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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Botánica y Jardinería

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la botánica y la jardinería, como "bienal", "micología", "sépalo", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
botanist
[Sustantivo]

a student of or specialist in the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

botánico, botánica

botánico, botánica

Ex: botanist worked with conservationists to protect endangered plant species from habitat loss due to deforestation .
biennial
[Sustantivo]

a plant that lives for two years and in its second year produces seeds and flowers

planta bienal

planta bienal

evergreen
[Sustantivo]

any type of plant with leaves that remain green throughout the year

árbol de hoja perenne

árbol de hoja perenne

Ex: The old cemetery was surrounded by tall evergreens, their steady presence offering a sense of peace and continuity.
patch
[Sustantivo]

a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants

terreno, parcela

terreno, parcela

foliage
[Sustantivo]

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

follaje

follaje

Ex: In autumn , foliage of the trees turns brilliant shades of red and orange .
bulb
[Sustantivo]

the ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year

bulbo

bulbo

Ex: The bulb grew underground and was harvested for cooking .
potting soil
[Sustantivo]

a specially formulated mixture of organic and inorganic materials used to grow plants in containers

tierra para macetas, sustrato para macetas

tierra para macetas, sustrato para macetas

crown
[Sustantivo]

the top part of a tree or other plant

copa

copa

Ex: The crown of the fir tree provided excellent shelter for wildlife during the winter .
terrarium
[Sustantivo]

a sealed or open container for growing and displaying small plants, often used as a decorative piece indoors

terrario, terrario cerrado

terrario, terrario cerrado

Ex: Terrariums require occasional watering and indirect sunlight to thrive .
to prune
[Verbo]

to cut off top part or some branches of trees, bushes, or other plants to help them grow faster

podar

podar

Ex: prunes the grapevines in the vineyard to remove excess growth and improve grape quality .
to graft
[Verbo]

to cut and join a piece of a living plant to another plant so that it can continue growing from there

injertar

injertar

grove
[Sustantivo]

a small group of trees planted closely together, often cultivated for their ornamental value or fruit production

arboleda, bosquecillo

arboleda, bosquecillo

Ex: Gardeners planted grove of redwoods to create a shaded retreat in the park .

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polinizar

polinizar

Ex: Some plants , like corn , pollinated by the wind , while others , like tomatoes , rely on bees .
photosynthesis
[Sustantivo]

a process in green plants during which the plant synthesizes using water and carbon dioxide

fotosíntesis

fotosíntesis

vegetation
[Sustantivo]

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The boreal forestvegetation, dominated by evergreen conifers , stretches for miles across the northern latitudes , with sparse undergrowth due to the harsh climate .
phytoremediation
[Sustantivo]

the use of plants to clean up soil, water, and air contaminated with hazardous pollutants

fitoremediación, fitorremediación

fitoremediación, fitorremediación

mycology
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of fungi, including their taxonomy, biology, ecology, and uses

micología, estudio de los hongos

micología, estudio de los hongos

Ex: A course mycology covers topics such as fungal morphology , reproduction , and cultivation techniques .
spore germination
[Sustantivo]

the process by which the reproductive unit of the plants or fungi begins to grow and develop into a new organism

germinación de esporas, germinación esporal

germinación de esporas, germinación esporal

phototropism
[Sustantivo]

the tendency of plants to grow toward or away from light, influenced by the direction and intensity of light

fototropismo, fototropismo (efecto de los vegetales)

fototropismo, fototropismo (efecto de los vegetales)

Ex: Farmers use knowledge phototropism to optimize crop placement for maximum sunlight exposure .
stalk
[Sustantivo]

the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits

tallo, peciolo

tallo, peciolo

Ex: They picked the juicy tomatoes , gently twisting stalks to separate them from the vine .
sprout
[Sustantivo]

a new growth or bud on a plant, typically emerging from a seed, bulb, or dormant bud

brote, rebrote

brote, rebrote

Ex: The basil plant had several sprouts after being pruned .
taproot
[Sustantivo]

the primary, central root of a plant that grows vertically downward, typically thicker than other roots, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

raíz principal, raíz pivotante

raíz principal, raíz pivotante

Ex: taproot system of oak trees extends deep into the soil for stability and support .
sepal
[Sustantivo]

the outermost part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like in appearance, protecting the flower bud before it opens

sépalo, sépalo exterior

sépalo, sépalo exterior

Ex: During pollinationsepals may change color or shape to attract pollinators like bees .
dandelion
[Sustantivo]

a small plant of the daisy family with a yellow flower that turns into a fluffy white ball of seeds

diente de león

diente de león

tulip
[Sustantivo]

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

tulipán

tulipán

Ex: In the spring , tulip fields stretched as far as the eye could see , attracting many visitors for a picturesque view .
stoma
[Sustantivo]

a microscopic pore found on the surface of leaves and stems of plants, involved in gas exchange, including the uptake of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen and water vapor

estoma, estomato

estoma, estomato

Ex: stoma provides a pathway for gases to move in and out of the plant 's tissues during photosynthesis .
algae
[Sustantivo]

plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds

alga

alga

Ex: The scientists studied various types algae to understand their potential for biofuel production .
phytoplankton
[Sustantivo]

the microscopic, photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, forming the base of the aquatic food chain

fitoplancton, placton fotosintético

fitoplancton, placton fotosintético

Ex: Phytoplankton blooms provide essential nutrients for marine organisms and help regulate Earth 's climate .
viburnum
[Sustantivo]

a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees known for their clusters of white or pink flowers, followed by berries, commonly found in temperate regions

viburnum, viburno

viburnum, viburno

Ex: Botanists study the diversity of viburnum species across different climatic zones.
moss
[Sustantivo]

a small, non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves, typically forming dense green mats or cushions in damp or shady environments

musgo, brioche

musgo, brioche

Ex: Researchers study moss diversity and adaptation to understand their ecological roles in various habitats.
seaweed
[Sustantivo]

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

alga, alga marina

alga, alga marina

Ex: The beach was littered seaweed after the storm , creating a natural carpet of green and brown .
peony
[Sustantivo]

a flowering plant known for its large, showy blossoms with lush, often fragrant petals

peonía, magnolia de jardín

peonía, magnolia de jardín

euphorbia
[Sustantivo]

a plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, known for their diverse forms from succulents to shrubs, typically characterized by milky sap and unique flower structures

euforbia, euforbio

euforbia, euforbio

Ex: Botanists euphorbias to understand their ecological roles and evolutionary adaptations .
sprig
[Sustantivo]

a small, slender branch or shoot with leaves, commonly used in decorative arrangements or for propagation in gardening and landscaping

ramita, brote

ramita, brote

Ex: sprig of ivy draped elegantly over the garden trellis , adding a touch of greenery .
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