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Vocabulario de América del Sur - Brasil

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to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

cubrir, abarcar

cubrir, abarcar

Ex: The blanket of snow covered the entire neighborhood, creating a serene winter landscape. 
populous
populous
[Adjetivo]

having a large number of inhabitants relative to its size or area

populoso

populoso

Ex: The populous region saw rapid urban growth over the last decade. 

La región poblada experimentó un rápido crecimiento urbano en la última década.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 
lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

full of activity, excitement, and energy

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The party became much livelier after the band started playing. 
world-famous
world-famous
[Adjetivo]

widely known and recognized around the world

mundialmente famoso, famoso en todo el mundo

mundialmente famoso, famoso en todo el mundo

Ex: The world-famous singer sold out stadiums on every continent during her world tour. 

La cantante de fama mundial agotó estadios en todos los continentes durante su gira mundial.

glimpse
glimpse
[Sustantivo]

a brief or partial view of someone or something

vistazo,  ojeada

vistazo, ojeada

Ex: I only had a glimpse of the document before she closed it. 
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 claim
to claim
[Verbo]

to demand something as one's rightful possession

reclamar, reivindicar

reclamar, reivindicar

Ex: He claimed the land as his own, citing his family's long-standing connection to the area. 
land
land
[Sustantivo]

the territory occupied by a nation

tierra, territorio

tierra, territorio

Ex: He returned to his native land after many years abroad. 
colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

colonia

colonia

Ex: The empire established colonies across several continents. 
sugar cane
sugar cane
[Sustantivo]

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

caña de azúcar

caña de azúcar

Ex: In many tropical regions, sugar cane thrives due to the warm climate. 

En muchas regiones tropicales, la caña de azúcar prospera debido al clima cálido.

plantation
plantation
[Sustantivo]

a large piece of land used for growing sugar cane, coffee, tea, etc., particularly in a hot country

plantación

plantación

Ex: A variety of crops can be cultivated on a single plantation. 

Se pueden cultivar una variedad de cultivos en una sola plantación.

enslaved
enslaved
[Adjetivo]

held against one's will and forced to work without freedom or rights, often enduring mistreatment and exploitation

esclavizado, sometido a esclavitud

esclavizado, sometido a esclavitud

Ex: Many enslaved individuals endured physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their oppressors. 

Muchos individuos esclavizados sufrieron abusos físicos y emocionales a manos de sus opresores.

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. 
to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to gradually start to have a certain quality or to think or feel in a particular way

volverse

volverse

Ex: Alex grew bored of watching the same TV show every night. 
democracy
democracy
[Sustantivo]

a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives

democracia

democracia

Ex: One of the pillars of a democracy is the right to vote. 
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.

lung
lung
[Sustantivo]

either of the two organs in the chest that allow people and many animals to breathe

pulmón

pulmón

Ex: Smoking can seriously damage the lungs. 
species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

entire
entire
[Adjetivo]

involving or describing the whole of something

entero

entero

Ex: The entire population of the town gathered for the annual festival, filling the streets with laughter and music. 
region
region
[Sustantivo]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

región, zona

región, zona

Ex: The Middle East is a geopolitically significant region, characterized by diverse cultures, religions, and political landscapes. 
rolling
rolling
[Adjetivo]

having a gently rising and falling surface with many small hills

ondulado

ondulado

Ex: We drove through rolling farmland for hours. 
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. 
plain
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: The herd of bison roamed freely across the plain, grazing on the abundant grass. 
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.

coast
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers. 
heart
heart
[Sustantivo]

the core or driving force behind something that gives it meaning or significance

el corazón, la esencia

el corazón, la esencia

Ex: At the heart of the philosophy is the belief in compassion and kindness. 
samba
samba
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music that is composed for a fast dance of Brazilian origin called samba

samba

samba

Ex: The samba rhythms in the song were infectious, making it impossible to sit still. 

Los ritmos de samba en la canción eran contagiosos, haciendo imposible quedarse quieto.

rhythm
rhythm
[Sustantivo]

a repeated pattern of beats or sounds in music

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The song begins with a slow rhythm and gradually becomes faster. 
carnival
carnival
[Sustantivo]

a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

carnaval

carnaval

Ex: The carnival brought the entire city together in joy. 

El carnaval unió a toda la ciudad en alegría.

lent
lent
[Sustantivo]

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

cuaresma, Cuaresma

cuaresma, Cuaresma

costume
costume
[Sustantivo]

the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class

traje

traje

Ex: The dancers wore vibrant costumes that reflected their cultural heritage. 

Los bailarines llevaban trajes vibrantes que reflejaban su herencia cultural.

parade
parade
[Sustantivo]

a public procession of people or vehicles held to celebrate or mark an event

Ex: The championship parade drew huge crowds downtown. 
to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: The city is celebrating its bicentennial with a series of grand events. 
of all time
of all time
[Adverbio]

throughout all of history up to the present

de todos los tiempos, a lo largo de la historia

de todos los tiempos, a lo largo de la historia

Ex: His performance was hailed as one of the most memorable of all time, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. 

