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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Geografía

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre geografía, como "ravine", "plateau", "fertile", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
altitude
altitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitud, altura

altitud, altura

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
latitude
latitude
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

latitud

latitud

Ex: The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement. 
longitude
longitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

longitud

longitud

Ex: Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian. 
bay
bay
[Sustantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: San Francisco Bay is known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge. 
branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part

brazo

brazo

Ex: The canoe drifted down a quiet branch of the river, away from the bustling main channel. 
clearing
clearing
[Sustantivo]

a treeless area in a forest

claro

claro

Ex: The hikers stopped to rest in a small clearing surrounded by tall trees. 
cove
cove
[Sustantivo]

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

cala

cala

Ex: The beach nestled within the cove offered calm waters for swimming. 
crater
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption. 
deposit
deposit
[Sustantivo]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

yacimiento, depósito

yacimiento, depósito

Ex: The geologist discovered a rich deposit of gold in the mountains. 
dock
dock
[Sustantivo]

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

dársena

dársena

Ex: The ferry pulled into the dock to unload passengers and cargo. 
estuary
estuary
[Sustantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species. 
flow
flow
[Sustantivo]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

corriente

corriente

Ex: The flow of the river was gentle and serene as it wound through the valley. 
gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfo

golfo

Ex: The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes. 
horizon
horizon
[Sustantivo]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

horizonte

horizonte

Ex: The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky. 
iceberg
iceberg
[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. 
peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cumbre, cima

cumbre, cima

Ex: The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort. 
peninsula
peninsula
[Sustantivo]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

península

península

Ex: The Iberian Peninsula is home to Spain and Portugal, surrounded by water on three sides. 
plain
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: The Great Plains in the United States stretch for miles, offering a stunning view of endless flatlands. 
plateau
plateau
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

meseta

meseta

Ex: The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning landscapes, including deep canyons and colorful rock formations. 
pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

polo

polo

Ex: The North Pole is located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, covered by shifting sea ice throughout the year. 
pond
pond
[Sustantivo]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

estanque

estanque

Ex: The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene. 
range
range
[Sustantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

cordillera, cadena

cordillera, cadena

Ex: The Rocky Mountain range stretches from Canada down to New Mexico, offering breathtaking vistas and challenging climbs. 
ravine
ravine
[Sustantivo]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

barranco

barranco

Ex: The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base. 
reservoir
reservoir
[Sustantivo]

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

embalse, presa

embalse, presa

Ex: The city's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes. 
summit
summit
[Sustantivo]

the top of a mountain

cima, cumbre

cima, cumbre

Ex: Climbers rejoiced upon reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. 
swamp
swamp
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

pantano

pantano

Ex: The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles. 
tundra
tundra
[Sustantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra

tundra

Ex: The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life. 
to erode
to erode
[Verbo]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

erosionar

erosionar

Ex: The river's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time. 
arid
arid
[Adjetivo]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

árido

árido

Ex: The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation. 
barren
barren
[Adjetivo]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

árido, estéril

árido, estéril

Ex: The barren desert stretched for miles, devoid of any vegetation or signs of life. 
coastal
coastal
[Adjetivo]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

costero

costero

Ex: Coastal erosion is a natural process that reshapes shorelines over time. 
fertile
fertile
[Adjetivo]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fértil

fértil

Ex: The fertile soil in the valley yielded abundant harvests of wheat and corn each year. 
inland
inland
[Adjetivo]

located away from the coast

del interior, interior

del interior, interior

Ex: The inland regions experience hotter temperatures compared to coastal areas. 
offshore
offshore
[Adjetivo]

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

del mar

del mar

Ex: The company invested in offshore drilling for oil extraction. 
marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean. 
neighboring
neighboring
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) close to another

vecino

vecino

Ex: The neighboring countries of Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world. 
upstream
upstream
[Adverbio]

against the current of a river or stream

río arriba, contra la corriente

río arriba, contra la corriente

Ex: They paddled upstream against the strong current to reach their favorite fishing spot. 
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