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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Sonido y Tamaño

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el sonido y el tamaño, como "gorgoteo", "microscópico", "cadencia", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
blare
blare
[Sustantivo]

a sharp and piercing sound, typically from music, a horn, or other sources, often characterized by its intensity and lack of subtlety

estruendo, trompetazo

estruendo, trompetazo

Ex: We were startled awake by the blare of the fire alarm in the middle of the night. 

Nos despertamos sobresaltados por el estruendo de la alarma de incendios en medio de la noche.

rattle
rattle
[Sustantivo]

a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely

traqueteo, sonajero

traqueteo, sonajero

Ex: The baby's rattle entertained her for hours with its cheerful noise. 

El sonajero del bebé la entretuvo durante horas con su ruido alegre.

shriek
shriek
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

chillido, grito agudo

chillido, grito agudo

Ex: The child's shriek of joy could be heard from across the park. 

El grito de alegría del niño se podía escuchar desde el otro lado del parque.

thrum
thrum
[Sustantivo]

a continuous, low, vibrating sound, often rhythmic or steady in nature

zumbido, retumbo

zumbido, retumbo

Ex: The thrum of the engine lulled him to sleep during the long car ride. 

El zumbido del motor lo arrulló hasta dormirse durante el largo viaje en coche.

gurgle
gurgle
[Sustantivo]

the gentle and rhythmic sound produced by liquid flowing or moving through a narrow passage, often with a bubbling or murmuring quality

el gorgoteo, el gluglú

el gorgoteo, el gluglú

Ex: The gurgle of the fountain added to the peaceful ambiance of the garden. 

El gorjeo de la fuente añadía al ambiente tranquilo del jardín.

clang
clang
[Sustantivo]

a sharp sound made by metal objects hitting each other or a hard surface

el estruendo, el tintineo

el estruendo, el tintineo

Ex: The clang of pots and pans in the kitchen signaled the start of dinner preparation. 

El estruendo de las ollas y sartenes en la cocina señaló el comienzo de la preparación de la cena.

crackle
crackle
[Sustantivo]

the sharp, popping sound produced by the rapid expansion or combustion of materials, often associated with fire or heating

crepitación, chisporroteo

crepitación, chisporroteo

Ex: The crackle of the fireworks lit up the sky on New Year's Eve. 

El crepitar de los fuegos artificiales iluminó el cielo en Nochevieja.

bellow
bellow
[Sustantivo]

a deep, loud, and resonant sound, often produced by a human or an animal, conveying strength or intensity

bramido, rugido

bramido, rugido

Ex: The bellow of the foghorn warned ships of the rocky coast. 

El bramido de la sirena advertía a los barcos de la costa rocosa.

creak
creak
[Sustantivo]

a high-pitched, squeaking sound, typically produced by something wooden or metallic when under pressure or movement

chirrido, crujido

chirrido, crujido

Ex: The rusty gate swung open with a loud creak. 

La puerta oxidada se abrió con un fuerte chirrido.

ruckus
ruckus
[Sustantivo]

a noisy argument or activity

jaleo, alboroto

jaleo, alboroto

cadence
cadence
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic emphasis or stress placed on a syllable within a metrical foot of verse

cadencia, ritmo

cadencia, ritmo

Ex: The shift in cadence gave the verse a jarring, unexpected beat. 

El cambio de cadencia le dio al verso un ritmo discordante e inesperado.

pitch
pitch
[Sustantivo]

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

tonía

tonía

Ex: The singer struggled to hit the high pitch during the challenging chorus. 

El cantante luchó por alcanzar el tono alto durante el estribillo desafiante.

rhythm
rhythm
[Sustantivo]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The rhythm of the song made everyone want to dance. 

El ritmo de la canción hizo que todos quisieran bailar.

to reverberate

to resound or echo with a deep, prolonged sound, often creating a lasting impression or effect

reverberar

reverberar

Ex: His words reverberated in her mind long after their conversation ended. 

