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¿Qué significa “Gale Warning”?What does the meteorological radio broadcast heading “Gale Warning” mean in Spanish?
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Correct answer: b) Aviso de temporal (Gale warning, Beaufort 8–9).
Why it is correct
In the Beaufort scale and maritime weather bulletins (SMCP), 'gale' (Beaufort force 8–9, 34–47 knots) translates into Spanish as 'temporal', so a 'Gale Warning' is an 'Aviso de temporal'.
Why the others are not
- a) 'Tempestad' (Beaufort 10–11) in English is 'Storm' ('Storm Warning').
- c) 'Tormenta' (electrical storm) is 'thunderstorm'.
- d) 'Niebla' is 'fog'.
How to work it out in the exam
- Gale Warning = Aviso de temporal (Beaufort force 8–9).
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 18 Official paper · Official answer key
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