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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: Climbers experienced difficulties adjusting to the high altitude during their ascent. 

Los escaladores experimentaron dificultades para adaptarse a la gran altitud durante su ascenso.

latitude
latitude
[Sustantivo]

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

latitud

latitud

Ex: Latitude helps sailors determine their north-south position. 

La latitud ayuda a los marineros a determinar su posición norte-sur.

longitude
longitude
[Sustantivo]

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

longitud

longitud

Ex: Mariners use longitude to navigate across the oceans using celestial navigation. 

Los marineros usan la longitud para navegar a través de los océanos utilizando la navegación celestial.

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: The bay is surrounded by cliffs and lush green hills. 

La bahía está rodeada de acantilados y colinas verdes y frondosas.

branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

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

brazo

brazo

Ex: During the flood, the branch of the river swelled, inundating the surrounding fields. 

Durante la inundación, la rama del río se hinchó, inundando los campos circundantes.

clearing
clearing
[Sustantivo]

a treeless area in a forest

claro

claro

Ex: Foresters create clearings to promote the growth of young trees. 

Los silvicultores crean claros para promover el crecimiento de árboles jóvenes.

cove
cove
[Sustantivo]

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

cala

cala

Ex: A secluded cove provided a perfect spot for a romantic picnic. 

Una cala apartada proporcionaba un lugar perfecto para un picnic romántico.

crater
crater
[Sustantivo]

the round top of a volcano

cráter

cráter

Ex: The impact crater in Arizona is a famous geological site attracting visitors worldwide. 

El cráter de impacto en Arizona es un sitio geológico famoso que atrae a visitantes de todo el mundo.

deposit
deposit
[Sustantivo]

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

yacimiento, depósito

yacimiento, depósito

Ex: The underwater archaeologists discovered ancient pottery deposits on the seabed. 

Los arqueólogos submarinos descubrieron depósitos de cerámica antigua en el lecho marino.

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 workers repaired the dock damaged by the storm. 

Los trabajadores repararon el muelle dañado por la tormenta.

estuary
estuary
[Sustantivo]

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

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: The delta formed at the mouth of the river where it flows into the estuary. 

El delta se formó en la desembocadura del río donde fluye hacia el estuario.

flow
flow
[Sustantivo]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

corriente

corriente

Ex: The lava flow from the volcano created new land formations on the island. 

El flujo de lava del volcán creó nuevas formaciones terrestres en la isla.

gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

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

golfo

golfo

Ex: They sailed across the gulf between the two islands. 

Navegaron a través del golfo entre las dos islas.

horizon
horizon
[Sustantivo]

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

horizonte

horizonte

Ex: Sailors navigated by the stars on the open sea, using the horizon as a reference. 

Los marineros navegaban por las estrellas en mar abierto, usando el horizonte como referencia.

iceberg
iceberg
[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: Iceberg lettuce is named for its crisp, watery texture reminiscent of iceberg formations. 

La lechuga iceberg recibe su nombre por su textura crujiente y acuosa que recuerda a las formaciones de hielo flotante.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cumbre, cima

cumbre, cima

Ex: From the peak, they could see for miles in every direction. 

Desde la cima, podían ver a kilómetros en todas las direcciones.

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 children explored the rocky shores and lush forests of the remote peninsula during their summer vacation. 

Los niños exploraron las costas rocosas y los bosques frondosos de la remota península durante sus vacaciones de verano.

plain
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: The herd of bison roamed freely across the plain, grazing on the abundant grass. 

La manada de bisontes vagaba libremente por la llanura, pastando en la abundante hierba.

plateau
plateau
[Sustantivo]

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

meseta

meseta

Ex: After a steep climb, the hikers reached the top of the plateau, where they were rewarded with panoramic views of the valley below. 

Después de una empinada subida, los excursionistas llegaron a la cima de la meseta, donde fueron recompensados con vistas panorámicas del valle que se extendía abajo.

pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

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

polo

polo

Ex: Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the poles experience six months of daylight followed by six months of darkness each year. 

Debido a la inclinación del eje de la Tierra, los polos experimentan seis meses de luz diurna seguidos de seis meses de oscuridad cada año.

pond
pond
[Sustantivo]

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

estanque

estanque

Ex: Children delighted in feeding the fish that inhabited the clear waters of the small pond in the park. 

