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Vocabulario del Sudeste Asiático - Laos

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lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

having a strong, fresh, or stimulating flavor

vivo,  fresco

vivo, fresco

Ex: The salad has a lively taste from the fresh herbs and vinegar. 
lime juice
lime juice
[Sustantivo]

usually freshly squeezed juice of limes

jugo de lima

jugo de lima

papaya
papaya
[Sustantivo]

an oval tropical fruit with an orange-yellow flesh containing black seeds

papaya

papaya

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of ripe papaya chunks for breakfast, finding them sweet and refreshing. 

Disfrutó de un tazón de trozos de papaya madura en el desayuno, encontrándolos dulces y refrescantes.

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.

valued
valued
[Adjetivo]

highly regarded or appreciated

valorado, apreciado

valorado, apreciado

Ex: The antique vase was valued for its craftsmanship. 

El jarrón antiguo fue valorado por su artesanía.

mysterious
mysterious
[Adjetivo]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

misterioso

misterioso

Ex: The coded message found in the old diary was mysterious, its meaning eluding decipherment for decades. 

El mensaje codificado encontrado en el viejo diario era misterioso, su significado eludiendo el descifrado durante décadas.

jar
jar
[Sustantivo]

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

frasco

frasco

Ex: He picked up the pickle jar from the pantry, intending to enjoy a tangy snack. 

Recogió el tarro de pepinillos de la despensa, con la intención de disfrutar de un tentempié ácido.

to scatter
to scatter
[Verbo]

to separate and move away in different directions

dispersar, esparcir

dispersar, esparcir

Ex: The birds scattered as soon as Emily approached. 
archeologist
archeologist
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

arqueólogo

arqueólogo

burial
burial
[Sustantivo]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

entierro

entierro

Ex: They chose a green burial to minimize environmental impact. 
mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

something that cannot be understood or explained because important facts are unknown

misterio,  enigma

misterio, enigma

Ex: Why the lights suddenly went out is still a mystery. 
wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

fauna

fauna

Ex: Emma enjoys photographing wildlife in the mountains. 
leopard
leopard
[Sustantivo]

a large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots

leopardo

leopardo

Ex: Leopards are known for their incredible agility and strength, making them formidable hunters. 
gibbon
gibbon
[Sustantivo]

a small ape with long powerful arms and no tail that climbs trees, inhabiting subtropical forests of south-east Asia

gibón

gibón

Ex: A gibbon swung from branch to branch in the rainforest. 
at risk
at risk
[Frase]

prone to danger or harm

en peligro

en peligro

Ex: He saved the child at considerable risk to himself. 
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.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

conservation effort

an organized attempt to protect and preserve animals, plants, natural resources, or the environment

esfuerzo de conservación

esfuerzo de conservación

Ex: The government funded a major conservation effort in the national park. 
in place
in place
[Adverbio]

properly arranged or ready to be used

en su lugar, correctamente dispuesto

en su lugar, correctamente dispuesto

Ex: A strong security system is already in place at the building. 

Un sistema de seguridad fuerte ya está en su lugar en el edificio.

to rescue
to rescue
[Verbo]

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

rescatar, salvar

rescatar, salvar

Ex: She rescues injured animals and provides them with care. 
endangered
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: The extinction of the black rhinoceros is a tragic result of the species becoming endangered. 

La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.

to educate
to educate
[Verbo]

to develop or train someone's mind, character, abilities, or taste

educar,  formar

educar, formar

Ex: The course is designed to educate both the intellect and the imagination. 
up close
up close
[Adverbio]

from a very short distance away

de cerca, a corta distancia

de cerca, a corta distancia

Ex: The museum allows visitors to examine the artifacts up close. 
to bomb
to bomb
[Verbo]

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: During wartime, strategic locations are often bombed to disrupt enemy activities. 
unexploded
unexploded
[Adjetivo]

(of a weapon or explosive device) deployed without detonating and still potentially dangerous

sin explotar, no detonado

sin explotar, no detonado

Ex: Residents were warned not to touch any unexploded devices. 
to clear
to clear
[Verbo]

to remove something that is unwanted from a place

limpiar, despejar

limpiar, despejar

Ex: He quickly cleared the clutter from his desk before the meeting. 
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.

serene
serene
[Adjetivo]

characterized by calmness, tranquility, and peacefulness

sereno

sereno

Ex: After a long day of hiking, she found herself in a serene meadow, surrounded by towering mountains and chirping birds. 

