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Vocabulario de América del Norte y Central - México

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North and Central America Vocabulary
border
border
[Sustantivo]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

frontera

frontera

Ex: The fence marks the border between the two properties, ensuring clear demarcation. 

La valla marca la frontera entre las dos propiedades, asegurando una demarcación clara.

to surround

to be around something on all sides

rodear

rodear

Ex: The park is surrounded by tall buildings, creating a peaceful oasis. 

El parque está rodeado de edificios altos, creando un oasis pacífico.

Spanish-speaking

describing people or regions where Spanish is the primary language spoken

hispanohablante

hispanohablante

Ex: Many Spanish-speaking countries celebrate Christmas with unique traditions. 

Muchos países de habla hispana celebran la Navidad con tradiciones únicas.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 

El fotógrafo capturó el paisaje desértico en detalle.

vibrant
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dinámico, enérgico

dinámico, enérgico

Ex: The market is always vibrant, bustling with vendors and shoppers. 

El mercado siempre está vibrante, lleno de vendedores y compradores.

mountain range
mountain range
[Sustantivo]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

cordillera, sierra

cordillera, sierra

Ex: We hiked through the mountain range for days. 

Caminamos por la cordillera durante días.

tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

tropical

Ex: She enjoyed vacationing in tropical destinations with sandy beaches and clear blue waters. 

Disfrutaba de vacacionar en destinos tropicales con playas de arena y aguas azules claras.

rainforest
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. 

El Amazonas es el bosque tropical más grande del mundo.

active
active
[Adjetivo]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

activo, en actividad

activo, en actividad

Ex: Kilauea in Hawaii is considered an active volcano due to its frequent lava flows. 

El Kilauea en Hawái se considera un volcán activo debido a sus frecuentes flujos de lava.

volcano
volcano
[Sustantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcán

volcán

Ex: The volcano's eruption was one of the most destructive in history. 

La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.

depending on
depending on
[Adjetivo]

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

dependiente de, según

dependiente de, según

humid
humid
[Adjetivo]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The humid conditions caused the windows to fog up. 

Las condiciones húmedas hicieron que las ventanas se empañaran.

to attract
to attract
[Verbo]

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

atraer

atraer

Ex: The new advertisement campaign aimed to attract a younger audience with its modern and dynamic approach. 

La nueva campaña publicitaria tenía como objetivo atraer a un público más joven con su enfoque moderno y dinámico.

visitor
visitor
[Sustantivo]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

visitante, turista

visitante, turista

Ex: During the conference, attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors. 

Durante la conferencia, los asistentes hicieron contactos con profesionales de la industria e intercambiaron ideas con otros visitantes.

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. 

Después de la caminata, encontraron sus zapatos llenos de arena.

diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music, from classical to jazz. 

A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.

civilization
civilization
[Sustantivo]

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

civilización

civilización

Ex: Many aspects of Greek civilization influence contemporary philosophy and art. 

Muchos aspectos de la civilización griega influyen en la filosofía y el arte contemporáneos.

pyramid
pyramid
[Sustantivo]

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

pirámide

pirámide

Ex: She calculated the volume of the pyramid for homework. 

Ella calculó el volumen de la pirámide para la tarea.

temple
temple
[Sustantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

templo

templo

Ex: She performed rituals at the temple during the festival of Diwali. 

Ella realizó rituales en el templo durante el festival de Diwali.

process
process
[Sustantivo]

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

proceso

proceso

Ex: We need to streamline the hiring process to attract qualified candidates. 

Necesitamos agilizar el proceso de contratación para atraer candidatos calificados.

colonization
colonization
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

colonización

colonización

Ex: The island's colonization by settlers led to conflicts with native inhabitants. 

La colonización de la isla por parte de colonos llevó a conflictos con los habitantes nativos.

to gain
to gain
[Verbo]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

obtener

obtener

Ex: They gained the trust of their clients by consistently delivering exceptional service. 

Ganaron la confianza de sus clientes al ofrecer constantemente un servicio excepcional.

independence
independence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being free from the control of others

independencia

independencia

Ex: She valued her independence and preferred to make decisions on her own. 

Ella valoraba su independencia y prefería tomar decisiones por su cuenta.

turning point
turning point
[Sustantivo]

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

punto de inflexión, momento decisivo

punto de inflexión, momento decisivo

Ex: Her recovery began with a small turning point: she finally asked for help. 

Su recuperación empezó con un pequeño punto de inflexión: por fin pidió ayuda.

to [take] time

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Recovery from an injury can take time and physical therapy. 
effort
effort
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

esfuerzo, intento

esfuerzo, intento

Ex: Learning a new language requires persistent effort and practice. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma requiere un esfuerzo persistente y práctica.

blend
blend
[Sustantivo]

a mixture in which different elements are combined evenly

mezcla, combinación

mezcla, combinación

Ex: The designer used a blend of fabrics for comfort and style. 

El diseñador utilizó una mezcla de telas para comodidad y estilo.

influence
influence
[Sustantivo]

the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority

eficacia, influencia

eficacia, influencia

Ex: Her influence in the academic community helped secure funding for the research project. 

Su influencia en la comunidad académica ayudó a asegurar el financiamiento para el proyecto de investigación.

Day of the Dead

a Mexican holiday celebrated to honor and remember deceased loved ones, typically on November 1st and 2nd

Ex: Children make sugar skulls to celebrate the Day of the Dead. 
to honor
to honor
[Verbo]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

honrar

honrar

Ex: The soldiers honored their fallen comrades with a solemn ceremony at the war memorial. 

