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Transporte Terrestre - Vehículos y Carruajes Históricos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con vehículos y carruajes históricos como "dandy horse", "litter" y "phaeton".

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steam car
steam car
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle powered by a steam engine, typically fueled by burning combustible material

coche de vapor, automóvil de vapor

coche de vapor, automóvil de vapor

Ex: Steam cars like the Locomobile were favored by wealthy individuals for their quiet operation compared to early gasoline-powered cars. 

Los autos de vapor como el Locomobile eran preferidos por las personas adineradas por su funcionamiento silencioso en comparación con los primeros autos de gasolina.

steam tricycle
steam tricycle
[Sustantivo]

a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a steam engine, typically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

triciclo de vapor, velocípedo de vapor

triciclo de vapor, velocípedo de vapor

Ex: The museum's collection includes a beautifully restored steam tricycle from 1890. 

La colección del museo incluye un triciclo de vapor bellamente restaurado de 1890.

dandy horse
dandy horse
[Sustantivo]

an early two-wheeled, human-powered vehicle that is propelled by the rider pushing their feet against the ground

draisiana, velocípedo

draisiana, velocípedo

Ex: Historians often credit the dandy horse as a precursor to the modern bicycle, highlighting its significance in the evolution of personal transportation. 

Los historiadores a menudo consideran al dandy horse como un precursor de la bicicleta moderna, destacando su importancia en la evolución del transporte personal.

velocipede
velocipede
[Sustantivo]

an early form of bicycle, typically with three wheels and pedals for moving

velocípedo, triciclo antiguo

velocípedo, triciclo antiguo

Ex: The antique shop displayed a beautifully restored velocipede, a three-wheeled treasure from another era. 

La tienda de antigüedades exhibía un velocípedo bellamente restaurado, un tesoro de tres ruedas de otra era.

forecar
forecar
[Sustantivo]

a type of early motorcycle with an additional passenger seat mounted in front of the rider

forecar, motocicleta con asiento delantero

forecar, motocicleta con asiento delantero

Ex: Restoring the old forecar required sourcing authentic parts from collectors around the world. 

Restaurar el antiguo forecar requirió conseguir piezas auténticas de coleccionistas de todo el mundo.

gyrocar
gyrocar
[Sustantivo]

a type of monorail or two-wheeled vehicle that uses gyroscopes to maintain balance and stability

gyrocar, vehículo giroscópico

gyrocar, vehículo giroscópico

Ex: The museum's collection includes a rare prototype of the early 20th-century gyrocar, attracting many technology enthusiasts. 

La colección del museo incluye un prototipo raro del gyrocar de principios del siglo XX, atrayendo a muchos entusiastas de la tecnología.

litter
litter
[Sustantivo]

a human-powered vehicle, typically an enclosed chair or bed, carried on poles by people

litera, palanquín

litera, palanquín

Ex: The emperor's litter was adorned with gold and silk curtains. 

La litera del emperador estaba adornada con cortinas de oro y seda.

coach
coach
[Sustantivo]

a type of carriage or vehicle used for transportation, typically pulled by horses or other animals

coche, carruaje

coche, carruaje

Ex: He boarded the coach to travel to the next city. 

Subió al carruaje para viajar a la siguiente ciudad.

tilbury
tilbury
[Sustantivo]

a light, open carriage with two wheels, often used in the 19th century

tilbury, un tilbury

tilbury, un tilbury

Ex: The old tilbury, though weathered, still held a certain charm as it rolled down the cobblestone street. 

El viejo tilbury, aunque desgastado, todavía conservaba un cierto encanto mientras rodaba por la calle adoquinada.

sulky
sulky
[Sustantivo]

a lightweight, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, typically used for one person, often in horse racing

sulky, carruaje ligero de carreras

sulky, carruaje ligero de carreras

Ex: He bought a new sulky to compete in the upcoming derby. 

Compró un nuevo sulky para competir en el próximo derby.

hansom cab
hansom cab
[Sustantivo]

a type of horse-drawn carriage designed for two passengers, with the driver seated behind and above the cab, often used as a taxi in the 19th and early 20th centuries

cabriolé hansom, coche hansom

cabriolé hansom, coche hansom

Ex: The driver skillfully navigated the hansom cab through the busy streets. 

El conductor manejó hábilmente el hansom cab por las calles concurridas.

rickshaw
rickshaw
[Sustantivo]

a doorless two-wheeled vehicle that holds one or two passengers and is drawn by a person walking or cycling, used in South East Asia

rickshaw

rickshaw

Ex: The rickshaw driver expertly maneuvered through the narrow alleys, avoiding traffic and pedestrians. 

