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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Agricultura y Plantas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre agricultura y plantas, como "yield", "hay", "reap", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
agricultural
agricultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the practice or science of farming

agrícola, agrónomo

agrícola, agrónomo

Ex: Agricultural land is often characterized by vast fields of crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. 

La tierra agrícola a menudo se caracteriza por vastos campos de cultivos como maíz, trigo y soja.

peasant
peasant
[Sustantivo]

a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land, particularly in the past or in poorer countries

campesino

campesino

Ex: The peasant's small plot of land was just enough to sustain his household through the seasons. 

La pequeña parcela de tierra del campesino era justo suficiente para sostener a su hogar a lo largo de las estaciones.

to cultivate

to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: The region is known for cultivating rice in its fertile fields. 

La región es conocida por cultivar arroz en sus fértiles campos.

to yield
to yield
[Verbo]

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

producir

producir

Ex: The fertile soil in this region yields abundant crops of wheat and corn. 

El suelo fértil de esta región produce abundantes cosechas de trigo y maíz.

harvest
harvest
[Sustantivo]

the amount of produce gathered from crops during one growing season

cosechar

cosechar

Ex: The vineyard produced a rich harvest of grapes. 

El viñedo produjo una cosecha abundante de uvas.

growing season
growing season
[Sustantivo]

a time of the year during which the plants have good condition to grow

temporada de cultivo

temporada de cultivo

plantation
plantation
[Sustantivo]

a large piece of land used for growing sugar cane, coffee, tea, etc., particularly in a hot country

plantación

plantación

Ex: A variety of crops can be cultivated on a single plantation. 

Se pueden cultivar una variedad de cultivos en una sola plantación.

to raise
to raise
[Verbo]

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

criar, cultivar

criar, cultivar

Ex: Jim retired to raise raspberries. 

Jim se retiró para cultivar frambuesas.

to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

to raise or grow something naturally, in large numbers

producir

producir

Ex: I would like to find out more about how our food is produced. 

Me gustaría saber más sobre cómo se produce nuestra comida.

to plow
to plow
[Verbo]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

arar

arar

Ex: He plows the garden plot with a plow attachment on his tractor to create furrows for planting. 

Él arado la parcela del jardín con un accesorio de arado en su tractor para crear surcos para plantar.

to reap
to reap
[Verbo]

to cut or gather a crop

cosechar

cosechar

Ex: The workers reap rice from the flooded paddies using traditional methods. 

Los trabajadores cosechan arroz de los arrozales inundados utilizando métodos tradicionales.

cereal
cereal
[Sustantivo]

any food product made from the starchy grains of cereal grasses

cereal

cereal

Ex: Cereal-based snacks are widely available in stores. 

Los bocadillos a base de cereales están ampliamente disponibles en las tiendas.

crop
crop
[Sustantivo]

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

cultivo, cosecha

cultivo, cosecha

Ex: Farmers rotate their crops to maintain soil health and fertility. 

Los agricultores rotan sus cultivos para mantener la salud y la fertilidad del suelo.

wheat
wheat
[Sustantivo]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

trigo

trigo

Ex: The farmer harvested wheat from the fields to produce flour for local bakeries. 

El agricultor cosechó trigo de los campos para producir harina para las panaderías locales.

soy
soy
[Sustantivo]

a leguminous plant rich in protein, used for food, fodder, and protein replacement

soya, soja

soya, soja

Ex: Soy products are common in vegetarian diets. 

Los productos de soja son comunes en las dietas vegetarianas.

sugar cane
sugar cane
[Sustantivo]

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

caña de azúcar

caña de azúcar

Ex: In many tropical regions, sugar cane thrives due to the warm climate. 

En muchas regiones tropicales, la caña de azúcar prospera debido al clima cálido.

barley
barley
[Sustantivo]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

cebada

cebada

Ex: Barley grains are often soaked before cooking. 

Los granos de cebada a menudo se remojan antes de cocinar.

hay
hay
[Sustantivo]

cut and dried grass, for animals to feed on

heno

heno

Ex: They used a tractor to cut the hay in the sunny meadow. 

Usaron un tractor para cortar el heno en el prado soleado.

vineyard
vineyard
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

viña, viñedo

viña, viñedo

Ex: He inherited a family vineyard and now produces his own wine. 

