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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Visión y Precisión

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la visión y la precisión, como "opaco", "sudario", "radiante", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
conspicuous
conspicuous
[Adjetivo]

standing out and easy to see or notice

visible

visible

Ex: The landmark statue was designed to be conspicuous so that it would catch the eye of every passerby. 

La estatua icónica fue diseñada para ser llamativa para que captara la atención de cada transeúnte.

detectable
detectable
[Adjetivo]

able to be easily noticed or perceived, often through observation or measurement

detectable

detectable

Ex: Even a small amount of poison in the water was detectable by the laboratory equipment. 

Incluso una pequeña cantidad de veneno en el agua era detectable por el equipo de laboratorio.

indistinct
indistinct
[Adjetivo]

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

indistinto

indistinto

Ex: The instructions were so indistinct that many people struggled to follow them. 

Las instrucciones eran tan poco claras que muchas personas tuvieron dificultades para seguirlas.

opaque
opaque
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

opaco

opaco

Ex: The glass was opaque, preventing anyone from seeing inside the locked room. 

El vidrio era opaco, impidiendo que nadie viera el interior de la habitación cerrada.

vibrant
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) bright and strong

vibrante

vibrante

Ex: The artist used vibrant blues and greens to depict the lush landscape in the painting. 

El artista utilizó azules y verdes vibrantes para representar el exuberante paisaje en la pintura.

transparent
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The plastic wrap was so transparent that it was difficult to see it on the package. 

El plástico de envolver era tan transparente que era difícil verlo en el paquete.

translucent
translucent
[Adjetivo]

permitting light to pass through but making objects on the other side appear blurred

translúcido

translúcido

Ex: The jellyfish had a translucent body, glowing softly in the dark waters. 

La medusa tenía un cuerpo translúcido, brillando suavemente en las aguas oscuras.

obtrusive
obtrusive
[Adjetivo]

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

molesto, intrusivo

molesto, intrusivo

Ex: The large, obtrusive advertisement on the webpage distracted users from the content. 

El anuncio grande y molesto en la página web distrajo a los usuarios del contenido.

dazzling
dazzling
[Adjetivo]

shining brightly with intense light

deslumbrante, resplandeciente

deslumbrante, resplandeciente

Ex: The snow-covered landscape was dazzling under the clear blue sky. 

El paisaje cubierto de nieve era deslumbrante bajo el cielo azul despejado.

lurid
lurid
[Adjetivo]

too bright in color, in a way that is not pleasant

chillón, estridente

chillón, estridente

Ex: The bedroom walls were painted a lurid shade of green. 

Las paredes del dormitorio estaban pintadas de un tono chillón de verde.

gaudy
gaudy
[Adjetivo]

excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance

llamativo, chillón

llamativo, chillón

Ex: The hotel lobby was filled with gaudy furniture and loud patterns. 

El vestíbulo del hotel estaba lleno de muebles chillones y patrones llamativos.

shimmering
shimmering
[Adjetivo]

emitting a flickering or wavering light

brillante, reluciente

brillante, reluciente

Ex: The shimmering heat haze rose from the pavement on the hot summer day. 

La bruma brillante del calor se elevaba desde el pavimento en el caluroso día de verano.

panoramic
panoramic
[Adjetivo]

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

panorámico, que ofrece una vista panorámica

panorámico, que ofrece una vista panorámica

Ex: The panoramic windows in the restaurant offered diners a breathtaking view of the ocean. 

Las ventanas panorámicas del restaurante ofrecían a los comensales una vista impresionante del océano.

inky
inky
[Adjetivo]

dark or deep in color, like ink

negro como la tinta, profundamente negro

negro como la tinta, profundamente negro

Ex: He painted the room in an inky shade of blue. 

Pintó la habitación en un tono tintado de azul.

lusterless
lusterless
[Adjetivo]

appearing dull without any reflective quality

opaco, sin brillo

opaco, sin brillo

Ex: The lusterless finish of the old car made it seem unremarkable. 

