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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Principios ecológicos y conservación

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
biodegradable
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biodegradable

biodegradable

Ex: Certain detergents and cleaning products are formulated with biodegradable ingredients to minimize environmental impact .Ciertos detergentes y productos de limpieza están formulados con ingredientes **biodegradables** para minimizar el impacto ambiental.
crude
[Adjetivo]

(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form

crudo

crudo

Ex: The documentary highlighted the environmental impact of crude oil extraction in fragile ecosystems.El documental destacó el impacto ambiental de la extracción de **petróleo crudo** en ecosistemas frágiles.
free-range
[Adjetivo]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

de corral

de corral

Ex: The supermarket stocks a variety of free-range poultry products to cater to environmentally conscious shoppers .El supermercado ofrece una variedad de productos avícolas **criados en libertad** para atender a los compradores conscientes del medio ambiente.
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertir en abono

convertir en abono

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .**Compostar** los posos de café y las cáscaras de huevo añade nutrientes valiosos al suelo.
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .La industria petrolera **refina** continuamente el petróleo crudo en varios productos utilizables.
to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

reutilizar

reutilizar

Ex: They reused glass bottles as decorative vases for the wedding centerpieces .**Reutilizaron** botellas de vidrio como jarrones decorativos para los centros de mesa de la boda.
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .El **conservacionista** hizo campaña con éxito para establecer reservas de vida silvestre en áreas amenazadas.
eco-anxiety
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

ecoansiedad

ecoansiedad

Ex: Educators are developing programs to help students cope with eco-anxiety and take positive action for the environment .Los educadores están desarrollando programas para ayudar a los estudiantes a lidiar con la **eco-ansiedad** y tomar medidas positivas para el medio ambiente.
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

reserva

reserva

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.Los programas educativos en el **santuario** enseñan a los visitantes sobre conservación y la importancia de proteger los hábitats naturales.
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will have died out due to climate change .Para finales de siglo, los expertos temen que algunos ecosistemas **desaparezcan** debido al cambio climático.
rot
[Sustantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

podredumbre, descomposición

podredumbre, descomposición

Ex: Composting involves the controlled decomposition of organic matter to prevent it from rotting in landfills.El compostaje implica la descomposición controlada de materia orgánica para evitar que se **descomponga** en los vertederos.
extinct
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

extinto

extinto

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and prevent them from becoming extinct.Los esfuerzos de conservación tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y evitar que se vuelvan **extintas**.
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .Los cactus están bien adaptados al **hábitat** seco del desierto.
green space
[Sustantivo]

an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in a town or city, intended for public use or environmental benefit

espacio verde, área verde

espacio verde, área verde

Ex: We had lunch in a small green space near the office.Almorzamos en un pequeño **espacio verde** cerca de la oficina.
eco-friendly
[Adjetivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .Instalaron paneles solares **ecológicos** para reducir su consumo de energía.
cultivation
[Sustantivo]

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: He invested in new equipment to improve the cultivation of his fields .
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: He harvests carrots from the garden beds , pulling them from the soil .Él **cosecha** zanahorias de los parterres, sacándolas de la tierra.
brushwood
[Sustantivo]

a collection of small branches, twigs, and other woody offcuts typically used for fuel or kindling

leña menuda, ramaje

leña menuda, ramaje

dung
[Sustantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

estiércol, boñiga

estiércol, boñiga

shrub
[Sustantivo]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding more shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .El paisajista sugirió añadir más **arbustos** para crear un borde natural alrededor del césped.
straw
[Sustantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

ledge
[Sustantivo]

a thin, shelf-like projection extending horizontally from a vertical face such as a wall or cliff

repisa, alféizar

repisa, alféizar

Ex: Moss and ferns grew in the damp cracks of the cave 's low ledge.El musgo y los helechos crecían en las grietas húmedas de la **repisa** baja de la cueva.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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