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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Entorno natural

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre el Medio Ambiente Natural, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
escarpment
escarpment
[Sustantivo]

a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion

escarpadura, acantilado

escarpadura, acantilado

Ex: Hiking trails along the escarpment offered adventurous routes with breathtaking vistas. 

Los senderos de senderismo a lo largo del escarpado ofrecían rutas aventureras con vistas impresionantes.

strait
strait
[Sustantivo]

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

estrecho

estrecho

Ex: The Taiwan Strait separates Taiwan from mainland China, and it is an area of geopolitical significance. 

El estrecho de Taiwán separa Taiwán de la China continental, y es un área de importancia geopolítica.

glacier
glacier
[Sustantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glaciar

glaciar

Ex: Mountaineers face numerous challenges when attempting to traverse icy crevasses on glaciers. 

Los montañeros enfrentan numerosos desafíos al intentar cruzar grietas heladas en los glaciares.

savannah
savannah
[Sustantivo]

an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

sabana, pradera tropical

sabana, pradera tropical

Ex: The Australian tropical savannah features eucalyptus trees and is inhabited by kangaroos and wallabies. 

La sabana tropical australiana presenta árboles de eucalipto y está habitada por canguros y ualabíes.

meridian
meridian
[Sustantivo]

one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location

meridiano

meridiano

Ex: Cartographers meticulously charted meridians on maps to accurately depict the Earth's surface and aid in geographic understanding. 

Los cartógrafos trazaron meticulosamente los meridianos en los mapas para representar con precisión la superficie de la Tierra y ayudar en la comprensión geográfica.

topography
topography
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement and physical features of a surface, including its natural and man-made elements

topografía

topografía

Ex: Urban planners studied the city's topography before expanding the rail system. 

Los urbanistas estudiaron la topografía de la ciudad antes de expandir el sistema ferroviario.

atoll
atoll
[Sustantivo]

a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle

atolón, arrecife de coral circular con una laguna en el medio

atolón, arrecife de coral circular con una laguna en el medio

Ex: The atolls of Kiribati in the central Pacific are vulnerable to rising sea levels due to climate change. 

Los atolones de Kiribati en el Pacífico central son vulnerables al aumento del nivel del mar debido al cambio climático.

creek
creek
[Sustantivo]

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

arroyo, riachuelo

arroyo, riachuelo

Ex: A quaint wooden bridge spanned the creek, allowing hikers to cross to the other side. 

Un pintoresco puente de madera cruzaba el arroyo, permitiendo a los excursionistas pasar al otro lado.

tributary
tributary
[Sustantivo]

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

afluente, tributario

afluente, tributario

Ex: Fed by tributaries like the Hudson, Mohawk, and Delaware Rivers, the Atlantic Ocean receives freshwater runoff from the eastern United States. 

Alimentado por afluentes como los ríos Hudson, Mohawk y Delaware, el océano Atlántico recibe escorrentía de agua dulce del este de los Estados Unidos.

butte
butte
[Sustantivo]

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte

butte

Ex: The Arizona desert is dotted with rugged buttes, adding to the region's unique and picturesque scenery. 

El desierto de Arizona está salpicado de mesas escarpadas, lo que añade a la región un paisaje único y pintoresco.

cataract
cataract
[Sustantivo]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

catarata

catarata

Ex: The series of linked cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river. 

La serie de cataratas conectadas bloqueó cualquier viaje río arriba a lo largo de este tramo del río.

fjord
fjord
[Sustantivo]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fiordo, ensenada glaciar

fiordo, ensenada glaciar

Ex: Milford Sound in New Zealand, a well-known fjord, captivates visitors with its majestic waterfalls and steep rock faces. 

Milford Sound en Nueva Zelanda, un conocido fiordo, cautiva a los visitantes con sus majestuosas cascadas y sus empinadas caras de roca.

geyser
geyser
[Sustantivo]

a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity

géiser, fuente termal intermitente

géiser, fuente termal intermitente

Ex: Strokkur, also in Iceland, is a reliable geyser with frequent eruptions, captivating visitors with its geothermal activity. 

Strokkur, también en Islandia, es un géiser confiable con erupciones frecuentes, cautivando a los visitantes con su actividad geotérmica.

isthmus
isthmus
[Sustantivo]

a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas

istmo

istmo

Ex: The Isthmus of Corinth, in Greece, was historically traversed by ships being towed across a paved track, known as the Diolkos, to avoid the perilous journey around the Peloponnese peninsula. 

El istmo de Corinto, en Grecia, fue históricamente atravesado por barcos remolcados a través de una vía pavimentada, conocida como el Diolkos, para evitar el peligroso viaje alrededor de la península del Peloponeso.

lagoon
lagoon
[Sustantivo]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna, lagoa

laguna, lagoa

Ex: Laguna Colorada in Bolivia is a high-altitude lagoon known for its reddish color, caused by pigmented algae and minerals. 

La Laguna Colorada en Bolivia es una laguna de gran altitud conocida por su color rojizo, causado por algas pigmentadas y minerales.

precipice
precipice
[Sustantivo]

a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop

precipicio

precipicio

Ex: The mountain trail ended abruptly at a dangerous precipice. 

El sendero de la montaña terminó abruptamente en un precipicio peligroso.

knoll
knoll
[Sustantivo]

a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area

loma, montículo

loma, montículo

Ex: A solitary tree stood on the knoll, providing shade and a peaceful spot for contemplation. 

Un árbol solitario se alzaba en el montículo, proporcionando sombra y un lugar tranquilo para la contemplación.

terrain
terrain
[Sustantivo]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terreno

terreno

Ex: Urban planners took into account the natural terrain features when designing the city's infrastructure, incorporating green spaces and waterways into their plans. 

Los urbanistas tuvieron en cuenta las características naturales del terreno al diseñar la infraestructura de la ciudad, incorporando espacios verdes y vías fluviales en sus planes.

boulder
boulder
[Sustantivo]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

roca, peñasco

roca, peñasco

Ex: Children scrambled over the boulder, pretending it was a castle wall in their imaginary kingdom. 

Los niños treparon por el peñasco, pretendiendo que era un muro de castillo en su reino imaginario.

shingle
shingle
[Sustantivo]

a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks

guijarro, playa de guijarros

guijarro, playa de guijarros

Ex: Coastal erosion exposed layers of sediment, forming a shingle bank along the riverbank. 

La erosión costera expuso capas de sedimentos, formando un banco de guijarros a lo largo de la orilla del río.

cape
cape
[Sustantivo]

a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water

cabo, promontorio

cabo, promontorio

Ex: Coastal erosion has shaped the cape over centuries, creating a distinctive silhouette against the horizon. 

La erosión costera ha dado forma al cabo a lo largo de los siglos, creando una silueta distintiva contra el horizonte.

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