El acabado sin brillo del coche viejo lo hacía parecer poco notable.

murky
murky
[Adjetivo]

(of sky) cloudy or dark, often resulting in a gloomy atmosphere

oscuro

oscuro

Ex: As the sun began to set, the murky sky hinted at the storm brewing on the horizon. 

Mientras el sol comenzaba a ponerse, el cielo turbio insinuaba la tormenta que se avecinaba en el horizonte.

vivid
vivid
[Adjetivo]

(of colors or light) very intense or bright

vivo

vivo

Ex: The flowers in the garden were a vivid display of color, brightening up the landscape. 

Las flores en el jardín eran una exhibición vívida de color, iluminando el paisaje.

radiant
radiant
[Adjetivo]

emitting or reflecting light in a bright, glowing manner

radiante, resplandeciente

radiante, resplandeciente

Ex: The radiant glow of the fireplace warmed the cozy living room. 

El resplandor radiante de la chimenea calentaba el acogedor salón.

overt
overt
[Adjetivo]

open, obvious, and easily observable, without concealment or secrecy

abierto

abierto

Ex: She made an overt effort to include everyone in the conversation, ensuring that no one felt left out. 

Ella hizo un esfuerzo evidente para incluir a todos en la conversación, asegurándose de que nadie se sintiera excluido.

starkly
starkly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily noticeable, highlighting a clear and obvious contrast

marcadamente, claramente

marcadamente, claramente

Ex: The room's starkly minimalist design created a sense of openness. 

El diseño marcadamente minimalista de la habitación creaba una sensación de apertura.

outline
outline
[Sustantivo]

the visible edge or contour that marks the limits of an object

contorno, silueta

contorno, silueta

Ex: The silhouette showed only the outline of her figure. 

La silueta solo mostraba el contorno de su figura.

illusion
illusion
[Sustantivo]

a misleading or incorrect mental representation of reality

ilusión

ilusión

Ex: the horror movie created such a realistic illusion of fear that viewers were genuinely frightened. 

La película de terror creó una ilusión tan realista del miedo que los espectadores estaban genuinamente asustados.

vista
vista
[Sustantivo]

a captivating scenery viewed from a distance

vista

vista

spectacle
spectacle
[Sustantivo]

a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable

espectáculo, vista

espectáculo, vista

Ex: The grand opening ceremony was a lavish spectacle with fireworks and music. 

La gran ceremonia de apertura fue un espectáculo lujoso con fuegos artificiales y música.

hue
hue
[Sustantivo]

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

tono

tono

Ex: She admired the deep blue hue of the sapphire in her ring. 

Ella admiraba el tono azul profundo del zafiro de su anillo.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

vista,  visión

vista, visión

Ex: The sight of her old friends at the reunion filled her with joy. 

La vista de sus viejos amigos en la reunión la llenó de alegría.

glimpse
glimpse
[Sustantivo]

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

vislumbre, vistazo

vislumbre, vistazo

Ex: The photographer captured a glimpse of the couple kissing under the streetlight. 

El fotógrafo capturó un vistazo de la pareja besándose bajo la farola.

luminosity
luminosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of emitting light

luminosidad, brillo

luminosidad, brillo

Ex: The streetlights' luminosity provided a sense of safety during nighttime walks. 

La luminosidad de las farolas proporcionaba una sensación de seguridad durante los paseos nocturnos.

sighting
sighting
[Sustantivo]

the act of seeing or observing something, especially something notable or unusual

avistamiento, observación

avistamiento, observación

Ex: The sighting of a UFO sparked curiosity and debate among the townspeople. 

El avistamiento de un OVNI despertó curiosidad y debate entre los habitantes del pueblo.

silhouette
silhouette
[Sustantivo]

the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow

silueta, contorno

silueta, contorno

Ex: The artist drew a perfect silhouette of the dancer in mid-leap. 

El artista dibujó una silueta perfecta de la bailarina en medio del salto.

glare
glare
[Sustantivo]

a harsh, bright light that is more intense than what the eyes are used to, often causing discomfort

deslumbramiento, resplandor cegador

deslumbramiento, resplandor cegador

Ex: The glare from the computer screen caused him to squint. 

