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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
[Sustantivo]

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

conexión

conexión

terminal
[Sustantivo]

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

terminal

terminal

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside the terminal.

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
[Sustantivo]

the process of flying an aircraft

aviación

aviación

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 flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .Los auxiliares de vuelo les pidieron a los pasajeros que **abordaran** de manera ordenada.
aboard
[Adverbio]

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

a bordo, al tren

a bordo, al tren

Ex: All tourists were aboard the cruise ship by sunset.Todos los turistas estaban **a bordo** del crucero al atardecer.
transit
[Sustantivo]

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

tránsito

tránsito

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

aterrizar

aterrizar

Ex: As the hot air balloon descended , the experienced pilot aimed to touch down softly in the designated landing area .Mientras el globo aerostático descendía, el piloto experimentado apuntaba a **aterrizar** suavemente en el área de aterrizaje designada.
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: A new runway was built to handle more flights .Se construyó una nueva **pista** para manejar más vuelos.
on-board
[Adjetivo]

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

a bordo

a bordo

Ex: The cruise ship 's on-board entertainment included live shows .El entretenimiento **a bordo** del crucero incluía espectáculos en vivo.
in-flight
[Adjetivo]

offered or occurring during a flight

en vuelo

en vuelo

Ex: Passengers were entertained by the in-flight movies on the long journey .Los pasajeros fueron entretenidos por las películas **a bordo** durante el largo viaje.
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: He admired the efficiency of the cabin crew during the long flight .Admiró la eficiencia del **personal de cabina** durante el largo vuelo.
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
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of moving upward

ascenso

ascenso

Ex: The spacecraft 's ascent into the atmosphere was successful , marking a historic moment for space exploration .El **ascenso** de la nave espacial a la atmósfera fue exitoso, marcando un momento histórico para la exploración espacial.
descent
[Sustantivo]

downward movement

descenso

descenso

control tower
[Sustantivo]

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

torre de control

torre de control

turbulence
[Sustantivo]

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

turbulencia

turbulencia

Ex: As the helicopter ascended , it encountered turbulence, causing the ride to feel more exhilarating than anticipated .A medida que el helicóptero ascendía, encontró **turbulencias**, lo que hizo que el viaje se sintiera más emocionante de lo anticipado.

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

conducir, gobernar

conducir, gobernar

Ex: The navigator instructed the driver on how to navigate through diverse landscapes and terrains .El **navegador** le indicó al conductor cómo navegar a través de diversos paisajes y terrenos.
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: The effects of jet lag can vary depending on the direction of travel and individual resilience .Los efectos del **jet lag** pueden variar según la dirección del viaje y la resistencia individual.
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
[Sustantivo]

the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea

envío, transporte

envío, transporte

Ex: Efficient shipping logistics are crucial for global businesses to ensure timely delivery of products to customers .La logística de **envío** eficiente es crucial para las empresas globales para garantizar la entrega oportuna de productos a los clientes.
cargo
[Sustantivo]

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

carga

carga

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: The boarding pass was required for the tax refund process at the airport .
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: Delayed flights often lead to longer waits at the baggage claim.Los vuelos retrasados a menudo conducen a esperas más largas en el **reclamo de equipaje**.
transfer
[Sustantivo]

a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation

billete de correspondencia

billete de correspondencia

freight
[Sustantivo]

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

carga

carga

to cruise
[Verbo]

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

navegar, hacer un crucero

navegar, hacer un crucero

Ex: The family decided to cruise instead of flying .La familia decidió hacer un **crucero** en lugar de volar.
signpost
[Sustantivo]

a sign that provides information such as the distance to a certain place or its direction, usually found at the side of a road

poste indicador

poste indicador

to pull in
[Verbo]

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

llegar

llegar

Ex: He was on the platform when the midnight train pulled in.Él estaba en el andén cuando el tren de medianoche **llegó**.

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

salir

salir

Ex: She watched from the window as the countryside passed by after the train pulled out.Ella miraba por la ventana mientras el campo pasaba después de que el tren **saliera**.
approach
[Sustantivo]

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

maniobras de aproximación

maniobras de aproximación

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
[Sustantivo]

a pilot who assists the main pilot during a flight

copiloto

copiloto

carry-on
[Sustantivo]

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

equipaje de mano

equipaje de mano

Ex: She carefully packed her carry-on with everything she would need during the flight .
coach
[Sustantivo]

the cheapest class of accommodations on a train or plane

clase turista

clase turista

hub
[Sustantivo]

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

centro

centro

steward
[Sustantivo]

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

auxiliar de vuelo

auxiliar de vuelo

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