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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 4A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 4A del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "brisa", "llovizna", "monzón", etc.

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weather
weather
[Sustantivo]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

clima

clima

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today, perfect for a picnic. 
below
below
[Preposición]

in a position beneath or underneath

debajo de

debajo de

Ex: The roots grow below the soil. 
zero
zero
[Numeral]

the number 0

cero

cero

Ex: She counted zero stars in the sky. 
boiling
boiling
[Sustantivo]

the process of heating a liquid until it vaporizes and turns into steam or gas

ebullición, hervor

ebullición, hervor

Ex: During the boiling process, bubbles form and rise to the surface. 

Durante el proceso de ebullición, se forman burbujas y suben a la superficie.

breeze
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a light, gentle, and often pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: A gentle breeze moved the curtains. 
chilly
chilly
[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

frío

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night. 

Se pusieron suéteres para combatir la noche fría.

cool
cool
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

fresco

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging. 
damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The basement felt cold and damp after the storm. 
drizzling
drizzling
[Adjetivo]

raining not in a heavy way but in fine or small drops

lloviznoso, que llovizna

lloviznoso, que llovizna

freezing
freezing
[Adjetivo]

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

muy frio

muy frio

Ex: Animals sought shelter from the freezing cold in dens and burrows. 

Los animales buscaban refugio del frío helado en guaridas y madrigueras.

humid
humid
[Adjetivo]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The humid conditions caused the windows to fog up. 

Las condiciones húmedas hicieron que las ventanas se empañaran.

mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

templado

templado

Ex: Emma went for a walk in the mild spring sunshine. 
pouring
pouring
[Adjetivo]

raining heavily and steadily

diluviando, torrencial

diluviando, torrencial

Ex: She grabbed her umbrella just as it started pouring, thankful she was prepared for the sudden downpour. 

Agarró su paraguas justo cuando empezó a llover a cántaros, agradecida de estar preparada para el repentino aguacero.

to [pour] with rain

to rain heavily in a large amount over a long stretch of time

Ex: It’s not unusual for it to pour with rain during the monsoon season, causing rivers to overflow. 
to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to fall as rain or snow in brief periods

caer un chaparrón

caer un chaparrón

Ex: It showered on and off throughout the afternoon. 
warm
warm
[Adjetivo]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

cálido, caliente

cálido, caliente

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park. 
fog
fog
[Sustantivo]

a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through

niebla

niebla

Ex: The fog made it difficult to see the road while driving. 

La niebla hacía difícil ver el camino mientras se conducía.

mist
mist
[Sustantivo]

a thin cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground

neblina

neblina

Ex: The mist began to lift as the sun rose. 
smog
smog
[Sustantivo]

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

smog, esmog

smog, esmog

Ex: Environmental activists are pushing for stricter regulations to reduce smog and improve air quality in metropolitan regions. 

Los activistas ambientales están presionando para obtener regulaciones más estrictas para reducir el smog y mejorar la calidad del aire en las regiones metropolitanas.

blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard. 

El centro de esquí estuvo cerrado debido a la tormenta de nieve.

drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued. 

Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.

flood
flood
[Sustantivo]

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

inundación

inundación

Ex: Heavy rainfall caused a serious flood in the valley. 
hail
hail
[Sustantivo]

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

granizo

granizo

Ex: The garden was covered in a layer of hail after the storm. 

El jardín estaba cubierto por una capa de granizo después de la tormenta.

heat wave
heat wave
[Sustantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ola de calor

ola de calor

Ex: Many schools canceled outdoor activities due to the dangerous conditions brought on by the heat wave. 

Muchas escuelas cancelaron las actividades al aire libre debido a las condiciones peligrosas provocadas por la ola de calor.

hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

huracán

huracán

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall. 

El huracán estuvo acompañado de fuertes lluvias.

lightning
lightning
[Sustantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

relámpago

relámpago

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment. 

El relámpago iluminó todo el paisaje por un breve momento.

monsoon
monsoon
[Sustantivo]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

monzón

monzón

Ex: People in South Asian countries prepare for the monsoon by reinforcing homes and infrastructure to withstand the heavy rains and strong winds. 

Las personas en los países del sur de Asia se preparan para el monzón reforzando hogares e infraestructura para resistir las fuertes lluvias y vientos intensos.

thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning. 

Los niños se asustaron por el trueno fuerte que siguió al relámpago.

bright
bright
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

soleado

soleado

Ex: After several days of rain, the bright skies brought a sense of relief and optimism. 
changeable
changeable
[Adjetivo]

characterized by frequent or unpredictable changes

variable, cambiante

variable, cambiante

Ex: The political climate was highly changeable, making predictions difficult. 

El clima político era muy cambiable, lo que hacía difíciles las predicciones.

clear
clear
[Adjetivo]

without clouds or mist

despejado, claro

despejado, claro

Ex: The clear morning was a sign of a beautiful day ahead. 
heavy
heavy
[Adjetivo]

(of the sky) covered with dark clouds that often indicate the possibility of rain

oscuro

oscuro

Ex: Heavy skies often accompany thunderstorms in the summer months. 
icy
icy
[Adjetivo]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

helado

helado

Ex: Despite the icy conditions, the team pressed on, determined to reach their destination before nightfall. 

A pesar de las condiciones heladas, el equipo siguió adelante, decidido a llegar a su destino antes del anochecer.

settled
settled
[Adjetivo]

fixed in a desired state or location, often implying a sense of permanence or stability

estable

estable

Ex: They moved several times before they found a community where they felt truly settled. 

Se mudaron varias veces antes de encontrar una comunidad donde se sintieron verdaderamente establecidos.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 
sunny
sunny
[Adjetivo]

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

soleado

soleado

Ex: The sunny day encouraged us to go for a bike ride. 
thick
thick
[Adjetivo]

(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe

espeso, denso

espeso, denso

Ex: The fog was so thick that visibility was reduced to just a few meters. 
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