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Vocabulario de Asia del Sur y Central - Afghanistan

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South and Central Asia Vocabulary
rugged
rugged
[Adjetivo]

(of land or terrain) rough, uneven, and often difficult to navigate, with features such as steep slopes or rocky surfaces

accidentado, escarpado

accidentado, escarpado

Ex: They navigated the rugged hills with great difficulty. 

Navegaron por las colinas escarpadas con gran dificultad.

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.

fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study. 

Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.

harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

unpleasantly strong, bright, loud, bitter, or otherwise offensive to the senses

Ex: Emma covered her ears when the harsh alarm began to sound. 
landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

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

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fértil

fértil

Ex: The ancient civilizations settled near fertile river valleys, where they could grow crops and sustain large populations. 

Las antiguas civilizaciones se asentaron cerca de valles fluviales fértiles, donde podían cultivar y mantener a grandes poblaciones.

valley
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 
invader
invader
[Sustantivo]

a person or group that enters a place by force to take control

invasor, invasora

invasor, invasora

Ex: The town was captured by the invader. 

El pueblo fue capturado por el invasor.

terrain
terrain
[Sustantivo]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terreno

terreno

Ex: Urban planners took into account the natural terrain features when designing the city's infrastructure, incorporating green spaces and waterways into their plans. 

Los urbanistas tuvieron en cuenta las características naturales del terreno al diseñar la infraestructura de la ciudad, incorporando espacios verdes y vías fluviales en sus planes.

to resist
to resist
[Verbo]

to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure

resistir, aguantar

resistir, aguantar

Ex: The material was designed to resist wear and tear over time. 
power
power
[Sustantivo]

a nation with significant influence and authority on a global scale

potencia, superpotencia

potencia, superpotencia

Ex: The European Union acts as a power in economic and diplomatic affairs. 
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. 
to [stand] still

to stop changing, developing, or making progress

Ex: Economic growth seemed to stand still during the crisis. 
remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in distance or position

Ex: The signal came from a remote location across the ocean. 
to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

remontarse a, datarse en

remontarse a, datarse en

Ex: The traditions of the festival date back to a time when the community was founded. 

Las tradiciones del festival se remontan a una época en la que se fundó la comunidad.

over time
over time
[Adverbio]

as time passes or progresses

con el tiempo, a lo largo del tiempo

con el tiempo, a lo largo del tiempo

Ex: The study measures the increase in biodiversity over time in the protected area. 

El estudio mide el aumento de la biodiversidad con el tiempo en el área protegida.

to [leave] {one's} mark

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

dejar huella, marcar profundamente

dejar huella, marcar profundamente

Ex: The teacher left her mark on hundreds of students. 

La profesora dejó huella en cientos de estudiantes.

arrival
arrival
[Sustantivo]

the act of something or someone emerging or appearing such as a new product or development

llegada, aparición

llegada, aparición

Ex: The arrival of new technology transformed the industry. 
to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

seguir, adherirse

seguir, adherirse

Ex: They follow the teachings of their spiritual leader. 
major
major
[Adjetivo]

serious and of great importance

importante

importante

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment. 
mosque
mosque
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mezquita

mezquita

Ex: The mosque welcomed visitors of all faiths to learn about Islam and its practices. 

La mezquita dio la bienvenida a visitantes de todas las religiones para aprender sobre el Islam y sus prácticas.

battleground
battleground
[Sustantivo]

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

campo de batalla, terreno de combate

campo de batalla, terreno de combate

withdrawal
withdrawal
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of removing something, moving it away, or ending its provision

retirada,  retiro

retirada, retiro

Ex: The company announced the withdrawal of the defective product from stores. 
civil war
civil war
[Sustantivo]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

guerra civil

guerra civil

Ex: Civil wars often result in devastating consequences for the affected country, including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. 

Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan en consecuencias devastadoras para el país afectado, incluyendo pérdida de vidas y destrucción de infraestructura.

to remove
to remove
[Verbo]

to take away or eliminate something, often permanently

eliminar, quitar

eliminar, quitar

Ex: The organization launched a campaign to remove barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities. 
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.

custom
custom
[Sustantivo]

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

costumbre

costumbre

Ex: The custom of celebrating New Year's Eve with fireworks is widespread. 
hospitality
hospitality
[Sustantivo]

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

hospitalidad

hospitalidad

generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: The host was incredibly generous, offering us plenty of food and drinks. 

