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Vocabulario de Científicos Clave - Rosalind Franklin

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camera
camera
[Sustantivo]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

cámara

cámara

Ex: The camera lens should be cleaned regularly to avoid dust and smudges. 

La lente de la cámara debe limpiarse regularmente para evitar polvo y manchas.

method
method
[Sustantivo]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

método, procedimiento

método, procedimiento

Ex: The method of payment for the service can be chosen during checkout. 

El método de pago para el servicio puede ser elegido durante el checkout.

shape
shape
[Sustantivo]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

forma

forma

Ex: Scientists studied the unusual shape of the rock formation to understand its geological history. 

Los científicos estudiaron la forma inusual de la formación rocosa para entender su historia geológica.

molecule
molecule
[Sustantivo]

the smallest structure of a substance consisting of a group of atoms

molécula

molécula

Ex: Some molecules are simple, like oxygen, which is made of two oxygen atoms. 

Algunas moléculas son simples, como el oxígeno, que está formado por dos átomos de oxígeno.

DNA
DNA
[Sustantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

ADN

ADN

Ex: DNA carries the information that determines traits like eye color and height. 

El ADN lleva la información que determina rasgos como el color de ojos y la altura.

to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

crecer, aumentar

crecer, aumentar

Ex: The excitement in the room grew with each passing minute. 

La emoción en la habitación crecía con cada minuto que pasaba.

twisted
twisted
[Adjetivo]

bent or turned out of shape

retorcido, deformado

retorcido, deformado

Ex: The twisted rope lay tangled on the ground, its fibers knotted and matted. 

La cuerda retorcida yacía enredada en el suelo, sus fibras anudadas y enmarañadas.

ladder
ladder
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

escalera

escalera

Ex: The firefighter quickly climbed the ladder to rescue the cat stuck in the tree. 

El bombero subió rápidamente por la escalera para rescatar al gato atrapado en el árbol.

to understand

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

entender, comprender

entender, comprender

Ex: Scientists are still trying to understand the mysteries of the universe. 

Los científicos todavía están tratando de entender los misterios del universo.

prize
prize
[Sustantivo]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

premio

premio

Ex: The grand prize for the raffle was a luxury vacation package to a tropical island. 

El premio principal del sorteo era un paquete de vacaciones de lujo en una isla tropical.

nobel prize
nobel prize
[Sustantivo]

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

premio Nobel, galardón Nobel

premio Nobel, galardón Nobel

sadly
sadly
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact

tristemente

tristemente

Ex: Sadly, the project didn't meet the deadline, causing some disappointment among the team. 

Lamentablemente, el proyecto no cumplió con el plazo, lo que causó cierta decepción en el equipo.

virus
virus
[Sustantivo]

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

virus

virus

Ex: The doctor said it was a virus, so antibiotics wouldn't help. 

El médico dijo que era un virus, así que los antibióticos no ayudarían.

to discover

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: The scientist discovered a new species of plant in the remote rainforest. 

El científico descubrió una nueva especie de planta en la selva tropical remota.

discovery
discovery
[Sustantivo]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike. 

El descubrimiento de un manuscrito perdido de un autor famoso emocionó a los estudiosos y entusiastas de la literatura por igual.

medicine
medicine
[Sustantivo]

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

medicina

medicina

Ex: The field of medicine encompasses various specialties, including surgery, pediatrics, and psychiatry, each focusing on different aspects of patient care. 

El campo de la medicina abarca diversas especialidades, incluida la cirugía, la pediatría y la psiquiatría, cada una centrada en diferentes aspectos de la atención al paciente.

cancer
cancer
[Sustantivo]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

cáncer

cáncer

Ex: Early detection is crucial in successfully treating prostate cancer. 

La detección temprana es crucial para tratar con éxito el cáncer de próstata.

X-ray
X-ray
[Sustantivo]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayo X

rayo X

Ex: He received results from the X-ray, which showed no signs of broken bones or severe damage. 

Recibió los resultados de la radiografía, que no mostraron signos de huesos rotos o daños graves.

traveler
traveler
[Sustantivo]

a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

viajero

viajero

Ex: Despite being a seasoned traveler, she still felt a thrill boarding the plane. 

A pesar de ser una viajera experimentada, todavía sentía emoción al abordar el avión.

hiking
hiking
[Sustantivo]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

senderismo, excursionismo

senderismo, excursionismo

Ex: She goes hiking every weekend to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Ella hace senderismo cada fin de semana para escapar del bullicio de la ciudad.

scientist
scientist
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job or education is about science

científico

científico

Ex: He won an award for his contributions as a young scientist. 

Ganó un premio por sus contribuciones como joven científico.

England
England
[Sustantivo]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Inglaterra

Inglaterra

Ex: England is known for its diverse cultural scene, with contributions to literature, music, and art throughout history. 

Inglaterra es conocida por su escena cultural diversa, con contribuciones a la literatura, la música y el arte a lo largo de la historia.

London
London
[Sustantivo]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

Londres

Londres

Ex: We spent three days exploring London. 
science
science
[Sustantivo]

the study of science

ciencia

ciencia

college
college
[Sustantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

universidad

universidad

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses, from business administration to computer science. 

El colegio ofrece una amplia gama de cursos, desde administración de empresas hasta informática.

chemistry
chemistry
[Sustantivo]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

química

química

Ex: Understanding the basics of chemistry is essential for many scientific careers. 

Comprender los conceptos básicos de la química es esencial para muchas carreras científicas.

special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years. 

Su relación especial floreció en una amistad profunda y significativa con los años.

to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: They will take a picture to remember this special moment. 
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