Sus palabras retumbaron en su mente mucho tiempo después de que terminó su conversación.

to jangle
to jangle
[Verbo]

to produce a discordant, harsh, and ringing sound, typically caused by the clashing or rattling of metallic objects

sonar discordante, tintinear

sonar discordante, tintinear

Ex: The loose change in his pocket jangled noisily as he walked. 

El cambio suelto en su bolsillo sonaba ruidosamente mientras caminaba.

magnitude
magnitude
[Sustantivo]

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

magnitud

magnitud

Ex: It's difficult to fully comprehend the magnitude of billions of dollars in national debt. 

Es difícil comprender completamente la magnitud de miles de millones de dólares en deuda nacional.

grandiose
grandiose
[Adjetivo]

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

pomposo

pomposo

Ex: His grandiose plans for the party included extravagant decorations and a live band. 

Sus planes grandiosos para la fiesta incluían decoraciones extravagantes y una banda en vivo.

unimposing
unimposing
[Adjetivo]

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

poco impresionante, sin pretensiones

poco impresionante, sin pretensiones

minuscule
minuscule
[Adjetivo]

incredibly small in size

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: She found a minuscule chip on the edge of her favorite coffee mug. 

Encontró una minúscula astilla en el borde de su taza de café favorita.

diminutive
diminutive
[Adjetivo]

much smaller than what is normal

diminuto

diminuto

Ex: The diminutive flower bloomed delicately in the garden, adding a touch of color to the landscape. 

La flor diminuta floreció delicadamente en el jardín, añadiendo un toque de color al paisaje.

gigantic
gigantic
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in size or extent

gigantesco

gigantesco

Ex: The gigantic skyscraper soared into the sky, dominating the city skyline. 

El rascacielos gigantesco se elevó hacia el cielo, dominando el horizonte de la ciudad.

enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The ship was enormous, capable of carrying thousands of passengers. 

El barco era enorme, capaz de transportar a miles de pasajeros.

lofty
lofty
[Adjetivo]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

alto

alto

Ex: The castle's towers reached lofty heights, visible from miles around. 

Las torres del castillo alcanzaban alturas elevadas, visibles desde millas a la redonda.

microscopic
microscopic
[Adjetivo]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

microscópico

microscópico

Ex: They found microscopic particles of dust on the surface of the antique book. 

Encontraron partículas microscópicas de polvo en la superficie del libro antiguo.

oversized
oversized
[Adjetivo]

larger than the standard or usual size

de gran tamaño, sobredimensionado

de gran tamaño, sobredimensionado

Ex: The oversized backpack was heavy but held all of his camping gear comfortably. 

La mochila de gran tamaño era pesada pero contenía cómodamente todo su equipo de camping.

massive
massive
[Adjetivo]

extremely large or heavy

masivo

masivo

Ex: The mountain range was a massive barrier, separating the two regions and making travel difficult. 

La cordillera era una barrera masiva, que separaba las dos regiones y hacía difícil el viaje.

miniature
miniature
[Adjetivo]

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

en miniatura

en miniatura

Ex: The miniature version of the car was a popular collector's item among automotive enthusiasts. 

La versión miniatura del coche era un artículo de colección popular entre los entusiastas del automóvil.

to inflate
to inflate
[Verbo]

to expand or become swollen with air or gas

inflar, hinchar

inflar, hinchar

Ex: The air mattress inflated quickly when the valve was opened. 

El colchón de aire se infló rápidamente cuando se abrió la válvula.

to deflate
to deflate
[Verbo]

to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated

desinflar, vaciar el aire

desinflar, vaciar el aire

Ex: The mechanic deflated the car tire before repairing the puncture. 

El mecánico desinfló el neumático del coche antes de reparar el pinchazo.

to contract

to become smaller, narrower, or tighter

contraerse

contraerse

Ex: The rubber band has contracted over time, losing its original elasticity. 

La banda elástica se ha contraído con el tiempo, perdiendo su elasticidad original.

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