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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: Pollution is damaging the atmosphere and increasing global temperatures. 

La contaminación está dañando la atmósfera y aumentando las temperaturas globales.

cloudy
cloudy
[Adjetivo]

having many clouds up in the sky

nublado

nublado

Ex: The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset. 

El cielo nublado creó un fondo dramático para la puesta de sol.

to flood
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundarse

inundarse

Ex: The dam was built to prevent the lake from flooding the surrounding neighborhoods during heavy rainfall. 

La presa fue construida para evitar que el lago inunde los vecindarios circundantes durante fuertes lluvias.

to freeze
to freeze
[Verbo]

(of the weather) to be very cold

helar, congelar

helar, congelar

Ex: With temperatures expected to freeze overnight, farmers rushed to protect their crops from frost damage. 

Con temperaturas que se espera que congelen durante la noche, los agricultores se apresuraron a proteger sus cultivos del daño por heladas.

hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

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

huracán

huracán

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall. 

El huracán estuvo acompañado de fuertes lluvias.

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 lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment. 

El relámpago iluminó todo el paisaje por un breve momento.

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: The rain began to pour, turning the streets into rivers. 

La lluvia comenzó a caer a cántaros, convirtiendo las calles en ríos.

rainfall
rainfall
[Sustantivo]

the event of rain falling from the sky

lluvia

lluvia

Ex: A sudden rainfall interrupted the outdoor event. 

Una lluvia repentina interrumpió el evento al aire libre.

snowfall
snowfall
[Sustantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevada

nevada

Ex: The city came to a standstill as commuters navigated treacherous roads and sidewalks obscured by the relentless snowfall. 

La ciudad llegó a un punto muerto mientras los viajeros navegaban por carreteras peligrosas y aceras oscurecidas por la nevada implacable.

tornado
tornado
[Sustantivo]

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

tornado

tornado

Ex: The tornado damaged the power lines, causing a blackout in the area. 

El tornado dañó las líneas eléctricas, causando un apagón en el área.

avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: The avalanche was caused by a heavy snowfall the previous night. 

La avalancha fue causada por una fuerte nevada la noche anterior.

blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard. 

El centro de esquí estuvo cerrado debido a la tormenta de nieve.

drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued. 

Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.

forecast
forecast
[Sustantivo]

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

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The forecast indicated a cold front approaching. 

El pronóstico indicaba que se acercaba un frente frío.

typhoon
typhoon
[Sustantivo]

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

tifón

tifón

Ex: Typhoon season in the Philippines typically runs from June to November, with several storms affecting the region. 

La temporada de tifones en Filipinas generalmente va de junio a noviembre, con varias tormentas que afectan a la región.

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: Forest rangers noticed weakened pine needles on high-elevation trees where acid rain was most intense. 

Los guardabosques notaron agujas de pino debilitadas en los árboles de gran altitud donde la lluvia ácida era más intensa.

centigrade
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

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

centígrado

centígrado

Ex: The oven was set to 180 degrees centigrade. 

El horno estaba ajustado a 180 grados centígrados.

cyclone
cyclone
[Sustantivo]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

ciclón

ciclón

Ex: The city was hit by a devastating cyclone that left thousands homeless. 

La ciudad fue golpeada por un ciclón devastador que dejó a miles de personas sin hogar.

downpour
downpour
[Sustantivo]

a brief heavy rainfall

chubasco

chubasco

Ex: The tropical downpour lasted for hours, flooding streets and causing traffic chaos. 

El aguacero tropical duró horas, inundando calles y causando caos en el tráfico.

Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
[Adjetivo]

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

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

Ex: The thermometer showed 32 degrees Fahrenheit at freezing. 

El termómetro mostraba 32 grados Fahrenheit en el punto de congelación.

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 frost caused the farmer to cover his crops to prevent damage. 

La helada hizo que el agricultor cubriera sus cultivos para prevenir daños.

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: People in South Asian countries prepare for the monsoon by reinforcing homes and infrastructure to withstand the heavy rains and strong winds. 

Las personas en los países del sur de Asia se preparan para el monzón reforzando hogares e infraestructura para resistir las fuertes lluvias y vientos intensos.

heat wave
heat wave
[Sustantivo]

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

ola de calor

ola de calor

Ex: Many schools canceled outdoor activities due to the dangerous conditions brought on by the heat wave. 

Muchas escuelas cancelaron las actividades al aire libre debido a las condiciones peligrosas provocadas por la ola de calor.

humidity
humidity
[Sustantivo]

the amount of moisture present in the air

humedad

humedad

Ex: The humidity in the bathroom after a hot shower caused condensation on the mirror. 

La humedad en el baño después de una ducha caliente causó condensación en el espejo.

mist
mist
[Sustantivo]

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

neblina

neblina

Ex: The mist settled on the lake, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. 

La bruma se asentó sobre el lago, creando una atmósfera serena y pacífica.

thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

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

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning. 

Los niños se asustaron por el trueno fuerte que siguió al relámpago.

vapor
vapor
[Sustantivo]

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

vapor

vapor

Ex: The cool air combined with the warm water to create a thick vapor in the bathroom after the shower. 
torrent
torrent
[Sustantivo]

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

torrente

torrente

Ex: The storm caused flash floods, turning the streets into torrents of muddy water. 

La tormenta causó inundaciones repentinas, convirtiendo las calles en torrentes de agua lodosa.

to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

caer un chaparrón

caer un chaparrón

Ex: The sky darkened, and rain began to shower in quick bursts. 

El cielo se oscureció, y la lluvia comenzó a caer en ráfagas rápidas.

Celsius
Celsius
[Sustantivo]

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

Celsius

Celsius

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