El anfitrión fue increíblemente generoso, ofreciéndonos mucha comida y bebida.

welcoming
welcoming
[Adjetivo]

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

cordial, hospitalario, amable

cordial, hospitalario, amable

Ex: Despite being strangers, they were met with a welcoming attitude by the locals in the small town. 

A pesar de ser extraños, fueron recibidos con una actitud acogedora por los locales en el pequeño pueblo.

to treat to

to provide someone with something special, often as a gesture of kindness or generosity

invitar, agasajar

invitar, agasajar

Ex: They treated the children to a day at the amusement park. 

Les dieron a los niños un día en el parque de atracciones.

household
household
[Sustantivo]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

familia

familia

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party. 
cuisine
cuisine
[Sustantivo]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

cocina

cocina

Ex: She enjoyed trying different types of cuisine while traveling, from Italian to Thai. 

Disfrutó probando diferentes tipos de cocina mientras viajaba, desde la italiana hasta la tailandesa.

rich
rich
[Adjetivo]

possessing or providing an abundance of resources or qualities

rico, abundante

rico, abundante

Ex: The soil in this area is rich in nutrients, perfect for growing crops. 
raisin
raisin
[Sustantivo]

a dried grape, often used in baking, cooking, or as a snack

pasa, uva pasa

pasa, uva pasa

Ex: He bought a bag of raisins to snack on during the hike. 

Compró una bolsa de pasas para picar durante la caminata.

tunic
tunic
[Sustantivo]

a hip-length loose-fitting blouse that women wear with pants or a skirt

túnica

túnica

to spin
to spin
[Verbo]

to turn around and around rapidly

girar

girar

Ex: The Earth spins on its axis once every twenty-four hours. 
due to
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency. 

Perdió la reunión debido a una emergencia familiar.

agriculture
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

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

agricultura

agricultura

Ex: Investment in agriculture can improve local food production. 
crop
crop
[Sustantivo]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions. 
pomegranate
pomegranate
[Sustantivo]

a round fruit with a thick red skin, containing many red edible seeds that are of sour or sweet taste

granada

granada

Ex: She admired the vibrant red color of the pomegranate as she prepared to open it. 

Ella admiró el vibrante color rojo de la granada mientras se preparaba para abrirla.

grape
grape
[Sustantivo]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

uva

uva

Ex: I ate a handful of sweet grapes for a refreshing snack. 
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. 
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. 
copper
copper
[Sustantivo]

a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys

cobre

cobre

Ex: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. 
mining
mining
[Sustantivo]

the activity or industry of extracting minerals and other valuable materials from the earth

minería,  extracción minera

minería, extracción minera

Ex: Mining has transformed much of the surrounding landscape. 
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. 
education
education
[Sustantivo]

knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

educación,  enseñanza

educación, enseñanza

with time
with time
[Adverbio]

gradually as time passes

con el tiempo

con el tiempo

Ex: The relationship improved with time. 
to overcome

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

vencer

vencer

Ex: Teams overcome project challenges by collaborating and finding innovative solutions. 
oil painting
oil painting
[Sustantivo]

a work of art created using oil-based paints

pintura al óleo, óleo

pintura al óleo, óleo

Ex: The oil painting depicted a calm seascape at dusk. 

La pintura al óleo representaba un paisaje marino tranquilo al atardecer.

mural
mural
[Sustantivo]

a large painting done on a wall

mural

mural

Ex: She admired the intricate details of the mural that adorned the side of the library, showcasing scenes from classic literature. 

Ella admiraba los intrincados detalles del mural que adornaba el lateral de la biblioteca, mostrando escenas de la literatura clásica.

discovery
discovery
[Sustantivo]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike. 
hub
hub
[Sustantivo]

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

centro

centro

Ex: The kitchen is the hub of the house, where everyone gathers to cook and chat. 

La cocina es el centro de la casa, donde todos se reúnen para cocinar y charlar.

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