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A1 · Nature, animals & weather

A1 · Naturaleza, animales y tiempo

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fire(noun)
/ˈfaɪər/
fuego
the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns
Animals are usually afraid of fire.
Los animales suelen tener miedo al fuego.
The islands export sugar and fruit.
Sinónimosflamesinfernoblazeconflagrationcombustion
Antónimoswatericecoldextinguishment
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ice(noun)
/aɪs/
hielo
water that has frozen and become solid
There was ice on the windows.
Había hielo en las ventanas.
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice.
Sinónimosfrostglaciericebergsleethail
Antónimosheatwarmthmeltwater
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sun(noun)
/sʌn/
sol
the star that shines in the sky during the day and gives the earth heat and light
The sun was shining and birds were singing
El sol brillaba y los pájaros cantaban
the rising/setting sun
SinónimosdaystarSolsolar orb
Antónimosdarknessnightmoon
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island(noun)
/ˈaɪlənd/
isla
a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
They spent their summer holiday on a small island in the Pacific.
Pasaron sus vacaciones de verano en una pequeña isla del Pacífico.
Sinónimosisleisletarchipelagoretreatoasis
Antónimosmainlandcontinent
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land(noun)
/lænd/
tierra, tierra firme
the surface of the earth that is not sea
After weeks at sea, the sailors were happy to see land again.
Tras semanas en el mar, los marineros se alegraron de ver tierra de nuevo.
Sinónimosgroundsoilestatepropertyterritoryacreage
Antónimosseaskyair
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warm(adjective)
/wɔːrm/
cálido
at a fairly high temperature in a way that is pleasant, rather than being hot or cold
It’s warm today.
Hace calor hoy.
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.
Sinónimostepidlukewarmbalmymildpleasantamicablefriendly
Antónimoscoldcoolchillyfreezingunfriendlyhostile
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star(noun)
/stɑːr/
estrella
a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.
Sirio es la estrella más brillante del cielo.
She starred opposite Cary Grant in ‘Bringing up Baby’.
Sinónimoscelestial bodyluminarysuncelebrityidol
Antónimosplanetdarknessobscuritynobody
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mountain(noun)
/ˈmaʊntn/
montaña
a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest.
La montaña más alta del mundo es el Monte Everest.
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery
Sinónimospeakmountsummitridgehighland
Antónimosvalleyplainlowlanddepression
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hot(adjective)
/hɑːt/
caliente
having a high temperature; producing heat
It's very hot today.
Hace mucho calor hoy.
a hot bath
Sinónimosscaldingscorchingtorridwarmfierysweltering
Antónimoscoldcoolfreezingchilly
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snow(noun)
/snəʊ/
nieve
small soft white pieces (called flakes ) of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather; this substance when it is lying on the ground
The children are playing in the snow.
Los niños están jugando en la nieve.
It's been snowing heavily all day.
Sinónimossleethailflurrysnowfall
Antónimosheatsunwarmthsummer
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rain(noun)
/reɪn/
lluvia
water that falls from the sky in separate drops
There is heavy rain in Hanoi now.
Ahora está lloviendo mucho en Hanói.
Is it raining?
Sinónimosdrizzleshowerdownpourprecipitationrainfall
Antónimosdroughtaridnesssunshineclear weather
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sea(noun)
/siː/
mar
the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
The sea is very calm today.
El mar está muy tranquilo hoy.
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea.
Sinónimosoceandeepwatersbrinemain
Antónimoslandshorecoastearthground
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world(noun)
/wɜːrld/
mundo
the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
Russia is the largest country in the world.
Rusia es el país más grande del mundo.
campaigning for world peace
Sinónimosearthglobeuniversecosmoscreationhumanitysociety
Antónimosnonevoidnothingnesslocal
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farm(noun)
/fɑːrm/
granja
an area of land, and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals
My grandparents have a large farm.
Mis abuelos tienen una gran granja.
farm buildings/machinery
Sinónimosranchplantationacreagehomesteadgrange
Antónimoscityurban areametropolis
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plant(noun)
/plænt/
planta
a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem , leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush
Do you know this plant?
¿Conoces esta planta?
All plants need light and water.
Sinónimosvegetationfloraherbshrubtree
Antónimosanimalfauna
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cool(adjective)
/kuːl/
fresco
fairly cold; not hot or warm
It is a cool morning, so take a light jacket with you.
Es una mañana fresca, así que lleva una chaqueta ligera.
Sinónimosstylishfashionabletrendygreatawesomeexcellentimpressive
Antónimosuncoollameboringdullunfashionable
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animal(noun)
/ˈænɪml/
animal
a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
There are many kinds of animals in this zoo.
Hay muchos tipos de animales en este zoológico.
This product has not been tested on animals.
Sinónimoscreaturebeastfaunabeing
Antónimosplantvegetationmineralinanimate object
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air(noun)
/er/
aire
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
I like the fresh air in the countryside.
Me gusta el aire fresco del campo.
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality.
Sinónimosatmospherebreezewinddraft
Antónimosstillnessvacuumstagnation
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snake(noun)
/sneɪk/
serpiente
a reptile with a very long thin body and no legs. There are many types of snake , some of which are poisonous.
Venomous snakes spit and hiss when they are cornered.
Las serpientes venenosas escupen y sisean cuando están acorraladas.
a snake coiled up in the grass
Sinónimosserpentreptileviperpythoncobra
Antónimosfriendally