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El libro English File - Intermedio - Lección 3A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 3A del libro de curso English File Intermediate, como "autopista", "ferry", "metro", etc.

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lorry
lorry
[Sustantivo]

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

camión

camión

Ex: The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country efficiently. 

La empresa utiliza una flota de camiones para transportar mercancías por todo el país de manera eficiente.

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.

motorway
motorway
[Sustantivo]

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

autopista, carretera

autopista, carretera

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food. 

Hay varias estaciones de servicio a lo largo de la autopista donde los conductores pueden detenerse para repostar y comer.

scooter
scooter
[Sustantivo]

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

escúter

escúter

Ex: She bought a new electric scooter that allows her to travel quickly and effortlessly through the city. 

Ella compró un nuevo scooter eléctrico que le permite viajar rápida y sin esfuerzo por la ciudad.

tram
tram
[Sustantivo]

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

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The city's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses. 

El nuevo sistema de tranvía de la ciudad redujo la congestión del tráfico al proporcionar una alternativa confiable a los automóviles y autobuses.

underground
underground
[Sustantivo]

a railway system in which trains travel through tunnels beneath a city

Ex: She travels to work by underground. 
van
van
[Sustantivo]

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

camioneta, furgoneta

camioneta, furgoneta

Ex: She converted the old van into a cozy camper for her cross-country road trip. 
seat belt
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

cinturón de seguridad

Ex: She adjusted her seat belt to fit snugly across her lap and chest before the flight took off. 

Ajustó su cinturón de seguridad para que quedara ajustado sobre su regazo y pecho antes de que el vuelo despegara.

transport
transport
[Sustantivo]

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

transporte

transporte

Ex: The government invested in improving transport infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion. 
coach
coach
[Sustantivo]

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

autobús, autocar

autobús, autocar

Ex: She booked a seat on the overnight coach to London. 
ferry
ferry
[Sustantivo]

a boat or ship that regularly carries passengers and often vehicles across a body of water

ferry

ferry

Ex: Sarah watched the ferry leave the harbor at sunset. 
speed camera
speed camera
[Sustantivo]

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

radar de velocidad, cámara de velocidad

radar de velocidad, cámara de velocidad

Ex: After receiving a ticket from a speed camera, he became more mindful of his driving habits. 

Después de recibir una multa de una cámara de velocidad, se volvió más consciente de sus hábitos de conducción.

car crash
car crash
[Sustantivo]

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

accidente de coche, choque de coche

accidente de coche, choque de coche

Ex: Witnesses reported seeing the car crash occur after one driver ran a red light. 

Los testigos informaron haber visto el accidente de coche ocurrir después de que un conductor se saltara un semáforo en rojo.

zebra crossing
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

paso de cebra, paso peatonal

Ex: He used the zebra crossing to navigate across the busy intersection during rush hour. 

Usó el paso de cebra para cruzar la intersección concurrida durante la hora punta.

rush hour
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

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns. 

Las noticias locales informaron sobre el proyecto de construcción que afecta los patrones de tráfico en la hora pico.

traffic jam
traffic jam
[Sustantivo]

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

atasco

atasco

Ex: The traffic jam stretched for miles, causing frustration among drivers. 

El embotellamiento se extendía por millas, causando frustración entre los conductores.

parking fine
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

multa de estacionamiento, sanción por estacionamiento prohibido

Ex: The city increased the amount of the parking fine for repeat offenders to encourage better compliance. 

La ciudad aumentó el monto de la multa de estacionamiento para reincidentes para fomentar un mejor cumplimiento.

cycle lane
cycle lane
[Sustantivo]

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

carril bici, ciclovía

carril bici, ciclovía

Ex: The cycle lane is marked with bright green paint, making it easy for drivers and cyclists to see. 

El carril bici está marcado con pintura verde brillante, lo que facilita que los conductores y ciclistas lo vean.

traffic lights
traffic lights
[Sustantivo]

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

semáforo

semáforo

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning, causing confusion for drivers. 

Los semáforos en la intersección estaban funcionando mal, causando confusión a los conductores.

speed limit
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

límite de velocidad, velocidad máxima permitida

Ex: The city has posted new speed limit signs to improve safety in residential areas. 

La ciudad ha colocado nuevas señales de límite de velocidad para mejorar la seguridad en las zonas residenciales.

taxi station
taxi station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación de taxis, parada de taxis

estación de taxis, parada de taxis

Ex: He waited patiently at the taxi station for his turn to get into a cab. 

Esperó pacientemente en la estación de taxis su turno para subir a un taxi.

taxi rank
taxi rank
[Sustantivo]

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

parada de taxis, fila de taxis

parada de taxis, fila de taxis

Ex: There was a long line at the taxi rank during rush hour. 

Había una larga fila en la parada de taxis durante la hora punta.

road works
road works
[Sustantivo]

the work that is done to build or repair a road

obras viales

obras viales

Ex: The local council announced that the road works would improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. 

El consejo local anunció que las obras viales mejorarían la seguridad y accesibilidad para peatones y ciclistas.

petrol zone
petrol zone
[Sustantivo]

a place where people can buy fuel for their vehicles

zona de combustible, área de abastecimiento de combustible

zona de combustible, área de abastecimiento de combustible

Ex: In the petrol zone, vehicles are required to turn off their engines to reduce emissions and improve safety. 

En la zona de petróleo, los vehículos deben apagar sus motores para reducir las emisiones y mejorar la seguridad.

to run off
to run off
[Verbo]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

huir llevándose algo ajeno, llevarse algo ajeno y escapar

huir llevándose algo ajeno, llevarse algo ajeno y escapar

Ex: Someone ran off with my umbrella while I was briefly inside the shop. 

Alguien se escapó con mi paraguas mientras estaba brevemente dentro de la tienda.

to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger, levantar

recoger, levantar

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning. 

Ella recogió el periódico del porche por la mañana.

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