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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Movimiento

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el movimiento, como "locomoción", "espasmódico", "trasplante", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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to waver
to waver
[Verbo]

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

temblar

temblar

Ex: The flames of the campfire wavered, casting a warm glow on the surrounding trees. 

Las llamas de la fogata ondulaban, proyectando un cálido resplandor sobre los árboles circundantes.

to twitch
to twitch
[Verbo]

to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement

contraerse, tener un tic

contraerse, tener un tic

Ex: The speaker's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience. 

La pierna del orador se agitó nerviosamente mientras se enfrentaban a la gran audiencia.

to tilt
to tilt
[Verbo]

to incline or lean in a particular direction

inclinar, ladear

inclinar, ladear

Ex: The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened. 

El edificio comenzó a inclinarse peligrosamente después de que los cimientos se debilitaran.

to rebound
to rebound
[Verbo]

to bounce back after hitting a surface

rebotar, dar un rebote

rebotar, dar un rebote

Ex: The car hit the speed bump and rebounded slightly. 

El coche golpeó el badén y rebotó ligeramente.

to pivot
to pivot
[Verbo]

to rotate around a central point or axis

pivotar, girar alrededor de un punto central

pivotar, girar alrededor de un punto central

Ex: The ballet dancer gracefully pivoted on one foot during the performance, showcasing incredible balance. 

La bailarina de ballet giró con gracia sobre un pie durante la actuación, mostrando un equilibrio increíble.

to accelerate

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

acelerar

acelerar

Ex: The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead. 

El conductor aceleró el coche para adelantar al vehículo lento que tenía delante.

to circulate

to spread or move around among people or places, often in a continuous manner

circular, propagar

circular, propagar

Ex: Ideas and innovations often circulate within academic circles before becoming widely known. 

Las ideas y las innovaciones a menudo circulan en los círculos académicos antes de ser ampliamente conocidas.

to maneuver

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

maniobrar

maniobrar

Ex: The race car driver skillfully maneuvered through the tight turns of the racetrack 

El piloto de carreras maniobró hábilmente a través de las curvas cerradas de la pista.

to flit
to flit
[Verbo]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

revolotear, volar ligeramente

revolotear, volar ligeramente

Ex: His attention flits from one task to another, making it hard to focus on anything for long. 

Su atención revolotea de una tarea a otra, lo que hace difícil concentrarse en algo por mucho tiempo.

to track
to track
[Verbo]

to move across or through a particular area, often with the intention of reaching a destination or following a specific course

seguir, recorrer

seguir, recorrer

Ex: The boat tracked along the coastline, offering breathtaking views of the cliffs and beaches. 

El barco siguió la costa, ofreciendo vistas impresionantes de los acantilados y playas.

to swarm
to swarm
[Verbo]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

enjambrar, afluir

enjambrar, afluir

Ex: Locals swarmed to the market for fresh produce on Saturday morning. 

Los locales acudieron en masa al mercado por productos frescos el sábado por la mañana.

to seep
to seep
[Verbo]

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

filtrarse, rezumar

filtrarse, rezumar

Ex: Sunlight seeped through the curtains, illuminating the room with a soft glow. 

La luz del sol se filtraba a través de las cortinas, iluminando la habitación con un suave resplandor.

to outpace
to outpace
[Verbo]

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

superar, aventajar

superar, aventajar

Ex: Despite initial challenges, the project's success has allowed it to outpace similar initiatives. 

A pesar de los desafíos iniciales, el éxito del proyecto le ha permitido superar a iniciativas similares.

to ooze
to ooze
[Verbo]

to slowly leak or pass through small openings

rezumar, filtrarse lentamente

rezumar, filtrarse lentamente

Ex: Gooey cheese oozed from the pizza slice as it was lifted from the pan. 

El queso pegajoso rezumaba de la rebanada de pizza mientras se levantaba de la sartén.

to invert
to invert
[Verbo]

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

invertir

invertir

Ex: The choreographer asked the dancers to invert their formation for the final scene. 

