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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Apariencia y textura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la apariencia y la textura, como "turbio", "tenue", "tenso", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
contraction
[Sustantivo]

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

contracción, encogimiento

contracción, encogimiento

Ex: Scientists study the contraction of muscles to understand movement in the human body .Los científicos estudian la **contracción** de los músculos para entender el movimiento en el cuerpo humano.
compaction
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

compactación, compresión

compactación, compresión

Ex: Compaction of the trash in the garbage truck facilitated more efficient waste disposal .La **compactación** de la basura en el camión de basura facilitó una eliminación de residuos más eficiente.
dimension
[Sustantivo]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimensión

dimensión

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .Al diseñar el nuevo puente, los ingenieros tuvieron en cuenta las **dimensiones** del río y del paisaje circundante.
curvature
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

curvatura, encorvadura

curvatura, encorvadura

Ex: The curvature of the waves on the beach created picturesque scenes at sunset .La **curvatura** de las olas en la playa creó escenas pintorescas al atardecer.
facet
[Sustantivo]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

faceta, cara

faceta, cara

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient bones with intricately carved facets used for ceremonial purposes .Los arqueólogos descubrieron huesos antiguos con **facetas** intrincadamente talladas utilizadas para fines ceremoniales.
turbid
[Adjetivo]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

turbio

turbio

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .Los líquidos **turbios** a menudo pueden albergar microorganismos que no son visibles a simple vista.
crooked
[Adjetivo]

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

torcido, chueco

torcido, chueco

expansive
[Adjetivo]

able to increase in size or volume

expansivo, extensible

expansivo, extensible

Ex: The expansive properties of the foam made it ideal for insulation purposes .Las propiedades **expansivas** de la espuma la hacían ideal para fines de aislamiento.
iridescent
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridiscente

iridiscente

Ex: The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.La concha opalescente fue arrastrada a la orilla, su superficie **iridiscente** brillando suavemente bajo la luz del sol.
porous
[Adjetivo]

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

poroso, permeable

poroso, permeable

Ex: The sponge cake was porous, soaking up the syrup and becoming moist .El bizcocho era **poroso**, absorbiendo el jarabe y volviéndose húmedo.
ungainly
[Adjetivo]

hard to manage because of awkward form

torpe, desgarbado

torpe, desgarbado

Ex: The cyclist , unfamiliar with the new and ungainly bike , had trouble maintaining speed and control on the winding trail .El ciclista, poco familiarizado con la nueva y **torpe** bicicleta, tuvo problemas para mantener la velocidad y el control en el sendero sinuoso.
towering
[Adjetivo]

having an impressive height

impresionante, colosal

impresionante, colosal

Ex: She stood beneath the towering oak tree, marveling at its ancient branches.Ella se paró debajo del roble **imponente**, maravillada por sus ramas antiguas.
distorted
[Adjetivo]

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

deformado, distorsionado

deformado, distorsionado

Ex: The heat caused the plastic ruler to become distorted, bending out of shape.El calor hizo que la regla de plástico se **deformara**, doblando fuera de su forma.
rigid
[Adjetivo]

not flexible or easily bent

rígido, inflexible

rígido, inflexible

Ex: The steel beam was rigid, providing strong support for the building .La viga de acero era **rígida**, proporcionando un fuerte soporte para el edificio.
adhesive
[Adjetivo]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adhesivo, pegajoso

adhesivo, pegajoso

Ex: She applied an adhesive strip to the torn page to repair her book .Ella aplicó una tira **adhesiva** a la página rasgada para reparar su libro.
sleek
[Adjetivo]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

liso y brillante

liso y brillante

Ex: The dog 's sleek fur showed how well it had been groomed .El pelaje **liso** del perro mostraba lo bien que había sido arreglado.
elastic
[Adjetivo]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elástico, flexible

elástico, flexible

Ex: The dough had an elastic consistency , making it easy to knead and shape .La masa tenía una consistencia **elástica**, lo que facilitaba amasarla y darle forma.
concrete
[Adjetivo]

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

de hormigón

de hormigón

Ex: The real estate agent showed us a house with concrete countertops in the kitchen .El agente inmobiliario nos mostró una casa con encimeras de **hormigón** en la cocina.
wispy
[Adjetivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

ralo

ralo

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.El pelaje del gato era suave y **tenue**, dándole una apariencia delicada y etérea mientras merodeaba por el jardín.
undulating
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulante, ondeado

ondulante, ondeado

bumpy
[Adjetivo]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

accidentado, irregular

accidentado, irregular

Ex: The mattress was old and bumpy, making it uncomfortable to sleep on .El colchón era viejo y **irregular**, lo que lo hacía incómodo para dormir.
scraggly
[Adjetivo]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

desaliñado, desgreñado

desaliñado, desgreñado

pleated
[Adjetivo]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plisado, acanalado

plisado, acanalado

Ex: The tablecloth had pleated corners , providing a tailored appearance to the table setting .El mantel tenía esquinas **plisadas**, proporcionando una apariencia a medida al arreglo de la mesa.
shallow
[Adjetivo]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profundo

poco profundo

Ex: The river became shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .El río se volvió **poco profundo** durante la estación seca, exponiendo rocas y bancos de arena.
labyrinthine
[Adjetivo]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

laberíntico

laberíntico

Ex: The labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .El proceso **laberíntico** retrasó la aprobación del proyecto durante meses.
ornate
[Adjetivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornamentado

