El libro Solutions - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 2 - 2A

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paisaje

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

cueva

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

acantilado, precipicio

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

desierto

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bosque

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

océano

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

río

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roca, piedra

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

costa, orilla

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

corriente

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcán

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascada, catarata

the state or quality of having no light

oscuridad, tinieblas

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profundo

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

helado

not far above the ground or having a small upward extension

bajo

having a limited distance between opposite sides

estrecho, ajustado

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rocoso, pedregoso

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profundo

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

empinado, steep

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

alto, largo

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

together with someone or something or in accompaniment

con

toward or at the back of something or someone

atrás, detrás

next to and at the side of something or someone

al lado de

at or toward a lower level or position

abajo

in or into a room, building, etc.

dentro

not far from a place

cercano

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

a través de

in or to a position that is below something

debajo de