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Vocabulario clave de insectos - Ant

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insect
insect
[Sustantivo]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insecto, bicho

insecto, bicho

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect. 

Mark usó una lupa para examinar los intrincados detalles del insecto.

to live
to live
[Verbo]

to have your home somewhere specific

vivir

vivir

Ex: She has lived in the same small town since she was born. 

Ella ha vivido en el mismo pueblo pequeño desde que nació.

many
many
[Determinante]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

muchos

muchos

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain. 

Mucha gente vino al concierto a pesar de la lluvia.

place
place
[Sustantivo]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

Ex: I'm looking for a quiet place to study. 

Estoy buscando un lugar tranquilo para estudiar.

antenna
antenna
[Sustantivo]

one of a pair of jointed sensory appendages on the head of insects, crustaceans, or similar organisms, often used to detect touch, taste, or movement

antena

antena

Ex: The butterfly's antennae detect chemical signals from flowers. 

Las antenas de la mariposa detectan señales químicas de las flores.

mouth
mouth
[Sustantivo]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

boca

boca

Ex: He tasted the delicious cake, savoring the flavors in his mouth. 

Probó el delicioso pastel, saboreando los sabores en su boca.

to make
to make
[Verbo]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

hacer

hacer

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month. 

Los trabajadores de la fábrica fabrican miles de coches cada mes.

sound
sound
[Sustantivo]

anything that we can hear

sonido

sonido

Ex: Laughter is a delightful sound that brightens any room. 

La risa es un sonido delicioso que ilumina cualquier habitación.

to tap
to tap
[Verbo]

to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds

golpear ligeramente,  percutir

golpear ligeramente, percutir

Ex: Children often tap their pencils on the desk absentmindedly. 

Los niños a menudo golpean su lápiz en el escritorio distraídamente.

in line
in line
[Adverbio]

one behind another in a line or queue

en fila, en la cola

en fila, en la cola

body
body
[Sustantivo]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: The body's immune system protects against harmful bacteria and viruses. 

El sistema inmunológico del cuerpo protege contra bacterias y virus dañinos.

part
part
[Sustantivo]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

parte, pieza

parte, pieza

Ex: The backyard is a private part of the house. 

El patio trasero es una parte privada de la casa.

to call
to call
[Verbo]

to give a name or title to someone or something

llamar, nombrar

llamar, nombrar

Ex: She wants to call her baby girl Lily. 

Ella quiere llamar a su bebé Lily.

thorax
thorax
[Sustantivo]

the middle part in the body of an insect between the head and the abdomen that bears the limbs or wings

tórax

tórax

abdomen
abdomen
[Sustantivo]

the posterior or rear section of an insect or other arthropod, following the thorax

abdomen

abdomen

Ex: The spider's abdomen contains its silk-producing glands. 

El abdomen de la araña contiene sus glándulas productoras de seda.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 

Las diminutas hormigas trabajaron juntas para llevar una miga grande.

plant
plant
[Sustantivo]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

planta

planta

Ex: The orchid is a beautiful tropical plant. 

La orquídea es una hermosa planta tropical.

seed
seed
[Sustantivo]

a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

semilla, simiente

semilla, simiente

Ex: Some plants, like dandelions, disperse their seeds through the wind, allowing them to spread far and wide. 

Algunas plantas, como los dientes de león, dispersan sus semillas a través del viento, lo que les permite extenderse lejos y ampliamente.

fruit
fruit
[Sustantivo]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

fruta

fruta

Ex: I bought a variety of fresh fruits from the grocery store. 

Compré una variedad de frutas frescas en la tienda de comestibles.

insect
insect
[Sustantivo]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insecto, bicho

insecto, bicho

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect. 

Mark usó una lupa para examinar los intrincados detalles del insecto.

sugar
sugar
[Sustantivo]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

azúcar

azúcar

Ex: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar. 

Las galletas de chispas de chocolate recién horneadas son aún más deliciosas con un toque de azúcar.

to carry
to carry
[Verbo]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

llevar

llevar

Ex: The river's current can easily carry small boats downstream. 

La corriente del río puede fácilmente llevar pequeños botes río abajo.

food
food
[Sustantivo]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

comida

comida

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods. 

Ella siempre trata de elegir alimentos saludables y nutritivos.

nest
nest
[Sustantivo]

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

nido

nido

Ex: The mother bird fiercely protected her nest from curious squirrels. 

La madre pájaro protegió ferozmente su nido de las ardillas curiosas.

to share
to share
[Verbo]

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

compartir

compartir

Ex: You might have to share this with a classmate. 