Los niños disfrutaban alimentando a los peces que habitaban las aguas claras del pequeño estanque del parque.

range
range
[Sustantivo]

a line of mountains or hills

cordillera, cadena

cordillera, cadena

Ex: The Himalayan range includes some of the world's tallest peaks, such as Mount Everest and K2. 

La cordillera del Himalaya incluye algunos de los picos más altos del mundo, como el Monte Everest y el K2.

ravine
ravine
[Sustantivo]

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

barranco

barranco

Ex: The hikers descended cautiously into the ravine, navigating the rocky terrain and overhanging vegetation. 

Los excursionistas descendieron con cautela por el barranco, sorteando el terreno rocoso y la vegetación colgante.

reservoir
reservoir
[Sustantivo]

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

embalse, presa

embalse, presa

Ex: Fishermen enjoy the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir, known for its abundant fish population. 

Los pescadores disfrutan de las oportunidades recreativas que ofrece el embalse, conocido por su abundante población de peces.

summit
summit
[Sustantivo]

the top of a mountain

cima, cumbre

cima, cumbre

Ex: The trek to the summit was challenging, but the breathtaking views made it all worthwhile. 

La caminata hasta la cumbre fue desafiante, pero las vistas impresionantes hicieron que valiera la pena.

swamp
swamp
[Sustantivo]

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

pantano

pantano

Ex: The swamp's ecosystem played a crucial role in filtering water and providing habitat for numerous species of birds and amphibians. 

El ecosistema del pantano desempeñó un papel crucial en la filtración del agua y en proporcionar hábitat para numerosas especies de aves y anfibios.

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: During the short summer season, the tundra bursts into life with colorful wildflowers and nesting migratory birds. 

Durante la corta temporada de verano, la tundra cobra vida con coloridas flores silvestres y aves migratorias anidando.

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: Continuous foot traffic can erode the walking path in a natural area. 

El tráfico continuo de peatones puede erosionar el camino en un área natural.

arid
arid
[Adjetivo]

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

árido

árido

Ex: Plants and animals in arid environments have adapted to survive with minimal water, using specialized features like deep roots or nocturnal behavior. 

Las plantas y los animales en entornos áridos se han adaptado para sobrevivir con un mínimo de agua, utilizando características especializadas como raíces profundas o comportamiento nocturno.

barren
barren
[Adjetivo]

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

árido, estéril

árido, estéril

Ex: Despite efforts to cultivate the land, the soil remained barren and unproductive. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos por cultivar la tierra, el suelo permaneció estéril e improductivo.

coastal
coastal
[Adjetivo]

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

costero

costero

Ex: The coastal region is home to diverse marine life, including fish, dolphins, and seabirds. 

La región costera alberga una vida marina diversa, que incluye peces, delfines y aves marinas.

fertile
fertile
[Adjetivo]

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

fértil

fértil

Ex: The ancient civilizations settled near fertile river valleys, where they could grow crops and sustain large populations. 

Las antiguas civilizaciones se asentaron cerca de valles fluviales fértiles, donde podían cultivar y mantener a grandes poblaciones.

inland
inland
[Adjetivo]

located away from the coast

del interior, interior

del interior, interior

Ex: She prefers the tranquil atmosphere of inland lakes for fishing. 

Ella prefiere el ambiente tranquilo de los lagos interiores para pescar.

offshore
offshore
[Adjetivo]

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

del mar

del mar

Ex: She enjoys scuba diving in offshore reefs to explore marine life. 

Disfruta del buceo en arrecifes costeros para explorar la vida marina.

marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

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

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and preserve marine habitats. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación marina tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y preservar los hábitats marinos.

neighboring
neighboring
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) close to another

vecino

vecino

Ex: The neighboring villages collaborate on community projects to improve infrastructure and services. 

Los pueblos vecinos colaboran en proyectos comunitarios para mejorar la infraestructura y los servicios.

upstream
upstream
[Adverbio]

against the current of a river or stream

río arriba, contra la corriente

río arriba, contra la corriente

Ex: The canoeists struggled as they moved upstream, battling against the swift-flowing river. 

Los canoeros lucharon mientras se movían río arriba, lidiando contra el río de corriente rápida.

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