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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 bright red dress was conspicuous among the more subdued colors at the event. 
detectable
detectable
[Adjetivo]

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

detectable

detectable

Ex: The changes in temperature were detectable with a sensitive thermometer. 
indistinct
indistinct
[Adjetivo]

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

indistinto

indistinto

Ex: Her memory of the event was indistinct, making it difficult to recall specific details. 
opaque
opaque
[Adjetivo]

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

opaco

opaco

Ex: The opaque curtains blocked out all sunlight from entering the room. 
vibrant
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) bright and strong

vibrante

vibrante

Ex: The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky in hues of orange, pink, and purple. 
transparent
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The glass was so transparent that it was almost invisible, allowing a clear view of the garden beyond. 
translucent
translucent
[Adjetivo]

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

translúcido

translúcido

Ex: The translucent curtains in the bedroom filtered the sunlight softly. 
obtrusive
obtrusive
[Adjetivo]

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

molesto, intrusivo

molesto, intrusivo

Ex: The bright neon sign outside the window was obtrusive and kept him awake at night. 
dazzling
dazzling
[Adjetivo]

shining brightly with intense light

deslumbrante, resplandeciente

deslumbrante, resplandeciente

Ex: The dazzling sun reflected off the surface of the water, creating a mesmerizing glare. 
lurid
lurid
[Adjetivo]

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

chillón, estridente

chillón, estridente

Ex: The poster used lurid colors that hurt the eyes. 
gaudy
gaudy
[Adjetivo]

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

llamativo, chillón

llamativo, chillón

Ex: The gaudy decorations on the Christmas tree clashed with the room's minimalist decor. 
shimmering
shimmering
[Adjetivo]

emitting a flickering or wavering light

brillante, reluciente

brillante, reluciente

Ex: The shimmering water reflected the colors of the sunset, creating a beautiful scene. 
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 hotel room had a panoramic view of the city skyline. 
inky
inky
[Adjetivo]

dark or deep in color, like ink

negro como la tinta, profundamente negro

negro como la tinta, profundamente negro

Ex: The sky turned inky as night fell. 
lusterless
lusterless
[Adjetivo]

appearing dull without any reflective quality

opaco, sin brillo

opaco, sin brillo

Ex: The lusterless surface of the worn-out table reflected no light. 
murky
murky
[Adjetivo]

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

oscuro

oscuro

Ex: The murky sky threatened rain, casting a pall over the landscape. 
vivid
vivid
[Adjetivo]

(of colors or light) very intense or bright

vivo

vivo

Ex: She wore a vivid red dress that stood out in the crowd. 
radiant
radiant
[Adjetivo]

emitting or reflecting light in a bright, glowing manner

radiante, resplandeciente

radiante, resplandeciente

Ex: The radiant sun cast a warm glow over the landscape. 
overt
overt
[Adjetivo]

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

abierto

abierto

Ex: His overt gestures of affection, such as holding her hand and kissing her forehead in public, demonstrated his love for her. 
starkly
starkly
[Adverbio]

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

marcadamente, claramente

marcadamente, claramente

Ex: The difference in temperature between day and night was starkly evident. 
outline
outline
[Sustantivo]

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

contorno, silueta

contorno, silueta

Ex: The artist traced the outline of the vase on paper. 
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. 
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 hot air balloons rising at dawn created a picturesque spectacle. 
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: The artist chose a warm hue to create a cozy atmosphere in the painting. 
sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

vista,  visión

vista, visión

Ex: The sight of the distant mountains brought a sense of calm to his mind. 
glimpse
glimpse
[Sustantivo]

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

vislumbre, vistazo

vislumbre, vistazo

Ex: She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees before it disappeared below the horizon. 
luminosity
luminosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of emitting light

luminosidad, brillo

luminosidad, brillo

Ex: The glow-in-the-dark stickers had a soft luminosity that made them visible in the dark. 
sighting
sighting
[Sustantivo]

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

avistamiento, observación

avistamiento, observación

Ex: Residents were excited about a recent sighting of a bald eagle near the river. 
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 silhouette of the mountain range was stunning against the sunset. 
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 car's headlights made it difficult for her to see the road. 
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: The presentation included several visuals to help illustrate the key points. 
to camouflage

