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Vocabulario de Oriente Medio - Yemen

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tip
tip
[Sustantivo]

the pointed or extreme end of an object

punta, extremo

punta, extremo

Ex: The cat's tail had a white tip. 
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.

trade route
trade route
[Sustantivo]

a regularly used path or route across the sea, often for the exchange of goods and services between different places or countries

ruta comercial, vía de comercio

ruta comercial, vía de comercio

Ex: The Mediterranean has long been an essential trade route. 

El Mediterráneo ha sido durante mucho tiempo una ruta comercial esencial.

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.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

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

an open clash or struggle between opposing groups or individuals

conflicto, enfrentamiento

conflicto, enfrentamiento

Ex: The conflict left lasting political consequences. 
remarkable
remarkable
[Adjetivo]

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: His remarkable athleticism earned him a place in the record books. 

Su notable atletismo le valió un lugar en los libros de récords.

roots
roots
[Sustantivo]

the state of being connected to or originating from a specific place, culture, or background

raíces, orígenes

raíces, orígenes

Ex: Many traditions help people maintain their roots despite living far from home. 

Muchas tradiciones ayudan a las personas a mantener sus raíces a pesar de vivir lejos de casa.

to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries. 

Los pueblos indígenas habitan esta tierra desde hace siglos.

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.

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. 
legend
legend
[Sustantivo]

a traditional story about people or events that may have some historical basis but cannot be proved true

leyenda

leyenda

Ex: Many legends grew up around the famous outlaw. 
aid
aid
[Sustantivo]

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

ayuda

ayuda

Ex: Farmers received aid in the form of seeds and equipment to recover from the drought. 
frankincense
frankincense
[Sustantivo]

a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

incienso

incienso

Ex: The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus, symbolizing his divinity and future sacrifice. 

Los sabios llevaron regalos de oro, incienso, y mirra al recién nacido Jesús, simbolizando su divinidad y futuro sacrificio.

myrrh
myrrh
[Sustantivo]

a resinous aromatic gum obtained from certain tree species, often used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine

mirra, goma aromática resinosa

mirra, goma aromática resinosa

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.

ethnic group
ethnic group
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

grupo étnico, etnia

grupo étnico, etnia

Ex: Language plays a key role in defining an ethnic group. 

El lenguaje juega un papel clave en la definición de un grupo étnico.

dominant
dominant
[Adjetivo]

most frequent or common

dominante, predominante

dominante, predominante

Ex: The survey identified online shopping as the dominant trend. 
branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

a subdivision of a larger system or concept

rama, división

rama, división

Ex: Philosophy is a broad field with several branches, like ethics and metaphysics. 
despite
despite
[Preposición]

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

a pesar de

Ex: The business thrived despite the economic downturn. 
diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the state of including or containing many different types, characteristics, or elements

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: Genetic diversity helps populations adapt to environmental changes. 
mud brick
mud brick
[Sustantivo]

a brick made from baked mud

ladrillo de barro

ladrillo de barro

value
value
[Sustantivo]

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

valor, principio

valor, principio

Ex: The company's value of teamwork fosters a collaborative work environment. 
hospitality
hospitality
[Sustantivo]

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

hospitalidad

hospitalidad

with open arms

in a way that shows willingness to accept new ideas or welcome people

con los brazos abiertos, de buen grado

con los brazos abiertos, de buen grado

Ex: When he returned home after ten years, his family received him with open arms. 

Cuando volvió a casa después de diez años, su familia lo recibió con los brazos abiertos.

to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

tratar

tratar

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding. 
generosity
generosity
[Sustantivo]

a behavior that reflects a willingness to give, share, or help others without expecting anything in return

generosidad

generosidad

Ex: Although he had just a modest income, his generosity was boundless, often sharing his last piece of bread with the homeless. 

Aunque tenía solo un ingreso modesto, su generosidad era ilimitada, compartiendo a menudo su último pedazo de pan con los sin hogar.

heritage
heritage
[Sustantivo]

the traditions, customs, achievements, and cultural features passed down through generations within a society or community

Ex: The museum helps preserve the country's artistic heritage. 
to [have] been around

to be existing or present for a period of time

Ex: The company has been around for over 50 years. 
skyscraper
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades. 

El arquitecto diseñó un rascacielos futurista con fachadas de vidrio.

flatbread
flatbread
[Sustantivo]

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

pan plano, torta

pan plano, torta

Ex: The recipe for flatbread requires only flour, water, and salt. 

La receta del pan plano solo requiere harina, agua y sal.

poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a literary form that uses concentrated, imaginative, or rhythmic language to express ideas, feelings, or experiences

poesía

poesía

Ex: His poetry often explores memory and loss. 
storytelling
storytelling
[Sustantivo]

the activity of telling a story in written or oral form

narración de cuentos, narración de historias, narración

narración de cuentos, narración de historias, narración

to pass down

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

transmitir algo a la siguiente generación o a otra persona, legar algo a otra persona

transmitir algo a la siguiente generación o a otra persona, legar algo a otra persona

Ex: The company's founder passed down his ethos and values to all his successors. 

El fundador de la empresa transmitió su ethos y valores a todos sus sucesores.