El resplandor de la pantalla de la computadora lo hizo entrecerrar los ojos.

visual
visual
[Sustantivo]

something that is perceived by sight, such as an image, graphic, or representation that can be seen or observed

visual

visual

Ex: In advertising, compelling visuals are often more effective than text alone. 

En la publicidad, los visuales convincentes suelen ser más efectivos que solo el texto.

to camouflage

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: Birds often camouflage their nests to protect their eggs. 

Las aves a menudo camuflan sus nidos para proteger sus huevos.

to obscure
to obscure
[Verbo]

to conceal or hide something

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The overgrown trees obscured the entrance to the trail. 

Los árboles crecidos oscurecían la entrada al sendero.

to peer
to peer
[Verbo]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

Ex: The scientist is peering through the microscope to analyze the specimen. 

El científico mira fijamente a través del microscopio para analizar la muestra.

to behold
to behold
[Verbo]

to see something, often with a feeling of amazement or admiration

contemplar, admirar

contemplar, admirar

Ex: While I was in the garden, I beheld a rare species of butterfly. 

Mientras estaba en el jardín, contemplé una especie rara de mariposa.

to ogle
to ogle
[Verbo]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

comerse con los ojos

comerse con los ojos

Ex: The lifeguard discreetly warned the beachgoers not to ogle the sunbathers. 

El salvavidas advirtió discretamente a los bañistas que no miraran fijamente a los bañistas.

to squint
to squint
[Verbo]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

mirar de reojo

Ex: As he entered the dark room, he squinted to adjust his vision to the low light. 

Mientras entraba en la habitación oscura, entrecerró los ojos para adaptar su visión a la poca luz.

to illuminate

to provide light to something, making it brighter

iluminar

iluminar

Ex: The streetlights illuminated the dark alley, providing a sense of safety. 

Las farolas iluminaban el callejón oscuro, proporcionando una sensación de seguridad.

to twinkle
to twinkle
[Verbo]

to shine with a flickering or sparkling light

centellear, titilar

centellear, titilar

Ex: The Christmas lights twinkle festively on the tree. 

Las luces de Navidad centellean festivamente en el árbol.

to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

surgir

surgir

Ex: As the fog lifted, the silhouette of the old castle started to emerge. 

A medida que la niebla se disipaba, la silueta del viejo castillo comenzaba a emerger.

to reveal
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make something visible

revelar, mostrar

revelar, mostrar

Ex: As the fog lifted, it revealed a picturesque view of the valley below. 

A medida que la niebla se disipaba, reveló una vista pintoresca del valle abajo.

to unearth
to unearth
[Verbo]

to dig the ground and discover something

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: Excavating the site, researchers unearthed a buried city from centuries ago. 

Excavando el sitio, los investigadores desenterraron una ciudad enterrada de hace siglos.

to unveil
to unveil
[Verbo]

to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony

desvelar, descubrir

desvelar, descubrir

Ex: As part of the celebration, they decided to unveil a commemorative plaque in honor of the historical event. 

Como parte de la celebración, decidieron develar una placa conmemorativa en honor al evento histórico.

to uncover
to uncover
[Verbo]

to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle

descubrir, revelar

descubrir, revelar

Ex: As the archaeologists dug deeper, they uncovered a buried city that had been lost for centuries. 

Mientras los arqueólogos excavaban más profundo, descubrieron una ciudad enterrada que había estado perdida durante siglos.

to disclose

to reveal something by uncovering it

revelar, desvelar

revelar, desvelar

Ex: As the curtains were drawn back, they began to disclose a breathtaking view of the city skyline. 

Mientras se corrían las cortinas, comenzaron a revelar una vista impresionante del horizonte de la ciudad.

to expose
to expose
[Verbo]

to reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden or covered

revelar, descubrir

revelar, descubrir

Ex: The construction workers removed the old plaster to expose the original brickwork of the historic building. 

Los trabajadores de la construcción quitaron el yeso viejo para exponer el ladrillo original del edificio histórico.

to reflect
to reflect
[Verbo]

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

reflejar

reflejar

Ex: The windows were designed to reflect heat away from the building, keeping it cool in summer. 

