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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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Words for Basic IELTS
atmosphere
atmosphere
[Sustantivo]

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

atmósfera

atmósfera

Ex: Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation. 
cloudy
cloudy
[Adjetivo]

having many clouds up in the sky

nublado

nublado

Ex: I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy. 
to flood
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundarse

inundarse

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
to freeze
to freeze
[Verbo]

(of the weather) to be very cold

helar, congelar

helar, congelar

Ex: The forecast predicted that temperatures would freeze overnight, prompting residents to take precautions against frost. 
hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

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

huracán

huracán

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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 sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm. 
to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely. 
rainfall
rainfall
[Sustantivo]

the event of rain falling from the sky

lluvia

lluvia

Ex: The rainfall this year has been much higher than usual. 
snowfall
snowfall
[Sustantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevada

nevada

Ex: The peaceful countryside was transformed into a winter wonderland after a heavy snowfall blanketed the landscape in a pristine layer of white. 
tornado
tornado
[Sustantivo]

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

tornado

tornado

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
forecast
forecast
[Sustantivo]

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

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. 
typhoon
typhoon
[Sustantivo]

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

tifón

tifón

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
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: The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed. 
centigrade
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

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

centígrado

centígrado

Ex: The weather reached 40 degrees centigrade today. 
cyclone
cyclone
[Sustantivo]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

ciclón

ciclón

Ex: The cyclone caused widespread flooding and destruction across the island. 
downpour
downpour
[Sustantivo]

a brief heavy rainfall

chubasco

chubasco

Ex: The unexpected downpour caught everyone off guard, forcing them to seek shelter under shop awnings. 
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
[Adjetivo]

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

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

Ex: The forecast said it would be 86 degrees Fahrenheit today. 
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: The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season. 
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: Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest. 
heat wave
heat wave
[Sustantivo]

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

ola de calor

ola de calor

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
humidity
humidity
[Sustantivo]

the amount of moisture present in the air

humedad

humedad

Ex: The high humidity made the summer day feel even hotter. 
mist
mist
[Sustantivo]

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

neblina

neblina

Ex: The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley. 
thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

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

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm. 
vapor
vapor
[Sustantivo]

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

vapor

vapor

Ex: The morning mist rose from the lake, forming a delicate vapor that shrouded the landscape. 
torrent
torrent
[Sustantivo]

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

torrente

torrente

Ex: The river turned into a raging torrent after heavy rainfall, sweeping away everything in its path. 
to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

caer un chaparrón

caer un chaparrón

Ex: It began to shower just as we were leaving the house, soaking us in seconds. 
Celsius
Celsius
[Sustantivo]

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

Celsius

Celsius

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