Vocabulario de América del Sur - Chile
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used to indicate the placement or arrangement of things next to a long surface or line
a lo largo de, junto a
Los bancos estaban dispuestos a lo largo del camino del parque.
the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake
costa
to cover a significant distance or expanse
extenderse, abarcar
the pointed or extreme end of an object
punta, extremo
used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it
a pesar de
used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations
en promedio
Los estudiantes obtuvieron puntajes más altos en promedio en el examen de este año en comparación con el año pasado.
the physical features and spatial arrangement of a particular area
geografía, orografía
an area of scenery visible in a single view
paisaje
extremely interesting or captivating
fascinante
Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
civilización
Muchos aspectos de la civilización griega influyen en la filosofía y el arte contemporáneos.
the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there
colonización
La colonización de la isla por parte de colonos llevó a conflictos con los habitantes nativos.
the state of being free from the control of others
independencia
the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else
llegada
relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land
indígena, autóctono
El festival celebró el rico patrimonio cultural de los pueblos indígenas, con música, danza y artesanías tradicionales.
the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates
capital
a confrontation or clash between opposing groups or individuals
lucha, pelea
a person who establishes an organization, business, institution, or other undertaking
fundador, fundadora
a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring
maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario
La cascada es una de las maravillas naturales más famosas del país.
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
diverso
A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.
places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance
vista
a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water
salar, llanura de sal
a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air
volcán
La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.
a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity
géiser, fuente termal intermitente
Strokkur, también en Islandia, es un géiser confiable con erupciones frecuentes, cautivando a los visitantes con su actividad geotérmica.
to be the most noticeable or influential person or thing in a situation
dominar, sobresalir
having an impressive height
impresionante, colosal
Ella se paró debajo del roble imponente, maravillada por sus ramas antiguas.
a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier
oportunidad, ocasión
the pointed top of a mountain
cumbre, cima
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains
glaciar
Los montañeros enfrentan numerosos desafíos al intentar cruzar grietas heladas en los glaciares.
the place to which someone or something is traveling or being sent
destino
a person who searchers for and enjoys taking risks, particularly in unfamiliar or dangerous situations
aventurero, explorador
El aventurero enfrentó tormentas salvajes y mares embravecidos durante su viaje.
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
salvaje, desolado
a group of mountains or hills in a line
cordillera, sierra
Caminamos por la cordillera durante días.
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
costa
Dio un paseo pintoresco por la costa.
a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming
pingüino
Sarah vio un documental sobre los pingüinos en la Antártida.
a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur
foca
an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment
sentido, sensación
to mix different substances thoroughly so that they form a unified mixture
mezclar, combinar
to occur at a specific time or location
a traditional dance passed through generations, often tied to a specific culture or region
danza folklórica, danza tradicional
Cada región tiene su propio estilo de danza folclórica.
the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married
noviazgo, cortejo
Le escribió cartas de amor durante su noviazgo, expresando sus sentimientos con elocuencia y sinceridad.
the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class
traje
Los bailarines llevaban trajes vibrantes que reflejaban su herencia cultural.
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
cocina
Disfrutó probando diferentes tipos de cocina mientras viajaba, desde la italiana hasta la tailandesa.
to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking
marinar
El chef marina el bistec en una marinada de vino tinto durante la noche para ablandarlo y darle sabor antes de cocinarlo.
any fruit produced by a citrus tree, such as an orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit
cítrico
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
guisado, estofado, guiso
Disfrutó de un humeante plato de estofado de pollo, lleno de verduras y sazonado con hierbas fragantes.
an egg boiled gently until both the white and the yolk solidify
huevo duro
a structure or a place that is historically important
monumento
Los visitantes acuden en masa al Acrópolis en Atenas para admirar los templos antiguos y absorber su significado histórico.
difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain
misterioso
El mensaje codificado encontrado en el viejo diario era misterioso, su significado eludiendo el descifrado durante décadas.
a three-dimensional figure of a person or animal, typically made from a hard material such as stone, metal, or wood
estatua
to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument
tallar, esculpir
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
habitante
to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand
desconcertar, confundir
a person who studies, researches, or writes about history
historiador
extremely large or heavy
masivo
La cordillera era una barrera masiva, que separaba las dos regiones y hacía difícil el viaje.
resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature
recurso natural, recurso natural
a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys
cobre
remaining constant or steady over time
estable
the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.
nivel de vida
a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine
viña, viñedo
Heredó un viñedo familiar y ahora produce su propio vino.
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
metro cúbico, metro cúbico
a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits
kayak
Los kayaks se utilizan a menudo para actividades recreativas como el rafting en aguas bravas y el kayak de mar.
to be situated or established in a particular place
situarse, estar ubicado