Heredó un viñedo familiar y ahora produce su propio vino.

mill
mill
[Sustantivo]

a building in which flour is made out of grain

molino

molino

ripe
ripe
[Adjetivo]

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

maduro

maduro

Ex: The ripe strawberries were bursting with juicy sweetness. 

Las fresas maduras estaban reventando de dulzura jugosa.

pest
pest
[Sustantivo]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

peste, plaga

peste, plaga

Ex: Birds can sometimes act as a pest by eating seeds. 

Las aves a veces pueden actuar como una plaga al comer semillas.

pesticide
pesticide
[Sustantivo]

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticida

pesticida

Ex: Excessive use of pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment. 

El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar a los insectos beneficiosos y al medio ambiente.

livestock
livestock
[Sustantivo]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

ganado

ganado

Ex: Proper care and feeding are essential for healthy livestock. 

El cuidado y la alimentación adecuados son esenciales para un ganado saludable.

dairy
dairy
[Sustantivo]

milk and milk products that are produced by mammals such as cows, goats, and sheep collectively

lácteos

lácteos

Ex: Dairy cows are raised specifically for milk production. 

Las vacas lecheras se crían específicamente para la producción de leche.

to fertilize

to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

fertilizar

fertilizar

Ex: The orchardists fertilize their fruit trees with organic fertilizers to improve fruit quality. 

Los fruticultores fertilizan sus árboles frutales con fertilizantes orgánicos para mejorar la calidad de la fruta.

fertilizer
fertilizer
[Sustantivo]

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

fertilizante

fertilizante

Ex: After applying the fertilizer, the flowers bloomed beautifully within weeks. 

Después de aplicar el fertilizante, las flores florecieron hermosamente en semanas.

barn
barn
[Sustantivo]

a large farm building used to keep animals and store crops or feed

establo

establo

Ex: The red barn stands next to the farmhouse. 

El granero rojo está al lado de la casa de campo.

stable
stable
[Sustantivo]

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

cuadra, caballeriza

cuadra, caballeriza

Ex: Visitors to the farm enjoyed tours of the stable, where they could meet the horses and learn about their care. 

Los visitantes de la granja disfrutaron de los recorridos por el establo, donde podían conocer a los caballos y aprender sobre su cuidado.

greenhouse
greenhouse
[Sustantivo]

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: She spent the morning watering the plants in the greenhouse. 

Pasó la mañana regando las plantas en el invernadero.

to bloom
to bloom
[Verbo]

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

florecer

florecer

Ex: The daffodils bloomed early this year, signaling the arrival of spring. 

Los narcisos florecieron temprano este año, señalando la llegada de la primavera.

bud
bud
[Sustantivo]

a part of a plant from which new flowers, leaves, or stems develop

capullo, brote, yema

capullo, brote, yema

Ex: As winter ended, the buds on the cherry tree began to swell, signaling the start of a new growing season. 

A medida que terminaba el invierno, los brotes del cerezo comenzaron a hincharse, señalando el inicio de una nueva temporada de crecimiento.

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. 

Los arbustos proporcionaban una pantalla de privacidad natural, bloqueando la vista desde la calle.

weed
weed
[Sustantivo]

any wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden

mala hierba, maleza

mala hierba, maleza

Ex: She applied mulch around the flower beds to help prevent weeds from growing and to retain soil moisture. 

Aplicó mantillo alrededor de los parterres de flores para ayudar a prevenir el crecimiento de malezas y retener la humedad del suelo.

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. 

La raíz del vegetal fue cosechada, revelando un producto fresco y crujiente listo para cocinar.

palm
palm
[Sustantivo]

a tropical tree with a big trunk and feather-like or fan-shaped leaves

palma

palma

Ex: Palm trees are commonly found in coastal regions where they thrive in warm climates. 

Los palmeras se encuentran comúnmente en regiones costeras donde prosperan en climas cálidos.

oak
oak
[Sustantivo]

a large tree, known for its strong wood and popular fruit

roble

roble

Ex: The leaves of the oak tree turn golden brown before falling in the autumn. 

Las hojas del roble se vuelven de un color marrón dorado antes de caer en otoño.

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