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Vocabulario de Puntos de Referencia Antiguos Clave - Sigiriya

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
impressive
impressive
[Adjetivo]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

impresionante

impresionante

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely impressive. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

to visit
to visit
[Verbo]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

visitar

visitar

Ex: The tourists visited the zoo to see exotic animals from around the world. 
hard
hard
[Adjetivo]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

difícil

difícil

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard, especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary. 
climb
climb
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of ascending or scaling a height, slope, or object, often requiring physical effort

ascenso,  escalada

ascenso, escalada

Ex: The climb up the ladder was nerve-wracking, especially since he was afraid of heights. 
worth
worth
[Adjetivo]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valer

valer

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits. 
forest
forest
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bosque

bosque

Ex: The forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. 
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. 
UNESCO
UNESCO
[Sustantivo]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

una agencia de las Naciones Unidas que promueve la educación,  la comunicación y las artes

una agencia de las Naciones Unidas que promueve la educación, la comunicación y las artes

protected
protected
[Adjetivo]

keeping something safe from harm, loss, or danger

protegido, resguardado

protegido, resguardado

Ex: The security guard ensured that the museum exhibits were protected from theft or vandalism during the nighttime hours. 

El guardia de seguridad se aseguró de que las exhibiciones del museo estuvieran protegidas contra robos o vandalismo durante las horas nocturnas.

culture
culture
[Sustantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness. 
Buddhist
Buddhist
[Adjetivo]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Buddhism

budista, relacionado con el budismo

budista, relacionado con el budismo

Ex: The teachings of the Buddha are central to Buddhist philosophy. 

Las enseñanzas de Buda son centrales en la filosofía budista.

monk
monk
[Sustantivo]

a man who belongs to a religious community and usually lives in a monastery

monje

monje

Ex: The monks gathered in the chapel for evening prayers. 
to abandon
to abandon
[Verbo]

to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay

dejar

dejar

Ex: The citizens had no choice but to abandon their city when it became a war zone. 
to meditate

to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind

meditar, contemplar

meditar, contemplar

Ex: During yoga, participants frequently meditate to achieve mental and physical balance. 

Durante el yoga, los participantes meditan con frecuencia para lograr un equilibrio mental y físico.

rock
rock
[Sustantivo]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roca, piedra

roca, piedra

Ex: The lighthouse was built on a rock just off the coast. 
fortress
fortress
[Sustantivo]

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: The walls of the fortress were built thick and high to withstand sieges. 

Fortaleza

king
king
[Sustantivo]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

rey

rey

Ex: The king's coronation ceremony was attended by nobles from across the realm. 
to build
to build
[Verbo]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch. 
century
century
[Sustantivo]

a period of one hundred years

siglo, centuria

siglo, centuria

Ex: The city celebrated its third century of existence last year. 
famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

palace
palace
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palacio

palacio

Ex: The ancient palace of the emperor stood as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations, its ruins offering glimpses into history. 
today
today
[Adverbio]

at the present time

hoy en día

hoy en día

Ex: Countless individuals in rural areas today lack access to basic healthcare services. 
ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

the remains of a building, town, or other structure that has been destroyed or fallen into decay

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: Only a few stone walls remain among the ruins. 
garden
garden
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardín

jardín

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends. 
pond
pond
[Sustantivo]

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often artificially made

estanque

estanque

Ex: They built a small pond in the garden. 
fountain
fountain
[Sustantivo]

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

fuente

fuente

Ex: The fountain sprayed water high into the air, cooling the area. 

La fuente roció agua hacia lo alto, refrescando el área.

beautiful
beautiful
[Adjetivo]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

hermoso, bonito

hermoso, bonito

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party. 
painting
painting
[Sustantivo]

a picture created by paint

pintura

pintura

Ex: She gifted me a beautiful painting of a serene beach at sunset. 
detailed
detailed
[Adjetivo]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

detallado

detallado

Ex: Her instructions for assembling the furniture were very detailed, with step-by-step illustrations. 

Sus instrucciones para ensamblar los muebles eran muy detalladas, con ilustraciones paso a paso.

gate
gate
[Sustantivo]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

puerta

puerta

Ex: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden. 
to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

parecerse a, tener aspecto de

parecerse a, tener aspecto de

Ex: She has looked like her grandmother since she was a child. 

Ella se parece a su abuela desde que era niña.

lion
lion
[Sustantivo]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

león

león

Ex: The lion's roar can be heard from miles away, establishing its dominance. 
to climb
to climb
[Verbo]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

trepar, escalar

trepar, escalar

Ex: He climbs the stairs every morning to stay fit. 
stair
stair
[Sustantivo]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalera, peldaño

escalera, peldaño

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces. 

Se sentó en el escalón de abajo para atarse los cordones.

to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

pasar, cruzarse con

pasar, cruzarse con

Ex: On the way to the station she passed a cinema. 
paw
paw
[Sustantivo]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

pata

pata

Ex: With gentle strokes, the veterinarian examined the cat's paw for any signs of injury or infection. 

Con movimientos suaves, el veterinario examinó la pata del gato en busca de signos de lesión o infección.

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