to inundate several nearby neighborhoods. 

El desbordamiento del río tenía el potencial de inundar varios barrios cercanos.

anticyclone
anticyclone
[Sustantivo]

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

anticiclón

anticiclón

Ex: Meteorologists forecasted the anticyclone to linger for several days, providing a welcome respite from the recent stormy weather. 

Los meteorólogos pronosticaron que el anticiclón persistiría durante varios días, proporcionando un respiro bienvenido del reciente clima tormentoso.

archipelago
archipelago
[Sustantivo]

a large collection of islands or the sea surrounding them

archipiélago

archipiélago

Ex: An archipelago can offer diverse ecosystems and cultures. 

Un archipiélago puede ofrecer ecosistemas y culturas diversos.

aerosol
aerosol
[Sustantivo]

a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas

aerosol

aerosol

Ex: Pollution often contains harmful aerosols that affect air quality. 

La contaminación a menudo contiene aerosoles nocivos que afectan la calidad del aire.

deluge
deluge
[Sustantivo]

the overflow of normally dry land by rising water

diluvio

diluvio

Ex: The dam's collapse unleashed a catastrophic deluge. 

El colapso de la presa desató una inundación catastrófica.

dew
dew
[Sustantivo]

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

rocío

rocío

Ex: As the temperature dropped overnight, dew formed on the windows, obscuring the view with tiny water droplets. 

A medida que la temperatura bajó durante la noche, el rocío se formó en las ventanas, oscureciendo la vista con pequeñas gotas de agua.

flurry
flurry
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: The weather report predicted a flurry of sleet in the afternoon. 

El informe meteorológico predijo un chaparrón de aguanieve por la tarde.

gust
gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: Despite the gusts of wind, the determined kite flyer managed to keep their kite aloft, skillfully maneuvering it through the turbulent air. 

A pesar de las ráfagas de viento, el volador de cometas decidido logró mantener su cometa en el aire, maniobrándola hábilmente a través del aire turbulento.

icicle
icicle
[Sustantivo]

a long pointed piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water from a surface such as a roof

carámbano

carámbano

cirrus
cirrus
[Sustantivo]

a type of light cloud that looks wispy formed at high altitudes

cirro

cirro

nimbus
nimbus
[Sustantivo]

a type of cloud that is dark, grey, and large, often producing rain or snow

nimbo

nimbo

precipitation
precipitation
[Sustantivo]

water in forms such as rain, snow, hail, or sleet that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

precipitación

precipitación

Ex: Rain gauges measure the amount of precipitation. 

Los pluviómetros miden la cantidad de precipitación.

thaw
thaw
[Sustantivo]

a period during which the weather becomes warmer causing snow and ice to melt

deshielo

deshielo

Ex: Farmers welcomed the thaw as it prepared the soil for planting. 

Los agricultores dieron la bienvenida al deshielo ya que preparaba el suelo para la siembra.

biohazard
biohazard
[Sustantivo]

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

riesgo biológico

riesgo biológico

Ex: Scientists handling biohazards must follow strict safety protocols to prevent exposure to harmful microorganisms. 

Los científicos que manejan biohazards deben seguir protocolos de seguridad estrictos para prevenir la exposición a microorganismos dañinos.

cataclysm
cataclysm
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

cataclismo

cataclismo

Ex: Landslides and rock avalanches are examples of relatively common terrestrial cataclysms that can develop with little warning. 

Los deslizamientos de tierra y las avalanchas de rocas son ejemplos de cataclismos terrestres relativamente comunes que pueden desarrollarse con poca advertencia.

contamination
contamination
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

contaminación

contaminación

Ex: Food contamination can cause illness. 

La contaminación de los alimentos puede causar enfermedades.

effluent
effluent
[Sustantivo]

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

efluente

efluente

Ex: The wastewater treatment plant processes millions of gallons of effluent each day, ensuring it is safe to return to natural water bodies. 

La planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales procesa millones de galones de efluente cada día, asegurando que sea seguro devolverlo a los cuerpos de agua naturales.

epicenter
epicenter
[Sustantivo]

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

epicentro

epicentro

Ex: Scientists determined the epicenter of the aftershock to be a few miles from the original quake, further complicating recovery efforts. 

Los científicos determinaron que el epicentro de la réplica estaba a pocas millas del terremoto original, lo que complicó aún más los esfuerzos de recuperación.

eye
eye
[Sustantivo]

the calm area at the center of a storm, hurricane, or tornado

ojo

ojo

Ex: Conditions became calm as the eye passed overhead. 
cascade
cascade
[Sustantivo]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

cascada

cascada

Ex: The tour guide pointed out several cascades along the river trail. 

