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North and Central America Vocabulary - Nicaragua

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North and Central America Vocabulary
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: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.

Los terremotos a menudo ocurren cerca de volcanes activos.

freshwater
freshwater
[Adjetivo]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

de agua dulce

de agua dulce

shark
shark
[Sustantivo]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

tiburón

tiburón

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .

Los dientes afilados del tiburón le ayudan a atrapar y comer a su presa.

island
island
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land surrounded by water

isla

isla

Ex: We witnessed sea turtles nesting on the shores of the island.

Presenciamos tortugas marinas anidando en las costas de la isla.

visitor
visitor
[Sustantivo]

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

visitante, turista

visitante, turista

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .

Como destino turístico, la ciudad atrae a millones de visitantes cada año, ansiosos por explorar sus atracciones y cultura.

crater
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night.

El cráter volcánico estaba lleno de lava que brillaba en color naranja por la noche.

lava
lava
[Sustantivo]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lava

lava

Ex: Scientists study lava samples to understand the composition of the Earth 's interior .

Los científicos estudian muestras de lava para comprender la composición del interior de la Tierra.

rainforest
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

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

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .

La selva tropical es hogar de muchas comunidades indígenas.

jaguar
jaguar
[Sustantivo]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

jaguar

jaguar

Ex: The elusive jaguar is a master of ambush , patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike .

El escurridizo jaguar es un maestro del acecho, esperando pacientemente el momento perfecto para atacar.

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: Many indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, prompting efforts to preserve and revitalize them.

Muchos idiomas indígenas están en riesgo de desaparecer, lo que impulsa esfuerzos para preservarlos y revitalizarlos.

explorer
explorer
[Sustantivo]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

explorador

explorador

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .

Soñaba con convertirse en un explorador y viajar a islas remotas.

to gain
to gain
[Verbo]

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

obtener

obtener

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .

Él ganó una reputación como líder confiable al gestionar eficazmente su equipo a través de proyectos desafiantes.

independence
independence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being free from the control of others

independencia

independencia

Ex: Many people strive for independence in their careers , seeking self-sufficiency .

Muchas personas luchan por la independencia en sus carreras, buscando la autosuficiencia.

volcanic eruption
volcanic eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

erupción volcánica

erupción volcánica

Ex: A volcanic eruption can significantly alter the landscape .

Una erupción volcánica puede alterar significativamente el paisaje.

marimba
marimba
[Sustantivo]

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

marimba

marimba

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

merengue
merengue
[Sustantivo]

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

merengue

merengue

folk song
folk song
[Sustantivo]

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

canción folclórica, canción folklórica, canción popular, canción tradicional

canción folclórica, canción folklórica, canción popular, canción tradicional

pottery
pottery
[Sustantivo]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

cerámica, alfarería

cerámica, alfarería

pork
pork
[Sustantivo]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

cerdo

cerdo

Ex: The recipe called for marinating the pork chops in a mixture of soy sauce , garlic , and ginger before grilling .

La receta pedía marinar las chuletas de cerdo en una mezcla de salsa de soja, ajo y jengibre antes de asarlas.

cabbage
cabbage
[Sustantivo]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

repollo

repollo

Ex: The recipe called for a head of cabbage, which was sautéed with garlic and spices for a flavorful side dish .

La receta requería una col, que se salteó con ajo y especias para un acompañamiento sabroso.

crop
crop
[Sustantivo]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: The region is known for its crop of apples , which are exported worldwide .

La región es conocida por su cultivo de manzanas, que se exportan a todo el mundo.

highland
highland
[Sustantivo]

land with mountains or hills

tierras altas

tierras altas

Ex: Highlands are often characterized by their cooler climates and unique flora and fauna adapted to higher elevations.

Las tierras altas a menudo se caracterizan por sus climas más frescos y una flora y fauna únicas adaptadas a elevaciones más altas.

poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.

La organización benéfica se centra en proporcionar alimentos y refugio a quienes viven en la pobreza.

healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .

Los avances en tecnología han revolucionado la atención médica moderna, haciendo que los tratamientos sean más efectivos y accesibles.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.

Los activistas están protestando contra las empresas responsables de la deforestación masiva.

colonial
colonial
[Adjetivo]

related to a country that controls another territory or country

colonial

colonial

Ex: Colonial governments imposed taxes and tariffs on local populations to fund colonial administration and infrastructure projects .

Los gobiernos coloniales impusieron impuestos y aranceles a las poblaciones locales para financiar la administración colonial y los proyectos de infraestructura.

cobblestone
cobblestone
[Sustantivo]

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

adoquín, empedrado

adoquín, empedrado

Ex: The cobblestones were slippery when wet .

Los adoquines eran resbaladizos cuando estaban mojados.

tourist destination

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

destino turístico, lugar turístico

destino turístico, lugar turístico

Ex: The travel guide listed several off-the-beaten-path tourist destinations that are perfect for adventure seekers .

La guía de viajes enumeró varios destinos turísticos fuera de lo común que son perfectos para los buscadores de aventuras.

environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.

El derretimiento de los casquetes polares es una señal clara de los cambios en nuestro medio ambiente.

to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

cortar

cortar

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.

Limpiar el patio trasero requirió talarr arbustos y matas crecidos con una herramienta afilada.

to found
to found
[Verbo]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

fundar

fundar

Ex: They found a research institute dedicated to environmental conservation .

Ellos fundaron un instituto de investigación dedicado a la conservación del medio ambiente.

shore
shore
[Sustantivo]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

orilla, costa

orilla, costa

Ex: The lighthouse stood tall , guiding ships safely to shore.

El faro se alzaba alto, guiando a los barcos de manera segura a la orilla.

surrounding
surrounding
[Adjetivo]

existing or situated all around something or someone

circundante, alrededor

circundante, alrededor

Ex: The surrounding mountains protected the valley from harsh weather.

Las montañas circundantes protegían el valle del clima severo.

to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: Their friendship has stood the test of time, growing stronger over the years.
to remain
to remain
[Verbo]

to stay in the same state or condition

quedarse

quedarse

Ex: Even after the renovations , some traces of the original architecture will remain intact .

Incluso después de las renovaciones, algunos rastros de la arquitectura original permanecerán intactos.

charming
charming
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

encantador, atractivo

encantador, atractivo

Ex: The town is known for its charming architecture and friendly locals .

El pueblo es conocido por su arquitectura encantadora y sus habitantes amigables.

community
community
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who live in the same area

comunidad

comunidad

Ex: They moved to a new city and quickly became involved in their new community.

Se mudaron a una nueva ciudad y rápidamente se involucraron en su nueva comunidad.

to soak
to soak
[Verbo]

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

remojar, empapar

remojar, empapar

Ex: He soaked the wooden plank in water to prevent it from drying out .

Él remojó la tabla de madera en agua para evitar que se secara.

to steam
to steam
[Verbo]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

cocer al vapor, cocinar al vapor

cocer al vapor, cocinar al vapor

Ex: Instead of boiling , I like to steam my rice to achieve a fluffy texture .

En lugar de hervir, me gusta cocinar al vapor el arroz para lograr una textura esponjosa.

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