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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Mundo Natural

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el mundo natural, como "madriguera", "piel", "arbusto", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
prey
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

presa

Ex: The cheetah 's speed helps it catch fast-moving prey.
rind
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of citrus rind.El bartender decoró el cóctel con un giro de cáscara de cítrico.
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The severe drought affected both human and animal populations .La **sequía** severa afectó tanto a las poblaciones humanas como animales.
gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: With each gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .Con cada **ráfaga**, las hojas de otoño bailaban y giraban en un remolino de colores antes de volver a posarse en el suelo.
snowpack
[Sustantivo]

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

manto de nieve, capa de nieve

manto de nieve, capa de nieve

shrub
[Sustantivo]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding more shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .El paisajista sugirió añadir más **arbustos** para crear un borde natural alrededor del césped.
twig
[Sustantivo]

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

ramita

ramita

Ex: The squirrel scurried along the twig, searching for nuts hidden among the branches .La ardilla corrió por la **ramita**, buscando nueces escondidas entre las ramas.
gravity hill
[Sustantivo]

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

colina de la gravedad, colina gravitatoria

colina de la gravedad, colina gravitatoria

canopy
[Sustantivo]

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

fronda

fronda

Ex: The dense canopy blocked much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor .El **dosel** denso bloqueaba gran parte de la luz solar para llegar al suelo del bosque.
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: They survived the avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .Sobrevivieron al **avalancha** refugiándose en una cueva.
plume
[Sustantivo]

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

pluma, penacho

pluma, penacho

Ex: The hummingbird 's iridescent plume glinted in the sunlight as it hovered near the feeder .El **plumaje** iridiscente del colibrí brillaba bajo la luz del sol mientras se cernía cerca del comedero.
moisture
[Sustantivo]

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

humedad, mojadura

humedad, mojadura

Ex: The fog created a veil of moisture that obscured the view of the city skyline .La niebla creó un velo de **humedad** que oscureció la vista del horizonte de la ciudad.
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in the blizzard.La visibilidad era casi cero en la **tormenta de nieve**.
poultry
[Sustantivo]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

aves de corral

aves de corral

Ex: He enjoys raising poultry in his backyard as a hobby .Disfruta criando **aves de corral** en su patio trasero como pasatiempo.
sapling
[Sustantivo]

a small and young tree

árbol joven

árbol joven

Ex: The sapling grew quickly with plenty of sunlight and nutrients .El **árbol joven** creció rápidamente con mucha luz solar y nutrientes.
progeny
[Sustantivo]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie

progenie

Ex: The queen 's progeny included several princes and princesses , each destined to play a significant role in the kingdom 's future .La **progenie** de la reina incluía varios príncipes y princesas, cada uno destinado a desempeñar un papel importante en el futuro del reino.
wildlife refuge
[Sustantivo]

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

reserva natural, refugio de vida silvestre

reserva natural, refugio de vida silvestre

offspring
[Sustantivo]

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendencia, cría

descendencia, cría

Ex: The offspring of the two birds were strong and healthy , ready to leave the nest .Los **descendientes** de los dos pájaros eran fuertes y saludables, listos para dejar el nido.
underbrush
[Sustantivo]

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

maleza, matorral

maleza, matorral

Ex: The fire quickly spread through the dry underbrush, threatening the nearby homes .El fuego se extendió rápidamente a través de la **maleza** seca, amenazando las casas cercanas.
burrow
[Sustantivo]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

madriguera, conejera

madriguera, conejera

Ex: Moles create intricate burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .Los topos crean redes intrincadas de **madrigueras** bajo tierra, lo que dificulta a los jardineros mantener sus céspedes.
aquamarine
[Sustantivo]

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

aguamarina

aguamarina

pelt
[Sustantivo]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

piel

piel

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in animal pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .Los esfuerzos de conservación tienen como objetivo combatir la caza furtiva y regular el comercio de **pieles** animales para proteger especies vulnerables y preservar la biodiversidad.
resin
[Sustantivo]

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

resina, goma

resina, goma

Ex: The amber gemstone was formed from ancient tree resin over millions of years .La gema de ámbar se formó a partir de la **resina** de árboles antiguos durante millones de años.
maw
[Sustantivo]

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

fauces, garganta

fauces, garganta

vitality
[Sustantivo]

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

vitalidad, energía vital

vitalidad, energía vital

hybrid
[Sustantivo]

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

híbrido

híbrido

Ex: The vineyard owner introduced a new grape hybrid to his collection, which produced a unique flavor profile ideal for winemaking.El dueño del viñedo introdujo un nuevo **híbrido** de uva en su colección, que produjo un perfil de sabor único ideal para la elaboración de vinos.
slumber
[Sustantivo]

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

sueño, reposo

sueño, reposo

Ex: The sound of the waves lulled her into a deep slumber on the beach .El sonido de las olas la arrulló en un profundo **sueño** en la playa.
luxuriant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lujuriante, exuberante

lujuriante, exuberante

Ex: The waterfall created a luxuriant mist that enveloped the surrounding lush landscape .La cascada creó una niebla **lujuriante** que envolvía el exuberante paisaje circundante.
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

comestible

Ex: She decorated her cake with edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .Decoró su pastel con purpurina **comestible** para un toque de brillo.
balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, cálido y agradable

templado, cálido y agradable

Ex: The balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .El ambiente **cálido** del spa proporcionaba un entorno relajante para que los huéspedes se relajaran.
premature
[Adjetivo]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prematuro

prematuro

Ex: The doctors provided special care for the premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.Los médicos proporcionaron cuidados especiales al bebé **prematuro** en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales.

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinar

germinar

Ex: To germinate, these desert plants require a specific temperature and amount of rainfall .Para **germinar**, estas plantas desérticas requieren una temperatura y una cantidad de lluvia específicas.
to howl
[Verbo]

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

aullar

aullar

Ex: Hearing the distant train whistle , the old dog joined in and began to howl.Al escuchar el silbato lejano del tren, el perro viejo se unió y comenzó a **aullar**.
to perch
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

posarse

posarse

Ex: The parrot perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .El loro **se posó** en su hombro, graznando juguetonamente.
to leach
[Verbo]

to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water

lixiviar, arrastrar

lixiviar, arrastrar

Ex: Farmers must be cautious not to overwater crops , as it can leach vital elements from the soil .Los agricultores deben tener cuidado de no regar en exceso los cultivos, ya que puede **lixiviar** elementos vitales del suelo.
to roost
[Verbo]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

posarse, descansar

posarse, descansar

Ex: The owls roost high in the pine trees , away from human activity .Los búhos **se posan** alto en los pinos, lejos de la actividad humana.
to graze
[Verbo]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pastar

pastar

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .El pastor condujo el rebaño a **pastar** en la ladera.
to peck
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picotear

picotear

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .El pájaro carpintero **picoteó** rítmicamente en el tronco del árbol.
to fell
[Verbo]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

derribar, talar

derribar, talar

Ex: He learned how to properly fell a tree as part of his forestry training .Aprendió a **talar** correctamente un árbol como parte de su formación forestal.
to preen
[Verbo]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

acicalarse, arreglarse las plumas

acicalarse, arreglarse las plumas

to flutter
[Verbo]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

aletear, revolotear

aletear, revolotear

Ex: The curtains fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .Las cortinas **aleteaban** en la ventana abierta, dejando entrar el aire fresco.
to rear
[Verbo]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

criar

criar

Ex: He helped rear his younger siblings after their parents passed away .Ayudó a **criar** a sus hermanos menores después de que sus padres fallecieran.
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