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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Animales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre animales, como "amphibian", "domestic", "mule", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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alligator
alligator
[Sustantivo]

a large animal living in both water and on land which has strong jaws, a long tail, and sharp teeth

aligátor

aligátor

Ex: Despite its menacing appearance, the alligator plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem's balance. 

A pesar de su apariencia amenazante, el caimán juega un papel vital en el mantenimiento del equilibrio del ecosistema.

amphibian
amphibian
[Sustantivo]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Toads are amphibians similar to frogs but with dry, warty skin and shorter hind legs, adapted for hopping rather than leaping. 

Los sapos son anfibios similares a las ranas pero con piel seca y verrugosa y patas traseras más cortas, adaptadas para saltar en lugar de brincar.

ape
ape
[Sustantivo]

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

simio

simio

Ex: The documentary highlighted the intelligence and complex communication skills of apes. 

El documental destacó la inteligencia y las habilidades de comunicación complejas de los simios.

beast
beast
[Sustantivo]

an animal, usually a wild or dangerous one

bestia

bestia

Ex: The villagers spoke of a mythical beast in the mountains. 

Los aldeanos hablaban de una bestia mítica en las montañas.

to breed
to breed
[Verbo]

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

reproducirse

reproducirse

Ex: Wolves in the wild have a complex social structure that influences when and with whom they breed. 

Los lobos en la naturaleza tienen una estructura social compleja que influye en cuándo y con quién se reproducen.

calf
calf
[Sustantivo]

the young offspring of a cow or bull, typically less than one year old

ternero

ternero

Ex: The dairy farm welcomed several new calves during the calving season. 

La granja lechera dio la bienvenida a varios nuevos terneros durante la temporada de partos.

bull
bull
[Sustantivo]

any male member of the cow family

toro

toro

Ex: In some cultures, bulls are revered as symbols of strength, power, and virility. 

En algunas culturas, los toros son venerados como símbolos de fuerza, poder y virilidad.

cattle
cattle
[Sustantivo]

large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor

ganado

ganado

Ex: The ranch specializes in breeding high-quality cattle. 

El rancho se especializa en la cría de ganado de alta calidad.

cold-blooded
cold-blooded
[Adjetivo]

describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

de sangre fría

de sangre fría

Ex: Motionless on riverbanks, crocodiles, cold-blooded reptiles, absorb heat from the sun. 

Inmóviles en las orillas de los ríos, los cocodrilos, reptiles de sangre fría, absorben el calor del sol.

creature
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered creatures like the black rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger from extinction. 

Los conservacionistas trabajan incansablemente para proteger a las criaturas en peligro de extinción como el rinoceronte negro y el tigre de Bengala.

domestic
domestic
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) capable of living with humans, either on a farm or as a pet in a house

doméstico

doméstico

Ex: Domestic horses have been integral to human civilization for centuries, serving as transportation and companionship. 

Los caballos domésticos han sido fundamentales para la civilización humana durante siglos, sirviendo como transporte y compañía.

giraffe
giraffe
[Sustantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

jirafa

jirafa

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands, their towering silhouettes against the horizon. 

Los turistas se maravillaron ante la vista de una manada de jirafas recorriendo las vastas praderas, sus imponentes siluetas contra el horizonte.

guinea pig
guinea pig
[Sustantivo]

a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

conejillo de indias

conejillo de indias

Ex: Guinea pigs are herbivores, enjoying a diet of fresh vegetables, hay, and pellets. 

Los conejillos de Indias son herbívoros, disfrutando de una dieta de vegetales frescos, heno y pellets.

herd
herd
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

manada

manada

Ex: The farmer led the herd of sheep into the barn for the night. 

El granjero llevó el rebaño de ovejas al granero para pasar la noche.

leopard
leopard
[Sustantivo]

a large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots

leopardo

leopardo

Ex: Leopards are known for their incredible agility and strength, making them formidable hunters. 

Los leopardos son conocidos por su increíble agilidad y fuerza, lo que los convierte en cazadores formidables.

mule
mule
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, which is particularly used to carry heavy loads

mula

mula

Ex: A mule has a calm temperament, making it easy to train. 

Una mula tiene un temperamento tranquilo, lo que facilita su entrenamiento.

ox
ox
[Sustantivo]

a bull used on farms to carry heavy loads, which its sex organs are partly removed

buey

buey

pet
pet
[Sustantivo]

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

mascota

mascota

Ex: John wants to adopt a pet from the animal shelter. 

John quiere adoptar una mascota del refugio de animales.

prey
prey
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

presa

Ex: The spider spun a web to catch its prey. 

La araña tejió una telaraña para atrapar a su presa.

primate
primate
[Sustantivo]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

primate

primate

reptile
reptile
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptil

reptil

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles, including lizards, turtles, and snakes. 

El zoológico tiene una variedad de reptiles, incluyendo lagartos, tortugas y serpientes.

species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

tail
tail
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

cola

cola

Ex: The kangaroo uses its tail for balance while hopping. 

El canguro usa su cola para mantener el equilibrio mientras salta.

tortoise
tortoise
[Sustantivo]

a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back

tortuga

tortuga

Ex: The tortoise’s hard shell protected it from predators in the wild. 

El duro caparazón de la tortuga la protegía de los depredadores en la naturaleza.

wild
wild
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

salvaje

salvaje

Ex: The dense jungle provides shelter for many wild creatures. 

La densa selva proporciona refugio a muchas criaturas salvajes.

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Tigers, as solitary predators, stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia. 

Los tigres, como depredadores solitarios, acechan a sus presas en silencio a través de los densos bosques de Asia.

mammal
mammal
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mamífero

mamífero

Ex: Elephants, with their distinctive trunks and large ears, are among the most iconic mammals found in Africa and Asia. 

Los elefantes, con sus distintivas trompas y grandes orejas, están entre los mamíferos más icónicos que se encuentran en África y Asia.

fur
fur
[Sustantivo]

the skin of an animal that has died with its thick and soft hair still on it

piel

piel

Ex: The museum's exhibit showcased the intricate process of preserving fur, displaying lifelike animals with their fur still intact, frozen in time. 

La exhibición del museo mostró el intrincado proceso de preservación de la piel, exhibiendo animales realistas con su piel aún intacta, congelados en el tiempo.

endangered
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: The extinction of the black rhinoceros is a tragic result of the species becoming endangered. 

La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.

extinction
extinction
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinción

extinción

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