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Vocabulario de Europa Occidental y Septentrional - Países Bajos

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Western and Northern Europe Vocabulary
flat
flat
[Adjetivo]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

plano

plano

Ex: The landscape was mostly flat with no hills or mountains in sight. 

El paisaje era mayormente plano sin colinas ni montañas a la vista.

windmill
windmill
[Sustantivo]

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

molino

molino

Ex: The windmill’s blades turned rapidly in the strong breeze. 

Las aspas del molino de viento giraban rápidamente en la fuerte brisa.

canal
canal
[Sustantivo]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canal

canal

Ex: The canal was used to irrigate the surrounding farmland. 

El canal se utilizaba para regar las tierras de cultivo circundantes.

tulip
tulip
[Sustantivo]

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

tulipán

tulipán

Ex: Tulips were planted in rows along the park’s walkway, providing a cheerful and colorful springtime display. 

Los tulipanes se plantaron en filas a lo largo del paseo del parque, proporcionando una exhibición primaveral alegre y colorida.

field
field
[Sustantivo]

a wide, open area of land, typically covered with grass or crops

campo, prado

campo, prado

Ex: The picturesque field was blanketed with wildflowers, creating a vibrant landscape. 

El campo pintoresco estaba cubierto de flores silvestres, creando un paisaje vibrante.

impact
impact
[Sustantivo]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impacto

impacto

Ex: Social media has had a profound impact on how we communicate. 

Las redes sociales han tenido un impacto profundo en cómo nos comunicamos.

to shape
to shape
[Verbo]

to give something a particular form

moldear, dar forma

moldear, dar forma

Ex: The carpenter used a saw to shape the wood into a curve. 

El carpintero usó una sierra para dar forma a la madera en una curva.

below
below
[Preposición]

in a position beneath or underneath

debajo de

debajo de

Ex: The roots grow below the soil. 

Las raíces crecen debajo del suelo.

to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

bombear

bombear

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen. 

El corazón bombea sangre a través del sistema circulatorio para suministrar oxígeno al cuerpo.

low-lying
low-lying
[Adjetivo]

referring to an area or object situated at or near the ground, horizon, or sea level, typically with little or no elevation

bajo, de baja altitud

bajo, de baja altitud

Ex: The low-lying fields were covered with mist in the early morning. 

Los campos bajos estaban cubiertos de niebla temprano en la mañana.

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. 

Alquilaron una cabaña en el campo para un fin de semana de escapada.

dike
dike
[Sustantivo]

a wall built in order to stop water, especially from the sea, from entering an area

dique

dique

Ex: Tourists marveled at the massive dike, an impressive feat of engineering designed to keep the sea at bay. 

Los turistas se maravillaron ante el enorme dique, una impresionante hazaña de ingeniería diseñada para mantener el mar a raya.

flooding
flooding
[Sustantivo]

the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry

inundación

inundación

Ex: Flash flooding in urban areas can cause traffic disruptions and property damage. 

Las inundaciones repentinas en áreas urbanas pueden causar interrupciones en el tráfico y daños a la propiedad.

dam
dam
[Sustantivo]

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

presa, dique

presa, dique

Ex: The town relies on the dam for its water supply. 

El pueblo depende del embalse para su suministro de agua.

tribe
tribe
[Sustantivo]

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

tribu, pueblo

tribu, pueblo

province
province
[Sustantivo]

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

provincia

provincia

to rule
to rule
[Verbo]

to control and be in charge of a country

gobernar

gobernar

Ex: The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing dissent. 

El dictador gobernaba el país con mano de hierro, reprimiendo la disidencia.

tax
tax
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

impuesto

impuesto

Ex: He calculated his tax liability based on his income and deductions. 

Calculó su obligación tributaria en función de sus ingresos y deducciones.

strict
strict
[Adjetivo]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

estricto

estricto

Ex: The immigration laws in this country are very strict, making it difficult for some to obtain visas. 

Las leyes de inmigración en este país son muy estrictas, lo que dificulta que algunos obtengan visas.

to lead
to lead
[Verbo]

to be the cause of something

conducir, llevar

conducir, llevar

Ex: Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings. 

