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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 6-7) - Transportation

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el transporte que son necesarias para el examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
platform
[Sustantivo]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

andén

andén

Ex: The train pulled into the platform, and the passengers began to board .El tren llegó al **andén**, y los pasajeros comenzaron a subir.
route
[Sustantivo]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

recorrido

recorrido

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .El crucero siguió una **ruta** a lo largo de la costa mediterránea.
carriage
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

carruaje, coche

carruaje, coche

Ex: The royal carriage was adorned with gold trim and velvet cushions for maximum comfort .El **carruaje** real estaba adornado con adornos de oro y cojines de terciopelo para la máxima comodidad.
tram
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .El **tranvía** se detuvo en cada estación designada, permitiendo a los pasajeros subir y bajar eficientemente.
ferry
[Sustantivo]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

ferry

ferry

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .El **ferry** opera diariamente, conectando los dos pueblos a través del río.
fare
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

tarifa

tarifa

Ex: The subway fare increased by 10% this year.La tarifa del metro aumentó un 10% este año.
toll
[Sustantivo]

a fee charged for using a bridge, road, or tunnel

peaje

peaje

fork
[Sustantivo]

the point at which a river, road, etc. splits into two parts; one of these parts

bifurcación

bifurcación

transit
[Sustantivo]

the system of public transportation such as bus, train, taxi, etc.

transporte

transporte

canoe
[Sustantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: The canoe race attracted participants from all over the region , showcasing skill and endurance on the water .La carrera de **canoa** atrajo a participantes de toda la región, mostrando habilidad y resistencia en el agua.
control tower
[Sustantivo]

the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled

torre de control

torre de control

rush hour
[Sustantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

hora pico, hora punta

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Ella planeó sus recados alrededor de **la hora pico** para evitar quedar atrapada en el tráfico.

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

salir

salir

Ex: She watched from the window as the countryside passed by after the train pulled out.Ella miraba por la ventana mientras el campo pasaba después de que el tren **saliera**.
to swerve
[Verbo]

to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

desviarse, virar bruscamente

desviarse, virar bruscamente

Ex: The skier swerved expertly to avoid a collision with another skier .El esquiador **viró** con pericia para evitar una colisión con otro esquiador.
to steer
[Verbo]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

manejar

manejar

Ex: She steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .Ella **dirigió** el avión suavemente hacia la pista para aterrizar.
to wheel
[Verbo]

to move or push something on wheels

rodar, empujar sobre ruedas

rodar, empujar sobre ruedas

Ex: The maintenance team wheeled heavy equipment into the workshop for repairs .El equipo de mantenimiento **rodó** equipos pesados hacia el taller para reparaciones.
to refuel
[Verbo]

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

repostar,  repostar combustible

repostar, repostar combustible

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

atropellar, pasar por encima

atropellar, pasar por encima

Ex: The motorcyclist tried to avoid running over the debris on the road , but it was too late .El motociclista intentó evitar **atropellar** los escombros en la carretera, pero era demasiado tarde.
to service
[Verbo]

to check and fix something so it is becomes ready to be used

hacer una revisión a

hacer una revisión a

to board
[Verbo]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

subirse a, embarcarse

subirse a, embarcarse

Ex: The flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .Los auxiliares de vuelo les pidieron a los pasajeros que **abordaran** de manera ordenada.

to drive a vehicle temporarily, usually to assess its performance and suitability before purchasing

probar, hacer una prueba de manejo

probar, hacer una prueba de manejo

to dock
[Verbo]

to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier

atracar, amarrar

atracar, amarrar

Ex: The sailors returned from their sailing trip and skillfully docked their catamaran .Los marineros regresaron de su viaje en velero y **atracaron** hábilmente su catamarán.
carpool
[Sustantivo]

a group of people sharing a car where each person takes turns to be the driver

carpooling, compartir coche

carpooling, compartir coche

Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 6-7)
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