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Vocabulario del Sudeste Asiático - Vietnam

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Southeast Asia Vocabulary
landform
landform
[Sustantivo]

a natural feature of the Earth's surface with a distinct shape or appearance

relieve, accidente geográfico

relieve, accidente geográfico

Ex: Erosion gradually changed the shape of the landform. 
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.

to shape
to shape
[Verbo]

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

moldear, influir

moldear, influir

Ex: The cultural background of an individual often shapes their worldview and perceptions of the world. 
feast (for|to) the (eyes‌|ears)

something that is very pleasant to one's eyes or ears

un regalo para la vista o el oído, un placer para los sentidos

un regalo para la vista o el oído, un placer para los sentidos

Ex: The film was a feast for the eyes and ears. 

La película fue un regalo para la vista y el oído.

limestone
limestone
[Sustantivo]

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

caliza, piedra caliza

caliza, piedra caliza

mist
mist
[Sustantivo]

a thin cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground

neblina

neblina

Ex: The mist began to lift as the sun rose. 
magical
magical
[Adjetivo]

inspiring wonder or delight, as if possessing enchanting qualities

mágico, encantado

mágico, encantado

Ex: The magical melody of the music brought tears to the audience's eyes. 

La melodía mágica de la música trajo lágrimas a los ojos del público.

lantern
lantern
[Sustantivo]

a portable light consisting of a handle and a housing that contains a light source

linterna, farol

linterna, farol

Ex: The festival featured hundreds of glowing lanterns. 

El festival presentó cientos de linternas brillantes.

delta
delta
[Sustantivo]

a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries

delta, desembocadura

delta, desembocadura

Ex: Deltas are intricate ecosystems shaped by the interactions of rivers and tidal forces. 

Los deltas son ecosistemas intrincados moldeados por las interacciones de los ríos y las fuerzas de las mareas.

swamp
swamp
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

pantano

pantano

Ex: The swamp's ecosystem played a crucial role in filtering water and providing habitat for numerous species of birds and amphibians. 

El ecosistema del pantano desempeñó un papel crucial en la filtración del agua y en proporcionar hábitat para numerosas especies de aves y anfibios.

in the middle of nowhere

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

en medio de la nada, lejos de todo

en medio de la nada, lejos de todo

Ex: We found a small hotel in the middle of nowhere. 

Encontramos un hotel pequeño en medio de la nada.

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.

determination
determination
[Sustantivo]

the quality of continuing to work toward a goal despite difficulties

determinación

determinación

Ex: Her determination helped her overcome many difficulties. 
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.

colonial
colonial
[Adjetivo]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

colonial

colonial

Ex: France was a major colonial power in the nineteenth century. 
force
force
[Sustantivo]

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The fire department force demonstrated incredible bravery and teamwork while extinguishing the massive blaze. 
conflict
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

conflicto

conflicto

Ex: International observers monitored the conflict closely. 
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.

lasting
lasting
[Adjetivo]

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

duradero, perdurable

duradero, perdurable

Ex: The monument was built from durable materials to ensure it would have a lasting impact on future generations. 

El monumento fue construido con materiales duraderos para asegurar que tendría un impacto duradero en las generaciones futuras.

anti
anti
[Preposición]

used to convey that one is against something

en contra de

en contra de

Ex: His anti-smoking campaign aimed to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use. 

Su campaña antitabaco tenía como objetivo concienciar sobre los riesgos para la salud asociados al consumo de tabaco.

to back
to back
[Verbo]

to support someone or something

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: Investors were willing to back the startup, recognizing its potential for success. 
profound
profound
[Adjetivo]

very great, intense, or far-reaching in degree or effect

profundo

profundo

Ex: The new technology brought profound changes to the industry. 
to lead
to lead
[Verbo]

to be the cause of something

conducir, llevar

conducir, llevar

Ex: Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings. 
unification
unification
[Sustantivo]

the act of joining together as one

unificación

unificación

Ex: The two villages celebrated their unification with a festival. 