La mala comunicación a menudo lleva a malentendidos.

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. 

Ella valoraba su independencia y prefería tomar decisiones por su cuenta.

golden age
golden age
[Sustantivo]

an idealized or imagined period of peace, prosperity, and happiness

época dorada, edad de oro

época dorada, edad de oro

Ex: People often look back nostalgically on the golden age of childhood. 

La gente a menudo mira con nostalgia el edad de oro de la infancia.

to sail
to sail
[Verbo]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

navegar

navegar

Ex: In favorable conditions, the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake. 

En condiciones favorables, el pequeño bote navegó sin esfuerzo a través del lago sereno.

goods
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late, causing a delay in restocking the shelves. 

El envío de mercancías llegó tarde, lo que causó un retraso en el reabastecimiento de los estantes.

spice
spice
[Sustantivo]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

especia

especia

Ex: The dish lacked spice, so I added some turmeric and curry. 

Al plato le faltaba especia, así que añadí un poco de cúrcuma y curry.

silk
silk
[Sustantivo]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

seda

seda

Ex: He gifted her a set of luxurious silk pajamas for their anniversary. 

Él le regaló un conjunto de pijamas de seda lujosos para su aniversario.

trading
trading
[Sustantivo]

the practice of buying and selling goods

comercio

comercio

detailed
detailed
[Adjetivo]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

detallado

detallado

Ex: Her instructions for assembling the furniture were very detailed, with step-by-step illustrations. 

Sus instrucciones para ensamblar los muebles eran muy detalladas, con ilustraciones paso a paso.

open-minded
open-minded
[Adjetivo]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

de mentalidad abierta

de mentalidad abierta

Ex: The open-minded couple embraced their son's decision to pursue a non-traditional career path. 

La pareja de mentalidad abierta aceptó la decisión de su hijo de seguir una carrera no tradicional.

direct
direct
[Adjetivo]

expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion

directo, franco

directo, franco

Ex: She was direct in her criticism, sparing no details. 

Ella fue directa en sus críticas, sin ahorrar detalles.

to [call] a spade a spade

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

llamar las cosas por su nombre, hablar sin rodeos

llamar las cosas por su nombre, hablar sin rodeos

Ex: The manager, known for calling a spade a spade, didn't hesitate to point out the team's shortcomings. 

Sé que suena duro, pero alguien tiene que hablar sin rodeos.

equality
equality
[Sustantivo]

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

igualdad

igualdad

Ex: They marched to demand equality for all, regardless of background. 

Marcharon para exigir igualdad para todos, independientemente de su origen.

fairness
fairness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being just or reasonable in treating people and situations

equidad, imparcialidad

equidad, imparcialidad

Ex: She argued that the decision was made with complete fairness. 

Ella argumentó que la decisión se tomó con total equidad.

to legalize

to permit something by law, granting people the right or freedom to do it

legalizar

legalizar

Ex: By the time I moved to that country, they had already legalized the sale of alcohol on Sundays. 

Para cuando me mudé a ese país, ya habían legalizado la venta de alcohol los domingos.

same-sex marriage
same-sex marriage
[Sustantivo]

two people of the same sex who live together as a family

matrimonio homosexual, unión homosexual

matrimonio homosexual, unión homosexual

to get around

to move or travel from one place to another

desplazarse, moverse

desplazarse, moverse

Ex: They decided to rent a car to get around and explore the beautiful countryside during their vacation. 

Decidieron alquilar un coche para moverse y explorar el hermoso campo durante sus vacaciones.

green energy
green energy
[Sustantivo]

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

energía verde

energía verde

Ex: Many countries are shifting from fossil fuels to green energy sources. 

Muchos países están pasando de los combustibles fósiles a las fuentes de energía verde.

sustainability
sustainability
[Sustantivo]

the capacity to be maintained for a long time and causing no harm to the environment

sostenibilidad, sustentabilidad

sostenibilidad, sustentabilidad

Ex: Urban planners focus on sustainability to reduce cities' carbon footprints. 

