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Vocabulario de América del Sur - Bolivia

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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.

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.

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.

pastry
pastry
[Sustantivo]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

pastel, pastelillo

pastel, pastelillo

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked pastries filled the air in the quaint café. 

El aroma de los pasteles recién horneados llenaba el aire en el pintoresco café.

tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

tropical

tropical

Ex: The island is home to hundreds of tropical bird species. 
to face
to face
[Verbo]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

enfrentar,  hacer frente

enfrentar, hacer frente

Ex: Last year, the company faced financial difficulties but managed to recover. 
challenge
challenge
[Sustantivo]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

reto

reto

Ex: Learning a new language can be a rewarding challenge. 
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. 
countryside
countryside
[Sustantivo]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

campo

campo

Ex: They rented a cottage in the countryside for a weekend getaway. 
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.

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.

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.

climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Las sequías e inundaciones se están volviendo más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.

court
court
[Sustantivo]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

pista, cancha

pista, cancha

Ex: They spent the afternoon playing volleyball on the sandy court. 
administrative
administrative
[Adjetivo]

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

administrativo

administrativo

Ex: Administrative tasks such as payroll processing and budget management are essential for business operations. 
high-altitude
high-altitude
[Adjetivo]

occurring at or from a relative high altitude

de gran altitud, de altura

de gran altitud, de altura

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

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

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

frontera

frontera

Ex: The fence marks the border between the two properties, ensuring clear demarcation. 
population
population
[Sustantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

población

población

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades. 
hidden
hidden
[Adjetivo]

unable to be easily seen or found

oculto, escondido

oculto, escondido

Ex: The hidden camera recorded everything that happened in the room. 

La cámara oculta grabó todo lo que sucedió en la habitación.

treasure
treasure
[Sustantivo]

valuable objects or wealth, especially money, precious metals, or jewels that have been collected or stored

tesoro, riqueza

tesoro, riqueza

Ex: Ancient treasure was discovered inside the tomb. 
landlocked
landlocked
[Adjetivo]

(of a region or country) entirely surrounded by land, without any access to the sea or ocean

sin litoral, mediterráneo(a)

sin litoral, mediterráneo(a)

coastline
coastline
[Sustantivo]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

costa

costa

Ex: He took a scenic drive along the coastline. 

Dio un paseo pintoresco por la costa.

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.

to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

medir, tener

medir, tener

Ex: The basketball player, known for his remarkable talent, stands an impressive height of 6 feet 10 inches. 
civilization
civilization
[Sustantivo]

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

civilización

civilización

Ex: Many aspects of Greek civilization influence contemporary philosophy and art. 

Muchos aspectos de la civilización griega influyen en la filosofía y el arte contemporáneos.

to farm
to farm
[Verbo]

to grow crops or raise animals using agricultural techniques to improve production

cultivar, criar

cultivar, criar

Ex: He decided to farm grapes to start his own winery. 
in use
in use
[Adjetivo]

currently serving a practical purpose or function

en uso, en servicio

en uso, en servicio

Ex: This software is in use across the entire company. 
mineral
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a characteristic chemical composition and physical structure

mineral

mineral

Ex: Each mineral has characteristic physical properties such as hardness and color. 
silver mine
silver mine
[Sustantivo]

a mine where silver ore is dug

mina de plata, mina de plata

mina de plata, mina de plata

to suffer
to suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn. 
independent
independent
[Adjetivo]

(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

independiente

independiente

Ex: Many nations celebrate their independent status with a national holiday. 
to go through

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

atravesar, padecer

atravesar, padecer

Ex: Many people go through a phase of self-doubt and uncertainty during their teenage years. 

Muchas personas pasan por una fase de duda e incertidumbre durante sus años de adolescencia.

natural wonder
natural wonder
[Sustantivo]

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario

maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario

Ex: The waterfall is one of the country's most famous natural wonders. 

La cascada es una de las maravillas naturales más famosas del país.

salt flat
salt flat
[Sustantivo]

a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

salar, llanura de sal

salar, llanura de sal

giant
giant
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in size

gigante

gigante

Ex: She was amazed by the giant waves crashing against the shore during the storm. 
to reflect
to reflect
[Verbo]

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

reflejar, mostrar

reflejar, mostrar

Ex: Their music reflects the traditions of their culture. 
sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

anything that is seen

vista,  espectáculo

vista, espectáculo

Ex: A line of colorful boats was a common sight in the harbor. 
mountain peak
mountain peak
[Sustantivo]

the summit of a mountain

cima de montaña, pico montañoso

cima de montaña, pico montañoso

to take in
to take in
[Verbo]

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

observar, examinar

observar, examinar

Ex: As the play started, the audience took in the elaborate set design. 

Cuando comenzó la obra, el público captó el elaborado diseño del escenario.

breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjetivo]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The breathtaking sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of red and gold. 

El atardecer impresionante pintó el cielo en vibrantes tonos de rojo y oro.

lush
lush
[Adjetivo]

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

exuberante, lozano

exuberante, lozano

Ex: The garden thrived with lush foliage, thanks to regular watering and nutrient-rich soil. 

El jardín prosperó con un follaje frondoso, gracias al riego regular y al suelo rico en nutrientes.

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.

percentage
percentage
[Sustantivo]

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

porcentaje

porcentaje

Ex: The percentage of elderly population is expected to rise in the next decade. 
to locate
to locate
[Verbo]

to be situated or established in a particular place

situarse, estar ubicado

situarse, estar ubicado

Ex: The village is located at the base of the mountain. 
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