Los soldados honraron a sus compañeros caídos con una ceremonia solemne en el monumento a los caídos.

loved one
loved one
[Sustantivo]

a person who one cares deeply about, such as a family member, close friend, or significant other

ser querido, allegado

ser querido, allegado

Ex: Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences in life. 

Perder a un ser querido es una de las experiencias más difíciles de la vida.

to pass away

to no longer be alive

fallecer

fallecer

Ex: She passed away peacefully in her sleep. 

Ella falleció pacíficamente mientras dormía.

altar
altar
[Sustantivo]

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

altar

altar

Ex: The floral arrangements adorned the altar, adding beauty to the church ceremony. 

Los arreglos florales adornaban el altar, añadiendo belleza a la ceremonia de la iglesia.

to decorate

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

decorar, adornar

decorar, adornar

Ex: The artist worked to decorate the plain wall with a vibrant mural. 

El artista trabajó para decorar la pared lisa con un mural vibrante.

parade
parade
[Sustantivo]

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

desfile, parada

desfile, parada

Ex: Thousands gathered to watch the festive parade on Main Street. 

Miles se reunieron para ver el desfile festivo en la calle principal.

mariachi
mariachi
[Sustantivo]

a group of musicians that perform Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes

mariachi

mariachi

countryside
countryside
[Sustantivo]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

campo

campo

Ex: They rented a cottage in the countryside for a weekend getaway. 

Alquilaron una cabaña en el campo para un fin de semana de escapada.

to bring together

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

reunir, unir

reunir, unir

Ex: The family reunion brought relatives together after years of separation. 

La reunión familiar acercó a los parientes después de años de separación.

worldwide
worldwide
[Adverbio]

in or to all parts of the world

en todo el mundo

en todo el mundo

Ex: The movie premiere was broadcasted worldwide, reaching audiences globally. 

El estreno de la película fue transmitido en todo el mundo, llegando a audiencias globales.

rich
rich
[Adjetivo]

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

rico

rico

Ex: The dessert was rich and decadent, featuring a buttery crust and a filling of sweet caramel. 

El postre era rico y decadente, con una corteza mantecosa y un relleno de caramelo dulce.

sauce
sauce
[Sustantivo]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

salsa

salsa

Ex: They cooked a mushroom sauce to serve over the steak. 

Cocinaron una salsa de champiñones para servir sobre el filete.

spice
spice
[Sustantivo]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

especia

especia

Ex: The dish lacked spice, so I added some turmeric and curry. 

Al plato le faltaba especia, así que añadí un poco de cúrcuma y curry.

natural wonder
natural wonder
[Sustantivo]

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario

maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario

Ex: The waterfall is one of the country's most famous natural wonders. 

La cascada es una de las maravillas naturales más famosas del país.

canyon
canyon
[Sustantivo]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

cañón

cañón

Ex: The canyon walls were covered in colorful rock formations. 

Las paredes del cañón estaban cubiertas de formaciones rocosas coloridas.

hiking
hiking
[Sustantivo]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

senderismo, excursionismo

senderismo, excursionismo

Ex: She goes hiking every weekend to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Ella hace senderismo cada fin de semana para escapar del bullicio de la ciudad.

unforgettable
unforgettable
[Adjetivo]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inolvidable, memorable

inolvidable, memorable

Ex: She gave an unforgettable performance that left the audience in awe. 

Ella dio una actuación inolvidable que dejó al público asombrado.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

vista

vista

Ex: Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context. 

Los guías turísticos locales a menudo brindan comentarios perspicaces mientras conducen a los visitantes por los lugares de interés, ofreciendo anécdotas fascinantes y contexto histórico.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

coral reef
coral reef
[Sustantivo]

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

arrecife de coral

arrecife de coral

Ex: The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. 

La Gran Barrera de Coral es el sistema de arrecife de coral más grande del mundo.

nightlife
nightlife
[Sustantivo]

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

vida nocturna, animación nocturna

vida nocturna, animación nocturna

Ex: The local guide recommended several hotspots for experiencing the best nightlife. 

El guía local recomendó varios puntos calientes para experimentar la mejor vida nocturna.

democratic
democratic
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democrático

democrático

Ex: His democratic ideals prioritize inclusivity, equality, and respect for diverse perspectives. 

Sus ideales democráticos priorizan la inclusividad, la igualdad y el respeto por diversas perspectivas.

in times of need

during situations when help, support, or assistance is required

Ex: Charities provide aid in times of need. 
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.

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. 

La carrera ciclista incluía una dura subida de colina.

to divide
to divide
[Verbo]

to separate or split something into distinct parts or sections

dividir, separar

dividir, separar

Ex: The kayaker divided the river with their paddle, navigating through the rapids. 

El kayakista dividió el río con su remo, navegando a través de los rápidos.

to elect
to elect
[Verbo]

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

elegir

elegir

Ex: Voters have the responsibility to elect representatives who align with their values. 

Los votantes tienen la responsabilidad de elegir a representantes que se alineen con sus valores.

state
state
[Sustantivo]

one of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US

estado

estado

Ex: Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India by population, with a rich history and cultural heritage. 

Uttar Pradesh es el estado más grande de la India por población, con una rica historia y patrimonio cultural.

gathering
gathering
[Sustantivo]

a meeting, especially one with a particular purpose

reunión

reunión

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