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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Placement

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con colocaciones, como "suspender", "faja", "incrustar", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
elevation
elevation
[Sustantivo]

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

altitud, elevación

altitud, elevación

Ex: The mountain climber reached an elevation of 4,000 meters before encountering thin air. 
altitude
altitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitud, altura

altitud, altura

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
proximity
proximity
[Sustantivo]

the immediate surrounding or area that is near or close around a person or thing

proximidad

proximidad

Ex: The predator cautiously approached the prey, staying within striking proximity. 
arrangement
arrangement
[Sustantivo]

the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

disposición, arreglo

disposición, arreglo

Ex: The arrangement of chairs in the room facilitated group discussions. 
disposal
disposal
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of arranging or positioning things in a particular way

disposición, colocación

disposición, colocación

Ex: She meticulously planned the disposal of her books on the shelf, arranging them by genre and size. 
layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: The architect presented several options for the layout of the new office space, each maximizing natural light and efficiency. 
superposition
superposition
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another

superposición, solapamiento

superposición, solapamiento

Ex: The artist created a striking image through the superposition of different colored layers of paint. 
whereabouts
whereabouts
[Sustantivo]

the specific location or position of someone or something

paradero, ubicación

paradero, ubicación

Ex: They were unsure of his whereabouts after he left the party early. 
vicinity
vicinity
[Sustantivo]

the area near or surrounding a particular place

alrededores, vecindad

alrededores, vecindad

Ex: There were no houses in the immediate vicinity of the old mansion. 
precinct
precinct
[Sustantivo]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment. 
environs
environs
[Sustantivo]

the surrounding area or district, especially the suburbs or outskirts of a city or town

alrededores,  cercanías

alrededores, cercanías

Ex: They enjoyed exploring the natural environs around the lake. 
fringe
fringe
[Sustantivo]

the marginal, or outer part of something, such as an area, activity, or group

borde

borde

Ex: The fringe of the forest was dotted with wildflowers and was less dense than the inner parts. 
locus
locus
[Sustantivo]

the specific place or scene where an event or action occurs, especially used to denote the exact location of a meeting or event

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

Ex: The historic courthouse served as the locus for the town hall meeting. 
interstice
interstice
[Sustantivo]

a space between or inside things

intersticio

intersticio

dislocation
dislocation
[Sustantivo]

an event or incident that leads to the displacement or disruption of something from its usual or intended position

desplazamiento, desorganización

desplazamiento, desorganización

Ex: The dislocation of the bridge due to flooding blocked traffic for several days. 
configuration
configuration
[Sustantivo]

the specific arrangement or grouping of parts or elements

configuración, disposición

configuración, disposición

Ex: The configuration of the solar panels optimized energy capture throughout the day. 
to transpose

to alter the position, arrangement, or sequence of something

transponer, permutar

transponer, permutar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to transpose the sentences in logical order. 
to displace

to move something from its usual position or location to another

desplazar, mover

desplazar, mover

Ex: The strong wind gusts were powerful enough to displace several patio chairs. 
to hover
to hover
[Verbo]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

planear

planear

to droop
to droop
[Verbo]

to bend downward or sag under the influence of gravity or due to lack of support or tension

caer, colgar

caer, colgar

Ex: The heavy curtains began to droop at the edges where they weren't properly supported. 
to embed
to embed
[Verbo]

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

incrustar

incrustar

Ex: The artist decided to embed colorful gems into the sculpture to add a touch of sparkle. 
to insert
to insert
[Verbo]

to place or add something into a specific space or object

insertar, introducir

insertar, introducir

Ex: He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door. 
to repose
to repose
[Verbo]

to place something down flat or horizontally

reposar

reposar

Ex: The vase was carefully reposed on the mantle, away from the edge. 
to deposit
to deposit
[Verbo]

to place or fix something in a specific location

depositar, colocar

depositar, colocar

Ex: To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault. 
to lodge
to lodge
[Verbo]

to become stuck or fixed in a particular position, often in a way that is difficult to remove

alojarse, incrustarse

alojarse, incrustarse

Ex: A splinter from the wooden deck lodged in her finger. 
to squat
to squat
[Verbo]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

ponerse en cuclillas

ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly. 
to ensconce

to establish one's place or position

instalarse

instalarse

to dangle
to dangle
[Verbo]