ornamentado

Ex: The ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .Las puertas **ornamentadas** conducían al palacio, mostrando una elaborada herrería.
elliptical
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elíptico, ovalado

elíptico, ovalado

tubular
[Adjetivo]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubular, en forma de tubo

tubular, en forma de tubo

Ex: The telescope had a tubular design , allowing for easy adjustment and focus .El telescopio tenía un diseño **tubular**, lo que permitía un ajuste y enfoque fáciles.
ovoid
[Adjetivo]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoide, en forma de huevo

ovoide, en forma de huevo

Ex: The seeds were small and ovoid in shape , perfect for planting in the garden .Las semillas eran pequeñas y de forma **ovoide**, perfectas para plantar en el jardín.
malleable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

maleable

maleable

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .El plástico calentado se volvió **maleable**, permitiendo que se moldee en la forma deseada antes de enfriarse y endurecerse.
clammy
[Adjetivo]

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

húmedo y pegajoso, sudoroso

húmedo y pegajoso, sudoroso

Ex: His clammy skin suggested he might have a fever .Su piel **pegajosa** sugería que podría tener fiebre.
unkempt
[Adjetivo]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

descuidado, desaliñado

descuidado, desaliñado

Ex: The once-elegant mansion now appeared unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years .La otrora elegante mansión ahora parecía **descuidada**, su grandeza desvaneciéndose con los años.
taut
[Adjetivo]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tenso

tenso

Ex: As she tied her shoelaces, she pulled them taut to ensure they wouldn't come undone during the race.Mientras se ataba los cordones, los estiró **tensos** para asegurarse de que no se desatarían durante la carrera.
crinkly
[Adjetivo]

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

arrugado, plisado

arrugado, plisado

Ex: His crinkly hair gave him a distinctive and charming appearance .Su cabello **rizado** le daba una apariencia distintiva y encantadora.
hollow
[Adjetivo]

having an empty space within

hueco, vacío

hueco, vacío

Ex: The old well had a hollow shaft leading deep into the ground .El viejo pozo tenía un eje **hueco** que conducía profundamente hacia el suelo.
lifelike
[Adjetivo]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realista, natural

realista, natural

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .Su actuación en la obra fue tan **realista** que dejó al público profundamente conmovido y completamente inmerso en la historia.
tensile
[Adjetivo]

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

dúctil, extensible

dúctil, extensible

Ex: Fabricated from carbon fiber , the bike frame boasts exceptional tensile characteristics .Fabricado en fibra de carbono, el cuadro de la bicicleta cuenta con características de **tensión** excepcionales.
to expand
[Verbo]

to spread out or stretch in various directions

desplegar, expandir

desplegar, expandir

Ex: As the hot air balloon ascended , it expanded to its full size , carrying the passengers high above the landscape .A medida que el globo aerostático ascendía, se **expandía** a su tamaño completo, llevando a los pasajeros muy por encima del paisaje.

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

comprimir, apretar

comprimir, apretar

Ex: The scientist designed a device to compress the air in the container for the experiment .El científico diseñó un dispositivo para **comprimir** el aire en el contenedor para el experimento.

to stretch something in order to make it longer

alargar, estirar

alargar, estirar

Ex: By the end of the renovation , the hallway will have been elongated to create a more spacious entrance .Al final de la renovación, el pasillo habrá sido **alargado** para crear una entrada más espaciosa.
to pigment
[Verbo]

to become colored with a particular hue or tint

pigmentar, teñirse

pigmentar, teñirse

Ex: As the flower petals opened , they pigmented, revealing a stunning array of hues .A medida que los pétalos de la flor se abrían, se **pigmentaban**, revelando una impresionante gama de colores.
to blemish
[Verbo]

to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

manchar

manchar

Ex: Avoid using harsh chemicals that could blemish the finish of your countertops .Evite usar productos químicos fuertes que puedan **manchar** el acabado de sus encimeras.
to crease
[Verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

arrugar, plegar

arrugar, plegar

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not to crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .Dobló cuidadosamente la carta, tratando de no **arrugarla** demasiado, pero aún así terminó con líneas visibles.
to smudge
[Verbo]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

correr, emborronar, difuminar

correr, emborronar, difuminar

Ex: The makeup artist gently smudged the eyeliner for a smoky eye look .El maquillador difuminó suavemente el delineador para un look de ojos ahumados.
to contour
[Verbo]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornear, dar forma

contornear, dar forma

Ex: The car manufacturer carefully contoured the body of the vehicle for aerodynamic efficiency .El fabricante de automóviles **contorneó** cuidadosamente la carrocería del vehículo para una eficiencia aerodinámica.
to smear
[Verbo]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

untar, embadurnar

untar, embadurnar

Ex: The chef smeared sauce on the plate to add a decorative touch to the dish .El chef **untó** salsa en el plato para agregar un toque decorativo al plato.
to felt
[Verbo]

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

enfieltrar, compactar para formar fieltro

enfieltrar, compactar para formar fieltro

Ex: They felted the wool roving into a cozy blanket using traditional techniques .Ellos **afieltraron** la lana en una manta acogedora usando técnicas tradicionales.

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

embellecer

embellecer

Ex: The garden was embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .El jardín fue **embellecido** con caminos de piedra y esculturas ornamentales para crear un ambiente sereno.
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space .El ayuntamiento planea **extender** el parque añadiendo más zonas verdes.
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