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

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el clima que son necesarias para el examen IELTS académico.

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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

precipitation
[Sustantivo]

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

precipitación

precipitación

dew
[Sustantivo]

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

rocío

rocío

anemometer
[Sustantivo]

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

anemómetro

anemómetro

Ex: Wind energy technicians 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

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

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

sleet
[Sustantivo]

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

aguanieve, nieve mezclada

aguanieve, nieve mezclada

whiteout
[Sustantivo]

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

bruma blanca, tormenta de nieve

bruma blanca, tormenta de nieve

chinook
[Sustantivo]

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

destello, viento chinook

destello, viento chinook

gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

slush
[Sustantivo]

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

mugre, aguanieve

mugre, aguanieve

squall
[Sustantivo]

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

ráfaga, tormenta repentina

ráfaga, tormenta repentina

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, inundación súbita

inundación repentina, inundación súbita

sunburst
[Sustantivo]

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

destello de sol, estallido de luz

destello de sol, estallido de luz

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 anticyclone to enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and hiking in the mountains .
bluster
[Sustantivo]

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

soplo, alboroto

soplo, alboroto

balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, suave

templado, suave

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
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