pulido glaciar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/pu.'li.ðo ɣla.'sjar/

Translation Options

1. Polished glacier
2. Smooth glacier

Meaning

In Spanish, "pulido glaciar" refers to a glacial landform that has been smoothed and polished by the movement of ice. This term is used in the field of geography to describe the appearance of glaciers that have undergone processes of erosion and deposition, resulting in a shiny, polished surface. It is more commonly used in written contexts, especially in scientific literature related to geology and glaciology.

Example Sentences

1. El trekking en el campo de hielo sur de la Patagonia ofrece impresionantes vistas de un pulido glaciar.

2. Trekking in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field offers breathtaking views of a polished glacier.

3. Los investigadores estudian el efecto del cambio climático en la formación de pulidos glaciares en las regiones polares.

4. Researchers study the effect of climate change on the formation of polished glaciers in polar regions.

Idiomatic Expressions

"pulido" is not typically part of idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

The word "pulido" comes from the verb "pulir," which means "to polish" or "to refine." In this context, it refers to the smoothed and shiny appearance of the glacier's surface.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: glaciar liso (smooth glacier), glaciar brillante (shiny glacier)
• Antonyms: glaciar áspero (rough glacier), glaciar rugoso (uneven glacier)