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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Tiempo y Espacio

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre tiempo y espacio, como "wane", "dwarf", "nebula", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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biennial
[Adjetivo]

occurring once every two years

bienal

bienal

fiscal year
[Sustantivo]

a period of 12 months based on which a company, government or individual does financial reporting or budgeting

año fiscal

año fiscal

epoch
[Sustantivo]

a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen

época

época

Ex: The Civil Rights Movement was an epoch of profound social change and progress in the United States .El movimiento por los derechos civiles fue una **época** de profundo cambio social y progreso en los Estados Unidos.
wormhole
[Sustantivo]

a hypothetical structure that connects regions of space-time that are far apart

agujero de gusano

agujero de gusano

to wane
[Verbo]

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

menguar

menguar

Ex: The moon 's brightness started to wane just a few days after the full moon .El brillo de la luna comenzó a **menguar** solo unos días después de la luna llena.
to wax
[Verbo]

(of the moon) to progressively display a larger illuminated section until it turns into a full moon

crecer

crecer

Ex: The moon waxes, reaching full brightness in about two weeks.La luna **crece**, alcanzando su máximo brillo en aproximadamente dos semanas.
to elapse
[Verbo]

(of time) to pass by

transcurrir

transcurrir

Ex: The days elapsed slowly during the long winter months .Los días **transcurrían** lentamente durante los largos meses de invierno.
twilight
[Sustantivo]

the time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon

anochecer

anochecer

Ex: Birds chirped softly as daylight faded into twilight, signaling the end of another day .Los pájaros cantaban suavemente mientras la luz del día se convertía en **crepúsculo**, señalando el final de otro día.
space-time
[Sustantivo]

the theory that adds the notion of time to that of a three-dimensional space

espacio-tiempo

espacio-tiempo

Ex: The study of space-time helps cosmologists understand the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe .El estudio del **espacio-tiempo** ayuda a los cosmólogos a comprender la estructura a gran escala y la evolución del universo.
shooting star
[Sustantivo]

a usually small meteor that burns with a bright light when entering the earth's atmosphere

estrella fugaz

estrella fugaz

Ex: The shooting star disappeared within seconds , leaving only a brief trail of light .La **estrella fugaz** desapareció en cuestión de segundos, dejando solo un breve rastro de luz.
dwarf
[Sustantivo]

a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright

enano

enano

Ex: Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe .Las estrellas **enanas** a menudo se estudian para comprender la evolución estelar y los ciclos de vida de las estrellas en el universo.
Nebula
[Sustantivo]

a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation

nebulosa

nebulosa

Ex: The beautiful colors of the Eagle Nebula were captured by the space telescope.Los hermosos colores de la **nebulosa** del Águila fueron capturados por el telescopio espacial.
meteoroid
[Sustantivo]

a small celestial body that becomes visible as a meteor upon entrance into the atmosphere of the earth

meteroide

meteroide

Ex: The study of meteoroids provides valuable insights into the composition and dynamics of our solar system , as well as the potential hazards they pose to spacecraft and Earth .El estudio de los **meteoroides** proporciona información valiosa sobre la composición y dinámica de nuestro sistema solar, así como los peligros potenciales que representan para las naves espaciales y la Tierra.
astrophysics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of physics that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the universe, such as stars, galaxies, and cosmic radiation

astrofísica

astrofísica

Ex: The groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it .Los descubrimientos innovadores en **astrofísica** han revolucionado nuestra comprensión del cosmos y nuestro lugar en él.
astrobiology
[Sustantivo]

a branch of biology that deals with the study of life in space

astrobiología

astrobiología

Ex: The search for biosignatures is a key focus of astrobiology, aiming to identify signs of life on distant planets and moons .La búsqueda de biofirmas es un enfoque clave de la **astrobiología**, que tiene como objetivo identificar signos de vida en planetas y lunas distantes.
aurora borealis
[Sustantivo]

the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the northern magnetic pole

aurora boreal

aurora boreal

Ex: The aurora borealis has captivated people for centuries and continues to be a source of wonder and inspiration for astronomers , photographers , and travelers alike .Las **auroras boreales** han cautivado a las personas durante siglos y siguen siendo una fuente de asombro e inspiración para astrónomos, fotógrafos y viajeros por igual.
aurora australis
[Sustantivo]

the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the southern magnetic pole

aurora austral

aurora austral

Ex: The aurora australis is a stunning phenomenon that has inspired artists, scientists, and adventurers throughout history, offering a glimpse of the Earth's connection to the wider cosmos.**La aurora austral** es un fenómeno impresionante que ha inspirado a artistas, científicos y aventureros a lo largo de la historia, ofreciendo una visión de la conexión de la Tierra con el cosmos más amplio.

the time as measured at Greenwich, London, on the line of 0° longitude, used to calculate the time across the globe

GMT

GMT

Ex: Scientists use Greenwich Mean Time to standardize observations across different locations .Los científicos utilizan el **tiempo medio de Greenwich** para estandarizar observaciones en diferentes ubicaciones.
centennial
[Sustantivo]

the 100th anniversary of an event or occasion

centenario

centenario

bicentennial
[Sustantivo]

the 200th anniversary of an event or occasion

bicentenario

bicentenario

perpetual
[Adjetivo]

continuing forever or indefinitely into the future

perpetuo

perpetuo

Ex: The company aims for perpetual growth and success .La empresa apunta a un crecimiento **perpetuo** y éxito.
gregorian calendar
[Sustantivo]

the calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XII in 1582, as a modification for the Julian Calendar, presently used in many parts of the world

calendario gregoriano

calendario gregoriano

exoplanet
[Sustantivo]

a planet that is outside the solar system

exoplaneta, planeta extrasolar

exoplaneta, planeta extrasolar

Ex: Scientists use advanced telescopes and observatories to detect the faint signals of exoplanets orbiting distant stars .Los científicos utilizan telescopios y observatorios avanzados para detectar las señales débiles de los **exoplanetas** que orbitan estrellas distantes.
full moon
[Sustantivo]

the complete and round-shaped moon as seen from the earth

luna llena

luna llena

Ex: People gathered on the beach to watch the full moon rise above the horizon .La gente se reunió en la playa para ver la **luna llena** elevarse sobre el horizonte.
crescent
[Adjetivo]

denoting the shape of the new moon

de medialuna

de medialuna

eon
[Sustantivo]

an endless or lengthy period of time

eón

eón

Ex: They 've been friends for what seems like eons.Han sido amigos durante lo que parecen **eones**.
zodiac
[Sustantivo]

(astronomy) the celestial zone in the sky where the sun, moon, and planets appear to move, traditionally divided into twelve equal segments, each associated with a distinct name and symbol

zodíaco

zodíaco

Ex: People born under the sign of Leo are said to possess strong leadership qualities , according to the zodiac.Se dice que las personas nacidas bajo el signo de Leo poseen fuertes cualidades de liderazgo, según el **zodiaco**.
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