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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Weather

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
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.
precipitation
[Sustantivo]

snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground

precipitación

precipitación

Ex: The accumulation of ice on power lines and tree branches during freezing precipitation can lead to power outages and hazardous road conditions .La acumulación de hielo en las líneas eléctricas y las ramas de los árboles durante las **precipitaciones** heladas puede provocar cortes de energía y condiciones viales peligrosas.
dew
[Sustantivo]

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

rocío

rocío

Ex: In the early morning light , dew glistened like diamonds on the grass , adding a magical quality to the landscape .En la luz de la madrugada, el **rocío** brillaba como diamantes en la hierba, añadiendo una cualidad mágica al paisaje.
thermometer
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air

termómetro

termómetro

anemometer
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure the speed and direction of the wind

anemómetro

anemómetro

Ex: Wind energy technicians use anemometers to determine the potential power output of a wind turbine .
isobar
[Sustantivo]

(meteorology) a line on a map that joins places with the same air pressure at a given time or over a given period

isobara

isobara

Ex: As the storm approached , the isobars on the weather chart began to cluster more closely together , signaling strong winds .A medida que se acercaba la tormenta, las **isobaras** en el mapa meteorológico comenzaron a agruparse más estrechamente, lo que indicaba vientos fuertes.
beaufort scale
[Sustantivo]

a scale devised to estimate wind speeds based on the observed effects of the wind on the sea surface and land features

escala de Beaufort, escala Beaufort

escala de Beaufort, escala Beaufort

Ex: The coastal weather station reported a Beaufort Scale rating of 4, indicating a moderate breeze along the shoreline.La estación meteorológica costera reportó una calificación de la **escala de Beaufort** de 4, lo que indica una brisa moderada a lo largo de la costa.
flurry
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: A brief flurry of snow made the roads slippery .Un **ráfaga** de nieve hizo que las carreteras estuvieran resbaladizas.
sleet
[Sustantivo]

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

aguanieve, cellisca

aguanieve, cellisca

Ex: The sleet clung to the tree branches , creating a picturesque winter scene .La **aguanieve** se aferraba a las ramas de los árboles, creando una escena invernal pintoresca.
whiteout
[Sustantivo]

a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape

ventisca, tormenta de nieve

ventisca, tormenta de nieve

Ex: The pilot decided to delay the flight due to the impending whiteout conditions.El piloto decidió retrasar el vuelo debido a las inminentes condiciones de **ventisca**.
chinook
[Sustantivo]

a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid and significant increase in temperature

chinook, viento chinook

chinook, viento chinook

Ex: Farmers welcomed the chinook, as it helped prevent frost damage to crops during cold spells .Los agricultores dieron la bienvenida al **chinook**, ya que ayudó a prevenir daños por heladas en los cultivos durante las olas de frío.
gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: With each gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .Con cada **ráfaga**, las hojas de otoño bailaban y giraban en un remolino de colores antes de volver a posarse en el suelo.
slush
[Sustantivo]

partially melted snow or ice, often forming a wet and muddy mixture

nieve derretida, barro nevado

nieve derretida, barro nevado

Ex: The slush on the driveway made it challenging for the homeowners to clear a path for their cars .El **slush** en el camino hizo que fuera un desafío para los dueños de casa despejar un camino para sus autos.
squall
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow

una ráfaga, un chubasco

una ráfaga, un chubasco

Ex: The plane experienced turbulence as it passed through a squall, causing a brief period of discomfort for the passengers .El avión experimentó turbulencias al pasar por una **ráfaga**, lo que causó un breve período de incomodidad para los pasajeros.
flash flood
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and rapid flooding of a normally dry area, often caused by heavy rainfall or the sudden release of water

inundación repentina, crecida súbita

inundación repentina, crecida súbita

Ex: Flash floods can occur with little warning , making it essential to stay informed about weather conditions in vulnerable areas .Las **inundaciones repentinas** pueden ocurrir con poca advertencia, por lo que es esencial mantenerse informado sobre las condiciones climáticas en áreas vulnerables.
sunburst
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky

estallido de sol, resplandor solar

estallido de sol, resplandor solar

Ex: The sunrise was accompanied by a brilliant sunburst, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange .El amanecer estuvo acompañado por un **destello de sol** brillante, pintando el cielo con tonos rosados y naranjas.
anticyclone
[Sustantivo]

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

anticiclón

anticiclón

Ex: Residents took advantage of the calm weather brought by the anticyclone to enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and hiking in the mountains .Los residentes aprovecharon el clima tranquilo traído por el **anticiclón** para disfrutar de actividades al aire libre como picnics y senderismo en las montañas.
bluster
[Sustantivo]

a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent

vendaval, turbonada

vendaval, turbonada

Ex: The windows rattled with each gust of the bluster, creating an eerie ambiance indoors .Las ventanas vibraban con cada ráfaga de **vendaval**, creando un ambiente inquietante en el interior.
balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, cálido y agradable

templado, cálido y agradable

Ex: The balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .El ambiente **cálido** del spa proporcionaba un entorno relajante para que los huéspedes se relajaran.
Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9)
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