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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Tierra y Agua

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la tierra y el agua, como "playa", "erosionar", "afluente", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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meadow
meadow
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

prado, pradera

prado, pradera

Ex: In summer, the meadow is full of colorful flowers. 

En verano, el prado está lleno de flores coloridas.

rainforest
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. 

El Amazonas es el bosque tropical más grande del mundo.

playa
playa
[Sustantivo]

a flat-bottomed desert basin that periodically fills with water to form a temporary lake, but remains dry for most of the year

playa, cuenca desértica de fondo plano

playa, cuenca desértica de fondo plano

ridge
ridge
[Sustantivo]

an elevated area of land that forms a crest along a hill or mountain range

cresta, lomo

cresta, lomo

Ex: The house was nestled against a ridge, offering protection from the wind. 

La casa estaba enclavada contra una cresta, ofreciendo protección contra el viento.

pasture
pasture
[Sustantivo]

a field where animals eat grass

pasto

pasto

Ex: The farmer rotated his animals to a new pasture each week. 

El agricultor rotó sus animales a un nuevo pastizal cada semana.

foothill
foothill
[Sustantivo]

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

estribación, pie de monte

estribación, pie de monte

Ex: The lush foothills are perfect for vineyards and orchards. 

Las estribaciones frondosas son perfectas para viñedos y huertos.

terrain
terrain
[Sustantivo]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terreno

terreno

Ex: Urban planners took into account the natural terrain features when designing the city's infrastructure, incorporating green spaces and waterways into their plans. 

Los urbanistas tuvieron en cuenta las características naturales del terreno al diseñar la infraestructura de la ciudad, incorporando espacios verdes y vías fluviales en sus planes.

landmark
landmark
[Sustantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: Visitors flock to the Acropolis in Athens to admire the ancient temples and absorb its historical significance. 

Los visitantes acuden en masa al Acrópolis en Atenas para admirar los templos antiguos y absorber su significado histórico.

crest
crest
[Sustantivo]

the highest point or summit, especially of a mountain or hill, where the incline culminates

cresta, cima

cresta, cima

Ex: The ancient castle was strategically built on the crest of a steep cliff to provide a defensive advantage. 

El antiguo castillo fue construido estratégicamente en la cresta de un acantilado empinado para proporcionar una ventaja defensiva.

boulder
boulder
[Sustantivo]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

roca, peñasco

roca, peñasco

Ex: Children scrambled over the boulder, pretending it was a castle wall in their imaginary kingdom. 

Los niños treparon por el peñasco, pretendiendo que era un muro de castillo en su reino imaginario.

landslide
landslide
[Sustantivo]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

derrumbe

derrumbe

Ex: A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake, causing widespread destruction. 

Un deslizamiento de tierra masivo ocurrió después del terremoto, causando una destrucción generalizada.

mound
mound
[Sustantivo]

a small, natural hill or raised area of earth, typically formed by natural processes

montículo, loma

montículo, loma

Ex: The trail led up to a rocky mound with a beautiful view of the valley. 

El sendero conducía a un montículo rocoso con una hermosa vista del valle.

overland
overland
[Adjetivo]

related to travel or transport over land, especially across long distances or difficult terrain

terrestre, por tierra

terrestre, por tierra

Ex: They opted for an overland adventure, driving from coast to coast. 

Optaron por una aventura terrestre, conduciendo de costa a costa.

to erode
to erode
[Verbo]

to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors

erosionar, desgastar

erosionar, desgastar

Ex: Coastal dunes erode gradually, reshaping the landscape with each tide. 

Las dunas costeras se erosionan gradualmente, remodelando el paisaje con cada marea.

mudflat
mudflat
[Sustantivo]

a coastal wetland area that is covered by mud or silt at low tide and exposed at high tide

marisma, llanura de marea

marisma, llanura de marea

berm
berm
[Sustantivo]

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

berma, arcén

berma, arcén

Ex: He parked his car on the grassy berm next to the highway. 

Estacionó su auto en la berma cubierta de hierba al lado de la carretera.

bluff
bluff
[Sustantivo]

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

acantilado, precipicio

acantilado, precipicio

Ex: The lighthouse was perched on a bluff overlooking the harbor. 

El faro estaba situado en un acantilado con vistas al puerto.

gorge
gorge
[Sustantivo]

a steep-sided valley, often with a stream running through it

desfiladero

desfiladero

Ex: The trail ran along the edge of a deep gorge. 

El sendero corría a lo largo del borde de un cañón profundo.

tundra
tundra
[Sustantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra

tundra

Ex: During the short summer season, the tundra bursts into life with colorful wildflowers and nesting migratory birds. 

Durante la corta temporada de verano, la tundra cobra vida con coloridas flores silvestres y aves migratorias anidando.

tract
tract
[Sustantivo]

a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

extensión, parcela

extensión, parcela

Ex: Environmentalists campaigned to preserve the forested tract from logging. 

Los ambientalistas hicieron campaña para preservar el tracto forestal de la tala.

rapid
rapid
[Sustantivo]

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

rápido

rápido

Ex: Fishermen avoid the rapids because of the fast water. 

Los pescadores evitan los rápidos debido al agua rápida.

creek
creek
[Sustantivo]

a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel

arroyo, riachuelo

arroyo, riachuelo

Ex: A quaint wooden bridge spanned the creek, allowing hikers to cross to the other side. 

