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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Mundo Físico

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el mundo físico, como "pulverizar", "desmantelar", "sucio", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
to scrape
to scrape
[Verbo]

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

raspar, rascar

raspar, rascar

Ex: While cooking, he was scraping the burnt residue off the bottom of the pot. 
to submerge

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

sumergir

sumergir

Ex: The diver executed a somersault before submerging into the clear blue pool. 
to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

moler

moler

Ex: She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee. 
to pulverize

to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

pulverizar, triturar

pulverizar, triturar

Ex: The machine was able to pulverize rocks into gravel for construction purposes. 
to dampen
to dampen
[Verbo]

to make something slightly wet or moist

humedecer, mojar ligeramente

humedecer, mojar ligeramente

Ex: She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface. 
to drench
to drench
[Verbo]

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

empapar, calar

empapar, calar

Ex: The sudden rainstorm drenched us as we hurried home. 
to nourish
to nourish
[Verbo]

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

nutrir, alimentar

nutrir, alimentar

Ex: Farmers work hard to nourish their crops with the right balance of water and nutrients. 
to taint
to taint
[Verbo]

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminar, infectar

contaminar, infectar

Ex: The outbreak taints the water supply with harmful bacteria. 
to collide
to collide
[Verbo]

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

chocar

chocar

Ex: The two cars collided at the intersection, resulting in a minor accident. 
to clog
to clog
[Verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

obstruir, tapar

obstruir, tapar

Ex: After the heavy rain, leaves and debris tended to clog the gutters. 
to penetrate

to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

penetrar

penetrar

Ex: The bullet was designed to penetrate armor for increased effectiveness. 
to graze
to graze
[Verbo]

to lightly touch or brush against something, often causing a slight scratch or mark

rozar, raspar

rozar, raspar

Ex: The cat's claws grazed my arm as it jumped off the chair. 
to burst
to burst
[Verbo]

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

explotar, estallar

explotar, estallar

Ex: The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone. 
to fracture

to break physically into pieces, often suddenly or violently

fracturar

fracturar

Ex: The mirror fell to the ground and fractured into countless shards. 
to rupture
to rupture
[Verbo]

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

romperse

romperse

Ex: The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement. 
to cleave
to cleave
[Verbo]

to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy

cortar, hender

cortar, hender

Ex: The chef deftly cleaved the meat with a sharp knife for precise portions. 
to dismantle

to take apart or destroy a structure or object

desmontar, desmantelar

desmontar, desmantelar

Ex: The old factory was dismantled to make way for a new commercial development. 
to unscrew
to unscrew
[Verbo]

to release or detach something by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction, thereby loosening its fastening or connection

desenroscar, destornillar

desenroscar, destornillar

Ex: He unscrewed the lid of the jar to open it. 
to shatter
to shatter
[Verbo]

to break suddenly into several pieces

hacer añicos, hacer pedazos

hacer añicos, hacer pedazos

Ex: The glass shatters into fragments as it falls to the ground. 
to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay. 
to demolish

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new development. 
soot
soot
[Sustantivo]

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

hollín, carbonilla

hollín, carbonilla

Ex: The old fireplace emitted a cloud of soot, leaving dark stains on the surrounding walls. 
exterior
exterior
[Sustantivo]

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

exterior

exterior

Ex: The mug’s glossy exterior was decorated with colorful patterns. 
immersion
immersion
[Sustantivo]

the act of fully submerging something into a liquid or substance, typically for the purpose of soaking

inmersión, sumersión

inmersión, sumersión

Ex: He enjoyed the immersion in the warm bath after a long day's work. 
emission
emission
[Sustantivo]

