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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Transporte

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre transporte, como "terminal", "runway", "navigate", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
connection
connection
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

conexión

conexión

terminal
terminal
[Sustantivo]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

terminal

terminal

Ex: There were shops and restaurants inside the terminal for passengers to enjoy. 

Había tiendas y restaurantes dentro de la terminal para que los pasajeros disfrutaran.

air traffic control

the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio

control de tráfico aéreo

control de tráfico aéreo

aviation
aviation
[Sustantivo]

the process of flying an aircraft

aviación

aviación

to board
to board
[Verbo]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

subirse a, embarcarse

subirse a, embarcarse

Ex: The cruise ship's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely. 

El personal del crucero guió a los pasajeros sobre cómo abordar el barco de manera segura.

aboard
aboard
[Adverbio]

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

a bordo, al tren

a bordo, al tren

Ex: Once the children were safely aboard, the bus pulled away from the curb. 

Una vez que los niños estuvieron seguros a bordo, el autobús se alejó de la acera.

transit
transit
[Sustantivo]

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

tránsito

tránsito

to touch down

(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground

aterrizar

aterrizar

Ex: The seaplane smoothly touched down on the calm waters of the lake. 

El hidroavión aterrizó suavemente en las aguas tranquilas del lago.

runway
runway
[Sustantivo]

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

pista de aterrizaje

pista de aterrizaje

Ex: The airport has a long and wide runway. 

El aeropuerto tiene una pista larga y ancha.

on-board
on-board
[Adjetivo]

located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

a bordo

a bordo

Ex: The train's on-board Wi-Fi was unexpectedly fast. 

El Wi-Fi a bordo del tren era inesperadamente rápido.

in-flight
in-flight
[Adjetivo]

offered or occurring during a flight

en vuelo

en vuelo

Ex: The airline offers free Wi-Fi as part of its in-flight services. 

La aerolínea ofrece Wi-Fi gratuito como parte de sus servicios a bordo.

cabin crew
cabin crew
[Sustantivo]

the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

tripulación de cabina, tripulantes de cabina

tripulación de cabina, tripulantes de cabina

Ex: The cabin crew conducted safety demonstrations before takeoff. 

La tripulación de cabina realizó demostraciones de seguridad antes del despegue.

excess baggage
excess baggage
[Sustantivo]

luggage that weighs more than the amount each passenger is allowed on a flight without paying extra money

exceso de equipaje

exceso de equipaje

ascent
ascent
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of moving upward

ascenso

ascenso

Ex: The balloon's slow ascent into the sky was mesmerizing to watch. 

El ascenso lento del globo hacia el cielo era fascinante de ver.

descent
descent
[Sustantivo]

downward movement

descenso

descenso

control tower
control tower
[Sustantivo]

the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled

torre de control

torre de control

turbulence
turbulence
[Sustantivo]

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

turbulencia

turbulencia

Ex: Scientists study turbulence in fluid dynamics to better understand how it affects everything from aircraft design to weather patterns. 

Los científicos estudian la turbulencia en la dinámica de fluidos para entender mejor cómo afecta desde el diseño de aeronaves hasta los patrones climáticos.

to navigate

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

conducir, gobernar

conducir, gobernar

Ex: The driving instructor taught the student how to navigate through traffic and use road signs. 

El instructor de conducción le enseñó al estudiante cómo navegar por el tráfico y usar las señales de tráfico.

jet lag
jet lag
[Sustantivo]

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

jet lag

jet lag

Ex: Jet lag can affect athletes traveling to compete in international tournaments. 

El jet lag puede afectar a los atletas que viajan para competir en torneos internacionales.

landing card
landing card
[Sustantivo]

a card that a passenger on a ship or airplane fills in with their personal information and then gives to officials upon arrival

tarjeta de inmigración

tarjeta de inmigración

shipping
shipping
[Sustantivo]

the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea

envío, transporte

envío, transporte

Ex: International shipping can be complex, requiring detailed knowledge of customs regulations and import/export laws. 

El transporte marítimo internacional puede ser complejo, requiriendo un conocimiento detallado de las regulaciones aduaneras y las leyes de importación/exportación.

cargo
cargo
[Sustantivo]

goods on board an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, being transported

carga

carga

Ex: The ship carried a full cargo of grain and machinery. 
boarding pass
boarding pass
[Sustantivo]

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

tarjeta de embarque

tarjeta de embarque

Ex: She was relieved when she found her boarding pass in her coat pocket. 

Ella se sintió aliviada cuando encontró su tarjeta de embarque en el bolsillo de su abrigo.

baggage claim
baggage claim
[Sustantivo]

the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

recogida de equipajes, reclamo de equipaje

recogida de equipajes, reclamo de equipaje

Ex: She spotted her suitcase on the conveyor belt at the baggage claim. 

Ella vio su maleta en la cinta transportadora en el área de reclamo de equipaje.

transfer
transfer
[Sustantivo]

a ticket permitting a passenger to change from one conveyance to another

billete de correspondencia

billete de correspondencia

Ex: She showed her transfer to board the next streetcar. 

Ella mostró su trasbordo para subir al siguiente tranvía.

freight
freight
[Sustantivo]

goods carried by aircraft, trains, trucks, or ships; the transportation of goods using this method

carga

carga

to cruise
to cruise
[Verbo]

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

navegar, hacer un crucero

navegar, hacer un crucero

Ex: The retirees planned to cruise across the Mediterranean, visiting historical sites. 

Los jubilados planeaban crucero por el Mediterráneo, visitando sitios históricos.

signpost
signpost
[Sustantivo]

a post displaying a sign that indicates directions or provides guidance on location or route

poste indicador

poste indicador

Ex: Travelers followed the signpost to reach the main highway. 

Los viajeros siguieron el poste indicador para llegar a la carretera principal.

to pull in
to pull in
[Verbo]

(of a train or bus) to arrive at a station

llegar

llegar

Ex: Passengers were alerted as the train was about to pull in to the terminal. 

Se alertó a los pasajeros cuando el tren estaba a punto de llegar a la terminal.

to pull out

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

salir

salir

Ex: Everyone was seated and the express train pulled out, heading to its next destination. 

Todos estaban sentados y el tren exprés salió, dirigiéndose a su próximo destino.

approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

the part during an aircraft's flight when it is about to land

maniobras de aproximación

maniobras de aproximación

Ex: The approach was complicated by poor weather. 

La aproximación se complicó por el mal tiempo.

autopilot
autopilot
[Sustantivo]

a system or device in a ship or aircraft that can keep it on a preset course

piloto automático

piloto automático

co-pilot
co-pilot
[Sustantivo]

a pilot who assists the main pilot during a flight

copiloto

copiloto

carry-on
carry-on
[Sustantivo]

a suitcase or a small bag that one can carry onto an airplane

equipaje de mano

equipaje de mano

Ex: His carry-on was too large to fit in the overhead compartment. 

Su equipaje de mano era demasiado grande para caber en el compartimento superior.

coach
coach
[Sustantivo]

the cheapest class of accommodations on a train or plane

clase turista

clase turista

hub
hub
[Sustantivo]

a central station, airport, etc. that provides passengers with many services

centro

centro

Ex: The airport expanded its terminal to accommodate growing traffic at the hub. 
steward
steward
[Sustantivo]

a person who attends to passengers on an airplane, train, or ship

auxiliar de vuelo

auxiliar de vuelo

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