WATER DICTIONARY

COMENIUS PROJECT 2007-2009

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Acid rain (noun) Lluvia ácida

rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial

gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides)
combine with water

The statue was deteriorated by the acid rain.

Acequia (noun) Acequia

(1) An irrigation canal; an irrigation ditch or channel, a term

commonly used in northern New Mexico.
(2) A Spanish word used in the Southwestern United States in
referring to a community irrigation ditch or canal.
(3) Community-run irrigation ditches and/or the community-run
organizations that manage them. These systems of water
management are rooted in ancient Spanish custom and many
still operate in northern New Mexico.

Carmen and Trini fell into the acequia while they were
riding their bikes.

Aquatic (adj) Acuático

(1) Consisting of, relating to, or being in water; living or growing

in, on, or near the water.
(2) Taking place in or on the water.
(3) An organism that lives in, on, or near the water.

Shark is an aquatic animal.

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Bath (noun) Baño
The act of soaking or cleansing a body, as in water or steam.
Also, the water used for such cleansing.

We took a bath in Budapest’s terms.

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Bay (noun) Bahía
A part of a sea or lake, indenting the shoreline; a wide inlet not
so large as a Gulf.

I’ll spend my holidays in a camping in a bay.

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Canal (noun) Canal
A constructed open channel for transporting water from the source
of supply tothe point of distribution.

We have visited the Canal of Castilla.

Cascade (noun) Cascada

A short, steep drop in stream bed elevation often marked by

boulders and agitated white water.

I’d love to visit the longest cascade in the world.

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Deep-water (noun) Aguas profundas.
Of, relating to, or carried on in waters of a relatively great depth,
for example, a deep-water port or a deep-water drilling for
oil; Of, relating to, or characterized by water of considerable
depth, especially water able to accommodate oceangoing vessels.

Be careful, you can fall in deep water!

Diffusion (noun) Difusión.

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration

to an area of low concentration.
Turbulent diffusion results from atmospheric motions diffusing
water, vapor, heat, and other gaseous components by
exchanging parcels called eddies between regions in space
in apparent random fashion.

We have studied what diffusion is in Biology.

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Evaporation (noun) Evaporación
(1) The physical process by which a liquid (or a solid) is
transformed to the gaseous state.
(2) The process by which water is changed from a liquid to a
vapor. In Hydrology, evaporation is vaporization that takes
place at a temperature below the boiling point.

When water passes from liquid to gas is called evaporation.

Estuary (noun) Estuario

(1) An area where fresh water meets salt water;

for example, bays, mouths of rivers, salt marshes, and lagoons.
(2) That portion of a coastal stream influenced by the tide of the
body of water into which it flows, for example, a bay or mount of
a river, where the tide meets the river current; an area where fresh
and marine waters mix. The Coastal Zone Management Act
of 1972 defines an estuary as “that part of a river or stream or
other body of water having unimpaired connection with the open sea,
where the sea-water is measurably diluted with freshwater derived from
land drainage.” These brackish water ecosystems shelter and feed
marine life, birds, andwildlife.

It was beautiful to see Tajo’s estuary.

Eutrophication (noun) Purificación.

The degradation of water quality due to enrichment by

nutrients, primarily nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P),
which results in excessive plant (principally algae) growth
and decay. When levels of N:P are about 7:1, algae will
thrive. Low dissoved oxygen (DO) in the water is a common
consequence.

We saw the process of eutrophication in our last trip.

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Faucet (noun) Grifo

Any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or the
like by opening or closing an orifice; tap; cock.

I have called the plumber in order that he arranges the faucet of the kitchen.

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Fish (noun) pez, peces, pescado

An aquatic animal

I have been given a fish for my birthday.

Flood (verb) Inundar

To inundate with water; cover or overspread with water; deluge.

The river flooded the village.

Fountain (noun) Fuente

It is an ornamental feature in a pool or lake which consists of a long

narrow stream of water that is forced up into the air by a pump.

Yesterday I drank water of the fountain of my neighbourhood.