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. 
instrument
instrument
[Sustantivo]

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

instrumento

instrumento

Ex: She practiced her instrument, the harp, every day to prepare for her recital. 
lute
lute
[Sustantivo]

an early stringed instrument with a rounded body and a long neck that is played like a guitar

laúd

laúd

unique
unique
[Adjetivo]

belonging to a particular person, place, or thing, often because of its one-of-a-kind qualities

único, exclusivo

único, exclusivo

Ex: The artist’s approach to painting is unique to his personal experiences and cultural influences. 

El enfoque del artista hacia la pintura es único en sus experiencias personales e influencias culturales.

suffering
suffering
[Sustantivo]

physical or mental pain, distress, or unhappiness

sufrimiento, padecimiento

sufrimiento, padecimiento

Ex: Daniel could see the animal's suffering and called a veterinarian. 
humanitarian
humanitarian
[Adjetivo]

showing concern for the well-being of people and acting to improve human welfare

humanitario

humanitario

Ex: His efforts reflect a strong humanitarian spirit. 

Sus esfuerzos reflejan un fuerte espíritu humanitario.

crisis
crisis
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which one must deal with serious problems or make some important decisions

crisis

crisis

Ex: He went through a personal crisis after losing his job. 
to lack
to lack
[Verbo]

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

faltar

faltar

Ex: The garden lacked proper sunlight, hindering the growth of certain plants. 
access
access
[Sustantivo]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

acceso

acceso

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs. 
necessity
necessity
[Sustantivo]

something essential or required for living or for a particular purpose

necesidad,  requisito

necesidad, requisito

Ex: Food, shelter, and clothing are among life's necessities. 
medical care
medical care
[Sustantivo]

the professional treatment and services provided to diagnose, prevent, or manage health conditions

atención médica, cuidados médicos

atención médica, cuidados médicos

Ex: Many people struggle to afford proper medical care due to high costs. 

Muchas personas luchan por pagar una atención médica adecuada debido a los altos costos.

to displace

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

desplazar

desplazar

Ex: The government's decision to construct a new highway project will displace numerous families. 

La decisión del gobierno de construir un nuevo proyecto de autopista desplazará a numerosas familias.

severely
severely
[Adverbio]

to a harsh, serious, or excessively intense degree

gravemente, seriamente

gravemente, seriamente

Ex: The economy has been severely weakened by inflation. 

La economía ha sido severamente debilitada por la inflación.

to worsen
to worsen
[Verbo]

to become less desirable, easy, or tolerable

empeorar

empeorar

Ex: Without proper maintenance, the road conditions will worsen over time. 

Sin el mantenimiento adecuado, las condiciones de la carretera empeorarán con el tiempo.

resilience
resilience
[Sustantivo]

the ability to recover from difficult situations

resiliencia

resiliencia

Ex: Mental resilience is crucial for athletes, helping them cope with losses and remain focused on future competitions. 

La resiliencia mental es crucial para los atletas, ayudándoles a afrontar las pérdidas y mantenerse enfocados en futuras competiciones.

in the midst of
in the midst of
[Preposición]

during a particular period or while something is happening

en medio de, en pleno

en medio de, en pleno

Ex: In the midst of the pandemic, they adapted to remote work. 

En medio de la pandemia, se adaptaron al trabajo remoto.

striking
striking
[Adjetivo]

very attractive in a noticeable or unusual way

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: The actress was especially striking in the final scene. 
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.

sap
sap
[Sustantivo]

a liquid containing nutrients that flows through a plant

savia, látex

savia, látex

Ex: The gardener tapped the tree to collect sap. 

El jardinero golpeó el árbol para recoger la savia.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

vista

vista

Ex: Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context. 
biologically
biologically
[Adverbio]

relating to or involving biology, the scientific study of living organisms and their vital processes

biológicamente

biológicamente

Ex: The behavior was analyzed biologically, examining genetic and neurological influences. 

El comportamiento se analizó biológicamente, examinando las influencias genéticas y neurológicas.

in addition to
in addition to
[Preposición]

used to add extra or supplementary information

además de

además de

Ex: In addition to the main prize, there are also several consolation prizes. 

Además de el premio principal, también hay varios premios de consolación.

mountain range
mountain range
[Sustantivo]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

cordillera, sierra

cordillera, sierra

Ex: We hiked through the mountain range for days. 

Caminamos por la cordillera durante días.

terraced
terraced
[Adjetivo]

shaped into a series of flat levels built on a slope

aterrazado,  en terrazas

aterrazado, en terrazas

Ex: Terraced farmland covered the mountainside. 
hillside
hillside
[Sustantivo]

a sloping surface or area of land that forms the side of a hill or mountain

ladera, falda de la colina

ladera, falda de la colina

Ex: Sheep grazed peacefully on the hillside. 

Las ovejas pastaban pacíficamente en la ladera de la colina.

steep
steep
[Adjetivo]

(of a slope or surface) rising or falling at a sharp angle

empinado,  escarpado

empinado, escarpado

Ex: The road becomes very steep near the top of the mountain. 
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.

marine life
marine life
[Sustantivo]

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

vida marina, fauna marina

vida marina, fauna marina

Ex: Scientists study marine life to understand ecosystems. 

Los científicos estudian la vida marina para entender los ecosistemas.

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