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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Objetos Técnicos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con objetos técnicos, como "stratum", "osciloscopio", "trinquete", etc. que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
anchor
[Sustantivo]

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

ancla, áncora

ancla, áncora

Ex: The harbor master inspected anchor before granting clearance for the ship to dock .El capitán del puerto inspeccionó el **ancla** antes de conceder el permiso para que el barco atracara.
helix
[Sustantivo]

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

hélice, espiral

hélice, espiral

Ex: The part of a corkscrew that removes corks is helix.La parte de un sacacorchos que extrae los corchos es una **hélice**.
console
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

consola, consola de videojuegos

consola, consola de videojuegos

Ex: They spent the weekend playing multiplayer games on consoles.Pasaron el fin de semana jugando juegos multijugador en sus **consolas**.
drone
[Sustantivo]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

dron

dron

Ex: Hobbyists enjoy drones in open spaces , practicing maneuvers and capturing videos from above .Los aficionados disfrutan volando **drones** en espacios abiertos, practicando maniobras y capturando videos desde arriba.
foam
[Sustantivo]

a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

espuma

espuma

Ex: The artist sculpted a model foam for its lightweight and easy shaping properties .El artista esculpió un modelo usando **espuma** por sus propiedades ligeras y fáciles de moldear.
payload
[Sustantivo]

the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

carga útil, carga

carga útil, carga

Ex: The airplanepayload included medical supplies for humanitarian missions .La **carga útil** del avión incluía suministros médicos para misiones humanitarias.
replica
[Sustantivo]

an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

réplica

réplica

Ex: The collector cherished replica of a rare coin , as the original was too valuable to possess .El coleccionista apreciaba una **réplica** de una moneda rara, ya que el original era demasiado valioso para poseer.
vessel
[Sustantivo]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

buque, barco

buque, barco

Ex: The vessel embarked on an expedition to study marine life in the Antarctic waters .El **barco** de investigación partió en una expedición para estudiar la vida marina en las aguas antárticas.
canoe
[Sustantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: canoe race attracted participants from all over the region , showcasing skill and endurance on the water .La carrera de **canoa** atrajo a participantes de toda la región, mostrando habilidad y resistencia en el agua.
submersible
[Sustantivo]

a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

sumergible, vehículo submarino

sumergible, vehículo submarino

Ex: The company developed a submersible for offshore oil exploration in deep waters .La empresa desarrolló un nuevo **sumergible** para la exploración de petróleo en aguas profundas.
hull
[Sustantivo]

the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

casco, carena

casco, carena

Ex: The shipyard workers painted hull of the cargo ship before its voyage across the Atlantic .Los trabajadores del astillero pintaron el **casco** del barco de carga antes de su viaje a través del Atlántico.
vellum
[Sustantivo]

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

vitela, pergamino de piel de becerro

vitela, pergamino de piel de becerro

projectile
[Sustantivo]

an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

proyectil, La artillería disparó un proyectil hacia la posición enemiga.

proyectil, La artillería disparó un proyectil hacia la posición enemiga.

Ex: The tank fired projectiles to penetrate enemy armor .El tanque disparó **proyectiles** de alta velocidad para penetrar la armadura enemiga.
trowel
[Sustantivo]

a hand tool with a flat, pointed, or rounded blade used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other similar materials onto surfaces such as walls, floors, or ceilings during masonry or tile work

paleta, llana

paleta, llana

hoist
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

cabrestante, polipasto

cabrestante, polipasto

oscilloscope
[Sustantivo]

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

osciloscopio, oscilógrafo

osciloscopio, oscilógrafo

Ex: oscilloscope's screen displayed a clear waveform of the audio signal from the microphone .La pantalla del **osciloscopio** mostraba una forma de onda clara de la señal de audio del micrófono.
contraption
[Sustantivo]

a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

artilugio, dispositivo

artilugio, dispositivo

Ex: She used a contraption to hang her laundry on the line efficiently , despite the windy weather .Ella usó un **artilugio** casero para colgar su ropa en la cuerda eficientemente, a pesar del clima ventoso.
waterwheel
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

rueda de agua, noria

rueda de agua, noria

Ex: The tour guide explained how waterwheel operated to visitors at the living history museum .El guía turístico explicó a los visitantes del museo de historia viva cómo operaba una **rueda de agua**.
linotype
[Sustantivo]

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

linotipia, máquina de linotipia

linotipia, máquina de linotipia

Ex: Writers and editors relied on the efficiency of linotype to meet strict publishing deadlines .Los escritores y editores dependían de la eficiencia de la **linotipia** para cumplir con los plazos de publicación estrictos.
stratum
[Sustantivo]

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

estrato

estrato

Ex: Within the realm of academia , there exists stratum of intellectual discourse , where scholars engage in rigorous debate and research .Dentro del ámbito académico, existe un **estrato** de discurso intelectual, donde los académicos participan en debates e investigaciones rigurosas.
gauge
[Sustantivo]