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Gargle (verb) Hacer gárgaras

If you you wash your mouth and throat by filling your mouth with a liquid,
tipping your head back and using your throat to blow bubbles through the
liquid, and finally spitting it out.

The doctor sent me to do gargles for the sore throat.

Gull (noun) Gaviota

Any of numerous long-winged, web-toed, aquatic birds of the family

Laridae, having usually white plumage with a gray back and wings.

Walking through the port saw a flying gull.

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Hail (noun) Granizo

It consists of small balls of ice that fall like rain from the sky.

The hail spoilt the crop.

Hydraulic (adj) Hidráulico / Hidráulica

Operated, moved, or effected by means of water.

In that hydraulic central electrical energy is produced.

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Ice (noun) Hielo

It is frozen water.

Give me a glass of water with ice, please.

Island (noun) Isla

A tract of land surrounded by water and smaller than a continent.

I would like to go on holidays to an island.

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Jellyfish (noun) Medusa

A free-swimming marine animal with a soft bell- or saucer-shaped

body that has stinging tentacles around the edge.

When I was bathing in the sea it punctured a jellyfish.

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Jug (noun) Jarra

It is a glass container that is used for storing liquid.

Yesterday I broke the jug of water.

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Keel (noun) Quilla

Piece of wood or iron, which goes from stern to bow at the

bottom of the boat that sits across your frame.

I see the keel of a Colon’s ship.

Kitchen sink (noun) Fregadero

Wash basin.

My grandmother washes the dishes in a kitchen sink.

Knee-deep (noun) Hasta la rodilla

Water reaching your knee.

This river is knee-deep.

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Lachrymose (adj) Lacrimoso

Tending to cause tears.

This cleaning product has lachrymose effects.

Lagoon (noun) Laguna

Natural reservoir of water, usually fresh and the smaller lake.

Near my house, there is a lagoon.

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Lake (noun) Lago

Great mass of water stored in depressions in the ground.

The lake has a lot of animals.

Lake District (noun) Región de los lagos al norte de Inglaterra.

Lakes region in the north of England.

We always go on holidays to the Lake District.

Landing (noun) Desembarco

To reach land when sailing or flying.

The landing in the port is very common.

Lather (noun) Espuma

Set of bubbles that form on the surface of liquid and stick together
more or less consistent.

I love the sea lather.

Launch (noun) Bote

Small boat and covered with cross planks that serve as row seat. It
is used to transport people and baggage to large vessels, and to all
traffic at the ports.

My launch is sinking.

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Launch (noun) Lancha

Big boat sailing, rowing, or steam or motor itself to assist in the

operation of force that run on ships, and to transport passengers
and cargo within the ports or between points near the coast.

My grandfather has a launch.

Launder (verb) Lavar

Clean or wash something with water or other liquid.

The hotel staff launders and folds the bed linen.

Launderette (noun) Lavandería

The place to wash clothes

My mother washes her clothes in a launderette.

Lavatory = Loo (noun) Wáter

Belonging or related to hygiene facilities of a house, a building, etc.

My father built a lavatory/loo for my grandfather.

Leak (noun) Gotera

Seepage of water through a roof.

My house has leak in roof.

Leakage (noun) Fuga

Out of gas or liquid by a hole or opening caused by an

accident.

My pipe has a leakage.

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Leaking (adj) Con goteras

with water seepage in the roof .

The bricklayer is arranged my leaking roof.

Let up (verb) Amainar

When the sea is becoming calm.

The sea is letting up.

Lido (noun) Piscina, alberga

Pond for bathing, swimming or to the other exercises and sports.

In summer, I always swim in a lido.

Lifeboat (noun) Bote de socorro

Small boat and marine salvage specialist cover.

The survivors were saved in lifeboat.

Life-buoy (noun) Boya

Body floating under the bottom of the sea, a lake, a river, etc..,
which is positioned as a signal, especially to indicate a
dangerous place or a submerged object.

My brother has used a life-buoy until he learned to swim.

Life jacket (noun) Chaleco salvavidas

Sleeveless garment that covers the torso to the waist and is usually put
over the shirt or blouse to be able to float in water.

