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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Animales

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los animales que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
amphibian
amphibian
[Sustantivo]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Toads are amphibians similar to frogs but with dry, warty skin and shorter hind legs, adapted for hopping rather than leaping. 

Los sapos son anfibios similares a las ranas pero con piel seca y verrugosa y patas traseras más cortas, adaptadas para saltar en lugar de brincar.

reptile
reptile
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptil

reptil

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles, including lizards, turtles, and snakes. 

El zoológico tiene una variedad de reptiles, incluyendo lagartos, tortugas y serpientes.

extinction
extinction
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinción

extinción

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Tigers, as solitary predators, stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia. 

Los tigres, como depredadores solitarios, acechan a sus presas en silencio a través de los densos bosques de Asia.

snout
snout
[Sustantivo]

the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal

hocico

hocico

trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

the nose of an elephant that is in the shape of a long hose

trompa

trompa

Ex: The elephant's trunk serves multiple functions, acting as a snorkel when swimming and as a tool for communication and gathering food. 

La trompa del elefante cumple múltiples funciones, actuando como un esnórquel al nadar y como una herramienta para la comunicación y la recolección de alimentos.

antenna
antenna
[Sustantivo]

one of a pair of jointed sensory appendages on the head of insects, crustaceans, or similar organisms, often used to detect touch, taste, or movement

antena

antena

Ex: The butterfly's antennae detect chemical signals from flowers. 

Las antenas de la mariposa detectan señales químicas de las flores.

horn
horn
[Sustantivo]

a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging

cuerno

cuerno

Ex: The deer’s horns shed every year and regrow larger each time. 

Los cuernos del ciervo se caen cada año y vuelven a crecer más grandes cada vez.

fin
fin
[Sustantivo]

a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance

aleta

aleta

beak
beak
[Sustantivo]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

pico

pico

Ex: She noticed the bird’s colorful beak as it perched on the branch. 

Ella notó el pico colorido del pájaro mientras se posaba en la rama.

herd
herd
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

manada

manada

Ex: The farmer led the herd of sheep into the barn for the night. 

El granjero llevó el rebaño de ovejas al granero para pasar la noche.

tusk
tusk
[Sustantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

colmillo

colmillo

Ex: With a gentle nudge, the elephant used its tusks to help a fallen companion back onto its feet. 

Con un suave empujón, el elefante usó sus colmillos para ayudar a un compañero caído a ponerse de pie.

flock
flock
[Sustantivo]

a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together

bandada

bandada

Ex: With a whoosh of feathers, the flock of pigeons took flight, scattering in all directions as a car passed by. 

Con un aleteo de plumas, la bandada de palomas alzó el vuelo, dispersándose en todas las direcciones cuando pasó un coche.

larva
larva
[Sustantivo]

a young form of an insect or an animal that has come out of the egg but has not yet developed into an adult

larva

larva

livestock
livestock
[Sustantivo]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

ganado

ganado

Ex: Proper care and feeding are essential for healthy livestock. 

El cuidado y la alimentación adecuados son esenciales para un ganado saludable.

herbivore
herbivore
[Sustantivo]

any animal that only feeds on plants

herbívoro

herbívoro

Ex: Cows, essential herbivores in agriculture, chew cud to digest fibrous plant material. 

Las vacas, herbívoros esenciales en la agricultura, rumian para digerir material vegetal fibroso.

carnivore
carnivore
[Sustantivo]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Domestic cats are obligate carnivores, needing meat to thrive. 

Los gatos domésticos son carnívoros obligados, necesitando carne para prosperar.

vertebrate
vertebrate
[Sustantivo]

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

vertebrado, animal vertebrado

vertebrado, animal vertebrado

invertebrate
invertebrate
[Sustantivo]

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

invertebrado

invertebrado

Ex: The pond teemed with tiny invertebrates that served as food for larger fish. 

El estanque estaba lleno de pequeños invertebrados que servían de alimento para los peces más grandes.

den
den
[Sustantivo]

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

guarida

guarida

Ex: Badgers create intricate underground dens called setts, which serve as communal living spaces for extended family groups. 

Los tejones crean madrigueras subterráneas intrincadas llamadas setts, que sirven como espacios de vida comunal para grupos familiares extensos.

antler
antler
[Sustantivo]

any of the pair of branched horns that grow annually on the head of an adult animal, typically a male one, from the deer family

asta, cuerno

asta, cuerno

hibernation
hibernation
[Sustantivo]

a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy

hibernación, letargo invernal

hibernación, letargo invernal

Ex: In preparation for hibernation, the hedgehog builds up fat reserves to sustain itself through the inactive period. 

En preparación para la hibernación, el erizo acumula reservas de grasa para sostenerse durante el período de inactividad.

hoof
hoof
[Sustantivo]

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

casco

casco

Ex: A hoof infection can cause severe pain for an animal if not treated. 

Una infección en el casco puede causar un dolor severo a un animal si no se trata.

furry
furry
[Adjetivo]

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

peludo

peludo

Ex: The puppy's furry ears flopped adorably as it ran around the yard. 

Las orejas peludas del cachorro se movían adorablamente mientras corría por el jardín.

venomous
venomous
[Adjetivo]

possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means

venenoso

venenoso

Ex: The coral snake is known for its venomous bite, which can be deadly if not treated promptly. 

La serpiente coral es conocida por su mordedura venenosa, que puede ser mortal si no se trata rápidamente.

migratory
migratory
[Adjetivo]

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

migratorio

migratorio

Ex: Some fish are migratory, swimming upstream to spawn. 

Algunos peces son migratorios, nadando río arriba para desovar.

ruminant
ruminant
[Adjetivo]

describing an animal that has a stomach with four compartments and chews cud as part of its digestion process

rumiante

rumiante

Ex: Studying the anatomy of ruminant creatures helps us understand their dietary needs and habits better. 

Estudiar la anatomía de las criaturas rumiantes nos ayuda a comprender mejor sus necesidades dietéticas y hábitos.

marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and preserve marine habitats. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación marina tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y preservar los hábitats marinos.

bipedal
bipedal
[Adjetivo]

having two legs

bípedo, de dos patas

bípedo, de dos patas

Ex: Ostriches are the largest living bipedal birds, capable of running at high speeds. 

Los avestruces son las aves bípedas más grandes que existen, capaces de correr a altas velocidades.

whisker
whisker
[Sustantivo]

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.

bigote

bigote

Ex: Mice use their whiskers to feel their way through narrow spaces. 

Los ratones usan sus bigotes para abrirse camino a través de espacios estrechos.

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