El libro English File - Intermedio - Lección 3A

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lorry

[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camión

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .Condujo el **camión** con cuidado, asegurándose de que la carga pesada estuviera segura para el viaje.

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motorbike

[Sustantivo]

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

motocicleta, moto

Ex: They decided to take a road trip on their motorbike, stopping at different towns along the way to explore .Decidieron hacer un viaje por carretera en su **motocicleta**, parando en diferentes pueblos por el camino para explorar.

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motorway

[Sustantivo]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autopista, carretera

Ex: She accidentally took the wrong exit off the motorway and ended up on a scenic backroad .Ella tomó por error la salida equivocada de la **autopista** y terminó en un pintoresco camino secundario.

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scooter

[Sustantivo]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

escúter

Ex: After learning how to balance , he confidently rode his scooter for the first time without assistance .Después de aprender a equilibrarse, condujo su **patinete** con confianza por primera vez sin ayuda.

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tram

[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

tranvía

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .El **tranvía** se detuvo en cada estación designada, permitiendo a los pasajeros subir y bajar eficientemente.

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underground

[Sustantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metro, subterráneo

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.La ciudad ha realizado inversiones significativas en la actualización de la infraestructura **subterránea** para mejorar la seguridad y el servicio.

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van

[Sustantivo]

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

camioneta, furgoneta

Ex: The florist 's van was filled with colorful blooms , ready to be delivered to customers .La **furgoneta** de la florista estaba llena de flores coloridas, listas para ser entregadas a los clientes.

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seat belt

[Sustantivo]

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

cinturón de seguridad

Ex: The driver 's seat belt saved him from serious injury during the accident .El **cinturón de seguridad** del conductor lo salvó de lesiones graves durante el accidente.

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transport

[Sustantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transporte

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity .El **transporte** eficiente es crucial para el desarrollo económico y la conectividad.

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coach

[Sustantivo]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

autobús, autocar

Ex: He preferred traveling by coach for long distances because of the extra legroom .Él prefería viajar en **autocar** para largas distancias debido al espacio adicional para las piernas.

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ferry

[Sustantivo]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

ferry

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .El **ferry** opera diariamente, conectando los dos pueblos a través del río.

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speed camera

[Sustantivo]

a device that photographs one's vehicle if one exceeds the speed limit

radar de velocidad, cámara de velocidad

Ex: Many drivers are frustrated by speed cameras, believing they are more about generating revenue than improving road safety .Muchos conductores están frustrados por los **radares de velocidad**, creyendo que están más enfocados en generar ingresos que en mejorar la seguridad vial.

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car crash

[Sustantivo]

a situation where a car collides with something, such as another vehicle or other object

accidente de coche, choque de coche

Ex: After the car crash, the driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries .Después del **accidente de coche**, el conductor fue llevado al hospital para evaluación y tratamiento de lesiones menores.

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zebra crossing

[Sustantivo]

an area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely

paso de cebra, paso peatonal

Ex: They painted the zebra crossing with bright , reflective paint to increase visibility at night .Pintaron el **paso de cebra** con pintura brillante y reflectante para aumentar la visibilidad por la noche.

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rush hour

[Sustantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Ella planeó sus recados alrededor de **la hora pico** para evitar quedar atrapada en el tráfico.

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traffic jam

[Sustantivo]

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

atasco

Ex: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .El **embotellamiento** se disipó después de que el accidente fue retirado de la carretera.

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parking fine

[Sustantivo]

a sum of money one needs to pay as punishment for parking one's vehicle at a place that parking is illegal

multa de estacionamiento, sanción por estacionamiento prohibido

Ex: After receiving a parking fine, she decided to use public transportation to avoid any future tickets .Después de recibir una **multa de estacionamiento**, decidió usar el transporte público para evitar futuras multas.

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cycle lane

[Sustantivo]

a section of a road specially marked and separated for people who are riding bicycles

carril bici, ciclovía

Ex: It's important for all cyclists to respect the rules of the cycle lane to ensure their safety and that of others.Es importante que todos los ciclistas respeten las normas del **carril bici** para garantizar su seguridad y la de los demás.

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traffic lights

[Sustantivo]

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

semáforo

Ex: He ran through the red traffic lights and was fined by the police .Corrió a través de los **semáforos** en rojo y fue multado por la policía.

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speed limit

[Sustantivo]

the most speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to have in specific areas, roads, or conditions

límite de velocidad, velocidad máxima permitida

Ex: During school hours , the speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour to protect children walking to and from school .Durante el horario escolar, el **límite de velocidad** se reduce a 25 millas por hora para proteger a los niños que caminan hacia y desde la escuela.

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taxi station

[Sustantivo]

an area where taxis park and wait until someone orders a taxi

estación de taxis, parada de taxis

Ex: After a long flight , she was relieved to find a taxi station right outside the arrivals area .Después de un largo vuelo, se sintió aliviada al encontrar una **estación de taxis** justo afuera del área de llegadas.

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taxi rank

[Sustantivo]

an area where taxis stand in a line to pick up passengers

parada de taxis, fila de taxis

Ex: You can find a taxi rank near the airport entrance .Puedes encontrar una **parada de taxis** cerca de la entrada del aeropuerto.

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road works

[Sustantivo]

the work that is done to build or repair a road

obras viales

Ex: We had to navigate through road works to reach the restaurant, but it was worth it for the delicious food.Tuvimos que navegar a través de **obras viales** para llegar al restaurante, pero valió la pena por la deliciosa comida.

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petrol zone

[Sustantivo]

a place where people can buy fuel for their vehicles

zona de combustible, área de abastecimiento de combustible

Ex: After filling up in the petrol zone, we grabbed snacks from the convenience store nearby .Después de llenar en la **zona de gasolina**, tomamos bocadillos de la tienda de conveniencia cercana.

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to run off

[Verbo]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

huir con, irse con

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.La policía fue alertada cuando alguien vio a una persona **huir** con una bicicleta del parque.

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to pick up

[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .El oficial de policía **recoge** la evidencia con una mano enguantada.

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