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Vocabulario de accidentes geográficos clave - Desierto

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Key Landforms Vocabulary
desert
desert
[Sustantivo]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

desierto

desierto

Ex: During the day, the heat in the desert can be unbearable. 
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. 
a lot of
a lot of
[Determinante]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

muchos, un montón de

muchos, un montón de

Ex: There were a lot of people at the concert last night. 

Había muchas personas en el concierto anoche.

sand
sand
[Sustantivo]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

arena

arena

Ex: After the hike, they found their shoes filled with sand. 
few
few
[Adjetivo]

referring to a small number of something

pocos, algunos

pocos, algunos

Ex: He maintains few connections, but they are deeply meaningful. 

Mantiene pocas conexiones, pero son profundamente significativas.

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. 
soft
soft
[Adjetivo]

gentle to the touch

blando

blando

Ex: The kitten's fur was incredibly soft to the touch. 
sun
sun
[Sustantivo]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sol

sol

Ex: I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun's glare. 
to shine
to shine
[Verbo]

to produce or give off light

brillar

brillar

Ex: The moon shone clearly over the lake that night. 
strongly
strongly
[Adverbio]

to a large or significant degree

mucho

mucho

Ex: The evidence strongly suggests a different conclusion. 

La evidencia fuertemente sugiere una conclusión diferente.

sky
sky
[Sustantivo]

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

cielo

cielo

Ex: The sky gradually brightened as the morning sun rose. 
clear
clear
[Adjetivo]

without clouds or mist

despejado, claro

despejado, claro

Ex: The clear morning was a sign of a beautiful day ahead. 
to live
to live
[Verbo]

to continue to exist or be alive

vivir, sobrevivir

vivir, sobrevivir

Ex: Non-smokers typically live longer than smokers. 
little
little
[Determinante]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

poco

poco

Ex: There is little milk left in the fridge. 
flower
flower
[Sustantivo]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

flor

flor

Ex: The petals of the flower were delicate and soft to the touch. 
far
far
[Adverbio]

to a large degree

mucho, muy

mucho, muy

Ex: He was far from pleased with the results. 
apart
apart
[Adverbio]

at a distance from each other in either time or space

separado

separado

Ex: We set the chairs apart to make room for walking space. 

Colocamos las sillas separadas para hacer espacio para caminar.

to need
to need
[Verbo]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

necesitar

necesitar

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow. 
to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop

crecer

crecer

Ex: Wildflowers often grow along the roadside. 
quiet
quiet
[Adjetivo]

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

silencioso, tranquilo

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city. 
to hear
to hear
[Verbo]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

oír

oír

Ex: We heard shouting coming from the other house. 
wind
wind
[Sustantivo]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

viento

viento

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind. 
hill
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb. 
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. 
dune
dune
[Sustantivo]

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

duna, montículo de arena

duna, montículo de arena

Ex: Dunes in desert regions like the Gobi Desert showcase the intricate patterns formed by wind-driven sand. 

Las dunas en regiones desérticas como el desierto de Gobi muestran los intrincados patrones formados por la arena movida por el viento.

slowly
slowly
[Adverbio]

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

lentamente

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand. 

Ella habló despacio para que todos pudieran entender.

animal
animal
[Sustantivo]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

animal

animal

Ex: My son's favorite animal is the lion. 
to sleep
to sleep
[Verbo]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

dormir

dormir

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply. 
during
during
[Preposición]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

durante

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class. 

Los estudiantes estuvieron atentos durante toda la clase.

hot
hot
[Adjetivo]

having a higher than normal temperature

caliente, caluroso

caliente, caluroso

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day. 
lizard
lizard
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

lagarto

lagarto

Ex: Some species of lizards, like chameleons, can change color to blend into their surroundings or communicate with other lizards. 

Algunas especies de lagartos, como los camaleones, pueden cambiar de color para mezclarse con su entorno o comunicarse con otros lagartos.

bird
bird
[Sustantivo]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

pájaro

pájaro

Ex: The bird had bright feathers and a long beak. 
insect
insect
[Sustantivo]

a small arthropod with six legs and a body divided into three parts, often also having wings

insecto, bicho

insecto, bicho

Ex: Most insects have six legs. 
to look for

to try to find something or someone

buscar, procurar

buscar, procurar

Ex: She would often look for interesting events to attend in the city. 

Ella solía buscar eventos interesantes a los que asistir en la ciudad.

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. 
to wear
to wear
[Verbo]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

llevar

llevar

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day. 
light
light
[Adjetivo]

not strongly or heavily built or made

ligero, liviano

ligero, liviano

Ex: They chose light materials for the new furniture to make it easier to move. 
clothes
clothes
[Sustantivo]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

ropa

ropa

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet. 
to stay
to stay
[Verbo]

to continue to be in a particular condition or state

quedarse

quedarse

Ex: Please stay seated until the plane has come to a complete stop. 
cool
cool
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

fresco

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging. 
careful
careful
[Adjetivo]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

cuidadoso

cuidadoso

Ex: She was careful not to wake the sleeping baby. 

Ella tuvo cuidado de no despertar al bebé dormido.

also
also
[Adverbio]

used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned

también

también

Ex: He speaks Spanish and also understands Portuguese. 

Él habla español y también entiende portugués.

beautiful
beautiful
[Adjetivo]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

hermoso, bonito

hermoso, bonito

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party. 
to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

mirar

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play. 
to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

(of the sun) to come up from the horizon

salir

salir

Ex: Early risers have the privilege of witnessing the spectacular moment when the sun rises. 
to set
to set
[Verbo]

(of the sun or other celestial objects) to move out of view when going below the horizon

ponerse, ocultarse

ponerse, ocultarse

Ex: The moon will set in the early morning hours. 
peaceful
peaceful
[Adjetivo]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

pacífico

pacífico

Ex: Scientists made important breakthroughs during productive seasons of peaceful exploration, unhindered by conflicts at home. 

Los científicos lograron avances importantes durante las temporadas productivas de exploración pacífica, sin obstáculos por conflictos en casa.

even though
even though
[Conjunción]

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

aunque, a pesar de que

aunque, a pesar de que

Ex: Even though he was tired, he stayed up late to finish the project. 

Aunque estaba cansado, se quedó despierto hasta tarde para terminar el proyecto.

own
own
[Adjetivo]

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

propio

propio

Ex: The company uses its own software for managing tasks. 
beauty
beauty
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

belleza, hermosura

belleza, hermosura

Ex: The garden's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers. 
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. 
way
way
[Sustantivo]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

manera

manera

Ex: We must find a better way to manage our time. 
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