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Vocabulario de Puntos de Referencia Naturales Clave - Desierto del Sahara

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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary
desert
desert
[Sustantivo]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

desierto

desierto

Ex: During the day, the heat in the desert can be unbearable. 
North Africa
North Africa
[Sustantivo]

a region in the northern part of the African continent, typically including countries like Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

África del Norte

África del Norte

Ex: Many ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, thrived in North Africa. 

Muchas civilizaciones antiguas, como Egipto, prosperaron en el norte de África.

Sahara
Sahara
[Sustantivo]

a very large and hot desert in Northern Africa that is mostly covered in sand and known for its extreme temperatures and dry climate

Sahara, desierto del Sahara

Sahara, desierto del Sahara

Ex: The caravan crossed the Sahara on camels. 

La caravana cruzó el Sahara en camellos.

to stretch
to stretch
[Verbo]

to cover a significant distance or expanse

extenderse, abarcar

extenderse, abarcar

Ex: The forest stretches deep into the wilderness, home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. 
Morocco
Morocco
[Sustantivo]

a country located in North Africa known for its vibrant culture, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes including the Sahara desert

Marruecos, el Marruecos

Marruecos, el Marruecos

Ex: Morocco’s capital city is Rabat. 

La capital de Marruecos es Rabat.

Tunisia
Tunisia
[Sustantivo]

a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956

Túnez, República Tunecina

Túnez, República Tunecina

Egypt
Egypt
[Sustantivo]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Egipto

Egipto

Ex: I bought a beautiful handmade rug from Egypt. 
to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

cubrir, abarcar

cubrir, abarcar

Ex: The blanket of snow covered the entire neighborhood, creating a serene winter landscape. 
square
square
[Adjetivo]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

cuadrado, cuadrático

cuadrado, cuadrático

Ex: Their farm covers 50 square miles of pasture. 
almost
almost
[Adverbio]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

casi

casi

Ex: The store was almost empty, with just a few customers browsing the aisles. 

La tienda estaba casi vacía, con solo unos pocos clientes recorriendo los pasillos.

the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War. 
dry
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun. 
sandy
sandy
[Adjetivo]

consisting of, containing, or covered with sand

arenoso, de arena

arenoso, de arena

Ex: Sarah followed a sandy path toward the lake. 
sand
sand
[Sustantivo]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

arena

arena

Ex: After the hike, they found their shoes filled with sand. 
hill
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb. 
to call
to call
[Verbo]

to give a name or title to someone or something

llamar, nombrar

llamar, nombrar

Ex: She wants to call her baby girl Lily. 
dune
dune
[Sustantivo]

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

duna, montículo de arena

duna, montículo de arena

Ex: Dunes in desert regions like the Gobi Desert showcase the intricate patterns formed by wind-driven sand. 

Las dunas en regiones desérticas como el desierto de Gobi muestran los intrincados patrones formados por la arena movida por el viento.

mountain
mountain
[Sustantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

montaña

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys. 
rocky
rocky
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rocoso, pedregoso

rocoso, pedregoso

Ex: The riverbed was rocky, with water cascading over the smooth stones. 

El lecho del río era rocoso, con agua cayendo en cascada sobre las piedras lisas.

grassland
grassland
[Sustantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

pradera, pastizal

pradera, pastizal

Ex: Fires can spread quickly in dry grasslands. 

Los incendios pueden propagarse rápidamente en los prados secos.

tough
tough
[Adjetivo]

difficult to endure

duro, difícil

duro, difícil

Ex: She had tough luck getting her visa approved on time for the trip. 
for example

used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made

Ex: Some fruits, for example, apples and oranges, are rich in vitamins. 
camel
camel
[Sustantivo]

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

camello

camello

Ex: John read about camels' ability to go long periods without water. 
bush
bush
[Sustantivo]

a type of plant small in size with several stems in the ground

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The bushes provided a natural privacy screen, blocking the view from the street. 
grass
grass
[Sustantivo]

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

césped

césped

Ex: The dog loves to roll around in the grass. 
to survive
to survive
[Verbo]

to continue to function or exist despite difficult circumstances

sobrevivir, subsistir

sobrevivir, subsistir

Ex: He survived years of setbacks before finally achieving his dream. 
to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: We need to grow more vegetables for the restaurant. 
deep
deep
[Adjetivo]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profundo

profundo

Ex: The hole they dug in the garden was deep enough to plant the tree securely. 
root
root
[Sustantivo]

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts

raíz

raíz

Ex: The root of the vegetable was harvested, revealing a crisp and fresh produce ready for cooking. 
to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

tener cabida, tener cupo

tener cabida, tener cupo

Ex: The storage bin holds up to 20 books. 
weather
weather
[Sustantivo]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

clima

clima

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today, perfect for a picnic. 
extreme
extreme
[Adjetivo]

very high in intensity or degree

extremo

extremo

Ex: The region experienced extreme drought, leading to water shortages and crop failures. 
temperature
temperature
[Sustantivo]

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

temperatura

temperatura

Ex: The doctor took his temperature to see if he had a fever. 
degree
degree
[Sustantivo]

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

grado

grado

Ex: The water reached a boiling point at 100 degrees Celsius. 
Celsius
Celsius
[Adjetivo]

relating to the temperature scale where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°

Celsius, centígrado

Celsius, centígrado

Ex: The thermometer shows 0 Celsius at freezing. 

El termómetro muestra 0 Celsius en el punto de congelación.

to drop
to drop
[Verbo]

to become less in amount, number, degree, or intensity

bajar

bajar

Ex: After the promotion ended, customer inquiries dropped. 
nomad
nomad
[Sustantivo]

a person or group that moves from place to place, usually in search of food, water, or pasture, rather than living permanently in one location

nómada

nómada

Ex: Nomads set up temporary camps along the river. 

Nómadas establecen campamentos temporales a lo largo del río.

tent
tent
[Sustantivo]

a portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles or a frame, especially for camping

tienda de campaña

tienda de campaña

Ex: The campers stayed inside their tents during the storm. 
goat
goat
[Sustantivo]

an animal with horns and a coat of hair that lives wild in the mountains or is kept on farms for its milk or meat

cabra

cabra

Ex: The children were excited to see the goat at the petting zoo, eagerly feeding it fresh grass. 
peaceful
peaceful
[Adjetivo]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

pacífico

pacífico

Ex: Scientists made important breakthroughs during productive seasons of peaceful exploration, unhindered by conflicts at home. 

Los científicos lograron avances importantes durante las temporadas productivas de exploración pacífica, sin obstáculos por conflictos en casa.

amazed
amazed
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing great surprise

asombrado

asombrado

Ex: The children's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician's disappearing act. 

Los rostros asombrados de los niños reflejaban su asombro ante el acto de desaparición del mago.

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