El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 3 - Lección 2

producing a continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of bees

zumbante, vibrante

the melodious and usually cheerful sound made by birds

canto de los pájaros, canción de los pájaros

a device in a vehicle that produces a loud, distinctive sound to alert others of the vehicle's presence or to signal a warning or danger

claxon, bocina

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

motor

a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

siren, alarma

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

bullicioso, ajetreado

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

having no harmful substances that could cause pollution

no contaminante

containing harmful or dirty substances

contaminado, polucionado

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

aburrido, soso

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

emocionante

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pintoresco

not pleasant to the mind or senses

feo

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

moderno

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

extremely small

minúsculo

kind and nice toward other people

simpático

not hospitable or inviting, often creating a sense of discomfort or unease

inhospitalario, poco acogedor

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

turístico

remaining in a natural or original state without any alteration, damage, or decay

virgen, intacto