Los dos pueblos celebraron su unificación con un festival.

identity
identity
[Sustantivo]

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

identidad, característica individual

identidad, característica individual

Ex: The markings help establish the identity of the animal. 
reflection
reflection
[Sustantivo]

serious and careful consideration of something

reflexión,  consideración

reflexión, consideración

Ex: Daniel spent the evening in quiet reflection on the past year. 
elder
elder
[Sustantivo]

a person who is older than another, especially one respected for greater age or experience

mayor

mayor

Ex: The village elders met to discuss the dispute. 
lunar calendar
lunar calendar
[Sustantivo]

a calendar based on lunar cycles

calendario lunar

calendario lunar

harvest time
harvest time
[Sustantivo]

the season for gathering crops

cosecha, tiempo de cosecha

cosecha, tiempo de cosecha

ancestor
ancestor
[Sustantivo]

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

antepasado

antepasado

Ex: She found an old photograph of one of her maternal ancestors. 
mark
mark
[Sustantivo]

a symbol in writing or print used to signify something

marca

marca

Ex: Diacritical marks change pronunciation. 
pronunciation
pronunciation
[Sustantivo]

the way a word is pronounced

pronunciación

pronunciación

Ex: He struggled with the pronunciation of some English sounds. 

Luchó con la pronunciación de algunos sonidos en inglés.

tonal language
tonal language
[Sustantivo]

a language in which variations in pitch or tone can distinguish different words or convey different meanings

lengua tonal

lengua tonal

herb
herb
[Sustantivo]

a plant whose leaves, seeds, or other parts are used for flavoring food, medicine, or fragrance

hierba, yerba

hierba, yerba

Ex: This herb has traditionally been used to treat stomach problems. 
broth
broth
[Sustantivo]

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

caldo, consomé

caldo, consomé

Ex: He sipped the steaming chicken broth, feeling its comforting warmth soothe his sore throat. 

Él sorbió el caldo de pollo humeante, sintiendo su cálido consuelo aliviar su dolor de garganta.

a (different|new) ball game

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

algo completamente distinto, otro mundo

algo completamente distinto, otro mundo

Ex: The prototype worked in the lab, but mass production is a different ball game. 

El prototipo funcionó en el laboratorio, pero la producción en masa es algo completamente distinto.

crispy
crispy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

crujiente, crocante

crujiente, crocante

Ex: The crispy bacon sizzled in the pan, releasing its savory aroma. 

El tocino crujiente chisporroteaba en la sartén, liberando su aroma sabroso.

baguette
baguette
[Sustantivo]

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

baguette, baguete, barra de pan

baguette, baguete, barra de pan

Ex: He enjoyed a classic French sandwich made with ham and cheese in a crusty baguette. 

Disfrutó de un clásico sándwich francés hecho con jamón y queso en una baguette crujiente.

colonial
colonial
[Adjetivo]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

colonial

colonial

Ex: France was a major colonial power in the nineteenth century. 
stall
stall
[Sustantivo]

a small stand, booth, or table from which goods are sold or information is provided

puesto, tenderete

puesto, tenderete

Ex: Several craft stalls lined the street. 
spring roll
spring roll
[Sustantivo]

a dish that consists of a pancake that is filled with vegetables and sometimes meat and then fried until crispy, originated in China

rollo de primavera

rollo de primavera

Ex: She learned how to make homemade spring rolls from her grandmother's recipe. 

Aprendió a hacer rollitos de primavera caseros con la receta de su abuela.

rice paper
rice paper
[Sustantivo]

a thin, translucent sheet made from rice flour and water, used in various Asian cuisines for wrapping spring rolls

papel de arroz, hoja de arroz

papel de arroz, hoja de arroz

Ex: As the rice paper softened, I carefully layered sliced mangoes and coconut flakes, creating a sweet and tropical dessert roll. 