Puede que tengas que compartir esto con un compañero de clase.

group
group
[Sustantivo]

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

grupo

grupo

Ex: He attended a support group to help him deal with his anxiety. 

Asistió a un grupo de apoyo para ayudarlo a lidiar con su ansiedad.

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a community of plants or animals that live close to each other in the same place

colonia

colonia

to climb
to climb
[Verbo]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

trepar, escalar

trepar, escalar

Ex: He climbs the stairs every morning to stay fit. 

Él sube las escaleras todas las mañanas para mantenerse en forma.

to dig
to dig
[Verbo]

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

cavar

cavar

Ex: Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals. 

Los mineros usan maquinaria pesada para excavar en busca de minerales valiosos.

to build
to build
[Verbo]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch. 

Estas cabañas están construidas con madera y paja.

tunnel
tunnel
[Sustantivo]

a burrow or underground den used as a home by certain animals, such as rabbits or foxes

madriguera, túnel

madriguera, túnel

to travel
to travel
[Verbo]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

viajar

viajar

Ex: They traveled to the mountains to enjoy hiking and skiing. 

Ellos viajaron a las montañas para disfrutar del senderismo y el esquí.

jaw
jaw
[Sustantivo]

the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

mandíbula

mandíbula

Ex: jaws vary in size and shape. 

Las mandíbulas varían en tamaño y forma.

calm
calm
[Adjetivo]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

tranquilo, calmado

tranquilo, calmado

Ex: The calm expression on her face masked any inner turmoil she might have felt. 

La expresión tranquila en su rostro enmascaraba cualquier agitación interior que pudiera haber sentido.

busy
busy
[Adjetivo]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: In the bustling city, people are constantly busy with work, errands, and social commitments. 

En la bulliciosa ciudad, la gente está constantemente ocupada con el trabajo, los recados y los compromisos sociales.

feeling
feeling
[Sustantivo]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

sentimiento

sentimiento

Ex: The feeling of excitement in the air was palpable as the crowd awaited the start of the concert. 

El sentimiento de emoción en el aire era palpable mientras la multitud esperaba el inicio del concierto.

movement
movement
[Sustantivo]

a change in position or posture that occurs without actually relocating from one place to another

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: She adjusts her posture with small movements. 

Ella ajusta su postura con pequeños movimientos.

scared
scared
[Adjetivo]

feeling frightened or anxious

asustado

asustado

Ex: The puppy was scared by the thunderstorm and hid under the bed. 

El cachorro fue asustado por la tormenta y se escondió debajo de la cama.

to hide
to hide
[Verbo]

to remain out of sight, typically to avoid being seen or discovered

esconderse, ocultarse

esconderse, ocultarse

Ex: Yesterday, the kids quickly hid when they heard someone approaching. 

Ayer, los niños se escondieron rápidamente cuando escucharon a alguien acercarse.

to [have] a baby

to give birth to a child

Ex: Have you ever considered having a baby? 
larva
larva
[Sustantivo]

a young form of an insect or an animal that has come out of the egg but has not yet developed into an adult

larva

larva

to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

madurar

madurar

Ex: Children need proper nutrition to grow healthy and strong. 

Los niños necesitan una nutrición adecuada para crecer sanos y fuertes.

adult
adult
[Sustantivo]

any mature animal

adulto, individuo maduro

adulto, individuo maduro

worker
worker
[Sustantivo]

sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae

obrero, trabajador

obrero, trabajador

queen
queen
[Sustantivo]

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs

reina

reina

Ex: The termite queen continuously lays eggs for the colony. 

La reina de las termitas pone huevos continuamente para la colonia.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 

El atleta fuerte levantó fácilmente las pesas en el gimnasio.

to find
to find
[Verbo]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: She says that she can't find her phone anywhere, but I don't believe her. 

Ella dice que no puede encontrar su teléfono en ninguna parte, pero no le creo.

heavy
heavy
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

pesado

pesado

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full. 

Luchó por abrir la puerta pesada con las manos llenas.

teamwork
teamwork
[Sustantivo]

the combined effort of a group working together effectively to achieve a common goal

trabajo en equipo, colaboración

trabajo en equipo, colaboración

Ex: Good teamwork fosters creativity and problem-solving in the workplace. 

Un buen trabajo en equipo fomenta la creatividad y la resolución de problemas en el lugar de trabajo.

special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years. 

Su relación especial floreció en una amistad profunda y significativa con los años.

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