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Ordförråd för Nord- och Centralamerika - Nicaragua

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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 lava flowed down the side of the volcano. 

Lavan flöt ner längs sidan av vulkanen.

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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

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

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

Ex: The shark is a fearsome predator of the ocean. 

Hajen är en fruktad rovdjur i havet.

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island
island
[Substantiv]

a piece of land surrounded by water

ö, holme

ö, holme

Ex: They spent their vacation on a small tropical 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: Visitors must leave their bags at the front desk. 
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crater
crater
[Substantiv]

the round top of a volcano

krater

krater

Ex: The scientists descended into the volcano's crater to collect samples of lava and gases. 

Forskarna steg ner i vulkanens krater för att samla prover av lava och gaser.

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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 island was formed by lava that had erupted and solidified over millions of years. 

Ön bildades av lava som hade brutit ut och stelnat under miljontals år.

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rainforest
rainforest
[Substantiv]

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

regnskog, djungel

regnskog, djungel

Ex: The rainforest ecosystem is incredibly diverse and complex. 

Ekosystemet i regnskogen är otroligt mångsidigt och komplext.

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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: The jaguar is the largest cat species found in the Americas. 
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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: Indigenous leaders are advocating for greater autonomy and recognition of their ancestral land rights. 

Urfolkets ledare förespråkar större autonomi och erkännande av deras ancestrala markrättigheter.

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explorer
explorer
[Substantiv]

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

upptäcktsresande, äventyrare

upptäcktsresande, äventyrare

Ex: The ship carried a group of explorers searching for new trade routes. 

Skeppet bar en grupp upptäcktsresande som sökte efter nya handelsvägar.

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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. 
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independence
independence
[Substantiv]

the state of being free from the control of others

oberoende, autonomi

oberoende, autonomi

Ex: The country declared its independence from 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 lava from the volcanic eruption flowed into the ocean. 

Lavan från vulkanutbrottet flöt ut i havet.

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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: He ordered a pulled pork sandwich for lunch, savoring the tender meat and tangy barbecue sauce. 

Han beställde en fläsk sandwich till lunch, njöt av det möra köttet och den syrliga barbecuesåsen.

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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: Fermented cabbage, known as sauerkraut, is popular in many cultures for its unique flavor and health benefits. 

Fermenterad kål, känd som surkål, är populär i många kulturer för sin unika smak och hälsofördelar.

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crop
crop
[Substantiv]

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

gröda, skörd

gröda, skörd

Ex: Corn is an important crop in many regions. 
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highland
highland
[Substantiv]

land with mountains or hills

högland, bergig region

högland, bergig region

Ex: Highlands are often characterized by their cooler climates and unique flora and fauna adapted to higher elevations. 

Högland kännetecknas ofta av sitt svalare klimat och unik flora och fauna som är anpassad till högre höjder.

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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: The family struggled to escape poverty after losing their main source of income. 
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healthcare
healthcare
[Substantiv]

the health services and treatments given to people

sjukvård, hälsovård

sjukvård, hälsovård

Ex: The hospital is known for providing excellent healthcare to its patients. 

Sjukhuset är känt för att ge utmärkt hälsovård till sina patienter.

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deforestation
deforestation
[Substantiv]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

avskogning, skogsskövling

avskogning, skogsskövling

Ex: The deforestation of mountain slopes increases the risk of landslides. 

Avskogning av bergsluttningar ökar risken för jordskred.

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colonial
colonial
[adjektiv]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

Ex: The museum examines the region's colonial history. 
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cobblestone
cobblestone
[Substantiv]

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

kullersten, gatsten

kullersten, gatsten

Ex: He tripped on the uneven cobblestones. 

Han snubblade på de ojämna kullerstenarna.

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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: Venice, with its canals and historic architecture, remains a top tourist destination for travelers seeking a unique experience. 

Venedig, med sina kanaler och historiska arkitektur, förblir en topp turistdestination för resenärer som söker en unik upplevelse.

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environment
environment
[Substantiv]

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

miljö

miljö

Ex: Plastic waste can harm the environment. 
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to cut down

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

skära av något vid basen så att det faller, fälla ett träd eller en konstruktion genom att skära av den nedre delen

skära av något vid basen så att det faller, fälla ett träd eller en konstruktion genom att skära av den nedre delen

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement. 

Att rensa upp bakgården krävde att man högg ner övervuxna buskar och snår med ett vasst verktyg.

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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: They found a research institute dedicated to environmental conservation. 
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shore
shore
[Substantiv]

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, or other body of water

strand,  kust

strand, kust

Ex: Waves crashed against the rocky shore throughout the night. 
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surrounding
surrounding
[adjektiv]

existing or situated all around something or someone

omgivande, angränsande

omgivande, angränsande

Ex: The surrounding mountains protected the valley from harsh weather. 

De omgivande bergarna skyddade dalen från hårt väder.

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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: Their friendship has stood the test of time, growing stronger over the years. 
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to remain
to remain
[Verb]

to stay in the same state or condition

förbli, stanna

förbli, stanna

Ex: The door remained closed all afternoon. 
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charming
charming
[adjektiv]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmig, tjusig

charmig, tjusig

Ex: The charming little cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway. 

Det charmiga lilla stugan var perfekt för en helg på landet.

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community
community
[Substantiv]

a group of people who live in the same area

samhälle, gemenskap

samhälle, gemenskap

Ex: She has lived in the same community for more than twenty years. 
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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 the fabric in a dye solution to change its color. 

Hon dränkte tyget i en färglösning för att ändra dess färg.

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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 steamed the broccoli for five minutes. 
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