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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Agricultura y Vegetación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre agricultura y vegetación, como "arable", "croft", "silage", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
arable
[Adjetivo]

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

arable

arable

Ex: Arable farming requires land that is suitable for growing crops .
fallow
[Adjetivo]

(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve

en barbecho

en barbecho

coniferous
[Adjetivo]

relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

conífero

conífero

deciduous
[Adjetivo]

(of plants) annually losing leaves

caducifolio

caducifolio

to fodder
[Verbo]

to feed farm animals with any agricultural foodstuff that is specifically for domesticated livestock

dar forraje

dar forraje

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

irrigar

irrigar

Ex: irrigates the vegetable garden with a hose and sprinkler attachment .
to sprout
[Verbo]

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

brotar

brotar

Ex: Don't be surprised to see pumpkin seeds sprout in the compost pile under the right conditions.
blight
[Sustantivo]

any disease that causes a plant to wither and eventually dies

mildiú

mildiú

croft
[Sustantivo]

a small rented farm around a house or the house itself, especially in Scotland

granja pequeña

granja pequeña

cultivator
[Sustantivo]

a piece of mechanical equipment used to break up the soil and remove weeds from the ground

cultivadora

cultivadora

hedgerow
[Sustantivo]

a line of shrubs, bushes, or small trees that are planted along the edge of a field or road, especially in the UK

seto vivo

seto vivo

homestead
[Sustantivo]

a house, especially a farmhouse, with the land and buildings surrounding it

finca

finca

Ex: In the distance , the lights of homestead twinkled in the twilight , welcoming weary travelers with promises of warmth and hospitality .
husbandry
[Sustantivo]

the practice of cultivating and breeding crops and animals and taking care of them

agricultura

agricultura

manure
[Sustantivo]

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

abono

abono

pasture
[Sustantivo]

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

pasto

pasto

reaper
[Sustantivo]

a person who gathers the harvest on a farm

cosechador

cosechador

rustler
[Sustantivo]

someone who steals farm animals

ladrón de ganado

ladrón de ganado

silage
[Sustantivo]

grass or other green crops that are harvested and stored without being dried to be fed to animals in winter

forraje

forraje

sprinkler
[Sustantivo]

a small device with holes that is put on the end of a hose, used for watering soil or lawns; a piece of equipment that is utilized in case a building is on fire

regadera

regadera

Ex: She adjusted sprinkler so it could reach the far corner of the yard .
vintage
[Sustantivo]

the grapes harvested or wine produced in a specific year or season

cosecha

cosecha

Ex: They compared the flavors of vintages to understand how weather impacts wine production .
botany
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

botánico

botánico

Ex: The university offers a degree botany with specializations in various plant sciences .
biennial
[Sustantivo]

a plant that lives for two years and in its second year produces seeds and flowers

planta bienal

planta bienal

bough
[Sustantivo]

a major branch of a tree

rama

rama

Ex: A bird ’s nest was tucked in a bough, hidden from view .
bramble
[Sustantivo]

a thorny shrub of the rose family on which blackberries grow

zarza

zarza

Ex: The bramble bushes along the hiking trail were filled with ripe dewberries.
foliage
[Sustantivo]

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

follaje

follaje

Ex: In autumn , foliage of the trees turns brilliant shades of red and orange .
sapling
[Sustantivo]

a small and young tree

árbol joven

árbol joven

Ex: sapling grew quickly with plenty of sunlight and nutrients .
chlorophyll
[Sustantivo]

a green pigment found in all green plants and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of the sunlight needed for the photosynthesis process

clorofila

clorofila

Ex: Algae and cyanobacteria also chlorophyll, allowing them to carry out oxygenic photosynthesis .
aspen
[Sustantivo]

a tree of the poplar family, with leaves that move even in the breeze

álamo temblón

álamo temblón

banyan
[Sustantivo]

a South Asian fig tree that can grow new trunks and roots from its branch

bayán

bayán

beech
[Sustantivo]

a large forest tree with a smooth grey trunk, shiny leaves, and small nuts

haya

haya

buttercup
[Sustantivo]

a wild plant with cup-shaped flowers that are small, bright, and yellow

ranúnculo

ranúnculo

carnation
[Sustantivo]

a type of Dianthus often bright-colored and used for formal occasions

clavel

clavel

cedar
[Sustantivo]

a tall evergreen tree from the conifer family that has wide spreading branches

cedro

cedro

clover
[Sustantivo]

a small wild plant of the pea family usually with three round leaves, often pink, purple, or white

trébol

trébol

cypress
[Sustantivo]

a type of evergreen conifer tree with small rounded woody cones

ciprés

ciprés

dandelion
[Sustantivo]

a small plant of the daisy family with a yellow flower that turns into a fluffy white ball of seeds

diente de león

diente de león

elm
[Sustantivo]

a type of tall deciduous tree with rough serrated leaves

olmo

olmo

hibiscus
[Sustantivo]

a tropical plant of the mallow family that has large and brightly colored flowers

hibisco

hibisco

iris
[Sustantivo]

a plant with long narrow leaves and large yellow or purple flowers

iris

iris

Ex: Van Gogh 's famous painting Irises" captures the essence of these elegant flowers , portraying their graceful form and vivid colors with artistic flair .
mimosa
[Sustantivo]

a plant whose leaves droop when touched

mimosa

mimosa

Ex: mimosa shrub is known for its ability to thrive in sandy soils and coastal climates , making it a popular choice for seaside gardens .
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