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Vocabulario de América del Norte y Central - 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: 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.

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: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks. 

Mark vio un documental sobre diferentes especies de tiburones.

island
island
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land surrounded by water

isla

isla

Ex: The island had stunning sunsets that painted the sky with vibrant hues. 
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. 
crater
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The impact crater in Arizona is a famous geological site attracting visitors worldwide. 

El cráter de impacto en Arizona es un sitio geológico famoso que atrae a visitantes de todo el mundo.

lava
lava
[Sustantivo]

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

lava

lava

Ex: Tourists watched in awe as lava fountains erupted from the crater. 

Los turistas miraban con asombro mientras los surtidores de lava brotaban del cráter.

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.

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: Camouflaged among the foliage, the jaguar blended seamlessly into its lush surroundings. 
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.

explorer
explorer
[Sustantivo]

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

explorador

explorador

Ex: Ancient explorers relied on stars and maps to navigate the seas. 

Los antiguos exploradores dependían de las estrellas y los mapas para navegar por los mares.

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. 
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. 
volcanic eruption
volcanic eruption
[Sustantivo]

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

erupción volcánica

erupción volcánica

Ex: The volcanic eruption was felt as far as 100 miles away. 

La erupción volcánica se sintió hasta 100 millas de distancia.

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 barbecue restaurant specializes in slow-smoked pork ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce. 

El restaurante de barbacoa se especializa en costillas de cerdo ahumadas lentamente con una salsa barbacoa ácida.

cabbage
cabbage
[Sustantivo]

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

repollo

repollo

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. 

El repollo es una verdura versátil que se puede usar en ensaladas, sopas y salteados.

crop
crop
[Sustantivo]

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

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions. 
highland
highland
[Sustantivo]

land with mountains or hills

tierras altas

tierras altas

Ex: Indigenous peoples in the Andean Highlands have cultivated terraced fields for centuries, adapting to the challenges of farming at high altitudes. 

Los pueblos indígenas de las tierras altas andinas han cultivado campos en terrazas durante siglos, adaptándose a los desafíos de la agricultura en alturas elevadas.

poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

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

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty. 
healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

colonial
colonial
[Adjetivo]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

colonial

colonial

Ex: France was a major colonial power in the nineteenth century. 
cobblestone
cobblestone
[Sustantivo]

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

adoquín, empedrado

adoquín, empedrado

Ex: They replaced the damaged cobblestones with new ones. 

Reemplazaron los adoquines dañados por unos nuevos.

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 Grand Canyon is a breathtaking tourist destination that offers numerous hiking trails and breathtaking views. 

El Gran Cañón es un destino turístico impresionante que ofrece numerosos senderos para caminar y vistas impresionantes.

environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

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

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment. 
to cut down

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

cortar algo por la base para hacerlo caer, derribar un árbol o estructura cortando la parte inferior

cortar algo por la base para hacerlo caer, derribar un árbol o estructura cortando la parte inferior

Ex: The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones. 

La ciudad tuvo que talarr varios árboles enfermos para prevenir la propagación de la infección a los más saludables.

to found
to found
[Verbo]

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

fundar

fundar

Ex: The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century. 
shore
shore
[Sustantivo]

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, or other body of water

Ex: We could see houses scattered along the opposite shore. 
surrounding
surrounding
[Adjetivo]

existing or situated all around something or someone

circundante, alrededor

circundante, alrededor

Ex: She admired the beauty of the surrounding countryside as she drove. 

Ella admiraba la belleza del campo circundante mientras conducía.

to [stand] the test of time

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

Ex: The novel has stood the test of time, continuing to be read by generations. 
to remain
to remain
[Verbo]

to stay in the same state or condition

quedarse

quedarse

Ex: Please remain seated until the airplane comes to a complete stop. 
charming
charming
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

encantador, atractivo

encantador, atractivo

Ex: We visited a charming café with colorful flowers on the windowsills. 

Visitamos un encantador café con flores coloridas en los alféizares.

community
community
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who live in the same area

comunidad

comunidad

Ex: Our community holds regular meetings to discuss neighborhood issues. 
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 stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt. 

Él remojó la camisa manchada en agua jabonosa para quitar la suciedad.

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: You can steam dumplings by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water. 
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