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

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
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 announcement indicated that the train to Berlin would arrive at platform 3. 

El anuncio indicó que el tren a Berlín llegaría al andén 3.

route
route
[Sustantivo]

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

recorrido

recorrido

Ex: The bus followed its usual route despite the heavy snow. 

El autobús siguió su ruta habitual a pesar de la fuerte nevada.

carriage
carriage
[Sustantivo]

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

carruaje, coche

carruaje, coche

Ex: The carriage driver skillfully navigated through the crowded marketplace. 

El conductor del carruaje navegó hábilmente por el mercado abarrotado.

tram
tram
[Sustantivo]

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

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The city's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses. 

El nuevo sistema de tranvía de la ciudad redujo la congestión del tráfico al proporcionar una alternativa confiable a los automóviles y autobuses.

ferry
ferry
[Sustantivo]

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

ferry

ferry

Ex: Cars and pedestrians boarded the ferry for the trip to the mainland. 

Los coches y los peatones subieron al ferry para el viaje al continente.

fare
fare
[Sustantivo]

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

tarifa

tarifa

Ex: The airline offers lower fares for early morning flights. 

La aerolínea ofrece tarifas más bajas para los vuelos de madrugada.

toll
toll
[Sustantivo]

a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel

peaje, tarifa

peaje, tarifa

Ex: Tolls fund maintenance of major roads. 

Los peajes financian el mantenimiento de las carreteras principales.

fork
fork
[Sustantivo]

one of the branches formed when a river, road, or path splits into two or more parts

bifurcación

bifurcación

Ex: Traffic slowed at the fork in the highway. 

El tráfico se ralentizó en la bifurcación de la autopista.

transit
transit
[Sustantivo]

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

transporte

transporte

canoe
canoe
[Sustantivo]

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

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: Canoes are commonly used for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and exploring remote waterways. 

Las canoas se utilizan comúnmente para actividades recreativas como pescar, acampar y explorar vías fluviales remotas.

control tower
control tower
[Sustantivo]

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

torre de control

torre de control

Ex: The new control tower was equipped with advanced radar systems. 
rush hour
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: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns. 

Las noticias locales informaron sobre el proyecto de construcción que afecta los patrones de tráfico en la hora pico.

to pull out

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

salir

salir

Ex: Everyone was seated and the express train pulled out, heading to its next destination. 

Todos estaban sentados y el tren exprés salió, dirigiéndose a su próximo destino.

to swerve
to swerve
[Verbo]

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

desviarse, virar bruscamente

desviarse, virar bruscamente

Ex: The quick-thinking skateboarder had to swerve to avoid colliding with a pedestrian. 

El patinador rápido tuvo que desviarse para evitar chocar con un peatón.

to steer
to steer
[Verbo]

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

manejar

manejar

Ex: In adverse weather conditions, the captain faced the challenge of steering the sailboat safely back to harbor. 

En condiciones climáticas adversas, el capitán enfrentó el desafío de dirigir el velero de vuelta al puerto de manera segura.

to wheel
to wheel
[Verbo]

to move or push something on wheels

rodar, empujar sobre ruedas

rodar, empujar sobre ruedas

Ex: The hospital staff wheeled the patient to the operating room for surgery. 

El personal del hospital trasladó al paciente al quirófano para la cirugía.

to refuel
to refuel
[Verbo]

to replenish the fuel supply of a vehicle or machine

repostar,  repostar combustible

repostar, repostar combustible

Ex: Tanker trucks arrived at the gate to refuel the aircraft. 
to run over

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

atropellar, pasar por encima

atropellar, pasar por encima

Ex: The cyclist didn't notice the toy left in the driveway and ran it over, breaking it. 

El ciclista no se dio cuenta del juguete dejado en el camino y lo atóropelló, rompiéndolo.

to service
to service
[Verbo]

to maintain, repair, or prepare something so that it is fit for use

hacer una revisión a

hacer una revisión a

Ex: She serviced the sewing machine to ensure smooth operation. 

Ella revisó la máquina de coser para garantizar un funcionamiento suave.

to board
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 cruise ship's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely. 

El personal del crucero guió a los pasajeros sobre cómo abordar el barco de manera segura.

to test drive

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
to dock
[Verbo]

to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier

atracar, amarrar

atracar, amarrar

Ex: The yacht owner hired a professional captain to dock the luxury yacht at the marina. 

El dueño del yate contrató a un capitán profesional para atracar el yate de lujo en el puerto deportivo.

carpool
carpool
[Sustantivo]

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

carpooling, compartir coche

carpooling, compartir coche

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