On board of aircrafts, they provide life jackets in case of landing

on water.

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Life-saver (noun) Salvavidas

Floating ring used to rescue people in the sea.

My sister was saved by a life-saver.

Liter =litre (noun) Litro

Unit capacity metric equivalent to the volume of a cubic decimetre.

My mother drinks two litres of water a day.

Lobster = locust (noun) Langosta

Macruro decapod crustacean, which reaches up to five decimeters

long, with all its legs ending in small tongs, four antennas, two central
and two lateral short very long and strong, prominent eyes, almost
cylindrical body, and tail long and thick. Fusco is light that turns red
by boiling. He lives at sea, and their meat is delicate dish is.

Last night, we ate lobster/locust for dinner.

Lobster pot (noun) Langostero

Boat used for the purpose of collecting lobsters.

When I was in holidays, I saw a lobster pot.

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Machine washable (adj) Lavable a máquina

Clothes or fabric that can be washed in the washing machine.

My sister washes her machine washable clothes in the washing

machine.

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Mariner (noun) Marinero

Person who works in a boat.

I met a mariner in my summer holidays.

Maudlin (adj) Llorón/a

Person who cries easily.

We saw a maudlin girl in the park.

Merchantman (noun) Mercante

Person who sells goods.

My grandfather worked as a merchantman.

Merchant marine (noun) Marina mercante

Ships which contain goods to sell.

These ships belong to the merchant marine.

Mermaid (noun) Sirena

Sea nymph with a bust of a woman and body of bird, which led
sailors attract with the sweetness of his song. Some artists
represent inappropriately with a woman's torso and bottom fish.

In Amsterdam there is a mermaid.

Milliliter (noun) Mililitro

Thousandth of a liter, or cubic centimeter.

My pitcher measures in millilitres.

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Moist (adj) Húmedo

Objects slightly impregnated with water or other liquid.

My dog always has a moist nose.

Moisten (verb) Humedecer

Action of impregnating with water or some other liquid.

I moistened my skin with essence oil.

Moisture (noun) Humedad

Wetness, dampness.

I like smelling the moisture of the grass.

Moisturize (verb) Hidratar

Restore the normal moisture in the skin or other tissues.

I always moisturize my skin after having a shower.

Mollusc (noun) Molusco

It is said of the metazoans teguments with soft, non-segmented

body in adults, naked or covered with a shell, and with bilateral
symmetry, are not always perfect.

I like eating molluscs.

Morass (noun) Pantano

Hollow to show and of course stop the water, with more or less
muddy bottom.

In my region there is a morass.

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Motor launch (noun) Lancha a motor

Big sailing boat, rowing with engine.

I hate my friend’s motor launch.

Mourn (verb) Llorar

Request action of a liquid eye.

I mourned because I lost a friend in a fire.

Mussel (noun) Mejillón

Lamellibranch marine mollusk with a shell formed by two symmetrical

shells, convex, almost triangular, bluish-black color on the outside,
something anacaradas inside, and about four centimeters long. Has
adductor muscles to close the shell, but the above is rudimentary. Lives
hanging from the rocks through the byssus filaments. It is greatly
appreciated as edible.

My mother loves mussels.

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Nautical (adj) marítimo

Belonging or related to navigation.

The nautical boat is my favourite ship.

Nautical mile (noun) Milla marina

Measure length of route, which takes different values depending on the

practice.

A nautical mile is 1,609344 kilómetres.

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Navigate (verb) Navegar

Travelling by a ship or other vessel, usually by sea.

I love to navigate.

Navigation (noun) Navegación

Related to sailing.

My friend dislikes navigation.

Navigator (noun) Navegante

Person who navigates the sea.

The navigators were always in the sea.

Neap tide (noun) Marea muerta

Regular and alternate movement of ascent and descent

of the waters of the sea is calm.

The neap tide is frequent in the Dead Sea.

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Ocean (noun) Océano
Big and long sea that covers most of the land surface.

In the ocean, there are a lot animals and plants.

Ocean bed (noun) Fondo del océano

The bottom of the ocean.

The submarines reached the ocean bed.

