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North and Central America Vocabulary
volcano
volcano
[Substantiv]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulkan, vulkanberg

vulkan, vulkanberg

Ex: The volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky. 
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freshwater
freshwater
[adjektiv]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

sötvatten, sötvattens-

sötvatten, sötvattens-

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shark
shark
[Substantiv]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

haj, hajfisk

haj, hajfisk

Ex: During the boat tour, they saw a group of sharks feeding on fish. 
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island
island
[Substantiv]

a piece of land surrounded by water

ö, holme

ö, holme

Ex: I collected seashells as souvenirs from the beautiful island. 
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visitor
visitor
[Substantiv]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

besökare, gäst

besökare, gäst

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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crater
crater
[Substantiv]

the round top of a volcano

krater

krater

Ex: The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption. 
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lava
lava
[Substantiv]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lava

lava

Ex: The flowing lava from the volcano destroyed everything in its path. 
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rainforest
rainforest
[Substantiv]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

regnskog, djungel

regnskog, djungel

Ex: He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest. 
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jaguar
jaguar
[Substantiv]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

jaguar, panther

jaguar, panther

Ex: With sleek muscles rippling beneath its spotted coat, the jaguar stalked its prey through the dense jungle. 
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indigenous
indigenous
[adjektiv]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

inhemsk,  urinfödd

inhemsk, urinfödd

Ex: The government implemented policies to protect the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples living in remote areas. 
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explorer
explorer
[Substantiv]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

upptäcktsresande, äventyrare

upptäcktsresande, äventyrare

Ex: Early explorers played a key role in discovering new continents. 
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

få, förvärva

få, förvärva

Ex: She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation. 
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independence
independence
[Substantiv]

the state of being free from the control of others

oberoende, autonomi

oberoende, autonomi

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
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volcanic eruption
volcanic eruption
[Substantiv]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

vulkanutbrott, utbrott av en vulkan

vulkanutbrott, utbrott av en vulkan

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash clouds high into the sky. 
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marimba
marimba
[Substantiv]

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

marimba, marimba

marimba, marimba

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salsa
salsa
[Substantiv]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

salsa, salsadans

salsa, salsadans

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merengue
merengue
[Substantiv]

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

merengue, merenguedans

merengue, merenguedans

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folk song
folk song
[Substantiv]

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

folksång, traditionell sång

folksång, traditionell sång

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pottery
pottery
[Substantiv]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

keramik, krukmakeri

keramik, krukmakeri

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pork
pork
[Substantiv]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

fläskkött, kött från gris

fläskkött, kött från gris

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious dish using tender pork loin and a savory sauce. 
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cabbage
cabbage
[Substantiv]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

kål, vitkål

kål, vitkål

Ex: She prepared a delicious coleslaw using fresh cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. 
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crop
crop
[Substantiv]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

gröda, skörd

gröda, skörd

Ex: The farmers planted a new crop of wheat this season. 
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highland
highland
[Substantiv]

land with mountains or hills

högland, bergig region

högland, bergig region

Ex: The Scottish Highlands boast breathtaking landscapes of rugged mountains, pristine lochs, and rolling hills. 
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poverty
poverty
[Substantiv]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

fattigdom

fattigdom

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
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healthcare
healthcare
[Substantiv]

the health services and treatments given to people

sjukvård, hälsovård

sjukvård, hälsovård

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
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deforestation
deforestation
[Substantiv]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

avskogning, skogsskövling

avskogning, skogsskövling

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
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colonial
colonial
[adjektiv]

related to a country that controls another territory or country

kolonial

kolonial

Ex: Colonial rule often involved the imposition of new laws and institutions by the ruling power. 
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cobblestone
cobblestone
[Substantiv]

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

kullersten, gatsten

kullersten, gatsten

Ex: The old town square was paved with cobblestones. 
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tourist destination

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

turistdestination, turistort

turistdestination, turistort

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. 
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environment
environment
[Substantiv]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

miljö

miljö

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

fälla, hugga ner

fälla, hugga ner

Ex: The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project. 
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to found
to found
[Verb]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

grunda, upprätta

grunda, upprätta

Ex: The university was founded in the early 1900s. 
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shore
shore
[Substantiv]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

strand, kust

strand, kust

Ex: The waves gently lapped against the shore, creating a soothing sound. 
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surrounding
surrounding
[adjektiv]

existing or situated all around something or someone

omgivande, angränsande

omgivande, angränsande

Ex: The surrounding hills provided a picturesque backdrop to the village. 
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to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: A stable relationship stands the test of time. 
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to remain
to remain
[Verb]

to stay in the same state or condition

förbli, stanna

förbli, stanna

Ex: Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic. 
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charming
charming
[adjektiv]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmig, tjusig

charmig, tjusig

Ex: They stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in the countryside. 
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community
community
[Substantiv]

a group of people who live in the same area

samhälle, gemenskap

samhälle, gemenskap

Ex: The local community came together to organize a charity fundraiser. 
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to soak
to soak
[Verb]

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

blöta, dränka

blöta, dränka

Ex: She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking. 
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to steam
to steam
[Verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

ånga, koka på ånga

ånga, koka på ånga

Ex: She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish. 
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