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East and Central Africa Vocabulary
memorial
memorial
[Sustantivo]

a structure or monument built to preserve the memory of a person or event

monumento conmemorativo,  memorial

monumento conmemorativo, memorial

Ex: A stone memorial stands at the entrance to the park. 
to honor
to honor
[Verbo]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

honrar

honrar

Ex: The soldiers honored their fallen comrades with a solemn ceremony at the war memorial. 
victim
victim
[Sustantivo]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

víctima

víctima

Ex: The documentary focused on the lives of victims affected by domestic violence, highlighting their struggles for justice. 
remembrance
remembrance
[Sustantivo]

the act of honoring a past event or a deceased person

conmemoración

conmemoración

Ex: Flowers were laid in remembrance of the deceased. 

Se colocaron flores en recuerdo del fallecido.

contemporary art
contemporary art
[Sustantivo]

the art that is created in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21th century

arte contemporáneo

arte contemporáneo

groundnut
groundnut
[Sustantivo]

a type of nut consisting two edible seeds covered with a thin shell, which grows under the ground

cacahuete, maní

cacahuete, maní

pumpkin
pumpkin
[Sustantivo]

a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds

calabaza, zapallo

calabaza, zapallo

Ex: The farmer's market had a display of pumpkins in various shapes and sizes for sale. 

El mercado del agricultor tenía una exhibición de calabazas de varias formas y tamaños a la venta.

sweet potato
sweet potato
[Sustantivo]

a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

boniato, batata

boniato, batata

Ex: She used sweet potatoes in a hearty soup to add natural sweetness and texture. 

Ella usó batatas en una sopa sustanciosa para agregar dulzura natural y textura.

plantain
plantain
[Sustantivo]

a cooking banana that is starchy and grows in tropical regions

plátano, banana

plátano, banana

Ex: I like to fry plantains until they turn golden brown and enjoy them as a tasty side dish. 

Me gusta freír plátanos machos hasta que estén dorados y disfrutarlos como un sabroso acompañamiento.

to ban
to ban
[Verbo]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: The company decided to ban smoking in all of its office buildings to promote a healthier work environment. 
litter
litter
[Sustantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: Litter left by careless visitors is harmful to wildlife. 
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.

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.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 
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. 
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. 
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.

natural wonder
natural wonder
[Sustantivo]

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario

maravilla natural, fenómeno natural extraordinario

Ex: The waterfall is one of the country's most famous natural wonders. 

La cascada es una de las maravillas naturales más famosas del país.

equator
equator
[Sustantivo]

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

ecuador

ecuador

Ex: The ship crossed the equator during its voyage. 

El barco cruzó el ecuador durante su viaje.

tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

(of weather or climate) very hot and humid, often with heavy rainfall

tropical

tropical

Ex: The city experiences tropical conditions throughout much of the year. 
elevation
elevation
[Sustantivo]

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

altitud, elevación

altitud, elevación

Ex: The town's elevation of 1,200 meters meant cooler temperatures and stunning views. 

La altitud del pueblo de 1.200 metros significaba temperaturas más frescas y vistas impresionantes.

inactive
inactive
[Adjetivo]

(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct

inactivo, durmiente

inactivo, durmiente

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cumbre, cima

cumbre, cima

Ex: From the peak, they could see for miles in every direction. 
to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

medir, tener

medir, tener

Ex: The basketball player, known for his remarkable talent, stands an impressive height of 6 feet 10 inches. 
scenery
scenery
[Sustantivo]

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

paisaje, escenario

paisaje, escenario

Ex: The train ride offers stunning scenery along the coast. 

El viaje en tren ofrece un paisaje impresionante a lo largo de la costa.

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.

tragic
tragic
[Adjetivo]

extremely sad or unfortunate, often because of a terrible event or circumstances

trágico, lamentable

trágico, lamentable

Ex: The tragic explosion at the factory killed several workers and injured many others. 

La explosión trágica en la fábrica mató a varios trabajadores e hirió a muchos otros.

genocide
genocide
[Sustantivo]

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

genocidio

genocidio

Ex: The Holocaust is one of the most well-known instances of genocide in history, targeting Jews and other marginalized groups. 

El Holocausto es uno de los ejemplos más conocidos de genocidio en la historia, dirigido contra los judíos y otros grupos marginados.

to [lose] {one's} life

to pass away

Ex: Thousands of civilians lost their lives in the natural disaster. 
to strive
to strive
[Verbo]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

esforzarse, luchar

esforzarse, luchar

Ex: Students strive to achieve their career goals through continuous learning. 

