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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Paisajes y Geografía

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con paisajes y geografía que son necesarias para el examen básico de IELTS Académico.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
valley
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 

El valle estaba cubierto por un manto de nieve en el invierno.

desert
desert
[Sustantivo]

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

desierto

desierto

Ex: During the day, the heat in the desert can be unbearable. 

Durante el día, el calor en el desierto puede ser insoportable.

mountain
mountain
[Sustantivo]

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

montaña

montaña

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys. 

La montaña proporcionaba una barrera natural entre los dos valles.

time zone
time zone
[Sustantivo]

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

zona horaria, huso horario

zona horaria, huso horario

Ex: Time zones help coordinate global activities and ensure synchronized schedules. 

Los husos horarios ayudan a coordinar las actividades globales y garantizar horarios sincronizados.

hill
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb. 

La carrera ciclista incluía una dura subida de colina.

grassland
grassland
[Sustantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

pradera, pastizal

pradera, pastizal

Ex: Fires can spread quickly in dry grasslands. 

Los incendios pueden propagarse rápidamente en los prados secos.

plain
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: The herd of bison roamed freely across the plain, grazing on the abundant grass. 

La manada de bisontes vagaba libremente por la llanura, pastando en la abundante hierba.

forest
forest
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bosque

bosque

Ex: The forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. 

El bosque alberga una amplia variedad de especies de plantas y animales.

jungle
jungle
[Sustantivo]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

selva, jungla

selva, jungla

Ex: They got lost in the jungle during their hike. 

Se perdieron en la jungla durante su caminata.

the ocean
the ocean
[Sustantivo]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

océano

océano

Ex: The ocean depths are still largely unexplored. 

Las profundidades del océano todavía están en gran parte inexploradas.

sea
sea
[Sustantivo]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mar

mar

Ex: The sea was calm, and the waves gently lapped against the shore. 

El mar estaba tranquilo, y las olas lamían suavemente la orilla.

bay
bay
[Sustantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: The bay is surrounded by cliffs and lush green hills. 

La bahía está rodeada de acantilados y colinas verdes y frondosas.

beach
beach
[Sustantivo]

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

playa

playa

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation. 

La playa es un lugar excelente para relajarse y desconectar durante las vacaciones.

shore
shore
[Sustantivo]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

orilla, costa

orilla, costa

Ex: Fishermen mended their nets on the shore, preparing for the next trip. 

Los pescadores reparaban sus redes en la orilla, preparándose para el próximo viaje.

coast
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers. 

La costa rocosa era un lugar popular para los observadores de aves.

island
island
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land surrounded by water

isla

isla

Ex: The island had stunning sunsets that painted the sky with vibrant hues. 

La isla tenía atardeceres impresionantes que pintaban el cielo con tonos vibrantes.

waterfall
waterfall
[Sustantivo]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascada, catarata

cascada, catarata

Ex: She took stunning photos of the waterfall during their mountain trek. 

Ella tomó fotos impresionantes de la cascada durante su caminata por la montaña.

lake
lake
[Sustantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: The mountain's reflection in the lake was stunning. 

El reflejo de la montaña en el lago era impresionante.

river
river
[Sustantivo]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

río

río

Ex: The river flowed gently, reflecting the surrounding trees. 

El río fluía suavemente, reflejando los árboles circundantes.

woodland
woodland
[Sustantivo]

land that is filled with many trees

bosque

bosque

Ex: She loved spending her weekends exploring the peaceful woodland near her home. 

A ella le encantaba pasar sus fines de semana explorando el bosque tranquilo cerca de su casa.

cave
cave
[Sustantivo]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

cueva

cueva

Ex: Scientists study caves to understand geological processes and uncover clues about Earth's history. 

Los científicos estudian las cuevas para entender los procesos geológicos y descubrir pistas sobre la historia de la Tierra.

iceberg
iceberg
[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: Iceberg lettuce is named for its crisp, watery texture reminiscent of iceberg formations. 

La lechuga iceberg recibe su nombre por su textura crujiente y acuosa que recuerda a las formaciones de hielo flotante.

gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfo

golfo

Ex: They sailed across the gulf between the two islands. 

Navegaron a través del golfo entre las dos islas.

compass
compass
[Sustantivo]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

brújula

brújula

Ex: She checked the compass to ensure they were heading north towards the mountain base camp. 

Ella revisó la brújula para asegurarse de que se dirigían al norte hacia el campamento base de la montaña.

volcano
volcano
[Sustantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcán

volcán

Ex: The volcano's eruption was one of the most destructive in history. 

La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.

rainforest
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. 

El Amazonas es el bosque tropical más grande del mundo.

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