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Vocabulario de abrigos y ropa pesada - Parka

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Coats and Heavy Wear Vocabulary
to wrap up
to wrap up
[Verbo]

to put on garments for warmth or defense against the weather

abrigar, envolver

abrigar, envolver

Ex: The hiker wrapped up in a thick coat to face the mountain's cold winds. 

El excursionista se abrigó con un abrigo grueso para enfrentar los vientos fríos de la montaña.

cozy
cozy
[Adjetivo]

providing warmth, softness, and a sense of ease or relaxation, often associated with comfort in clothing, accessories, or experiences

cálido, acogedor

cálido, acogedor

Ex: He curled up under a cozy blanket after a long day. 

Se acurrucó bajo una manta acogedora después de un largo día.

thick
thick
[Adjetivo]

(of a piece of clothing, blanket, etc.) made of heavy, dense material that provides warmth and protection

grueso, denso

grueso, denso

Ex: The thick blanket was cozy and ideal for snuggling on cold nights. 
hood
hood
[Sustantivo]

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

capucha

capucha

Ex: He adjusted the hood of his coat as the wind picked up, whipping around him. 
fun fact
fun fact
[Sustantivo]

a piece of interesting or surprising information that is enjoyable to learn

dato curioso, anécdota interesante

dato curioso, anécdota interesante

Ex: One fun fact you might enjoy is that honeybees have the ability to recognize human faces. 

Un dato curioso que podrías disfrutar es que las abejas tienen la capacidad de reconocer rostros humanos.

Inuit
Inuit
[Sustantivo]

a group of indigenous peoples from the Arctic regions of North America, including parts of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, traditionally known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle and expertise in surviving extreme cold

Inuit, pueblo indígena de las regiones árticas de América del Norte

Inuit, pueblo indígena de las regiones árticas de América del Norte

Ex: The Inuit have adapted to living in some of the harshest climates on Earth. 

Los inuit se han adaptado a vivir en algunos de los climas más duros de la Tierra.

to survive
to survive
[Verbo]

to continue to function or exist despite difficult circumstances

sobrevivir, subsistir

sobrevivir, subsistir

Ex: He survived years of setbacks before finally achieving his dream. 
caribou
caribou
[Sustantivo]

large, migratory deer species native to North America, known for their impressive antlers and long-distance migrations in search of food and suitable habitat

caribú, reno

caribú, reno

Ex: The caribou has large antlers that grow in both males and females. 
seal
seal
[Sustantivo]

a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur

foca

foca

Ex: Seals use their flippers to propel themselves through the water with remarkable agility, hunting for fish and other prey. 
synthetic fiber
synthetic fiber
[Sustantivo]

fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes

fibra sintética

fibra sintética

wearer
wearer
[Sustantivo]

a person who wears or has something on, such as clothing, accessories, or equipment

usuario, portador

usuario, portador

Ex: The jacket is designed to keep the wearer warm in extreme conditions. 

La chaqueta está diseñada para mantener al usuario caliente en condiciones extremas.

freezing
freezing
[Adjetivo]

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

muy frio

muy frio

Ex: Animals sought shelter from the freezing cold in dens and burrows. 

Los animales buscaban refugio del frío helado en guaridas y madrigueras.

to get through

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

aguantar

Ex: The therapy sessions helped him get through his emotional struggles. 

Las sesiones de terapia lo ayudaron a superar sus luchas emocionales.

to [weather] the storm

to manage to go through a difficulty without many consequences

salir del bache, salir a flote

salir del bache, salir a flote

Ex: She weathered the storm of criticism without losing her confidence. 

Aguantó las críticas sin perder la confianza.

down feather
down feather
[Sustantivo]

a soft, fluffy feather found beneath the tougher exterior feathers of birds

pluma de plumón, plumón

pluma de plumón, plumón

Ex: The pillow was stuffed with down feathers, making it soft and comfortable. 

La almohada estaba rellena de plumón, lo que la hacía suave y cómoda.

padding
padding
[Sustantivo]

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

acolchado, relleno

acolchado, relleno

Ex: The helmet's padding helps absorb impact during falls. 

El acolchado del casco ayuda a absorber el impacto durante las caídas.

to trap
to trap
[Verbo]

to stop or hold something in place, preventing it from moving

atrapar, capturar

atrapar, capturar

Ex: The mountains trap the storm, keeping it from moving east. 
to handle
to handle
[Verbo]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

manejar, gestionar

manejar, gestionar

Ex: Last week, he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse. 
lightweight
lightweight
[Adjetivo]

having little weight or mass, making it easy to carry or move

ligero

ligero

Ex: The construction material used for the house was lightweight but durable. 

El material de construcción utilizado para la casa era ligero pero duradero.

fur-lined
fur-lined
[Adjetivo]

lined on the inside with fur for warmth or comfort

forrado de piel, forrado en piel

forrado de piel, forrado en piel

Ex: He bought a pair of fur-lined gloves for winter. 

Compró un par de guantes forrados de piel para el invierno.

waterproof
waterproof
[Adjetivo]

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

impermeable

impermeable

worth {one's} weight in gold

extremely valuable or highly useful, especially because of skill, reliability, or importance

Ex: That old printer is still worth its weight in gold for daily office work. 
to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

to get to or reach a particular place

ir a

ir a

Ex: If you drive fast, you'll hit the city before rush hour. 
stylish
stylish
[Adjetivo]

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

elegante

elegante

Ex: His apartment is decorated in a stylish, minimalist aesthetic, with clean lines and modern furniture. 