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

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: The lizard camouflages itself by changing its skin color. 
to obscure
to obscure
[Verbo]

to conceal or hide something

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The artist used a layer of paint to obscure the underlying details of the canvas. 
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: I often peer into the night sky to spot constellations. 
to behold
to behold
[Verbo]

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

contemplar, admirar

contemplar, admirar

Ex: I often behold the beauty of the sunset from my balcony. 
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: Despite his efforts to focus on his work, he couldn't help but ogle the attractive new intern across the office. 
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: In the bright sunlight, she squinted to shield her eyes from the glare. 
to illuminate

to provide light to something, making it brighter

iluminar

iluminar

Ex: The lanterns beautifully illuminate the garden path at night. 
to twinkle
to twinkle
[Verbo]

to shine with a flickering or sparkling light

centellear, titilar

centellear, titilar

Ex: The stars twinkle brightly in the clear night sky. 
to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

surgir

surgir

Ex: The pattern on the fabric emerged slowly as the dye set in. 
to reveal
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make something visible

revelar, mostrar

revelar, mostrar

Ex: The magician slowly pulled back the curtain to reveal a dazzling array of colorful flowers. 
to unearth
to unearth
[Verbo]

to dig the ground and discover something

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: Archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery during the excavation. 
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: The mayor proudly unveiled the new city monument during the grand opening ceremony. 
to uncover
to uncover
[Verbo]

to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle

descubrir, revelar

descubrir, revelar

Ex: With a sense of anticipation, she lifted the cloth to uncover the hidden masterpiece. 
to disclose

to reveal something by uncovering it

revelar, desvelar

revelar, desvelar

Ex: With a sense of anticipation, she slowly began to disclose the contents of the sealed envelope. 
to expose
to expose
[Verbo]

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

revelar, descubrir

revelar, descubrir

Ex: The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to expose ancient artifacts buried beneath the earth. 
to reflect
to reflect
[Verbo]

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

reflejar

reflejar

Ex: The mirror reflected the sunlight, brightening up the room. 
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 magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat with a swift motion of his hand. 
to shroud
to shroud
[Verbo]

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

envolver, ocultar

envolver, ocultar

Ex: Before the big reveal, they decided to shroud the artwork in a cloth for added suspense. 
to conceal
to conceal
[Verbo]

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The spy used a hat and sunglasses to conceal her identity. 
scrutiny
scrutiny
[Sustantivo]

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

escrutinio, examen detallado

escrutinio, examen detallado

Ex: The accountant applied scrutiny to the financial statements to find any errors. 
minutiae
minutiae
[Sustantivo]

small details that are easily overlooked

minucias

minucias

Ex: During the detective's investigation, he paid attention to the minutiae of the crime scene, looking for tiny details that could provide crucial clues. 
to inspect
to inspect
[Verbo]

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

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: The mechanic will inspect the car to ensure it is safe to drive. 
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: Parents often need to monitor their children's online activities to ensure a safe digital environment. 
to scrutinize

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

escudriñar

escudriñar

Ex: Inspectors scrutinized the company's financial records to find any errors. 
punctilious
punctilious
[Adjetivo]

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

detallista

detallista

Ex: She approached her duties with a punctilious attitude, never missing a single appointment. 
painstaking
painstaking
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of effort and time

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: She conducted a painstaking investigation to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance. 
thoroughly
thoroughly
[Adverbio]

in a comprehensive manner

minuciosamente

minuciosamente

Ex: She cleaned the house thoroughly before the guests arrived. 
accurately
accurately
[Adverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

exactamente

exactamente

Ex: The scientist measured the temperature accurately using calibrated instruments. 
meticulously
meticulously
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is marked by careful attention to details

meticulosamente

meticulosamente

Ex: The artist meticulously crafted each brushstroke to create a lifelike portrait. 
superficially
superficially
[Adverbio]

with a focus only on the surface or outer appearance

superficialmente

superficialmente

Ex: She understood the topic superficially but lacked in-depth knowledge. 
muted
muted
[Adjetivo]

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

apagado, suave

apagado, suave

Ex: She preferred to wear muted colors like soft blues and pale greens rather than bold and bright shades. 
cosmetically
cosmetically
[Adverbio]

in a manner that superficially focuses on the appearance of something

cosméticamente, superficialmente

cosméticamente, superficialmente

Ex: The car manufacturer introduced a cosmetically refreshed model with sleeker lines and updated headlights. 
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