Un pintoresco puente de madera cruzaba el arroyo, permitiendo a los excursionistas pasar al otro lado.

tributary
tributary
[Sustantivo]

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

afluente, tributario

afluente, tributario

Ex: Fed by tributaries like the Hudson, Mohawk, and Delaware Rivers, the Atlantic Ocean receives freshwater runoff from the eastern United States. 

Alimentado por afluentes como los ríos Hudson, Mohawk y Delaware, el océano Atlántico recibe escorrentía de agua dulce del este de los Estados Unidos.

puddle
puddle
[Sustantivo]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

charco

charco

Ex: She stepped in a puddle while walking to work, soaking her shoes and socks. 
eddy
eddy
[Sustantivo]

a circular current of water or air that moves against the main flow, creating a small whirlpool or whirl

remolino, vórtice

remolino, vórtice

Ex: Fish often find shelter in the calm waters of an eddy. 

Los peces a menudo encuentran refugio en las aguas tranquilas de un remolino.

current
current
[Sustantivo]

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

corriente

corriente

Ex: Fish often migrate by riding the steady current of the stream. 

Los peces a menudo migran montando la corriente constante del arroyo.

brook
brook
[Sustantivo]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

riachuelo, arroyo

riachuelo, arroyo

Ex: The children played by the brook, skipping stones across the water. 

Los niños jugaban junto al arroyo, saltando piedras sobre el agua.

ripple
ripple
[Sustantivo]

a slight wave or series of waves on the water's surface caused by a breeze or a disturbance

una ondulación, un rizo

una ondulación, un rizo

Ex: Ducks swam through the water, leaving ripples in their wake. 

Los patos nadaban por el agua, dejando ondulaciones a su paso.

trickle
trickle
[Sustantivo]

a small, slow flow of liquid

hilo, goteo

hilo, goteo

Ex: There was a trickle of sweat running down his forehead. 

Había un hilo de sudor que corría por su frente.

inlet
inlet
[Sustantivo]

a narrow body of water between islands or leading inland from a larger body of water, often serving as a passageway or channel

ensenada, entrada

ensenada, entrada

Ex: An inlet provided a natural harbor for the coastal village. 

Una ensenada proporcionaba un puerto natural para el pueblo costero.

bank
bank
[Sustantivo]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

orilla

orilla

Ex: Fishermen lined the bank, patiently waiting for a bite from the fish in the water. 

Los pescadores se alineaban en la orilla, esperando pacientemente una picada de los peces en el agua.

swash
swash
[Sustantivo]

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

el chapoteo, el murmullo de las olas

el chapoteo, el murmullo de las olas

Ex: Sitting by the shore, they listened to the continuous swash of the incoming tide. 

Sentados en la orilla, escuchaban el continuo chasquido de la marea entrante.

runoff
runoff
[Sustantivo]

the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it

escorrentía, desbordamiento

escorrentía, desbordamiento

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to control the runoff to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies. 

Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo controlar la escorrentía para prevenir la contaminación de los cuerpos de agua cercanos.

lagoon
lagoon
[Sustantivo]

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

laguna, lagoa

laguna, lagoa

Ex: Laguna Colorada in Bolivia is a high-altitude lagoon known for its reddish color, caused by pigmented algae and minerals. 

La Laguna Colorada en Bolivia es una laguna de gran altitud conocida por su color rojizo, causado por algas pigmentadas y minerales.

swamp
swamp
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

pantano

pantano

Ex: The swamp's ecosystem played a crucial role in filtering water and providing habitat for numerous species of birds and amphibians. 

El ecosistema del pantano desempeñó un papel crucial en la filtración del agua y en proporcionar hábitat para numerosas especies de aves y anfibios.

estuary
estuary
[Sustantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: The delta formed at the mouth of the river where it flows into the estuary. 

El delta se formó en la desembocadura del río donde fluye hacia el estuario.

gully
gully
[Sustantivo]

a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms

barranco, cauce

barranco, cauce

Ex: Erosion from the gully threatened the stability of the nearby buildings. 

La erosión del barranco amenazaba la estabilidad de los edificios cercanos.

slough
slough
[Sustantivo]

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

un brazo muerto, una ciénaga

un brazo muerto, una ciénaga

Ex: Fishermen favored the slough for its calm waters and abundant fish population. 

Los pescadores preferían el pantano por sus aguas tranquilas y su abundante población de peces.

splatter
splatter
[Sustantivo]

the scattered droplets or particles of water or liquid that result from something being struck or dispersed forcefully

salpicadura, rociada

salpicadura, rociada

Ex: The dog shook itself dry after a bath, leaving a splatter of water on the bathroom tiles. 

El perro se sacudió para secarse después del baño, dejando un salpicadura de agua en los azulejos del baño.

fjord
fjord
[Sustantivo]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fiordo, ensenada glaciar

fiordo, ensenada glaciar

Ex: Milford Sound in New Zealand, a well-known fjord, captivates visitors with its majestic waterfalls and steep rock faces. 

Milford Sound en Nueva Zelanda, un conocido fiordo, cautiva a los visitantes con sus majestuosas cascadas y sus empinadas caras de roca.

tsunami
tsunami
[Sustantivo]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

tsunami

Ex: The tsunami waves reached heights of over 30 meters in some areas, causing widespread destruction. 

Las olas del tsunami alcanzaron alturas de más de 30 metros en algunas áreas, causando una destrucción generalizada.

cascade
cascade
[Sustantivo]

a small steep waterfall, usually one of several others

cascada

cascada

Ex: The tour guide pointed out several cascades along the river trail. 

El guía turístico señaló varias cascadas a lo largo del sendero del río.

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