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Vocabulario de Asia del Sur y Central - Bután

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South and Central Asia Vocabulary
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.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

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

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: Their commitment to each other was evident in their strong, supportive relationship. 
green
green
[Adjetivo]

characterizing an area that is richly covered with natural plant life or foliage

verde

verde

Ex: The property's value increased due to its expansive green grounds and mature trees. 
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. 
way of life

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

forma de vida

forma de vida

to bring together

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

reunir, unir

reunir, unir

Ex: The family reunion brought relatives together after years of separation. 

La reunión familiar acercó a los parientes después de años de separación.

to divide
to divide
[Verbo]

to be separated into parts, groups, etc.

dividirse

dividirse

Ex: The population has divided into urban and rural communities over the past decade. 
paved
paved
[Adjetivo]

covered with a firm surface, such as stones, bricks, or concrete, making it suitable for travel or use

pavimentado, adoquinado

pavimentado, adoquinado

Ex: The driveway is paved with smooth asphalt for easy access. 

El camino de entrada está pavimentado con asfalto liso para un fácil acceso.

to hold on to

to retain, keep, or continue to have something

aferrarse a, conservar

aferrarse a, conservar

Ex: As the years pass, people often hold on to cherished memories that bring joy and nostalgia. 

A medida que pasan los años, las personas a menudo conservan recuerdos queridos que traen alegría y nostalgia.

to measure
to measure
[Verbo]

to assess or determine the characteristics, quality, capacity, importance, or extent of something through evaluation or estimation

medir, evaluar

medir, evaluar

Ex: Researchers measure the impact of pollution on marine life. 
pillar
pillar
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental principle or practice

pilar, columna

pilar, columna

in a way
in a way
[Adverbio]

in a particular manner or fashion, often used to describe a specific aspect or perspective

de cierta manera, en cierto modo

de cierta manera, en cierto modo

Ex: The mountain became a symbol of strength to me in a way, reminding me of the challenges I had overcome. 

La montaña se convirtió en cierto modo en un símbolo de fuerza para mí, recordándome los desafíos que había superado.

to admire
to admire
[Verbo]

to respect and approve of someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or actions

admirar

admirar

Ex: She greatly admires people who stand up for what they believe in. 
thick
thick
[Adjetivo]

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area

espeso, denso

espeso, denso

Ex: It was difficult to see the path through the thick bushes that had overgrown the trail. 
to require
to require
[Verbo]

to make something mandatory or necessary

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: The test requires a minimum score to pass. 
forested
forested
[Adjetivo]

covered with forest

boscoso, forestal

boscoso, forestal

snow leopard
snow leopard
[Sustantivo]

a large, elusive, and endangered big cat species known for its unique beauty, adapted for life in high-altitude mountainous regions of Central Asia

leopardo de las nieves, irbis

leopardo de las nieves, irbis

Ex: A snow leopard moved quietly across the rocky slopes. 
sacred
sacred
[Adjetivo]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

sagrado

sagrado

Ex: The Quran is a sacred text in Islam, believed to be the word of God. 

El Corán es un texto sagrado en el islam, considerado como la palabra de Dios.

green
green
[Adjetivo]

focused on protecting the environment and promoting sustainability

verde,  ecológico

verde, ecológico

Ex: Green candidates prioritize climate change action and conservation efforts. 
monastery
monastery
[Sustantivo]

a building where a group of monks live and pray

monasterio

monasterio

Ex: Visitors to the monastery are often impressed by its beautiful architecture and tranquil gardens. 

Los visitantes del monasterio suelen quedar impresionados por su hermosa arquitectura y sus jardines tranquilos.

monk
monk
[Sustantivo]

a man who belongs to a religious community and usually lives in a monastery

monje

monje

Ex: The monks gathered in the chapel for evening prayers. 
to practice

to follow or live according to the rules, beliefs, or customs of a religion or tradition

practicar, seguir

practicar, seguir

Ex: The community practices old cultural customs. 
cliff
cliff
[Sustantivo]

a high, steep face of rock, especially beside the sea

acantilado, precipicio

acantilado, precipicio

Ex: A narrow path leads along the top of the cliff. 
robe
robe
[Sustantivo]

a loose cloak worn on official occasions or special ceremonies

traje de ceremonia, toga

traje de ceremonia, toga

Ex: Students wore robes during the graduation ceremony. 

Los estudiantes llevaban túnicas durante la ceremonia de graduación.

yak
yak
[Sustantivo]

a large wild ox with shaggy coat and long horns that is domesticated in Tibet

yak

yak

Ex: A yak's thick, shaggy coat protects it from the sub-zero temperatures found in the Himalayan region. 
willing
willing
[Adjetivo]

interested or ready to do something

dispuesto

dispuesto

Ex: The volunteers were willing to donate their time to help those in need. 
to invite in

to ask someone to come inside and join one at a particular place, typically one's home

invitar a alguien a entrar, pedir a alguien que entre en la casa o lugar

invitar a alguien a entrar, pedir a alguien que entre en la casa o lugar

Ex: We always make it a point to invite our neighbors in during the holiday season. 

Siempre nos aseguramos de invitar a entrar a nuestros vecinos durante la temporada navideña.

to value
to value
[Verbo]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

valorar, apreciar

valorar, apreciar

Ex: The manager consistently values open discussions during team meetings. 
spirit
spirit
[Sustantivo]

a core emotional or motivating force that shapes a person's character

espíritu, alma

espíritu, alma

Ex: The revolutionary spirit motivated the movement. 
environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

Ex: Her goal was to create an environmentally friendly garden that supports local wildlife. 

Su objetivo era crear un jardín ecológico que apoyara la vida silvestre local.

hydropower
hydropower
[Sustantivo]

energy that is generated from the force of running water

energía hidroeléctrica

energía hidroeléctrica

carbon-negative
carbon-negative
[Adjetivo]

removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is produced by an activity, organization, or process

negativo en carbono, con huella de carbono negativa

negativo en carbono, con huella de carbono negativa

Ex: The project achieved carbon-negative status through large-scale reforestation. 
carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide
[Sustantivo]

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

dióxido de carbono

dióxido de carbono

Ex: Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. 

Las plantas absorben el dióxido de carbono durante la fotosíntesis.

to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance, especially gradually

absorber

absorber

Ex: The towel absorbed most of the spilled milk. 
to take in
to take in
[Verbo]

to absorb a substance

absorber, empapar

absorber, empapar

Ex: The paper towel quickly took the spilled ink in, preventing it from spreading. 

La toalla de papel absorbió rápidamente la tinta derramada, evitando que se esparciera.

when it comes to {sth}

used to refer to a particular topic or situation when discussing or considering something

Ex: He is very knowledgeable when it comes to technology. 
to prefer
to prefer
[Verbo]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

preferir

preferir

Ex: He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events. 
rather than
rather than
[Conjunción]

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

en lugar de, más que

en lugar de, más que

Ex: They opted for a quiet dinner at home rather than go out to a restaurant. 

Optaron por una cena tranquila en casa en lugar de salir a un restaurante.

to surf
to surf
[Verbo]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

navegar

navegar

Ex: In the mall, we decided to surf different stores, looking for the perfect gift. 

En el centro comercial, decidimos surfear por diferentes tiendas, buscando el regalo perfecto.

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.

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