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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Clima

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el clima, como "cloudy", "drought", "pour", etc. que son necesarias para el examen IELTS.

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atmosphere
atmosphere
[Sustantivo]

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

atmósfera

atmósfera

Ex: Without an atmosphere, the Moon has no weather or air .

Sin una atmósfera, la Luna no tiene clima ni aire.

cloudy
cloudy
[Adjetivo]

having many clouds up in the sky

nublado

nublado

Ex: We decided to postpone our outdoor plans due to the cloudy weather .

Decidimos posponer nuestros planes al aire libre debido al clima nublado.

to flood
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundarse

inundarse

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river to flood nearby villages .

Las fuertes lluvias hicieron que el río inundara los pueblos cercanos.

to freeze
to freeze
[Verbo]

(of the weather) to be very cold

helar, congelar

helar, congelar

Ex: During the winter storm , temperatures are expected to freeze, creating hazardous conditions on the roads .

Durante la tormenta invernal, se espera que las temperaturas congelen, creando condiciones peligrosas en las carreteras.

hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

huracán

huracán

Ex: They stocked up on food and water in preparation for the hurricane.

Se abastecieron de comida y agua en preparación para el huracán.

lightning
lightning
[Sustantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

relámpago

relámpago

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning.

El fuerte trueno siguió a un brillante relámpago.

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .

La temporada de monzones hace que llueva a cántaros casi todas las tardes.

rainfall
rainfall
[Sustantivo]

the event of rain falling from the sky

lluvia

lluvia

Ex: Farmers are concerned about the lack of rainfall this season .

Los agricultores están preocupados por la falta de precipitaciones esta temporada.

snowfall
snowfall
[Sustantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevada

nevada

Ex: The cozy cabin offered a perfect retreat from the cold , with a crackling fire and windows framing a breathtaking view of the snowfall outside .

El acogedor cabaño ofrecía un refugio perfecto del frío, con un fuego crepitante y ventanas que enmarcaban una vista impresionante de la nevada afuera.

tornado
tornado
[Sustantivo]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tornado

tornado

Ex: The weather radar indicated a possible tornado formation .

El radar meteorológico indicó una posible formación de tornado.

avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: They survived the avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .

Sobrevivieron al avalancha refugiándose en una cueva.

blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in the blizzard.

La visibilidad era casi cero en la tormenta de nieve.

drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The severe drought affected both human and animal populations .

La sequía severa afectó tanto a las poblaciones humanas como animales.

forecast
forecast
[Sustantivo]

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The economic forecast shows slow growth .

El pronóstico económico muestra un crecimiento lento.

typhoon
typhoon
[Sustantivo]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tifón

tifón

Ex: Preparation for typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .

La preparación para los tifones incluye asegurar objetos sueltos y abastecerse de suministros de emergencia como alimentos y agua.

acid rain
acid rain
[Sustantivo]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

lluvia ácida

lluvia ácida

Ex: Students tested rainwater samples from different parts of town to measure the impact of acid rain.

Los estudiantes analizaron muestras de agua de lluvia de diferentes partes de la ciudad para medir el impacto de la lluvia ácida.

centigrade
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centígrado

centígrado

Ex: Temperatures above 35 degrees centigrade can be dangerous for outdoor work.

Las temperaturas superiores a 35 grados centígrados pueden ser peligrosas para el trabajo al aire libre.

cyclone
cyclone
[Sustantivo]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

ciclón

ciclón

Ex: After the cyclone passed , the skies cleared , and recovery efforts began immediately .

Después de que pasó el ciclón, los cielos se despejaron y los esfuerzos de recuperación comenzaron de inmediato.

downpour
downpour
[Sustantivo]

a brief heavy rainfall

chubasco

chubasco

Ex: The farmers welcomed the downpour after weeks of dry weather , as it provided much-needed water for their crops .

Los agricultores recibieron con alegría el aguacero después de semanas de clima seco, ya que proporcionó el agua tan necesaria para sus cultivos.

Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
[Adjetivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

Ex: Summer temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.

Las temperaturas de verano pueden superar los 100 grados Fahrenheit en algunas zonas.

frost
frost
[Sustantivo]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

helada

helada

Ex: He knew that a hard frost was coming , so he brought the plants indoors .

Sabía que venía una helada fuerte, así que llevó las plantas adentro.

monsoon
monsoon
[Sustantivo]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

monzón

monzón

Ex: Meteorologists closely monitor atmospheric conditions to predict the onset and duration of the monsoon, helping communities prepare for its arrival .

Los meteorólogos monitorean de cerca las condiciones atmosféricas para predecir el inicio y la duración del monzón, ayudando a las comunidades a prepararse para su llegada.

heat wave
heat wave
[Sustantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ola de calor

ola de calor

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .

Durante una ola de calor, es importante verificar el estado de los vecinos mayores que pueden ser más vulnerables a las temperaturas extremas.

humidity
humidity
[Sustantivo]

the amount of moisture present in the air

humedad

humedad

Ex: The weather forecast predicted increasing humidity throughout the week , leading to a muggy atmosphere .

El pronóstico del tiempo predijo un aumento de la humedad durante toda la semana, lo que llevó a un ambiente bochornoso.

mist
mist
[Sustantivo]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

neblina

neblina

Ex: He could n’t see far ahead through the thick mist.

No podía ver lejos a través de la espesa niebla.

thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump .

El repentino estallido de trueno hizo que todos saltaran.

vapor
vapor
[Sustantivo]

extremely small drops of liquid in the air, resulted from the heating of the liquid

vapor

vapor

Ex: The vapor from the humidifier helped alleviate the dryness in the room during the winter months .

El vapor del humidificador ayudó a aliviar la sequedad en la habitación durante los meses de invierno.

torrent
torrent
[Sustantivo]

a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast

torrente

torrente

Ex: The dam opened its gates , releasing a torrent of water downstream to relieve pressure on the reservoir .

La presa abrió sus compuertas, liberando un torrente de agua río abajo para aliviar la presión en el embalse.

to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

caer un chaparrón

caer un chaparrón

Ex: The children played outside as snow showered , making it feel like a winter wonderland .

Los niños jugaban afuera mientras la nieve caía en forma de aguacero, haciendo que pareciera un país de las maravillas invernal.

Celsius
Celsius
[Sustantivo]

Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)

Celsius

Celsius

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