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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
dimension
[Sustantivo]

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

dimensión

dimensión

Ex: The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. 
contraction
contraction
[Sustantivo]

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

contracción, encogimiento

contracción, encogimiento

Ex: As the metal cooled, it underwent contraction, causing it to shrink slightly. 
compaction
compaction
[Sustantivo]

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

compactación, compresión

compactación, compresión

Ex: The compaction of the soil improved its stability for construction. 
facet
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: The diamond's exquisite facets caught and reflected every ray of sunlight. 
curvature
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 race track posed a challenge for drivers navigating tight turns. 
blemish
blemish
[Sustantivo]

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

imperfección

imperfección

Ex: Her flawless complexion had no blemishes or imperfections. 
turbid
turbid
[Adjetivo]

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

turbio

turbio

Ex: The turbid river water was unsafe for swimming due to high sediment levels. 
crooked
crooked
[Adjetivo]

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

torcido, chueco

torcido, chueco

expansive
expansive
[Adjetivo]

able to increase in size or volume

expansivo, extensible

expansivo, extensible

Ex: The expansive fabric of the new athletic wear stretched comfortably during exercise. 
iridescent
iridescent
[Adjetivo]

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

iridiscente

iridiscente

Ex: The soap bubbles floated through the air, their iridescent surfaces catching the sunlight and casting shimmering reflections on the ground. 
porous
porous
[Adjetivo]

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

poroso, permeable

poroso, permeable

Ex: The sponge was porous, absorbing water quickly. 
ungainly
ungainly
[Adjetivo]

hard to manage because of awkward form

torpe, desgarbado

torpe, desgarbado

Ex: Carrying the unwieldy and ungainly furniture up the narrow staircase proved to be a challenging task for the movers. 
towering
towering
[Adjetivo]

having an impressive height

impresionante, colosal

impresionante, colosal

Ex: The towering skyscraper dominated the city’s skyline. 
distorted
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 old mirror reflected a distorted image, warping the reflection into strange and unnatural shapes. 
rigid
rigid
[Adjetivo]

not flexible or easily bent

rígido, inflexible

rígido, inflexible

Ex: The ruler was made of rigid plastic, ensuring accurate measurements. 
adhesive
adhesive
[Adjetivo]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adhesivo, pegajoso

adhesivo, pegajoso

Ex: The adhesive properties of the glue ensured the pieces stayed together firmly. 
sleek
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 sleek, dark hair of the model shone under the bright lights. 
elastic
elastic
[Adjetivo]

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

elástico, flexible

elástico, flexible

Ex: The waistband of the stretchy leggings was elastic, providing a comfortable fit. 
concrete
concrete
[Adjetivo]

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

concreto

concreto

Ex: The detective searched for concrete clues at the crime scene to solve the mystery. 
wispy
wispy
[Adjetivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

ralo

ralo

Ex: The wispy clouds floated across the sky, resembling strands of cotton candy in the afternoon sun. 
undulating
undulating
[Adjetivo]

moving or shaped in a smooth, wave-like pattern that rises and falls continuously

ondulante, ondulado

ondulante, ondulado

Ex: The undulating hills stretched across the horizon. 
bumpy
bumpy
[Adjetivo]

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

accidentado, irregular

accidentado, irregular

Ex: The skin of the orange was bumpy, with small protrusions dotting its surface. 
scraggly
scraggly
[Adjetivo]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

desaliñado, desgreñado

desaliñado, desgreñado

pleated
pleated
[Adjetivo]

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

plisado, acanalado

plisado, acanalado

Ex: Her pleated skirt swayed gracefully with each step, the folds adding an elegant touch to her attire. 
shallow
shallow
[Adjetivo]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profundo

poco profundo

Ex: Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head. 
labyrinthine
labyrinthine
[Adjetivo]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

laberíntico

laberíntico

Ex: The plot of the mystery novel was so labyrinthine that readers struggled to follow all the twists and turns. 
ornate
ornate
[Adjetivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornamentado

ornamentado

Ex: The ornate chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a dazzling array of light throughout the ballroom. 
elliptical
elliptical
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elíptico, ovalado

elíptico, ovalado

tubular
tubular
[Adjetivo]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubular, en forma de tubo

tubular, en forma de tubo

Ex: The exhaust system of the car included tubular components for efficient gas flow. 
ovoid
ovoid
[Adjetivo]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoide, en forma de huevo

ovoide, en forma de huevo

Ex: She found a smooth, ovoid stone on the beach. 
malleable
malleable
[Adjetivo]

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

maleable

maleable

Ex: Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs. 
clammy
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: She wiped her clammy hands on her pants before shaking hands. 
unkempt
unkempt
[Adjetivo]

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

descuidado, desaliñado

descuidado, desaliñado

Ex: After a long hike, their unkempt appearance didn't bother them; the adventure was more important. 
taut
taut
[Adjetivo]

stretched firmly without slack

tenso

tenso

Ex: The rope was taut, ready to bear the weight of the climber. 
crinkly
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: She wore a crinkly blouse that added texture to her outfit. 
hollow
hollow
[Adjetivo]

having an empty space within

hueco, vacío

hueco, vacío

Ex: The children found a hollow tree trunk and used it as a hiding spot during their game of hide-and-seek. 
lifelike
lifelike
[Adjetivo]

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

realista, natural

realista, natural

Ex: The movie's special effects were so lifelike that it was hard to distinguish them from real-life footage. 
tensile
tensile
[Adjetivo]

capable of being stretched or drawn out without breaking

extensible, elástico

extensible, elástico

Ex: The silk thread is highly tensile, allowing it to stretch without snapping. 
to expand
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

expandirse

expandirse

Ex: The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities. 
to compress

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

comprimir, apretar

comprimir, apretar

Ex: The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation. 
to elongate

to stretch something in order to make it longer

alargar, estirar

alargar, estirar

Ex: The tailor elongated the curtains to better fit the high ceiling. 
to crease
to crease
[Verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

arrugar, plegar

arrugar, plegar

Ex: The artist creased the canvas to add depth and texture to the painting. 
to felt
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: She felted the wool by agitating it in hot, soapy water to create a dense fabric. 
to pigment
to pigment
[Verbo]

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

pigmentar, colorear

pigmentar, colorear

Ex: The designer is currently pigmenting the fabric to achieve the desired shade. 
to contour
to contour
[Verbo]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornear, dar forma

contornear, dar forma

Ex: The sculptor used a chisel to contour the stone into a lifelike figure. 
to smudge
to smudge
[Verbo]

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

correr, emborronar, difuminar

correr, emborronar, difuminar

Ex: She accidentally smudged her lipstick while applying it. 
to smear
to smear
[Verbo]

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

untar, embadurnar

untar, embadurnar

Ex: She accidentally smeared ink across the page, leaving a messy blot. 
to embellish

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

embellecer

embellecer

Ex: She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look. 
to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake. 
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