A medida que el papel de arroz se ablandaba, coloqué cuidadosamente rodajas de mango y copos de coco, creando un rollo de postre dulce y tropical.

to dip
to dip
[Verbo]

to put something briefly or partly into a liquid, usually to wet, coat, or soak it

mojar en

mojar en

Ex: She dipped her toes into the cold water. 
peanut sauce
peanut sauce
[Sustantivo]

a flavorful condiment made from ground roasted peanuts, commonly used in Southeast Asian and African cuisines

salsa de maní, salsa de cacahuete

salsa de maní, salsa de cacahuete

Ex: He loves to dip fresh spring rolls into a creamy peanut dipping sauce. 

Le encanta sumergir rollitos de primavera frescos en una cremosa salsa de maní.

bond
bond
[Sustantivo]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

lazo

lazo

Ex: Shared hardship can create a lasting bond between friends. 
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.

a sight to behold

something that is especially impressive, beautiful, or remarkable to look at

Ex: The city's skyline after dark is a sight to behold. 
handicraft
handicraft
[Sustantivo]

an object made by hand rather than one manufactured by a machine

artesanía, objeto artesanal

artesanía, objeto artesanal

Ex: She bought a wooden handicraft as a souvenir from the local market. 

Ella compró una artesanía de madera como recuerdo del mercado local.

pottery
pottery
[Sustantivo]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

cerámica, alfarería

cerámica, alfarería

weaving
weaving
[Sustantivo]

the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles

tejido, urdimbre

tejido, urdimbre

lacquer painting
lacquer painting
[Sustantivo]

a traditional Asian art form that involves applying layers of lacquer, a resinous substance derived from the sap of certain trees, to create a durable and glossy finish on various objects

pintura de laca, laca

pintura de laca, laca

puppetry
puppetry
[Sustantivo]

the art of manipulating puppets to tell stories, entertain, or convey messages in performances

marionetismo, arte de la marioneta

marionetismo, arte de la marioneta

rice paddy
rice paddy
[Sustantivo]

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

arrozal

arrozal

puppet show
puppet show
[Sustantivo]

a theatrical performance in which puppets are used to convey a story or entertain an audience

espectáculo de marionetas, teatro de títeres

espectáculo de marionetas, teatro de títeres

Ex: The puppet show told a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure. 

El espectáculo de marionetas contó una conmovedora historia de amistad y aventura.

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. 
motorbike
motorbike
[Sustantivo]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

motocicleta, moto

motocicleta, moto

Ex: After taking a safety course, she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike. 

Después de tomar un curso de seguridad, se sintió lo suficientemente segura para comprar su primera motocicleta.

to get around

to move or travel from one place to another

desplazarse o viajar de un lugar a otro, moverse fácilmente por una zona

desplazarse o viajar de un lugar a otro, moverse fácilmente por una zona

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.

walk in the park

used to refer to a really easy task or undertaking

un paseo, pan comido

un paseo, pan comido

Ex: Don't worry about the setup; it's a walk in the park. 

No te preocupes por la instalación; es pan comido.

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. 
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.

iced coffee
iced coffee
[Sustantivo]

a type of coffee that is served cold, often over ice, often mixed with milk, cream, or sugar to make it taste better

café helado

café helado

condensed milk
condensed milk
[Sustantivo]

a type of milk that is thickened and sweetened, sold in cans

leche condensada

leche condensada

Ex: I added a dollop of condensed milk to my coffee to make it sweeter. 

Añadí una cucharada de leche condensada a mi café para hacerlo más dulce.

refreshing
refreshing
[Adjetivo]

giving a renewed sense of energy

refrescante,revitalizante

refrescante,revitalizante

Ex: The laughter of children playing in the park was refreshing, filling the air with joy and spontaneity. 

La risa de los niños jugando en el parque era refrescante, llenando el aire de alegría y espontaneidad.

pleasantly
pleasantly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is enjoyable or satisfying

agradablemente, placentemente

agradablemente, placentemente

Ex: The weather turned pleasantly warm, perfect for a leisurely outdoor activity. 

El clima se volvió agradablemente cálido, perfecto para una actividad al aire libre relajada.

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