Vocabulary N7

1. Sculptures: escultura
The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by
carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.

2. Diving: buceo
The sport or activity of swimming or exploring underwater.

3. Snorkeling: nadar respirando por un tubo de respiracin

A short curved tube for a swimmer to breathe through while keeping the face under water

4. Below the waves: debajo de las olas

Something found underneath the ocean
5. Sea creatures: creaturas del mar
An animal, as distinct from a human being.

6. Share: compartir
Have a portion of (something) with another or others.

7. Underwater: submarino
Situated, occurring, or done beneath the surface of the water.

8. Life-size sculptures: esculturas del tamao natural

Of the same size as the person or thing represented.

9. Cyclists: ciclistas
A person who rides a bicycle.

10.

Sculptors: escultor

An artist who makes sculptures.

11.

Cast a statue: estatuas de yeso (moldea sus estatuas)

An object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mold.

12.

Local people: gente local

The men, women, and children of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.

13.

Recognize: reconocer

Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

14.

Encourage: alentar

Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

15.
Think about the environment: pensar en el medio ambiente
Think and protect the surroundings or conditions in which an animal, or plant lives.
16.
Pollution: contaminacin
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has
harmful or poisonous effects.

17.

Damage: dao

Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or
normal function.

18.
Coral reefs: arrecifes corales
A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral.
19.
Create statues: creacin de estatuas
Make or represent (a form) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques.

20.

Cement: cemento

A powdery substance made with calcined lime and clay. It is mixed with water to form
mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete.

21.

Attract: atraer

Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest,

favorable conditions, or opportunities.

22.

Grow: crecer

(Of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing
physically; progress to maturity.

23.

Flippers: aletas

A broad flat limb without fingers, used for swimming.

24.

Stunning: maravilloso

Extremely impressive or attractive.