Después de un largo día de senderismo, se encontró en un prado sereno, rodeado de imponentes montañas y pájaros cantando.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

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

a building used for religious worship, especially in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism

templo

templo

Ex: The temple attracts thousands of visitors each year. 
landlocked
landlocked
[Adjetivo]

(of a region or country) entirely surrounded by land, without any access to the sea or ocean

sin litoral, mediterráneo(a)

sin litoral, mediterráneo(a)

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.

warm-hearted
warm-hearted
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their manner) having a kind, compassionate, and caring nature

de buen corazón, bondadoso

de buen corazón, bondadoso

Ex: The warm-hearted teacher inspired her students with her caring approach. 

La maestra de buen corazón inspiró a sus alumnos con su enfoque afectuoso.

to go back
to go back
[Verbo]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

remontarse, retroceder

remontarse, retroceder

Ex: The company's commitment to sustainability goes back for decades. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad se remonta a décadas.

to take over

to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion

apoderarse de, invadir

apoderarse de, invadir

Ex: After a long siege, they finally took over the enemy's capital. 

Después de un largo asedio, finalmente tomaron el control de la capital enemiga.

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

colonia

colonia

Ex: The empire established colonies across several continents. 
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.

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. 
to go through

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

atravesar, padecer

atravesar, padecer

Ex: Many people go through a phase of self-doubt and uncertainty during their teenage years. 

Muchas personas pasan por una fase de duda e incertidumbre durante sus años de adolescencia.

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. 
way of life

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

forma de vida

forma de vida

gesture
gesture
[Sustantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

gesto

gesto

Ex: The child waved as a friendly gesture. 
to bow
to bow
[Verbo]

to bend the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, thanks, or acknowledgment

inclinarse, hacer una reverencia

inclinarse, hacer una reverencia

Ex: Daniel bowed his head respectfully during the ceremony. 
hospitality
hospitality
[Sustantivo]

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

hospitalidad

hospitalidad

to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

echar una mano, ayudar un poco

echar una mano, ayudar un poco

Ex: If everyone lends a hand, we can finish before dinner. 

Si todos echamos una mano, acabamos antes de cenar.

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. 
sparkling
sparkling
[Adjetivo]

shining brightly with flashes of light

centelleante, reluciente

centelleante, reluciente

Ex: The sparkling jewels in her necklace caught the light and dazzled onlookers. 

Las joyas brillantes de su collar captaron la luz y deslumbraron a los espectadores.

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. 
essential
essential
[Adjetivo]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

esencial, imprescindible

esencial, imprescindible

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health. 
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. 
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.

almsgiving
almsgiving
[Sustantivo]

the practice of giving money, food, or other aid to people in need as an act of charity

limosna

limosna

Ex: Her almsgiving supported several families in need. 
stupa
stupa
[Sustantivo]

a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists

estupa, chorten

estupa, chorten

outdoor
outdoor
[Adjetivo]

(of activities, games, events, etc.) played, done, or happening outside a house, building, etc.

al aire libre, exterior

al aire libre, exterior

Ex: The children were excited to play outdoor activities, including tag and hide-and-seek. 
to trek
to trek
[Verbo]

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

caminar

caminar

Ex: They trekked up the steep trail in the early morning darkness. 

Ellos caminaron por el empinado sendero en la oscuridad de la madrugada.

kayaking
kayaking
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of paddling a small, narrow watercraft called a kayak using a double-bladed paddle

kayak, piragüismo en kayak

kayak, piragüismo en kayak

Ex: He participated in an international kayaking tournament. 

Participó en un torneo internacional de kayak.

tubing
tubing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of riding on an inflatable tube over water, snow, or another surface for recreation

el tubing, el paseo en flotador

el tubing, el paseo en flotador

Ex: The resort offers tubing for visitors of all ages. 
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

lagoon
lagoon
[Sustantivo]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna, lagoa

laguna, lagoa

Ex: Laguna Colorada in Bolivia is a high-altitude lagoon known for its reddish color, caused by pigmented algae and minerals. 

La Laguna Colorada en Bolivia es una laguna de gran altitud conocida por su color rojizo, causado por algas pigmentadas y minerales.

sticky
sticky
[Adjetivo]

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

pegajoso, pringoso

pegajoso, pringoso

Ex: The honey had a sticky texture that coated everything it touched. 

La miel tenía una textura pegajosa que cubría todo lo que tocaba.

minced
minced
[Adjetivo]

chopped or ground into very small pieces

picado, molido

picado, molido

Ex: Minced chicken is often used in stir-fries. 

El pollo picado se usa a menudo en salteados.

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