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Ocean-going (adj) De alta mar

Situation at sea, away from the coast.

In the Pacific Ocean, there are a lot of ocean-going sharks.

Ocean liner (noun) Buque

Decked boat that size, solidity and strength, is suitable for

sailing or maritime companies of importance.

My sister loves Jack Sparrow’s ocean liner.

Ofwat (office of water services) (noun) Agencia

que controla el agua en Reino Unido

Agency that controls the water supply companies in England and

Wales.

The Ofwat is the most important companies in UK.

Oilskins (noun) Impermeable

Piece of cloth Impervious to water or other fluid.

My oilskins jacket protects me from heavy rains.

Osmosis (noun) Osmosis

Passage of solvent but not solute between two solutions

of different concentrations are separated by a semipermeable
membrane.

I study the osmosis in Science.

Overcast (adj) Encapotado

When it is about to rain.

When overcast sky is dark, it is very likely to rain.

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Oyster (noun) Ostra

Lamellibranch marine mollusk with a shell valves unequal, rough,

greyish color on the outside and white inside anacarado, most of
which is convex and the other is attached to rocks.

My grandmother loves oysters.

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Percolating water (adj) Agua filtrada

Water that passes through rocks or soil under

the force of gravity.

Ground water is percolating before going to the surface.

Permeability (noun) Permeabilidad

The ability of a medium to pass a fluid

under pressure.

Neither the reactive oxygen species nor the mitochondrial

permeability transition appears to play an important role in
this process.

Product water (noun) Producto de agua

Water that has passed through a water treatment plant and is ready to
be delivered to consumers.

The water that comes to our homes is product water that comes from the
treatment plants.

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Quicksilver water (noun) Agua con mercurio.

A solution of mercury nitrate used in gilding.

The river water contains a lot of Quicksilver.

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Receiver water (noun) Recibidor de aguas

A river, lake, ocean, stream or other watercourse into which

waste water or treated effluent is discharged.

This river gets its water from streams near the receiver
water.

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Safe water (noun) Agua potable
Water that does not contain harmful bacteria, toxic materials,
or chemicals, and is considered safe for drinking.

The water in our homes is safe water.

Sewage (noun) Aguas residuales

Waste fluid in a sewer system

The water that we discharge to the rivers

Is sewage.

Shipping Lane (noun) Ruta marina

Sea route.

Many boats are still the lane shipping.

Soft water (noun) Agua suave

Any water that does not contain large concentrations

of the dissolved minerals calcium or magnesium.

This is soft water safe for consumption.

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Spring (noun) Manantial

Ground water seeping out of the earth where

the water table exceeds the ground surface.

This landscape there is a beautiful spring

of water that you can take water.

Surface water (noun) Aguas superficiales

All water naturally open to the atmosphere,

concerning rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, streams,
impoundments, seas, estuaries and wetlands.

Surface waters are generally contaminated.

Swimming Pool (noun) Piscina

An artificial pool for swimming in.

A swimming pool with sun terrace, a sauna,

and a private treatment room ensure your relaxation.

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Transpiration (noun) Transpiración

The process by which water vapour is released into the

atmosphere after transpiring of living plants.

The plants transpire through their leaves, ejecting

water vapor.

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Undercurrent (noun) Corriente submarina, Resaca.

A current below the surface of a fluid

Colin tried to swim after him but the strong undercurrent

swept them apart.

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Vaporize (verb) Vaporizar

Turn into gas

The substance vaporized.

Vapour / Vapor (noun) Vaho

A visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance.

The plants transpire through their leaves, ejecting

water vapor.

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Water (noun) Agua

A fluid necessary for the life of most animals and plants.

He asked for a drink of water.

Water (verb) Regar

Supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams.

If you water those fields, vegetables will grow.

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Yacht (noun) Yate

An expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or

racing.

The King of Spain owns a yacht called Fortuna.

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Zooplankton (noun)

Animal constituent of plankton; mainly small crustaceans and fish larvae.

Zooplankton includes salps, ctenophores, jellyfish, beroes and pteropods.

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