Las ventanas fueron diseñadas para reflejar el calor lejos del edificio, manteniéndolo fresco en verano.

to gleam
to gleam
[Verbo]

to shine brightly, typically with reflected light

brillar, relucir

brillar, relucir

to vanish
to vanish
[Verbo]

to suddenly and mysteriously disappear without explanation

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: The illusionist performed a trick causing a coin to vanish from his closed fist. 

El ilusionista realizó un truco haciendo que una moneda desapareciera de su puño cerrado.

to shroud
to shroud
[Verbo]

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

envolver, ocultar

envolver, ocultar

Ex: The funeral director had to shroud the casket with a ceremonial cloth during the service. 

El director funerario tuvo que cubrir el ataúd con una tela ceremonial durante el servicio.

to conceal
to conceal
[Verbo]

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The camouflage helped the soldiers conceal themselves in the dense forest. 

El camuflaje ayudó a los soldados a ocultarse en el denso bosque.

scrutiny
scrutiny
[Sustantivo]

the careful and detailed examination to find mistakes or discover important information

escrutinio, examen detallado

escrutinio, examen detallado

Ex: The journalist's scrutiny of the politician's speech revealed inconsistencies. 

El escrutinio del periodista sobre el discurso del político reveló inconsistencias.

minutiae
minutiae
[Sustantivo]

small details that are easily overlooked

minucias

minucias

Ex: While proofreading, it's crucial to pay attention to the minutiae of grammar and punctuation to ensure a polished and error-free document. 

Mientras se corrige, es crucial prestar atención a los minutiae de la gramática y la puntuación para asegurar un documento pulido y libre de errores.

to inspect
to inspect
[Verbo]

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: The building inspector will inspect the construction site to verify compliance with safety standards. 

El inspector de edificios inspeccionará el sitio de construcción para verificar el cumplimiento de los estándares de seguridad.

to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: The technician is currently monitoring the system for any potential issues. 
to scrutinize

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

escudriñar

escudriñar

Ex: Software specialists scrutinized the code to find any existing bugs. 

Los especialistas en software examinaron minuciosamente el código para encontrar cualquier error existente.

punctilious
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

detallista

detallista

Ex: At the meeting, his punctilious notes captured every point discussed. 

En la reunión, sus notas puntillosas capturaron cada punto discutido.

painstaking
painstaking
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of effort and time

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: The restoration of the historic building required painstaking effort to preserve its original features. 

La restauración del edificio histórico requirió un esfuerzo minucioso para preservar sus características originales.

thoroughly
thoroughly
[Adverbio]

in a comprehensive manner

minuciosamente

minuciosamente

Ex: He studied the instructions thoroughly before assembling the furniture. 

Estudió las instrucciones a fondo antes de ensamblar los muebles.

accurately
accurately
[Adverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

exactamente

exactamente

Ex: The accountant calculated the financial figures accurately for the annual report. 

El contador calculó las cifras financieras con precisión para el informe anual.

meticulously
meticulously
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is marked by careful attention to details

meticulosamente

meticulosamente

Ex: He meticulously proofread the document multiple times to catch any errors or typos. 

Revisó meticulosamente el documento varias veces para detectar cualquier error o falta de ortografía.

superficially
superficially
[Adverbio]

with a focus only on the surface or outer appearance

superficialmente

superficialmente

Ex: The problem was resolved superficially, without addressing the root cause. 

El problema se resolvió superficialmente, sin abordar la causa raíz.

muted
muted
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) having a subdued tone, lacking brightness or vibrancy

apagado, suave

apagado, suave

Ex: The muted red of the autumn leaves contrasted beautifully with the bright blue sky. 

El rojo apagado de las hojas de otoño contrastaba hermosamente con el azul brillante del cielo.

cosmetically
cosmetically
[Adverbio]

in a manner that superficially focuses on the appearance of something

cosméticamente, superficialmente

cosméticamente, superficialmente

Ex: The hotel underwent a cosmetically driven renovation, updating furnishings and decor. 

El hotel se sometió a una renovación cosmética, actualizando los muebles y la decoración.

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