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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Historia

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre historia, como "prehistory", "jurassic", "chronicle", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Stone age
Stone age
[Sustantivo]

the early period of human history when people used things such as stone, horn, bone, etc. to make tools

Edad de Piedra

Edad de Piedra

Ex: During the Stone Age, humans began to domesticate animals and cultivate crops, marking the beginning of agriculture. 

Durante la edad de piedra, los humanos comenzaron a domesticar animales y cultivar cultivos, marcando el comienzo de la agricultura.

prehistory
prehistory
[Sustantivo]

the era in human history from which we have no written record

prehistoria

prehistoria

ice age
ice age
[Sustantivo]

one of the periods in history when ice covered large parts of the world

glaciación

glaciación

Ex: Scientists study ice cores to understand the climate changes that occurred during the ice age. 

Los científicos estudian los núcleos de hielo para comprender los cambios climáticos que ocurrieron durante la edad de hielo.

antiquity
antiquity
[Sustantivo]

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

antigüedad

antigüedad

Ex: The art and architecture of antiquity, such as the Parthenon in Athens and the Colosseum in Rome, continue to inspire awe and admiration today. 

El arte y la arquitectura de la antigüedad, como el Partenón en Atenas y el Coliseo en Roma, siguen inspirando asombro y admiración hoy en día.

dark ages
dark ages
[Sustantivo]

the era in European history commenced at the end of the Roman Empire in AD 476 and lasted until AD 1000

Alta Edad Media

Alta Edad Media

the Middle Ages
the Middle Ages
[Sustantivo]

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

Edad Media

Edad Media

Ex: The Middle Ages saw the spread of Gothic architecture, evident in the grand cathedrals built during this time. 

La Edad Media vio la propagación de la arquitectura gótica, evidente en las grandes catedrales construidas durante este tiempo.

Iron Age
Iron Age
[Sustantivo]

the period that began about 1100 BC when people used iron tools for the first time

Edad del Hierro

Edad del Hierro

Ex: The discovery of iron-smelting techniques allowed Iron Age cultures to produce stronger and more efficient tools. 

El descubrimiento de las técnicas de fundición de hierro permitió a las culturas de la Edad del Hierro producir herramientas más fuertes y eficientes.

Bronze Age
Bronze Age
[Sustantivo]

the period when iron was not discovered and people used bronze to make tools

Edad de Bronce

Edad de Bronce

Ex: Archaeologists uncovered a Bronze Age burial site, revealing intricate jewelry and weapons crafted from bronze. 

Los arqueólogos descubrieron un sitio de entierro de la Edad del Bronce, revelando joyas y armas intrincadas elaboradas en bronce.

christian era
christian era
[Sustantivo]

the period that began with Christ's birth

era cristiana

era cristiana

paleontology
paleontology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of science that studies fossils

paleontología

paleontología

Ex: The university offers a paleontology course that covers the study of fossils, evolutionary biology, and ancient ecosystems. 

La universidad ofrece un curso de paleontología que cubre el estudio de fósiles, la biología evolutiva y los ecosistemas antiguos.

jurassic
jurassic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the period between around 208 to 146 million years ago, when the largest known dinosaurs lived

jurásico

jurásico

cretaceous
cretaceous
[Adjetivo]

relating to the period between approximately 146 and 65 million years ago, when dinosaurs lived (until their extinction)

cretácico

cretácico

hellenistic
hellenistic
[Adjetivo]

relating to Greek history, language, and culture, especially the era from the death of Alexander the Great to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony in 31 BC, during which Greek culture thrived considerably

helenístico

helenístico

Enlightenment
Enlightenment
[Sustantivo]

a philosophical movement in the late 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason and science were of more importance than tradition and religion

ilustración

ilustración

Ex: The Enlightenment paved the way for scientific advancements and the questioning of religious dogma. 

La Ilustración allanó el camino para los avances científicos y el cuestionamiento del dogma religioso.

archaic
archaic
[Adjetivo]

dating back to the ancient past

arcaico

arcaico

Ex: The archaic weaponry, such as spears and shields, was used by warriors in ancient battles. 

El armamento arcaico, como lanzas y escudos, era utilizado por los guerreros en las batallas antiguas.

barbarian
barbarian
[Sustantivo]

a person belonging to a people or group regarded as uncivilized, foreign, or outside the dominant culture

bárbaro

bárbaro

Ex: During the medieval period, European kingdoms frequently clashed with barbarian hordes from the east, such as the Mongols and Huns. 

Durante el período medieval, los reinos europeos chocaban frecuentemente con las hordas bárbaras del este, como los mongoles y los hunos.

to chronicle

to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

registrar, hacer una crónica de

registrar, hacer una crónica de

Ex: The documentary filmmaker chronicles the evolution of jazz music in America. 

El documentalista crónica la evolución de la música jazz en América.

anachronism
anachronism
[Sustantivo]

something occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened

anacronismo

anacronismo

Ex: That law was cited centuries before it was written, an obvious anachronism. 

Esa ley fue citada siglos antes de que fuera escrita, un anacronismo obvio.

archeology
archeology
[Sustantivo]

the study of civilizations of the past and historical periods by the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

arqueología

arqueología

Ex: Fieldwork is a crucial aspect of archaeology, involving meticulous excavation and documentation of artifacts and structures. 

El trabajo de campo es un aspecto crucial de la arqueología, que implica una excavación meticulosa y la documentación de artefactos y estructuras.

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

colonia

colonia

ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins. 

Los arqueólogos trabajaron para preservar las ruinas históricas.

circa
circa
[Preposición]

used typically before a date to show that it is not exact

alrededor de

alrededor de

Ex: The painting was created circa the 18th century. 

El cuadro fue creado circa el siglo XVIII.

tsar
tsar
[Sustantivo]

the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917

zar

zar

Ex: Peter the Great, also known as Peter the Great, is credited with modernizing Russia and expanding its territories during his reign as tsar. 

Pedro el Grande, también conocido como Pedro el Grande, es reconocido por modernizar Rusia y expandir sus territorios durante su reinado como zar.

the Commonwealth
the Commonwealth
[Sustantivo]

the political structure during a period in the history of the UK between 1649 and 1660, called the interregnum, during which the country was ruled without a king or queen

República

República

Ex: The Commonwealth Secretariat, headquartered in London, serves as the central organization responsible for coordinating activities and initiatives within the Commonwealth. 

La Secretaría del Commonwealth, con sede en Londres, sirve como la organización central responsable de coordinar actividades e iniciativas dentro del Commonwealth.

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