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

indicador, medidor

indicador, medidor

Ex: She checked the fuel gauge in the car to see if it needed refueling.Ella revisó el **medidor** de combustible en el coche para ver si necesitaba repostar.
brocade
[Sustantivo]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocado, tejido brocado

brocado, tejido brocado

Ex: The designer brocade fabric to create a glamorous evening coat .El diseñador utilizó tela **brocado** para crear un abrigo de noche glamuroso.
caulk
[Sustantivo]

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

masilla, calafateo

masilla, calafateo

tarp
[Sustantivo]

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

lona, carpa

lona, carpa

Ex: tarp was draped over the boat to shield it from the elements while docked .Se colocó una **lona** sobre el barco para protegerlo de los elementos mientras estaba atracado.
antique
[Sustantivo]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antigüedad, objeto antiguo

antigüedad, objeto antiguo

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged antique in the exhibit .El curador del museo catalogó cuidadosamente cada **antigüedad** en la exhibición.
odometer
[Sustantivo]

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

odómetro, cuentakilómetros

odómetro, cuentakilómetros

Ex: odometer reset to zero after the vehicle 's battery was replaced .El **odómetro** se reinició a cero después de reemplazar la batería del vehículo.
quill
[Sustantivo]

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

pluma, pluma de ganso

pluma, pluma de ganso

Ex: The museum displayed antique desks quills and inkwells as historical artifacts .El museo exhibió escritorios antiguos con **plumas** y tinteros como artefactos históricos.
vane
[Sustantivo]

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

aleta, veleta

aleta, veleta

Ex: Meteorologists vane readings to predict weather patterns accurately .Los meteorólogos analizan las lecturas de **veleta** para predecir con precisión los patrones climáticos.
munition
[Sustantivo]

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

munición

munición

Ex: The storage facility housed various types of ammunition, carefully monitored for safety.El almacén albergaba varios tipos de **munición**, cuidadosamente monitoreados por seguridad.
torpedo
[Sustantivo]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

torpedo, detonador ferroviario

torpedo, detonador ferroviario

Ex: Startled by torpedo's sharp report , the engineer swiftly brought the locomotive to a halt to investigate the track ahead .Sorprendido por el agudo informe del **torpedo**, el ingeniero detuvo rápidamente la locomotora para investigar la vía por delante.
pendulum
[Sustantivo]

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

péndulo

péndulo

ratchet
[Sustantivo]

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

trinquete, mecanismo de trinquete

trinquete, mecanismo de trinquete

barb
[Sustantivo]

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

una púa, un pincho

una púa, un pincho

Ex: The prisoner attempted to escape but was caught on barbs of the perimeter fence .El prisionero intentó escapar pero fue atrapado en las **púas** de la valla perimetral.
paraphernalia
[Sustantivo]

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

parafernalia

parafernalia

rushlight
[Sustantivo]

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

candil de junco, vela de junco

candil de junco, vela de junco

Ex: Historians rushlights to understand lighting methods before the advent of modern candles .Los historiadores estudian las **antorchas de junco** para comprender los métodos de iluminación antes del advenimiento de las velas modernas.
lathe
[Sustantivo]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

torno

torno

Ex: In the workshop , lathe is an essential tool for manufacturing components such as shafts , pulleys , and bushings .En el taller, el **torno** es una herramienta esencial para fabricar componentes como ejes, poleas y casquillos.
starter kit
[Sustantivo]

a package or set of basic items or tools assembled to help someone get started with a particular activity

kit de inicio, juego de inicio

kit de inicio, juego de inicio

buttress
[Sustantivo]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrafuerte

contrafuerte

Ex: The Gothic revival mansion had buttresses that added a sense of drama and verticality to its façade , evoking the spirit of medieval architecture .La mansión del renacimiento gótico tenía **contrafuertes** ornamentales que añadían un sentido de drama y verticalidad a su fachada, evocando el espíritu de la arquitectura medieval.
linen
[Sustantivo]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lino

lino

Ex: The table was elegantly set with linen tablecloth , adding a touch of sophistication to the dinner party .La mesa estaba elegantemente puesta con un mantel de **lino**, añadiendo un toque de sofisticación a la cena.
aqueduct
[Sustantivo]

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

acueducto

acueducto

Ex: Villagers relied on aqueduct for their daily supply of water .Los aldeanos dependían del **acueducto** para su suministro diario de agua.
viaduct
[Sustantivo]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

viaducto

viaducto

Ex: Maintenance crews inspected viaduct regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety for travelers .Los equipos de mantenimiento inspeccionaban regularmente el **viaducto** para garantizar su integridad estructural y la seguridad de los viajeros.
pillar
[Sustantivo]

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

pilar

pilar

processor
[Sustantivo]

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

procesador

procesador

Ex: He upgraded his PC with a more processor to handle demanding software and games .Actualizó su PC con un **procesador** más potente para manejar software y juegos exigentes.
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