El guía turístico señaló varias cascadas a lo largo del sendero del río.

dike
dike
[Sustantivo]

a wall built in order to stop water, especially from the sea, from entering an area

dique

dique

Ex: Tourists marveled at the massive dike, an impressive feat of engineering designed to keep the sea at bay. 

Los turistas se maravillaron ante el enorme dique, una impresionante hazaña de ingeniería diseñada para mantener el mar a raya.

esplanade
esplanade
[Sustantivo]

a level path, typically beside the sea or a river, that is wide and open where people may walk by for pleasure

paseo marítimo

paseo marítimo

estuary
estuary
[Sustantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: The delta formed at the mouth of the river where it flows into the estuary. 

El delta se formó en la desembocadura del río donde fluye hacia el estuario.

gorge
gorge
[Sustantivo]

a steep-sided valley, often with a stream running through it

desfiladero

desfiladero

Ex: The trail ran along the edge of a deep gorge. 

El sendero corría a lo largo del borde de un cañón profundo.

isthmus
isthmus
[Sustantivo]

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

istmo

istmo

Ex: The Isthmus of Corinth, in Greece, was historically traversed by ships being towed across a paved track, known as the Diolkos, to avoid the perilous journey around the Peloponnese peninsula. 

El istmo de Corinto, en Grecia, fue históricamente atravesado por barcos remolcados a través de una vía pavimentada, conocida como el Diolkos, para evitar el peligroso viaje alrededor de la península del Peloponeso.

levee
levee
[Sustantivo]

a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships

dique

dique

Ex: The levee was crowded with fishermen and tourists. 

El muelle estaba lleno de pescadores y turistas.

meridian
meridian
[Sustantivo]

one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location

meridiano

meridiano

Ex: Cartographers meticulously charted meridians on maps to accurately depict the Earth's surface and aid in geographic understanding. 

Los cartógrafos trazaron meticulosamente los meridianos en los mapas para representar con precisión la superficie de la Tierra y ayudar en la comprensión geográfica.

morass
morass
[Sustantivo]

a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck

pantano

pantano

Ex: Heavy rains turned the fields into a morass, making farming activities difficult. 

Las fuertes lluvias convirtieron los campos en un lodazal, dificultando las actividades agrícolas.

plateau
plateau
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

meseta

meseta

Ex: After a steep climb, the hikers reached the top of the plateau, where they were rewarded with panoramic views of the valley below. 

Después de una empinada subida, los excursionistas llegaron a la cima de la meseta, donde fueron recompensados con vistas panorámicas del valle que se extendía abajo.

prairie
prairie
[Sustantivo]

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

pradera

pradera

promontory
promontory
[Sustantivo]

a raised narrow mass of land that sticks out into the sea

promontorio

promontorio

tor
tor
[Sustantivo]

a small rocky hill

peñasco

peñasco

tremor
tremor
[Sustantivo]

a small or slight earthquake

temblor

temblor

zenith
zenith
[Sustantivo]

the highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer

cenit

cenit

Ex: Observing the stars, he noted how their zenith differed based on their location. 

Al observar las estrellas, notó cómo su cenit difería según su ubicación.

crepuscular
crepuscular
[Adjetivo]

relating to or resembling twilight

crepuscular

crepuscular

Ex: The crepuscular glow of the street lamps cast long shadows on the deserted road. 

El resplandor crepuscular de las farolas proyectaba largas sombras en la carretera desierta.

geothermal
geothermal
[Adjetivo]

connected with or produced by the heat inside the earth

geotérmico

geotérmico

Ex: Geothermal heating systems use the natural warmth of the Earth to heat buildings in colder climates. 

Los sistemas de calefacción geotérmica utilizan el calor natural de la Tierra para calentar edificios en climas fríos.

seismic
seismic
[Adjetivo]

related to or caused by an earthquake

sísmico

sísmico

Ex: The seismic waves generated by an earthquake can cause buildings to shake and collapse. 

Las ondas sísmicas generadas por un terremoto pueden hacer que los edificios se sacudan y colapsen.

tectonic
tectonic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust

tectónico

tectónico

Ex: Tectonic forces cause the Earth's crust to uplift, creating mountain ranges. 

Las fuerzas tectónicas hacen que la corteza terrestre se eleve, creando cordilleras.

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