Su apartamento está decorado con una estética elegante y minimalista, con líneas limpias y muebles modernos.

ice storm
ice storm
[Sustantivo]

a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice

tormenta de hielo

tormenta de hielo

bitter
bitter
[Adjetivo]

extremely cold in a way that causes physical discomfort

gélido, cortante

gélido, cortante

Ex: The hikers struggled through a bitter winter storm. 
functional
functional
[Adjetivo]

designed mainly to be practical and useful rather than attractive

funcional

funcional

Ex: The kitchen is small but highly functional. 
to [look] the part

to appear suitable or convincing for a particular role, job, or situation based on one's appearance

Ex: She dressed carefully to look the part at the interview. 
on the other (hand|)

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

por otro lado, por otra parte

por otro lado, por otra parte

Ex: This phone has a great camera.  On the other hand, its battery life is terrible. 

Este teléfono tiene una cámara excelente. Por otro lado, su duración de batería es terrible.

mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

templado

templado

Ex: Emma went for a walk in the mild spring sunshine. 
to [do] the trick

to succeed in achieving the required result or solving the encountered problem

hacer el truco, funcionar

hacer el truco, funcionar

Ex: A short break might do the trick. 

Un pequeño descanso podría funcionar.

adjustable
adjustable
[Adjetivo]

able to be changed or adapted to fit different needs, preferences, or circumstances

ajustable, regulable

ajustable, regulable

Ex: The adjustable straps on the backpack can be lengthened or shortened to fit the wearer. 

Las correas ajustables de la mochila se pueden alargar o acortar para adaptarse al usuario.

cuff
cuff
[Sustantivo]

the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back

puño

puño

Ex: She admired the intricate embroidery on the cuffs of her new blouse, which added a unique touch to the design. 

Ella admiró el intrincado bordado en los puños de su nueva blusa, lo que añadió un toque único al diseño.

to [make] sure

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

asegurarse

asegurarse

Ex: He made sure to lock the door before going to bed. 
the devil is in the [detail]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspected or paid attention to

el diablo está en los detalles, ojo con los detalles

el diablo está en los detalles, ojo con los detalles

Ex: The budget sounds reasonable, but the devil is in the detail of those extra fees. 

El presupuesto suena razonable, pero el problema está en los detalles de esas comisiones extra.

to [make] (a|the) difference

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Small acts of kindness, like helping a neighbor with their groceries, can make a difference in building a strong sense of community. 
essential
essential
[Adjetivo]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

esencial, imprescindible

esencial, imprescindible

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health. 
to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

depender de algo, estar determinado o afectado por otro factor

depender de algo, estar determinado o afectado por otro factor

Ex: The performance of the stock market depends on various economic indicators and global events. 

El rendimiento del mercado de valores depende de varios indicadores económicos y eventos globales.

degree Celsius
degree Celsius
[Sustantivo]

a temperature scale where 0°C represents the freezing point and 100°C represents the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure

grado Celsius

grado Celsius

Ex: Cooking instructions often specify temperatures in degrees Celsius. 

Las instrucciones de cocina a menudo especifican temperaturas en grados Celsius.

insulation
insulation
[Sustantivo]

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislante

aislante

Ex: Insulation in the attic helps keep the house cool during the summer. 

El aislamiento en el ático ayuda a mantener la casa fresca durante el verano.

expedition
expedition
[Sustantivo]

an organized journey undertaken for a particular purpose, especially exploration, research, or military action

expedición

expedición

Ex: Daniel spent six months preparing for an expedition to the Arctic. 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Más vale prevenir que lamentar

Más vale prevenir que lamentar

Ex: She made sure to back up all her files before the system upgrade.  Better safe than sorry. 
reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

influential
influential
[Adjetivo]

able to have much impact on someone or something

influyente

influyente

Ex: The influential leader's decision had far-reaching effects on government policy. 

La decisión del líder influyente tuvo efectos de gran alcance en la política gubernamental.

battlefield
battlefield
[Sustantivo]

an area where a battle is being or was fought

campo de batalla

campo de batalla

Ex: Despite the dangers, journalists bravely reported from the front lines of the battlefield. 

A pesar de los peligros, los periodistas informaron valientemente desde las primeras líneas del campo de batalla.

to crouch
to crouch
[Verbo]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: The baseball player crouched low, ready to field the ball. 

El jugador de béisbol se agachó bajo, listo para atrapar la pelota.

harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

unpleasantly strong, bright, loud, bitter, or otherwise offensive to the senses

Ex: Emma covered her ears when the harsh alarm began to sound. 
surplus
surplus
[Sustantivo]

a quantity much larger than is needed

excedente, superávit

excedente, superávit

to catch on

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

ponerse de moda

ponerse de moda

Ex: She introduced a unique fashion style that caught on, inspiring many to adopt a similar look. 

Ella introdujo un estilo de moda único que prendió, inspirando a muchos a adoptar un look similar.

over time
over time
[Adverbio]

as time passes or progresses

con el tiempo, a lo largo del tiempo

con el tiempo, a lo largo del tiempo

Ex: The study measures the increase in biodiversity over time in the protected area. 

El estudio mide el aumento de la biodiversidad con el tiempo en el área protegida.

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