El coreógrafo les pidió a los bailarines que invirtieran su formación para la escena final.

to sweep
to sweep
[Verbo]

to move swiftly and smoothly across a surface or through the air, often in a broad or wide-ranging motion

barrer, deslizar

barrer, deslizar

Ex: The dancer's arms swept gracefully through the air as she performed. 

Los brazos de la bailarina barrieron con gracia el aire mientras actuaba.

to shuttle
to shuttle
[Verbo]

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

transportar, hacer lanzadera

transportar, hacer lanzadera

Ex: The bus company shuttles commuters from the suburbs to the city center during rush hours. 

La compañía de autobuses transporta a los viajeros desde los suburbios hasta el centro de la ciudad durante las horas punta.

to deviate
to deviate
[Verbo]

to cause something to depart from an established course

desviar

desviar

Ex: The meteorologist predicted a storm that could deviate the planned flight paths of several airplanes. 

El meteorólogo predijo una tormenta que podría desviar las rutas de vuelo planificadas de varios aviones.

to cart
to cart
[Verbo]

to move or convey a heavy object with effort

transportar, mover con esfuerzo

transportar, mover con esfuerzo

Ex: The firefighter carted the hoses to the location of the fire. 

El bombero transportó las mangueras al lugar del incendio.

to transplant

to uproot or relocate someone or something

trasplantar, relocalizar

trasplantar, relocalizar

Ex: The family decided to transplant their household belongings to a new residence in a different neighborhood. 

La familia decidió trasplantar sus pertenencias domésticas a una nueva residencia en un vecindario diferente.

to intersect

to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

cruzarse

cruzarse

Ex: The trails intersect near the lake, making it easy to switch paths. 

Los senderos se cruzan cerca del lago, lo que facilita el cambio de ruta.

to diverge
to diverge
[Verbo]

to move apart and continue in another direction

divergir

divergir

Ex: The railway tracks diverged at the junction, leading trains towards distinct destinations. 

Las vías del ferrocarril divergieron en el cruce, dirigiendo los trenes hacia destinos distintos.

to steer
to steer
[Verbo]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

manejar

manejar

Ex: In adverse weather conditions, the captain faced the challenge of steering the sailboat safely back to harbor. 

En condiciones climáticas adversas, el capitán enfrentó el desafío de dirigir el velero de vuelta al puerto de manera segura.

to meander
to meander
[Verbo]

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

serpentear

serpentear

Ex: The hiking trail meanders up the mountain, offering breathtaking views at every turn. 

El sendero de senderismo serpentea por la montaña, ofreciendo vistas impresionantes en cada curva.

to depress
to depress
[Verbo]

to lower or cause to move downward in position

bajar, deprimir

bajar, deprimir

Ex: The pressure from the pile of books caused the shelf to depress. 

La presión de la pila de libros hizo que el estante se deprimiera.

to hurtle
to hurtle
[Verbo]

to move with speed and intensity

precipitarse, dispararse

precipitarse, dispararse

Ex: The meteor hurtled through the atmosphere, creating a spectacular display as it burned up. 

El meteoro se precipitó a través de la atmósfera, creando un espectáculo espectacular mientras se quemaba.

to siphon
to siphon
[Verbo]

to transfer liquid from one container to another using a tube or hose, typically by creating a vacuum or by gravity

sifonear, trasvasar

sifonear, trasvasar

Ex: In chemistry labs, students siphon liquids between beakers to conduct experiments. 

En los laboratorios de química, los estudiantes sifonean líquidos entre vasos de precipitados para realizar experimentos.

to lug
to lug
[Verbo]

to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

arrastrar, acarrear

arrastrar, acarrear

Ex: She decided to lug the boxes of books to the new library location, one at a time. 