El conductor del rickshaw maniobró con destreza por los callejones estrechos, evitando el tráfico y los peatones.

sleigh
sleigh
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle on runners, typically horse-drawn, used for traveling over snow or ice

trineo, vehículo de nieve

trineo, vehículo de nieve

Ex: Sleighs were an essential mode of transport in areas with heavy snowfall. 

Los trineos eran un modo de transporte esencial en áreas con fuertes nevadas.

phaeton
phaeton
[Sustantivo]

a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with open sides and a folding fabric roof

faetón, carruaje ligero de cuatro ruedas tirado por caballos

faetón, carruaje ligero de cuatro ruedas tirado por caballos

Ex: The novel's protagonist often took long drives in his phaeton to clear his mind. 

El protagonista de la novela solía dar largos paseos en su fragón para despejar la mente.

gig
gig
[Sustantivo]

a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage designed for one or two people

un cabriolé, una gig

un cabriolé, una gig

Ex: They took the gig to visit friends in the neighboring village. 

Tomaron el gig para visitar a amigos en el pueblo vecino.

landau
landau
[Sustantivo]

a four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage with a folding two-part roof that can be opened or closed, typically used for formal occasions

landó, carruaje de cuatro ruedas tirado por caballos con un techo plegable en dos partes

landó, carruaje de cuatro ruedas tirado por caballos con un techo plegable en dos partes

Ex: Royal processions often featured ornate landaus. 

Los desfiles reales a menudo presentaban landós ornamentados.

brougham
brougham
[Sustantivo]

a four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage with a roof, an enclosed cabin for passengers, and an outside seat for the driver

brougham, carruaje de cuatro ruedas

brougham, carruaje de cuatro ruedas

Ex: Broughams were favored for their comfort and protection from the weather. 

Los broughams eran preferidos por su comodidad y protección contra el clima.

chaise
chaise
[Sustantivo]

a light, open, two-wheeled carriage, usually for one or two people, often drawn by one horse

calesa

calesa

Ex: On sunny days, they preferred to use the open chaise. 

En los días soleados, preferían usar la calesa abierta.

stagecoach
stagecoach
[Sustantivo]

a large, horse-drawn carriage used to carry passengers over long distances, often between towns

diligencia, carruaje de línea

diligencia, carruaje de línea

Ex: The stagecoach was heavily loaded with mail and parcels. 

La diligencia estaba cargada con mucho correo y paquetes.

barouche
barouche
[Sustantivo]

a big, four-wheeled carriage pulled by horses. It has a foldable top over the back seat and seats for four people facing each other

barouche, calesa

barouche, calesa

Ex: They watched the parade from the comfort of their barouche. 

Observaron el desfile desde la comodidad de su barouche.

dog sled
dog sled
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by dogs, traditionally used for travel over snow and ice

trineo de perros, vehículo tirado por perros

trineo de perros, vehículo tirado por perros

Ex: Dog sleds are still used in some remote areas where roads are inaccessible. 

Los trineos de perros todavía se utilizan en algunas áreas remotas donde los caminos son inaccesibles.

victoria
victoria
[Sustantivo]

a light, elegant, two-wheeled carriage with a folding hood, originally designed for two passengers

victoria, coche victoria

victoria, coche victoria

Ex: The Victorian era saw the popularity of the victoria carriage among the upper class for its stylish design and comfortable seating. 

La era victoriana vio la popularidad del carruaje victoria entre la clase alta por su diseño elegante y sus asientos cómodos.

travois
travois
[Sustantivo]

a type of sled historically used by Native American tribes and early settlers to transport goods over land, consisting of two long poles attached at one end and dragged by a horse or dog

travois, trineo indígena

travois, trineo indígena

Ex: The Plains Indians adapted their travois designs depending on whether they were hunting or moving their camp. 

Los indios de las llanuras adaptaron sus diseños de travois dependiendo de si estaban cazando o moviendo su campamento.

cart
cart
[Sustantivo]

a simple, two-wheeled vehicle typically drawn by a horse or other animal, used for transporting goods and people

carro, carreta

carro, carreta

Ex: They used a cart to move supplies from the barn to the field. 

Usaron un carro para mover suministros del granero al campo.

baby carriage
baby carriage
[Sustantivo]

a wheeled vehicle used to carry a baby while walking

cochecito, carriola

cochecito, carriola

Ex: He folded the baby carriage to fit it in the car trunk. 

Dobló el cochecito para que cupiera en el maletero del coche.

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