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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.Una parada de taxis está ubicada justo afuera del **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 .La **tarjeta de embarque** era necesaria para el proceso de reembolso de impuestos en el aeropuerto.
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 .Ella cuidadosamente empacó su **equipaje de mano** con todo lo que necesitaría durante el vuelo.
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

Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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