Ella decidió arrastrar las cajas de libros a la nueva ubicación de la biblioteca, una por una.

to gravitate

to move or be drawn towards a center of gravity or mass, influenced by gravitational attraction

gravitar, ser atraído por la gravedad

gravitar, ser atraído por la gravedad

Ex: Asteroids and comets gravitate towards the sun, following elliptical orbits around it. 

Los asteroides y los cometas gravitan hacia el sol, siguiendo órbitas elípticas a su alrededor.

to flop
to flop
[Verbo]

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

revolcarse, agitarse

revolcarse, agitarse

Ex: After a long run, the exhausted runner's legs started to flop as they struggled to maintain pace. 

Después de una larga carrera, las piernas del corredor exhausto comenzaron a flopear mientras luchaba por mantener el ritmo.

to wag
to wag
[Verbo]

to move repeatedly from side to side, often in a rhythmic or playful manner

mover, sacudir

mover, sacudir

Ex: The fox wagged its ears as it listened for the rustle of prey in the bushes. 

El zorro meneó sus orejas mientras escuchaba el crujido de la presa en los arbustos.

to lumber
to lumber
[Verbo]

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

moverse pesadamente, avanzar con dificultad

moverse pesadamente, avanzar con dificultad

to swirl
to swirl
[Verbo]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

remolinar, girar en espiral

remolinar, girar en espiral

Ex: The dancer's skirt swirled as she spun across the stage. 

La falda de la bailarina giraba mientras ella giraba por el escenario.

to divert
to divert
[Verbo]

to change direction or take a different course

desviar

desviar

Ex: The protest march had to divert around a street closure. 

La marcha de protesta tuvo que desviarse alrededor de un cierre de calle.

jerky
jerky
[Adjetivo]

sudden, quick, and irregular motions characterized by abrupt starts and stops

espasmódico, brusco

espasmódico, brusco

Ex: The robot's jerky motions indicated a malfunction in its programming. 

Los movimientos espasmódicos del robot indicaban un mal funcionamiento en su programación.

convulsive
convulsive
[Adjetivo]

marked by sudden, involuntary, and jerky muscular contractions or spasms

convulsivo

convulsivo

Ex: The patient exhibited convulsive movements during the medical examination. 

El paciente exhibió movimientos convulsivos durante el examen médico.

tremulous
tremulous
[Adjetivo]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tembloroso

tembloroso

Ex: He reached out with a tremulous hand to accept the award. 

Extendió una mano trémula para aceptar el premio.

clockwise
clockwise
[Adjetivo]

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

en el sentido de las agujas del reloj, horario

en el sentido de las agujas del reloj, horario

Ex: The screws should be tightened in a clockwise direction to secure the shelf. 

Los tornillos deben apretarse en dirección horaria para asegurar el estante.

locomotion
locomotion
[Sustantivo]

the power or ability to move on one's own without any external force

locomoción

locomoción

trajectory
trajectory
[Sustantivo]

the path an object, usually a rocket, follows in air or space

trayectoria

trayectoria

progression
progression
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of advancing or moving forward in a gradual or orderly manner

progresión

progresión

Ex: The spacecraft's trajectory showed a smooth progression towards its destination. 

La trayectoria de la nave espacial mostró una progresión suave hacia su destino.

flux
flux
[Sustantivo]

the amount of energy or particles passing through per unit area per unit time

flujo, caudal

flujo, caudal

Ex: Heat flux through a material determines its thermal conductivity and insulation properties. 

El flujo de calor a través de un material determina su conductividad térmica y propiedades de aislamiento.

propulsion
propulsion
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of driving or propelling an object forward through a medium, typically involving the generation of thrust or force

propulsión

propulsión

Ex: Sailboats use wind propulsion to navigate across bodies of water. 

Los veleros utilizan la propulsión eólica para navegar por masas de agua.

swoop
swoop
[Sustantivo]

a rapid and sudden drop from the sky

picado, descenso en picado

picado, descenso en picado

Ex: The falcon executed a precise swoop to snatch a fish from the surface of the lake. 

El halcón ejecutó un descenso preciso para arrebatar un pez de la superficie del lago.

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