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

colgar, balancear

colgar, balancear

Ex: The keys dangled from her fingers as she walked down the hallway. 
to crouch
to crouch
[Verbo]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: Crouch beside me so we can plan our next move. 
to drape
to drape
[Verbo]

to arrange or hang something loosely and artistically over a surface or object

colgar, arreglar artísticamente

colgar, arreglar artísticamente

Ex: She draped the scarf around her neck in a stylish fashion. 
to mount
to mount
[Verbo]

to secure, attach, or affix an item onto a surface or framework

fijar, montar

fijar, montar

Ex: The photographer carefully mounted the camera on a tripod to capture stable and clear images. 
to suspend
to suspend
[Verbo]

to hang something so that it dangles freely without support from below

suspender, colgar

suspender, colgar

Ex: They used a sturdy rope to suspend the swing from the tree branch. 
to flank
to flank
[Verbo]

to be positioned at the side or edge of something, typically for protection, support, or observation

flanquear, bordear

flanquear, bordear

Ex: The soldiers flanked the convoy to ensure its safe passage through enemy territory. 
to nest
to nest
[Verbo]

to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements

encajar, anidar

encajar, anidar

Ex: The Russian dolls nested neatly within each other, with the smallest doll tucked inside the larger ones. 
to snuggle
to snuggle
[Verbo]

to arrange or settle someone or something in a warm, cozy, or affectionate manner, typically by enclosing them closely for warmth or comfort

acurrucarse, arrullar

acurrucarse, arrullar

Ex: She snuggled her toddler into the fluffy blanket before bedtime, soothing him with a gentle lullaby. 
to girdle
to girdle
[Verbo]

to encircle or surround something and create a boundary or perimeter around it

rodear, circundar

rodear, circundar

Ex: The river girdles the ancient castle, adding to its picturesque charm. 
to overlay
to overlay
[Verbo]

to cover one thing over another

superponer, cubrir

superponer, cubrir

Ex: The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape. 
to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The construction crew erected the steel beams to form the framework of the new skyscraper. 
to superimpose

to place or lay something over something else, typically to create a combined or layered effect

superponer, sobreponer

superponer, sobreponer

Ex: The architect superimposed the new building design onto the existing city skyline using computer software. 
to straddle

to span or extend across a particular area

abarcar, extenderse sobre

abarcar, extenderse sobre

Ex: The urban development project aimed to create buildings that would straddle the skyline. 
to situate
to situate
[Verbo]

to place something in a particular position or setting

situar, colocar

situar, colocar

Ex: The architect decided to situate the building on the edge of the hill for a panoramic view. 
adjacent
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop. 
contiguous
contiguous
[Adjetivo]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

contiguo

contiguo

Ex: The company acquired several contiguous parcels of land to expand its operations. 
stationary
stationary
[Adjetivo]

not moving or changing position

estacionado

estacionado

Ex: He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout. 
static
static
[Adjetivo]

remaining still, with no change in position

estático

estático

Ex: The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park. 
immovable
immovable
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) impossible to be placed elsewhere

inmovible

inmovible

isolated
isolated
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

aislado

aislado

Ex: The isolated cabin in the mountains offered solitude and tranquility. 
remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
sparse
sparse
[Adjetivo]

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

disperso

disperso

Ex: The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape. 
aloft
aloft
[Adverbio]

up in or into the air

en el aire

en el aire

Ex: The eagle circled aloft in search of prey. 
innermost
innermost
[Adjetivo]

related to the deepest or most central point within a physical context

más profundo, más interno

más profundo, más interno

Ex: The pearl lay nestled in the innermost chamber of the oyster shell. 
positional
positional
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characterized by position or placement, particularly in a physical or spatial sense

posicional, relativo a la posición

posicional, relativo a la posición

Ex: The positional relationship between the sun and the planets determines their orbits in the solar system. 
outspread
outspread
[Adjetivo]

extended or spread out over a wide area or surface

extendido, desplegado

extendido, desplegado

Ex: The eagle soared gracefully with its outspread wings, catching the warm currents of air. 
slanted
slanted
[Adjetivo]

describing a position or direction that is inclined or angled

inclinado, sesgado

inclinado, sesgado

Ex: The tree grew at a slanted angle due to the prevailing winds on the hillside. 
outermost
outermost
[Adjetivo]

located at the farthest point from the center or inside of something

más externo, más exterior

más externo, más exterior

Ex: The outermost layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation. 
opposable
opposable
[Adjetivo]

able to be positioned opposite to something else, particularly hands or fingers that can grip and hold things well

oponible, prensil

oponible, prensil

Ex: Monkeys use their opposable thumbs to grab tree branches. 
elsewhere
elsewhere
[Adverbio]

at, in, or to another place

en otro lugar

en otro lugar

Ex: The store was out of stock, so I had to look elsewhere for the product. 
to pinpoint

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

localizar con precisión, identificar con exactitud

localizar con precisión, identificar con exactitud

Ex: Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds. 
inversion
inversion
[Sustantivo]

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

inversión

inversión

Ex: The artist's installation featured an inversion of everyday objects, challenging our perceptions. 
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