El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 2 - 2A
Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2A del libro de curso Insight Pre-Intermediate, como "granjero", "desierto", "sobrepoblar", etc.
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a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains
estación de ferrocarril, estación
Se encontró con su amigo en la estación de tren, emocionado por explorar la ciudad juntos.
someone who has a farm or manages a farm
granjero, agricultor
a person who works in a mine extracting coal, minerals, or other materials from the ground
someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer
soldado
a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity
criminal
people who are involved in commercial or industrial activities, such as buying, selling, or managing a company
hombres de negocios, empresarios
La ciudad es un centro para los empresarios y los emprendedores.
someone who works on or with trains and the railway system
ferroviario, empleado del ferrocarril
El ferroviario revisó las vías en busca de daños.
the state of being without a job
desempleo, desocupación, paro
a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous
contaminación, polución
any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.
desastre natural
El gobierno respondió rápidamente al desastre natural con esfuerzos de ayuda.
a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states
guerra
a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death
hambre, hambruna
La sequía provocó una hambruna severa en la región.
an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system
crimen, delito
to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable
sobrepoblar, abarrotar
Los turistas abarrotan la playa durante el fin de semana festivo, lo que dificulta relajarse.
the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.
pobreza
(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others
abandonado, desierto
El equipo se sintió abandonado por su entrenador cuando renunció repentinamente.
(of a space) filled with things or people
atestado
Se sintió claustrofóbica en el ascensor abarrotado.
not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt
limpio, aseado
covered or marked with dirt, stains, or other unwanted substances
sucio
having a large length from side to side
ancho, vasto
having a limited distance between opposite sides
estrecho, ajustado
not liked or approved of by a large number of people
impopular
El jazz es un género musical impopular entre la generación más joven.
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
popular
protected from any danger
sin peligro, seguro
capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing
peligroso
Ella es alérgica a las abejas; una picadura puede ser peligrosa para ella.
with little or no noise
silencioso, tranquilo
full of activity, excitement, and energy
emocionante
lacking orderliness or cleanliness
desordenado, caótico
Se disculpó por el estado desordenado de la sala, donde los juguetes estaban esparcidos por todas partes.
neat, clean, and arranged with everything in its proper place
related to the most recent time or to the present time
moderno
of a particular age
de edad
a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping
lugar, sitio
an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village
pueblo
a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion
iglesia
a public place where people buy and sell groceries
mercado
an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research
universidad
a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment
prisión, cárcel
a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care
hospital
a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed
teatro
a place where children learn things from teachers
escuela, colegio
a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games
casino
El lujoso casino contaba con mesas de póker de altas apuestas y restaurantes gourmet.
the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves
línea de tranvía, vía de tranvía
Esperó en la línea de tranvía a que llegara el próximo tranvía.
related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations
geográfico
Las coordenadas geográficas, como la latitud y la longitud, se utilizan para localizar lugares específicos en la superficie de la Tierra.
an important or distinctive aspect of something
característica
a natural hollow or passage in the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface
cueva
a high, steep face of rock, especially beside 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
a vast area of flat land
llanura
a hill of sand built by wind or water flow
duna de arena, duna
El desierto estaba cubierto de dunas de arena interminables.
the salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its continents and islands
mar
a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it
valle
a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls
cascada, catarata
Ella tomó fotos impresionantes de la cascada durante su caminata por la montaña.
