El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 6 - Referencia - Parte 1

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

navegar, hacer un crucero

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

cultural

belonging to or significant in the past

histórico

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

capital

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

árido, estéril

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

desierto

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

in or traveling to a different country

en el extranjero

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

turismo

to feel less worried or stressed

descansar

describing a country, state, etc. that has its own government

independiente

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventura

a box or container in which items are packed

envoltura

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

playa

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

campamento, camping

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

local

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inolvidable, memorable

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaje

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

costa

surprising or stunning in appearance or effect

dramático

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

verde

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

exuberante, lozano

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

montaña

covered with or composed of small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles

piedroso, gravilloso

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

rocoso, pedregoso

containing or composed of sand

arenoso, sandy

the overall visual appearance of a location, including both the natural landscape and the man-made elements that have been constructed there

paisaje, escenografía