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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Apariencia y textura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la apariencia y la textura, como "arruga", "maleable", "poroso", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
dimension
[Sustantivo]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimensión

dimensión

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .Al diseñar el nuevo puente, los ingenieros tuvieron en cuenta las **dimensiones** del río y del paisaje circundante.
contraction
[Sustantivo]

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

contracción, encogimiento

contracción, encogimiento

Ex: Scientists study the contraction of muscles to understand movement in the human body .Los científicos estudian la **contracción** de los músculos para entender el movimiento en el cuerpo humano.
compaction
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

compactación, compresión

compactación, compresión

Ex: Compaction of the trash in the garbage truck facilitated more efficient waste disposal .La **compactación** de la basura en el camión de basura facilitó una eliminación de residuos más eficiente.
facet
[Sustantivo]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

faceta, cara

faceta, cara

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient bones with intricately carved facets used for ceremonial purposes .Los arqueólogos descubrieron huesos antiguos con **facetas** intrincadamente talladas utilizadas para fines ceremoniales.
curvature
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

curvatura, encorvadura

curvatura, encorvadura

Ex: The curvature of the waves on the beach created picturesque scenes at sunset .La **curvatura** de las olas en la playa creó escenas pintorescas al atardecer.
blemish
[Sustantivo]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

imperfección

imperfección

Ex: Despite the minor blemish, the painting was still considered a masterpiece .A pesar del pequeño **defecto**, la pintura seguía siendo considerada una obra maestra.
turbid
[Adjetivo]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

turbio

turbio

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .Los líquidos **turbios** a menudo pueden albergar microorganismos que no son visibles a simple vista.
crooked
[Adjetivo]

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

torcido, chueco

torcido, chueco

expansive
[Adjetivo]

able to increase in size or volume

expansivo, extensible

expansivo, extensible

Ex: The expansive properties of the foam made it ideal for insulation purposes .Las propiedades **expansivas** de la espuma la hacían ideal para fines de aislamiento.
iridescent
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridiscente

iridiscente

Ex: The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.La concha opalescente fue arrastrada a la orilla, su superficie **iridiscente** brillando suavemente bajo la luz del sol.
porous
[Adjetivo]

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

poroso, permeable

poroso, permeable

Ex: The sponge cake was porous, soaking up the syrup and becoming moist .El bizcocho era **poroso**, absorbiendo el jarabe y volviéndose húmedo.
ungainly
[Adjetivo]

hard to manage because of awkward form

torpe, desgarbado

torpe, desgarbado

Ex: The cyclist , unfamiliar with the new and ungainly bike , had trouble maintaining speed and control on the winding trail .El ciclista, poco familiarizado con la nueva y **torpe** bicicleta, tuvo problemas para mantener la velocidad y el control en el sendero sinuoso.
towering
[Adjetivo]

having an impressive height

impresionante, colosal

impresionante, colosal

Ex: She stood beneath the towering oak tree, marveling at its ancient branches.Ella se paró debajo del roble **imponente**, maravillada por sus ramas antiguas.
distorted
[Adjetivo]

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

deformado, distorsionado

deformado, distorsionado

Ex: The heat caused the plastic ruler to become distorted, bending out of shape.El calor hizo que la regla de plástico se **deformara**, doblando fuera de su forma.
rigid
[Adjetivo]

not flexible or easily bent

rígido, inflexible

rígido, inflexible

Ex: The steel beam was rigid, providing strong support for the building .La viga de acero era **rígida**, proporcionando un fuerte soporte para el edificio.
adhesive
[Adjetivo]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adhesivo, pegajoso

adhesivo, pegajoso

Ex: She applied an adhesive strip to the torn page to repair her book .Ella aplicó una tira **adhesiva** a la página rasgada para reparar su libro.
sleek
[Adjetivo]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

liso y brillante

liso y brillante

Ex: The dog 's sleek fur showed how well it had been groomed .El pelaje **liso** del perro mostraba lo bien que había sido arreglado.
elastic
[Adjetivo]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elástico, flexible

elástico, flexible

Ex: The dough had an elastic consistency , making it easy to knead and shape .La masa tenía una consistencia **elástica**, lo que facilitaba amasarla y darle forma.
concrete
[Adjetivo]

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

concreto

concreto

Ex: The architect sketched out plans for the concrete structure , outlining every detail .El arquitecto esbozó los planos para la estructura **concreta**, delineando cada detalle.
wispy
[Adjetivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

ralo

ralo

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.El pelaje del gato era suave y **tenue**, dándole una apariencia delicada y etérea mientras merodeaba por el jardín.
undulating
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulante, ondeado

ondulante, ondeado

bumpy
[Adjetivo]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

accidentado, irregular

accidentado, irregular

Ex: The mattress was old and bumpy, making it uncomfortable to sleep on .El colchón era viejo y **irregular**, lo que lo hacía incómodo para dormir.
scraggly
[Adjetivo]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

desaliñado, desgreñado

desaliñado, desgreñado

pleated
[Adjetivo]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plisado, acanalado

plisado, acanalado

Ex: The tablecloth had pleated corners , providing a tailored appearance to the table setting .El mantel tenía esquinas **plisadas**, proporcionando una apariencia a medida al arreglo de la mesa.
shallow
[Adjetivo]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profundo