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

emisión, descarga

emisión, descarga

Ex: The car produces less emission than older models. 
inscription
inscription
[Sustantivo]

words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes

inscripción, grabado

inscripción, grabado

Ex: The inscription on the ancient stone tablet provided clues about the civilization's language and customs. 
particle
particle
[Sustantivo]

a tiny, discrete unit of matter or substance that can range from subatomic particles like electrons and protons to larger particles like dust or sand grains

partícula, grano

partícula, grano

Ex: Scientists study the behavior of particles in particle physics to understand the fundamental forces of nature. 
blaze
blaze
[Sustantivo]

a strong, bright flame or fire

llamarada

llamarada

Ex: The firefighters struggled to control the raging blaze. 
slat
slat
[Sustantivo]

a narrow, flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic, typically used as a component in structures like fences, blinds, or furniture

lama, listón

lama, listón

Ex: The fence was built using sturdy wooden slats to provide privacy. 
enclosure
enclosure
[Sustantivo]

a space or area that is closed off or surrounded by walls, fences, or barriers, often used for containment, protection, or confinement

recinto, cerco

recinto, cerco

Ex: The zoo's tiger enclosure provided a safe habitat for the animals to roam. 
recess
recess
[Sustantivo]

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface

hueco, nicho

hueco, nicho

Ex: The children hid their toys in the recess of the wall, where no one would find them. 
alcove
alcove
[Sustantivo]

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

hueco

hueco

Ex: The library had a cozy alcove with built-in bookshelves, perfect for curling up with a good book. 
dent
dent
[Sustantivo]

a depression or hollow in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure

abolladura, hoyo

abolladura, hoyo

Ex: The car door had a noticeable dent from where it had been hit by a shopping cart. 
rim
rim
[Sustantivo]

the outer edge or border of a circular object, often serving as a boundary or support

borde, aro

borde, aro

Ex: She admired the intricate design on the rim of the antique porcelain bowl. 
socket
socket
[Sustantivo]

a hollow part or cavity into which something fits, typically used to connect or hold objects in place

zócalo, enchufe

zócalo, enchufe

Ex: The mechanic used a socket wrench to tighten the bolts on the car engine. 
ridge
ridge
[Sustantivo]

a long, elevated strip or crest of land, rock, or geological formation that extends prominently above its surroundings

cresta, lomo

cresta, lomo

Ex: The Appalachian Mountains feature several scenic ridges that offer stunning views of the valleys below. 
groove
groove
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow cut or indentation, often linear in shape, that is typically found on surfaces such as columns, moldings, or panels in architectural design

ranura, surco

ranura, surco

curbside
curbside
[Sustantivo]

the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place

borde de la acera, lado de la carretera

borde de la acera, lado de la carretera

Ex: He waited at the curbside for the taxi to arrive. 
slab
slab
[Sustantivo]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

losa

losa

abrasion
abrasion
[Sustantivo]

the process of wearing down or smoothing a surface through friction, typically caused by rubbing, scraping, or erosion

abrasión, desgaste por fricción

abrasión, desgaste por fricción

Ex: The river's swift currents caused abrasion on the rocks, shaping them into smooth pebbles. 
friction
friction
[Sustantivo]

the resistance or opposing force encountered when one object moves in contact with another

fricción

fricción

Ex: Friction between the wheels and the road slows the car down. 
trench
trench
[Sustantivo]

a deep, narrow, steep-sided depression on the ocean floor

fosa, zanja oceánica

fosa, zanja oceánica

Ex: The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the ocean. 
varnish
varnish
[Sustantivo]

a clear or tinted coating made from resins, oils, and solvents that is applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces to provide a protective and decorative finish

barniz, laca

barniz, laca

void
void
[Sustantivo]

an empty or vacant space within a solid object or within a larger area, typically devoid of substance

vacío, hueco

vacío, hueco

Ex: The cave explorers discovered a vast void deep within the mountain. 
vacuum
vacuum
[Sustantivo]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vacío

vacío

Ex: In physics, a vacuum is defined as a space devoid of any matter particles, including atoms and molecules. 
airborne
airborne
[Adjetivo]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

aéreo, transportado por el aire

aéreo, transportado por el aire

Ex: The pollen from the flowers became airborne and triggered allergies for many people. 
dingy
dingy
[Adjetivo]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

oscuro, sucio

oscuro, sucio

Ex: The old apartment had a dingy carpet that hadn't been cleaned in years. 
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