Su actuación fue aclamada como una de las más memorables de todos los tiempos, dejando una impresión duradera en la audiencia.

incredible
incredible
[Adjetivo]

too strange and impossible to believe

increíble, inverosímil

increíble, inverosímil

Ex: Her incredible tale of meeting a unicorn was met with skepticism. 

Su increíble historia de encontrarse con un unicornio fue recibida con escepticismo.

field
field
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

campo, cancha

campo, cancha

Ex: The field for football in our town is well maintained. 
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.

stew
stew
[Sustantivo]

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

guisado, estofado, guiso

guisado, estofado, guiso

Ex: He enjoyed a steaming bowl of chicken stew, packed with vegetables and seasoned with fragrant herbs. 

Disfrutó de un humeante plato de estofado de pollo, lleno de verduras y sazonado con hierbas fragantes.

crispy
crispy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

crujiente, crocante

crujiente, crocante

Ex: The crispy bacon sizzled in the pan, releasing its savory aroma. 

El tocino crujiente chisporroteaba en la sartén, liberando su aroma sabroso.

snack
snack
[Sustantivo]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

tentempié

tentempié

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack, but they aren't very healthy. 

Las patatas fritas son un tentempié común, pero no son muy saludables.

abundance
abundance
[Sustantivo]

a large quantity or amount of something

abundancia, profusión

abundancia, profusión

Ex: Her generosity stemmed from an abundance of kindness and empathy. 

Su generosidad provenía de una abundancia de amabilidad y empatía.

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.

refreshing
refreshing
[Adjetivo]

giving a renewed sense of energy

refrescante,revitalizante

refrescante,revitalizante

Ex: The laughter of children playing in the park was refreshing, filling the air with joy and spontaneity. 

La risa de los niños jugando en el parque era refrescante, llenando el aire de alegría y espontaneidad.

to greet
to greet
[Verbo]

to welcome or acknowledge someone when meeting them, usually with words or a gesture

saludar, recibir

saludar, recibir

Ex: The children ran outside to greet their grandparents. 
distinct
distinct
[Adjetivo]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

distinto

distinto

Ex: Each flavor of ice cream has a distinct taste, making it easy to identify even when blindfolded. 

Cada sabor de helado tiene un gusto distinto, lo que facilita su identificación incluso con los ojos vendados.

to [make] {one's} mark

to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive

hacerse notar, ganar reconocimiento

hacerse notar, ganar reconocimiento

Ex: He quickly made his mark after joining the company. 

Se hizo notar rápidamente después de unirse a la empresa.

field
field
[Sustantivo]

an area of activity or a subject of study

campo

campo

Ex: Advances in the field of medicine have saved countless lives. 
figure
figure
[Sustantivo]

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

figura, personaje

figura, personaje

Ex: The scientist is a respected figure in her field. 
legendary
legendary
[Adjetivo]

very well-known and admired

legendario

legendario

Ex: The chef's legendary culinary skills earned him a Michelin star and international acclaim. 

Las habilidades culinarias legendarias del chef le valieron una estrella Michelin y elogios internacionales.

hero
hero
[Sustantivo]

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

héroe, heroína

héroe, heroína

Ex: Heroes inspire others by their actions. 
iconic
iconic
[Adjetivo]

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

simbólico

simbólico

Ex: The iconic Beatles album cover for "Abbey Road" is iconic in music history. 

La portada icónica del álbum de los Beatles "Abbey Road" es emblemática en la historia de la música.

singer
singer
[Sustantivo]

a person who sings, especially as a profession

cantante

cantante

Ex: The singer performed three songs at the concert. 
songwriter
songwriter
[Sustantivo]

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

compositor, letrista

compositor, letrista

Ex: The songwriter's ability to tell stories through music sets him apart from others in the industry. 

La capacidad del compositor para contar historias a través de la música lo distingue de otros en la industria.

to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

influenciar, influir

influenciar, influir

Ex: Educational experiences during childhood can significantly influence cognitive development. 
generation
generation
[Sustantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generación

generación

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time. 
top
top
[Adjetivo]

being the most successful, acclaimed, or outstanding in a particular field or profession

mejor, principal

mejor, principal

Ex: She's the top entrepreneur in the tech industry, having built several multimillion-dollar companies. 
vast
vast
[Adjetivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto, enorme

vasto, enorme

Ex: She inherited a vast estate that included forests, lakes, and farmland. 
to catch
to catch
[Verbo]

to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time

tomar, coger

tomar, coger

Ex: She usually catches the 8 a.m. metro to the university. 
to explore
to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorar

explorar

Ex: The astronauts are exploring the surface of Mars in a groundbreaking mission. 
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