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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Medios de Transporte

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre medios de transporte, como "fighter", "shuttle", "car", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
aircraft
[Sustantivo]

any flying vehicle

avión

avión

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .Las alas de la **aeronave** brillaban bajo el sol mientras se preparaba para despegar.
hot-air balloon
[Sustantivo]

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

globo aerostático

globo aerostático

Ex: She fulfilled her dream of flying in a hot-air balloon during her vacation .Ella cumplió su sueño de volar en un **globo aerostático** durante sus vacaciones.
fighter
[Sustantivo]

a military aircraft that is designed to attack enemy aircraft and fly very fast

avión de combate

avión de combate

Ex: The fighter jets performed impressive aerial maneuvers during the airshow .Los **aviones de combate** realizaron impresionantes maniobras aéreas durante el espectáculo aéreo.
bomber
[Sustantivo]

an aircraft that can drop bombs

bombardero

bombardero

parachute
[Sustantivo]

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

paracaídas

paracaídas

vehicle
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

vehículo

vehículo

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.El accidente involucró tres **vehículos**.
double-decker
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

autobús de dos pisos

autobús de dos pisos

Ex: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights , accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities .Los aviones **de dos pisos** se utilizan para vuelos de larga distancia, acomodando a más pasajeros y ofreciendo comodidades adicionales.
freight car
[Sustantivo]

a railroad car used for transporting goods

vagón, furgón

vagón, furgón

Ex: The railroad company invested in new , more efficient freight cars to improve cargo transport capabilities .La compañía ferroviaria invirtió en nuevos vagones de **carga** más eficientes para mejorar las capacidades de transporte de mercancías.
shuttle
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

servicio de enlace

servicio de enlace

Ex: The university provides a shuttle service for students living off-campus .La universidad proporciona un servicio de **lanzadera** para los estudiantes que viven fuera del campus.
single-decker
[Sustantivo]

a type of bus that has only one floor

autobús de un piso

autobús de un piso

Ex: The tour guide told us that the single-decker was more comfortable for the winding road .El guía turístico nos dijo que el **autobús de un solo piso** era más cómodo para el camino sinuoso.
boat train
[Sustantivo]

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

tren que llega a un puerto

tren que llega a un puerto

Ex: Many tourists take the boat train to avoid the hassle of finding parking near the ferry terminal .Muchos turistas toman el **tren barco** para evitar la molestia de encontrar estacionamiento cerca de la terminal del ferry.
camper
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle in which people can sleep and live when traveling

casa rodante, cámper

casa rodante, cámper

minibus
[Sustantivo]

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

minibús

minibús

Ex: The tour company offers guided city tours in a comfortable , air-conditioned minibus.La compañía de tours ofrece visitas guiadas por la ciudad en un **minibús** cómodo y con aire acondicionado.
moving van
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

furgoneta

furgoneta

Ex: After packing up their old house , they followed the moving van in their car to their new home .Después de empacar su antigua casa, siguieron la **camioneta de mudanzas** en su coche hasta su nuevo hogar.
compartment
[Sustantivo]

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

compartimiento

compartimiento

Ex: The conductor announced that refreshments were available in the dining compartment.El conductor anunció que había refrescos disponibles en el **compartimento** del comedor.
car
[Sustantivo]

one of the separate parts of a train where passengers sit

vagón

vagón

cab
[Sustantivo]

the part of a truck, bus, or train where the driver sits

cabina

cabina

scooter
[Sustantivo]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

escúter

escúter

Ex: After learning how to balance , he confidently rode his scooter for the first time without assistance .Después de aprender a equilibrarse, condujo su **patinete** con confianza por primera vez sin ayuda.
deck
[Sustantivo]

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

cubierta

cubierta

Ex: We walked around the deck to explore the ship .Caminamos alrededor de la **cubierta** para explorar el barco.
cockpit
[Sustantivo]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

cabina de vuelo, cabina de mando

cabina de vuelo, cabina de mando

Ex: The cockpit of the plane was surprisingly spacious .La **cabina** del avión era sorprendentemente espaciosa.
container
[Sustantivo]

a large metal box that is used for transporting goods on ships, trains, etc.

contenedor

contenedor

Ex: The container was filled with electronics destined for international markets .El **contenedor** estaba lleno de electrónica destinada a los mercados internacionales.
crossing
[Sustantivo]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

cruce

cruce

Ex: He stopped his car to allow pedestrians to pass at the crossing.Detuvo su coche para permitir que los peatones cruzaran en el **paso de peatones**.
crossroad
[Sustantivo]

the place where a road is crossed by another

cruce

cruce

Ex: The crossroad was a common meeting point for travelers in ancient times .El **cruce** era un punto de encuentro común para los viajeros en la antigüedad.
junction
[Sustantivo]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

cruce

cruce

access road
[Sustantivo]

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

vía de acceso

vía de acceso

Ex: The fire trucks used the access road behind the building to get to the scene .Los camiones de bomberos utilizaron la **vía de acceso** detrás del edificio para llegar a la escena.
tunnel
[Sustantivo]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

túnel

túnel

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .El sistema de metro incluye varios **túneles** que conectan diferentes partes de la ciudad.
sidewalk
[Sustantivo]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

acera

acera

Ex: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour .La **acera** estaba llena de peatones durante la hora punta.
crosswalk
[Sustantivo]

a marked place where people walk across a street

paso de peatones

paso de peatones

Ex: The police officer reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk.El oficial de policía recordó a los conductores que cedieran el paso a los peatones en el **paso de peatones**.
boulevard
[Sustantivo]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

bulevar

bulevar

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of the boulevard, enjoying the scenic views .Montó en bicicleta por el carril bici del **bulevar**, disfrutando de las vistas panorámicas.
traffic circle
[Sustantivo]

an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

glorieta

glorieta

Ex: If you miss your exit in the traffic circle, just go around again until you can get off at the right one .Si te pasas tu salida en la **glorieta**, simplemente da otra vuelta hasta que puedas salir en la correcta.
fork
[Sustantivo]

the point at which a river, road, etc. splits into two parts; one of these parts

bifurcación

bifurcación

express lane
[Sustantivo]

the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

carril rápido

carril rápido

Ex: The new express lane has made my daily commute so much smoother .El nuevo **carril exprés** ha hecho que mi viaje diario sea mucho más fluido.
off-road
[Adjetivo]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

todo terreno

todo terreno

Ex: Off-road racing requires durable and powerful vehicles.Las carreras **todo terreno** requieren vehículos duraderos y potentes.
limousine
[Sustantivo]

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

limusina

limusina

Ex: Celebrities often hire limousines for red carpet events , arriving in elegance and sophistication .Las celebridades a menudo alquilan **limusinas** para eventos de alfombra roja, llegando con elegancia y sofisticación.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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