poco profundo

Ex: The river became shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .El río se volvió **poco profundo** durante la estación seca, exponiendo rocas y bancos de arena.
labyrinthine
[Adjetivo]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

laberíntico

laberíntico

Ex: The labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .El proceso **laberíntico** retrasó la aprobación del proyecto durante meses.
ornate
[Adjetivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornamentado

ornamentado

Ex: The ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .Las puertas **ornamentadas** conducían al palacio, mostrando una elaborada herrería.
elliptical
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elíptico, ovalado

elíptico, ovalado

tubular
[Adjetivo]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubular, en forma de tubo

tubular, en forma de tubo

Ex: The telescope had a tubular design , allowing for easy adjustment and focus .El telescopio tenía un diseño **tubular**, lo que permitía un ajuste y enfoque fáciles.
ovoid
[Adjetivo]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoide, en forma de huevo

ovoide, en forma de huevo

Ex: The seeds were small and ovoid in shape , perfect for planting in the garden .Las semillas eran pequeñas y de forma **ovoide**, perfectas para plantar en el jardín.
malleable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

maleable

maleable

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .El plástico calentado se volvió **maleable**, permitiendo que se moldee en la forma deseada antes de enfriarse y endurecerse.
clammy
[Adjetivo]

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

húmedo y pegajoso, sudoroso

húmedo y pegajoso, sudoroso

Ex: His clammy skin suggested he might have a fever .Su piel **pegajosa** sugería que podría tener fiebre.
unkempt
[Adjetivo]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

descuidado, desaliñado

descuidado, desaliñado

Ex: The once-elegant mansion now appeared unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years .La otrora elegante mansión ahora parecía **descuidada**, su grandeza desvaneciéndose con los años.
taut
[Adjetivo]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tenso

tenso

Ex: As she tied her shoelaces, she pulled them taut to ensure they wouldn't come undone during the race.Mientras se ataba los cordones, los estiró **tensos** para asegurarse de que no se desatarían durante la carrera.
crinkly
[Adjetivo]

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

arrugado, plisado

arrugado, plisado

Ex: His crinkly hair gave him a distinctive and charming appearance .Su cabello **rizado** le daba una apariencia distintiva y encantadora.
hollow
[Adjetivo]

having an empty space within

hueco, vacío

hueco, vacío

Ex: The old well had a hollow shaft leading deep into the ground .El viejo pozo tenía un eje **hueco** que conducía profundamente hacia el suelo.
lifelike
[Adjetivo]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realista, natural

realista, natural

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .Su actuación en la obra fue tan **realista** que dejó al público profundamente conmovido y completamente inmerso en la historia.
tensile
[Adjetivo]

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

dúctil, extensible

dúctil, extensible

Ex: Fabricated from carbon fiber , the bike frame boasts exceptional tensile characteristics .Fabricado en fibra de carbono, el cuadro de la bicicleta cuenta con características de **tensión** excepcionales.
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

expandirse

expandirse

Ex: Over time , his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .Con el tiempo, sus intereses se **ampliaron** más allá de la literatura para incluir filosofía, arte y música.

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

comprimir, apretar

comprimir, apretar

Ex: The scientist designed a device to compress the air in the container for the experiment .El científico diseñó un dispositivo para **comprimir** el aire en el contenedor para el experimento.

to stretch something in order to make it longer

alargar, estirar

alargar, estirar

Ex: By the end of the renovation , the hallway will have been elongated to create a more spacious entrance .Al final de la renovación, el pasillo habrá sido **alargado** para crear una entrada más espaciosa.
to crease
[Verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

arrugar, plegar

arrugar, plegar

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not to crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .Dobló cuidadosamente la carta, tratando de no **arrugarla** demasiado, pero aún así terminó con líneas visibles.
to felt
[Verbo]

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

enfieltrar, compactar para formar fieltro

enfieltrar, compactar para formar fieltro

Ex: They felted the wool roving into a cozy blanket using traditional techniques .Ellos **afieltraron** la lana en una manta acogedora usando técnicas tradicionales.
to pigment
[Verbo]

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

pigmentar, colorear

pigmentar, colorear

Ex: While working on the mural , the painters were actively pigmenting the walls .Mientras trabajaban en el mural, los pintores estaban **pigmentando** activamente las paredes.
to contour
[Verbo]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornear, dar forma

contornear, dar forma

Ex: The car manufacturer carefully contoured the body of the vehicle for aerodynamic efficiency .El fabricante de automóviles **contorneó** cuidadosamente la carrocería del vehículo para una eficiencia aerodinámica.
to smudge
[Verbo]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

correr, emborronar, difuminar

correr, emborronar, difuminar

Ex: The makeup artist gently smudged the eyeliner for a smoky eye look .El maquillador difuminó suavemente el delineador para un look de ojos ahumados.
to smear
[Verbo]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

untar, embadurnar

untar, embadurnar

Ex: The chef smeared sauce on the plate to add a decorative touch to the dish .El chef **untó** salsa en el plato para agregar un toque decorativo al plato.

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

embellecer

embellecer

Ex: The garden was embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .El jardín fue **embellecido** con caminos de piedra y esculturas ornamentales para crear un ambiente sereno.
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space .El ayuntamiento planea **extender** el parque añadiendo más zonas verdes.
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