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Vocabulario de América del Norte y Central - El Salvador

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scenic
scenic
[Adjetivo]

having a very beautiful view of nature

pintoresco, panorámico

pintoresco, panorámico

Ex: The scenic trail wound through the forest, revealing hidden waterfalls and meadows. 

El sendero pintoresco serpenteaba por el bosque, revelando cascadas y prados ocultos.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 
sense
sense
[Sustantivo]

an inherent talent or instinctive understanding of a particular skill or quality

sentido, intuición

sentido, intuición

Ex: The musician's sense of melody allows him to compose captivating songs effortlessly. 
resilience
resilience
[Sustantivo]

the ability to recover from difficult situations

resiliencia

resiliencia

Ex: Mental resilience is crucial for athletes, helping them cope with losses and remain focused on future competitions. 

La resiliencia mental es crucial para los atletas, ayudándoles a afrontar las pérdidas y mantenerse enfocados en futuras competiciones.

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.

to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries. 

Los pueblos indígenas habitan esta tierra desde hace siglos.

indigenous
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indígena,  autóctono

indígena, autóctono

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people, featuring traditional music, dance, and crafts. 

El festival celebró el rico patrimonio cultural de los pueblos indígenas, con música, danza y artesanías tradicionales.

to colonize

to establish control over an area or people, often by settling and exploiting it

colonizar

colonizar

Ex: The expedition aimed to colonize the remote island and establish a thriving community. 
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. 
internal
internal
[Adjetivo]

referring to activities or matters within a country's borders

interno, nacional

interno, nacional

Ex: The ministry focused on internal issues, like education reform and healthcare. 
struggle
struggle
[Sustantivo]

a confrontation or clash between opposing groups or individuals

lucha, pelea

lucha, pelea

Ex: The debate became a struggle between opposing ideas. 
civil war
civil war
[Sustantivo]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

guerra civil

guerra civil

Ex: Civil wars often result in devastating consequences for the affected country, including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. 

Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan en consecuencias devastadoras para el país afectado, incluyendo pérdida de vidas y destrucción de infraestructura.

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. 
sea level
sea level
[Sustantivo]

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

nivel del mar

nivel del mar

Ex: The beach lies exactly at sea level. 

La playa se encuentra exactamente al nivel del mar.

volcanic crater
volcanic crater
[Sustantivo]

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

cráter volcánico, cráter del volcán

cráter volcánico, cráter del volcán

surfing
surfing
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

surf

surf

Ex: She took up surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since. 

Ella comenzó a practicar surf cuando era adolescente y ha sido apasionada por este deporte desde entonces.

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.

flaming
flaming
[Adjetivo]

extreme heat, often associated with flames or burning

ardiente, llameante

ardiente, llameante

Ex: The chef expertly flambéed the dish, creating a spectacular display of flaming alcohol in the pan. 

El chef flambeó el plato con maestría, creando un espectáculo espectacular de alcohol llameante en la sartén.

folk music
folk music
[Sustantivo]

traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

música tradicional, música folklórica

música tradicional, música folklórica

Ex: The festival featured performances of traditional folk music. 

El festival presentó actuaciones de música folclórica tradicional.

reggaeton
reggaeton
[Sustantivo]

a genre of music with origins in Latin America, characterized by its fusion of reggae, hip hop, and Latin rhythms, often featuring catchy beats, repetitive hooks, and lyrics in Spanish or Spanglish

reggaeton, un género musical con orígenes en América Latina

reggaeton, un género musical con orígenes en América Latina

salsa
salsa
[Sustantivo]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

salsa, baile de salsa

salsa, baile de salsa

curtido
curtido
[Sustantivo]

a traditional Salvadoran salad made with cabbage, carrots, onions, and sometimes jalapenos

curtido,  una ensalada tradicional salvadoreña hecha con repollo

curtido, una ensalada tradicional salvadoreña hecha con repollo

dessert
dessert
[Sustantivo]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

postre

postre

Ex: They shared a fruit tart for dessert after dinner. 

Compartieron una tarta de frutas de postre después de la cena.

natural disaster
natural disaster
[Sustantivo]

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

desastre natural

desastre natural

Ex: The government responded quickly to the natural disaster with relief efforts. 

El gobierno respondió rápidamente al desastre natural con esfuerzos de ayuda.

earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. 

El terremoto provocó una alerta de tsunami.

hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

huracán

huracán

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall. 

El huracán estuvo acompañado de fuertes lluvias.

infrastructure
infrastructure
[Sustantivo]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infraestructura

infraestructura

Ex: The city's infrastructure includes highways, water systems, and public transit. 

La infraestructura de la ciudad incluye carreteras, sistemas de agua y transporte público.

economy
economy
[Sustantivo]

the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region

economía

economía

Ex: A diversified economy is less susceptible to economic downturns in specific industries. 
education
education
[Sustantivo]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

educación

educación

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children. 

El gobierno invirtió en mejorar el acceso a una educación de calidad para todos los niños.

hospitality
hospitality
[Sustantivo]

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

hospitalidad

hospitalidad

bitcoin
bitcoin
[Sustantivo]

a decentralized digital currency

una moneda digital descentralizada, una criptomoneda descentralizada

una moneda digital descentralizada, una criptomoneda descentralizada

currency
currency
[Sustantivo]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

moneda

moneda

Ex: Using a stable currency is crucial for maintaining economic stability. 
souvenir
souvenir
[Sustantivo]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France. 

Compraron réplicas en miniatura de la Torre Eiffel como recuerdos para sus compañeros de trabajo después de su viaje a Francia.

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