Los planificadores urbanos se centran en la sostenibilidad para reducir la huella de carbono de las ciudades.

wind power
wind power
[Sustantivo]

the electricity produced by means of turbines and other machinery

energía eólica, potencia eólica

energía eólica, potencia eólica

Ex: Investing in wind power reduces reliance on fossil fuels. 

Invertir en la energía eólica reduce la dependencia de los combustibles fósiles.

wind turbine
wind turbine
[Sustantivo]

a turbine that is driven by the wind

aerogenerador, turbina eólica

aerogenerador, turbina eólica

agriculture
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

agricultura

agricultura

exporter
exporter
[Sustantivo]

a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)

exportador

exportador

greenhouse
greenhouse
[Sustantivo]

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: She spent the morning watering the plants in the greenhouse. 

Pasó la mañana regando las plantas en el invernadero.

to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: We need to grow more vegetables for the restaurant. 

Necesitamos cultivar más verduras para el restaurante.

use
use
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something

uso

uso

Ex: He made good use of his time by studying for exams. 

Hizo buen uso de su tiempo estudiando para los exámenes.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance. 

Los recursos energéticos renovables como la energía eólica y solar están ganando importancia.

to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

romper el hielo, quitar la tensión inicial

romper el hielo, quitar la tensión inicial

Ex: In a new workplace, team-building activities are often used to break the ice among colleagues. 

Al principio todos estaban callados, así que Maya hizo una pregunta ligera para romper el hielo.

local
local
[Sustantivo]

an inhabitant of a particular area or community

habitante, local

habitante, local

Ex: The festival is a favorite event among the locals. 

El festival es un evento favorito entre los locales.

to appreciate

to be thankful for something

agradecer

agradecer

Ex: Yesterday, he warmly appreciated the thoughtful birthday gift from his family. 

Ayer, él calurosamente apreció el considerado regalo de cumpleaños de su familia.

effort
effort
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

esfuerzo, intento

esfuerzo, intento

Ex: Learning a new language requires persistent effort and practice. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma requiere un esfuerzo persistente y práctica.

treat
treat
[Sustantivo]

something considered choice to eat

golosina, manjar

golosina, manjar

waffle
waffle
[Sustantivo]

a dry batter cake that is patterned with small squares on both sides, topped with butter, cream or syrup

wafle, waffle, gofre

wafle, waffle, gofre

caramel
caramel
[Sustantivo]

a sweet, golden-brown substance formed by heating and melting burnt sugar

caramelo, azúcar quemado

caramelo, azúcar quemado

Ex: My son asked me to drizzle caramel sauce over his ice cream. 

Mi hijo me pidió que rociara salsa de caramelo sobre su helado.

syrup
syrup
[Sustantivo]

a thick sweet liquid made with sugar that is often used as a sauce

jarabe, sirope

jarabe, sirope

Ex: The restaurant served fluffy pancakes with a side of syrup, pleasing their hungry customers. 

El restaurante sirvió panqueques esponjosos con un lado de jarabe, complaciendo a sus clientes hambrientos.

raw
raw
[Adjetivo]

related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking

crudo

crudo

Ex: They snacked on raw nuts and seeds for a healthy boost of energy. 

Picaron frutos secos y semillas crudas para un impulso saludable de energía.

herring
herring
[Sustantivo]

valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

arenque, pescado arenque

arenque, pescado arenque

pickle
pickle
[Sustantivo]

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

pepinillo en vinagre

pepinillo en vinagre

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey sandwich layered with pickles. 

Ella preparó una lonchera con un sándwich de pavo relleno de pepinillos.

stand
stand
[Sustantivo]

a booth or stall where goods are displayed for sale

puesto, stand

puesto, stand

Ex: He set up a lemonade stand in front of his house. 

Instaló un puesto de limonada frente a su casa.

must
must
[Sustantivo]

something that is necessary to have or do

necesidad

necesidad

Ex: Regular exercise is a must for maintaining good health. 

El ejercicio regular es un debe para mantener una buena salud.

to bloom
to bloom
[Verbo]

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

florecer

florecer

Ex: The daffodils bloomed early this year, signaling the arrival of spring. 

Los narcisos florecieron temprano este año, señalando la llegada de la primavera.

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