Los estudiantes se esfuerzan por alcanzar sus metas profesionales a través del aprendizaje continuo.

to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. 
to work toward

to make an effort to achieve a particular goal

trabajar para

trabajar para

Ex: Despite challenges, they are working toward a brighter future. 

A pesar de los desafíos, están trabajando hacia un futuro más brillante.

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.

subgroup
subgroup
[Sustantivo]

a smaller distinct division within a larger body or category

subgrupo, subgrupo

subgrupo, subgrupo

Ex: Each subgroup elected a representative to the committee. 
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 foster
to foster
[Verbo]

to encourage the growth or development of something

fomentar

fomentar

Ex: Emma tries to foster independence in her children. 
fluently
fluently
[Adverbio]

with ease and accuracy when using a second language

con fluidez, con soltura

con fluidez, con soltura

Ex: He now writes fluently in Spanish after studying abroad. 

Ahora escribe con fluidez en español después de estudiar en el extranjero.

to communicate

to exchange information, ideas, or feelings with another person or group

comunicarse

comunicarse

Ex: We communicated mainly by email while Daniel was abroad. 
close-knit
close-knit
[Adjetivo]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

muy unido

muy unido

Ex: Despite moving to a new city, she quickly found a close-knit group of friends who made her feel right at home. 

A pesar de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, rápidamente encontró un grupo de amigos unido que la hizo sentir como en casa.

bravery
bravery
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

valentía,  coraje

valentía, coraje

Ex: His bravery in battle was praised by his comrades. 

Su valentía en la batalla fue elogiada por sus camaradas.

heroism
heroism
[Sustantivo]

the qualities or actions of a hero, especially courage, noble acts, or self-sacrifice in the face of danger or adversity

heroísmo

heroísmo

Ex: Heroism is often shown through selfless acts that benefit others. 

El heroísmo a menudo se muestra a través de actos desinteresados que benefician a los demás.

gender
gender
[Sustantivo]

the social or personal identity of being male, female, nonbinary, or another category

sexo

sexo

Ex: The survey examined attitudes toward gender among college students. 
equality
equality
[Sustantivo]

the state of having the same rights, opportunities, treatment, or social status as others

igualdad

igualdad

Ex: The new law is intended to promote racial equality. 
achievement
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company's sales record for the quarter. 
role model
role model
[Sustantivo]

someone who is admired for their positive traits and behavior, and who can inspire and guide others

modelo a seguir, ejemplo

modelo a seguir, ejemplo

Ex: The teacher became a role model for his students. 

El profesor se convirtió en un modelo a seguir para sus estudiantes.

women's empowerment

the process of increasing the social, political, economic, or personal strength and influence of women

empoderamiento de las mujeres,  empoderamiento femenino

empoderamiento de las mujeres, empoderamiento femenino

Ex: Workshops on leadership contribute to women's empowerment. 
backbone
backbone
[Sustantivo]

a central cohesive source of support and stability

columna vertebral, pilar

columna vertebral, pilar

portion
portion
[Sustantivo]

a part or amount of something considered in relation to the whole

porción

porción

Ex: Only a small portion of the report discusses environmental issues. 
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.

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. 
export
export
[Sustantivo]

commodities, goods, or services sold and sent to another country

exportación, exportación

exportación, exportación

Ex: The government encourages exports to boost the economy. 
bean
bean
[Sustantivo]

an edible seed or seedpod of certain leguminous plants

alubia, frijol

alubia, frijol

Ex: Jake opened a can of beans for dinner. 
rural
rural
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

rural

rural

Ex: The rural landscape is characterized by vast fields, rolling hills, and meandering streams. 

El paisaje rural se caracteriza por vastos campos, colinas ondulantes y arroyos serpenteantes.

to revolve around

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

girar en torno a alguien o algo como tema principal, centrarse en un tema principal

girar en torno a alguien o algo como tema principal, centrarse en un tema principal

Ex: Her entire career revolves around promoting environmental awareness. 

Toda su carrera gira en torno a promover la conciencia ambiental.

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. 
conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 
wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

fauna

fauna

Ex: Emma enjoys photographing wildlife in the mountains. 
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.

species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

primate
primate
[Sustantivo]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

primate

primate

to find
to find
[Verbo]

used to describe something that exists, grows, etc.

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: The address can be found on the company's website. 
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.

constantly
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The background music at the cafe played constantly. 

La música de fondo del café sonaba constantemente.

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