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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Mundo natural

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el mundo natural, como "burrow", "pelt", "shrub", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
prey
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

presa

rind
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

corteza, cáscara

corteza, cáscara

Ex: The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of rind.
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The drought affected both human and animal populations .
gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: With gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .
snowpack
[Sustantivo]

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

capa de nieve, acumulación de nieve

capa de nieve, acumulación de nieve

shrub
[Sustantivo]

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

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .
twig
[Sustantivo]

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

ramita

ramita

Ex: The squirrel scurried along twig, searching for nuts hidden among the branches .
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 gravedad, cuesta de gravedad

colina de gravedad, cuesta de gravedad

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 canopy blocked much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor .
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: They survived avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .
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 plume glinted in the sunlight as it hovered near the feeder .
moisture
[Sustantivo]

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

humedad, moistura

humedad, moistura

Ex: The fog created a veil moisture that obscured the view of the city skyline .
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in blizzard.
poultry
[Sustantivo]

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

aves de corral

aves de corral

Ex: He enjoys poultry in his backyard as a hobby .
sapling
[Sustantivo]

a small and young tree

árbol joven

árbol joven

Ex: sapling grew quickly with plenty of sunlight and nutrients .
progeny
[Sustantivo]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie

progenie

Ex: The queenprogeny included several princes and princesses , each destined to play a significant role in the kingdom 's future .
wildlife refuge
[Sustantivo]

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

refugio de vida silvestre, reserva de fauna salvaje

refugio de vida silvestre, reserva de fauna salvaje

offspring
[Sustantivo]

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendencia, prole

descendencia, prole

Ex: offspring of the two birds were strong and healthy , ready to leave the nest .
underbrush
[Sustantivo]

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

matorral, bajo matorral

matorral, bajo matorral

Ex: The fire quickly spread through the underbrush, threatening the nearby homes .
burrow
[Sustantivo]

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

madriguera, conejera

madriguera, conejera

Ex: Moles create burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .
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 pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .
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 resin over millions of years .
maw
[Sustantivo]

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

boca, fauces

boca, fauces

vitality
[Sustantivo]

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

vitalidad, vitalismo

vitalidad, vitalismo

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.
slumber
[Sustantivo]

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

sueño profundo, letargo

sueño profundo, letargo

Ex: The sound of the waves lulled her into a slumber on the beach .
luxuriant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lujoso, frondoso

lujoso, frondoso

Ex: The waterfall created luxuriant mist that enveloped the surrounding lush landscape .
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

comestible

Ex: She decorated her cake edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .
balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, suave

templado, suave

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
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.

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germinar

germinar

Ex: germinate, these desert plants require a specific temperature and amount of rainfall .
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 howl.
to perch
[Verbo]

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

posarse

posarse

Ex: The perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .
to leach
[Verbo]

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

lixiviar, extraer

lixiviar, extraer

Ex: Farmers must be cautious not to overwater crops , as it leach vital elements from the soil .
to roost
[Verbo]

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

posarse, dormitar

posarse, dormitar

Ex: The roost high in the pine trees , away from human activity .
to graze
[Verbo]

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

pastar

pastar

Ex: The shepherd led the flock graze on the hillside .
to peck
[Verbo]

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

picotear

picotear

Ex: The pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .
to fell
[Verbo]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

cortar, tumbar

cortar, tumbar

Ex: He learned how to fell a tree as part of his forestry training .
to preen
[Verbo]

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

acicalarse, empolvarse

acicalarse, empolvarse

to flutter
[Verbo]

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

aletear, vibrar

aletear, vibrar

Ex: The fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .
to rear
[Verbo]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

criar, educar

criar, educar

Ex: He rear his younger siblings after their parents passed away .
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