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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Mundo Natural

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el mundo natural, como "sequía", "canopia", "acicalarse", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
prey
prey
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

presa

presa

Ex: The spider spun a web to catch its prey. 

La araña tejió una telaraña para atrapar a su presa.

rind
rind
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

cáscara, piel

cáscara, piel

Ex: As the sun beat down, they relaxed on the beach, sipping on cold beverages with slices of lime rind floating on top. 

Mientras el sol caía con fuerza, ellos se relajaban en la playa, bebiendo bebidas frías con rodajas de cáscara de lima flotando encima.

drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued. 

Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.

gust
gust
[Sustantivo]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: Despite the gusts of wind, the determined kite flyer managed to keep their kite aloft, skillfully maneuvering it through the turbulent air. 

A pesar de las ráfagas de viento, el volador de cometas decidido logró mantener su cometa en el aire, maniobrándola hábilmente a través del aire turbulento.

snowpack
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
shrub
[Sustantivo]

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

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The hedgehog hid under the dense shrub for protection from the rain. 

El erizo se escondió bajo el arbusto denso para protegerse de la lluvia.

twig
twig
[Sustantivo]

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

ramita

ramita

Ex: The strong wind snapped several twigs off the tree during the storm. 

El viento fuerte rompió varias ramitas del árbol durante la tormenta.

gravity hill
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
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: We observed monkeys moving swiftly through the canopy above us. 

Observamos monos moviéndose rápidamente a través del dosel arbóreo sobre nosotros.

avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: The avalanche was caused by a heavy snowfall the previous night. 

La avalancha fue causada por una fuerte nevada la noche anterior.

plume
plume
[Sustantivo]

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

pluma, penacho

pluma, penacho

Ex: The male pheasant's colorful plume dazzled observers during mating season. 

La pluma colorida del faisán macho deslumbró a los observadores durante la temporada de apareamiento.

wildlife refuge
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
offspring
[Sustantivo]

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendencia, cría

descendencia, cría

Ex: They took great care of their offspring, ensuring they had everything they needed. 

Cuidaron mucho a su descendencia, asegurándose de que tuvieran todo lo que necesitaban.

underbrush
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 dense underbrush made it difficult to see the forest floor. 

La maleza densa hacía difícil ver el suelo del bosque.

burrow
burrow
[Sustantivo]

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

madriguera, conejera

madriguera, conejera

Ex: The fox emerged cautiously from its burrow at dusk, ready to begin its nightly hunt. 

El zorro emergió con cautela de su madriguera al anochecer, listo para comenzar su caza nocturna.

aquamarine
aquamarine
[Sustantivo]

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

aguamarina

aguamarina

pelt
pelt
[Sustantivo]

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

piel

piel

Ex: Inuit hunters skillfully crafted warm clothing and shelters from the waterproof sealskin pelts of marine mammals. 

Los cazadores inuit fabricaban hábilmente ropa cálida y refugios con las pieles impermeables de los mamíferos marinos.

moisture
moisture
[Sustantivo]

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

humedad, mojadura

humedad, mojadura

Ex: Her hair retained moisture from the humid climate, making it difficult to style. 

Su cabello retenía la humedad del clima húmedo, lo que hacía difícil peinarlo.

blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard. 

El centro de esquí estuvo cerrado debido a la tormenta de nieve.

resin
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 aroma of burning resin filled the air during the incense ceremony. 

El aroma de la resina quemada llenaba el aire durante la ceremonia del incienso.

maw
maw
[Sustantivo]

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

fauces, garganta

fauces, garganta

poultry
poultry
[Sustantivo]

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

aves de corral

aves de corral

Ex: Poultry farming is an important agricultural industry in many countries. 

La avicultura es una industria agrícola importante en muchos países.

sapling
sapling
[Sustantivo]

a small and young tree

árbol joven

árbol joven

Ex: They carefully protected the young saplings from deer. 

Protegieron cuidadosamente los jóvenes árboles pequeños de los ciervos.

progeny
progeny
[Sustantivo]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progenie

progenie

Ex: The farmer's progeny were expected to take over the family business and continue the agricultural tradition. 

Se esperaba que la progenie del agricultor se hiciera cargo del negocio familiar y continuara la tradición agrícola.

vitality
vitality
[Sustantivo]

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

vitalidad, energía vital

vitalidad, energía vital

slumber
slumber
[Sustantivo]

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

sueño, reposo

sueño, reposo

Ex: Bears retreat to their dens for a long slumber during hibernation. 

Los osos se retiran a sus guaridas para un largo sueño durante la hibernación.

luxuriant
luxuriant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

lujuriante, exuberante

lujuriante, exuberante

Ex: The vineyard produced wines from luxuriant grapevines, yielding high-quality grapes. 

El viñedo producía vinos de vides lujuriosas, que daban uvas de alta calidad.

edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Some plants look pretty but are not edible. 

Algunas plantas lucen bonitas pero no son comestibles.

balmy
balmy
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

templado, cálido y agradable

templado, cálido y agradable

Ex: The balmy weather was perfect for a leisurely picnic in the park. 

El clima templado era perfecto para un picnic relajado en el parque.

hybrid
hybrid
[Adjetivo]

created through the breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds

híbrido, cruzado

híbrido, cruzado

Ex: The lab created a hybrid strain of bacteria for research purposes. 

El laboratorio creó una cepa híbrida de bacterias con fines de investigación.

premature
premature
[Adjetivo]

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

prematuro

prematuro

Ex: Thanks to round-the-clock care, the once tiny premature infant is now a thriving toddler. 

Gracias a los cuidados las 24 horas, el bebé prematuro que una vez fue pequeño ahora es un niño pequeño próspero.

to germinate

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
to howl
[Verbo]

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

aullar

aullar

Ex: The lonely coyote howled in the night, echoing through the desolate landscape. 

El coyote solitario aullaba en la noche, resonando a través del paisaje desolado.

to perch
to perch
[Verbo]

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

posarse

posarse

Ex: The eagle perched high on the cliff, scanning the valley below. 

El águila se posó en lo alto del acantilado, escaneando el valle abajo.

to leach
to leach
[Verbo]

to extract or wash out soluble substances from a material by passing a liquid through it

lixiviar, lixiviar

lixiviar, lixiviar

Ex: Heavy rainfall leached nutrients out of the topsoil, leaving fields depleted. 

Las fuertes lluvias lixiviaron los nutrientes de la capa superior del suelo, dejando los campos agotados.

to roost
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: Chickens roost in the coop to stay safe from predators at night. 

Los pollos se posan en el gallinero para estar a salvo de los depredadores por la noche.

to graze
to graze
[Verbo]

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

pastar

pastar

Ex: Farmers rotate their livestock to different fields to ensure they have fresh areas to graze. 

Los agricultores rotan su ganado a diferentes campos para asegurarse de que tengan áreas frescas para pastar.

to peck
to peck
[Verbo]

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

picotear

picotear

Ex: The ducks pecked playfully at each other in the pond. 

Los patos se picoteaban juguetonamente entre sí en el estanque.

to fell
to fell
[Verbo]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

derribar, talar

derribar, talar

Ex: They needed a permit to legally fell trees in the protected forest. 

Necesitaban un permiso para talarr legalmente árboles en el bosque protegido.

to preen
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
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: Her heart seemed to flutter with excitement as she opened the letter. 

Su corazón parecía aleteo de emoción mientras abría la carta.

to rear
to rear
[Verbo]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

criar

criar

Ex: They chose to rear their children in the countryside. 

Ellos eligieron criar a sus hijos en el campo.

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