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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: She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride. 
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: Passengers were instructed to board the airplane according to their assigned seat rows. 
aboard
aboard
[Adverbio]

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

a bordo, al tren

a bordo, al tren

Ex: The passengers were already aboard when the train left the station. 
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 helicopter touched down on the rooftop to rescue the stranded hikers. 
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 plane slowly moved toward the runway. 
on-board
on-board
[Adjetivo]

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

a bordo

a bordo

Ex: The on-board doctor checked passengers throughout the flight. 
in-flight
in-flight
[Adjetivo]

offered or occurring during a flight

en vuelo

en vuelo

Ex: The in-flight meal was served shortly after takeoff. 
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 welcomed passengers aboard with friendly smiles and safety instructions. 
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. 
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: The pilot warned the passengers to fasten their seatbelts as the plane entered an area of turbulence. 
to navigate

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

conducir, gobernar

conducir, gobernar

Ex: She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions. 
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: After flying from New York to Tokyo, she experienced severe jet lag for several days. 
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: The shipping of goods from Asia to Europe has become more efficient with advancements in maritime technology. 
cargo
cargo
[Sustantivo]

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

carga

carga

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: He forgot his boarding pass in the waiting area and had to rush back to get it. 
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: After landing, travelers headed to the baggage claim to collect their bags. 
transfer
transfer
[Sustantivo]

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

billete de correspondencia

billete de correspondencia

Ex: He used a transfer to continue his journey on a different bus. 
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: For their anniversary, the couple decided to cruise around the Caribbean. 
signpost
signpost
[Sustantivo]

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

poste indicador

poste indicador

Ex: A signpost at the crossroads pointed to three different villages. 
to pull in
to pull in
[Verbo]

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

llegar

llegar

Ex: The train pulled in right on time. 
to pull out

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

salir

salir

Ex: The 9 o'clock train pulled out right on time. 
approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

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

maniobras de aproximación

maniobras de aproximación

Ex: The pilot began the approach to the runway carefully. 
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: She packed a small carry-on for her weekend trip. 
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

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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