Vocabulario de África del Norte y Occidental - Libia
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a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity
duna, montículo de arena
Las dunas en regiones desérticas como el desierto de Gobi muestran los intrincados patrones formados por la arena movida por el viento.
essential help, support, or connection that enables someone or something to survive or continue
tabla de salvación, salvavidas
used to introduce differences between two things or people
a diferencia de
A diferencia de ayer, el clima de hoy es soleado y cálido.
to depend on someone or something for support and assistance
contar con, depender de
Muchos estudiantes dependen de becas para financiar su educación.
the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes
irrigación, riego
El riego por goteo es un método eficiente que suministra agua directamente a las raíces de las plantas.
a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another
tubo, cañería
extremely great in extent, size, or area
vasto, enorme
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
costa
Dio un paseo pintoresco por la costa.
a person or business that buys and sells goods, especially in large quantities, for profit
minorista
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
civilización
Muchos aspectos de la civilización griega influyen en la filosofía y el arte contemporáneos.
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, or other body of water
extremely interesting or captivating
fascinante
Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.
an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it
meseta
Después de una empinada subida, los excursionistas llegaron a la cima de la meseta, donde fueron recompensados con vistas panorámicas del valle que se extendía abajo.
having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders
rocoso, pedregoso
El lecho del río era rocoso, con agua cayendo en cascada sobre las piedras lisas.
(of an area) having a lot of mountains
montañoso
El pequeño pueblo estaba enclavado en una zona montañosa, rodeado de picos.
a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur
jirafa
related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea
costero
La región costera alberga una vida marina diversa, que incluye peces, delfines y aves marinas.
relating to the Mediterranean Sea, the countries around it, or features typical of that region
mediterráneo, mediterránea
not severe, strong, intense, or extreme in degree or effect
leve, templado
to go and reside in a place as a permanent home
establecerse, instalarse
concerning or involving travel by sea, especially for work or adventure
marítimo, navegante
La tripulación marinera pasó meses en el mar sin ver tierra.
to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term
establecer
a specific location or facility where a particular activity, function, or purpose is focused
centro, instalación
serious and of great importance
importante
the remains of a building, town, or other structure that has been destroyed or fallen into decay
ruinas
to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion
apoderarse de, invadir
Después de un largo asedio, finalmente tomaron el control de la capital enemiga.
kept in good condition or protected from damage, even after a long time
bien conservado, en buen estado de conservación
Encontró un libro bien conservado de los años 1800 en la biblioteca.
a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country
colonia
(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others
independiente
the origin or lineage of a person in terms of family, nationality, or ancestry
ascendencia, linaje
La exposición del museo se centró en la ascendencia nativa americana de la población local, destacando sus contribuciones a la historia de la región.
relating to the people who originally lived in a particular place before others arrived or settled there
nativo
a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles
familia extendida
Durante las vacaciones, la familia extendida se reúne en la casa de los abuelos para un gran banquete.
to eat or drink for the first time after a period of not eating
the action of praying to God or other higher powers
oración, rezo
serious and careful consideration of something
reflexión, consideración
food that is made in a special way as part of a meal
plato, platillo
a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley
cebada
Los granos de cebada a menudo se remojan antes de cocinar.
(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet
salado, picante
Una porción de quiche salado fue el capricho perfecto para la hora del almuerzo.
a war that is between people who are in the same country
guerra civil
Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan en consecuencias devastadoras para el país afectado, incluyendo pérdida de vidas y destrucción de infraestructura.
(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly
estallar de repente, comenzar bruscamente
Los disturbios estallaron en la ciudad después del veredicto controvertido.
referring to a person who has held a role, position, or relationship for an extended period of time
de larga data, antiguo
El CEO de la empresa es un veterano defensor de la sostenibilidad ambiental.
to terminate someone's employment or position
despedir, destituir
the ability to control or have an effect on things or people
poder
the state or quality of being steady, secure, and unlikely to move or change suddenly
estabilidad
to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.
afectar
a known supply of underground oil that can be extracted in the future
reserva de petróleo
to gain something good from something or someone
beneficiarse
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
(of someone or something's future) likely to be successful and very good
brillante
food or financial help sent to support a person or country
ayuda
wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively
fauna
to change one's behavior or habits in order to deal successfully with a new situation or environment
adaptarse
a small mammal that is active at night, which is covered with spines and can roll itself while attacked
erizo
any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.
roedor
Las ardillas, aunque a menudo se consideran lindas, también son roedores que desempeñan roles cruciales en los ecosistemas forestales.
the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments
vida marina, fauna marina
Los científicos estudian la vida marina para entender los ecosistemas.
