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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Principios Ecológicos y Conservación

Aprende vocabulario avanzado de CAE sobre principios ecológicos y conservación, incluidos ecosistemas, biodiversidad, hábitats, sostenibilidad, protección y gestión ambiental.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
biodegradable
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: Biodegradable paper products, such as napkins and plates, decompose quickly when exposed to moisture and microbes. 
crude
crude
[Adjetivo]

in a natural or unrefined state before industrial processing

crudo

crudo

Ex: The factory purchases crude sugar before refining it. 
free-range
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 restaurant prides itself on using free-range meat in its dishes to promote ethical farming practices. 
to compost
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: The farmer composts manure and crop residues to enrich the soil and increase yields. 

El agricultor composta el estiércol y los residuos de cultivos para enriquecer el suelo y aumentar los rendimientos.

to refine
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The jeweler used a polishing technique to refine the gemstone and enhance its brilliance. 

El joyero utilizó una técnica de pulido para refinar la gema y realzar su brillo.

to reuse
to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

reutilizar

reutilizar

Ex: The company encouraged employees to reuse paper and reduce waste. 

La empresa animó a los empleados a reutilizar el papel y reducir los residuos.

conservationist
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

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

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: Conservationists advocate for sustainable practices to preserve natural resources for future generations. 

Los conservacionistas abogan por prácticas sostenibles para preservar los recursos naturales para las generaciones futuras.

eco-anxiety
eco-anxiety
[Sustantivo]

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

ecoansiedad

ecoansiedad

Ex: Therapists are seeing an increase in clients seeking help for eco-anxiety and related mental health issues. 
sanctuary
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva

reserva

Ex: The sanctuary is managed by conservationists who work to preserve biodiversity and protect wildlife. 

El santuario es gestionado por conservacionistas que trabajan para preservar la biodiversidad y proteger la vida silvestre.

to die out
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

extinguirse, desaparecer por completo

extinguirse, desaparecer por completo

Ex: The ancient language has sadly died out over the centuries. 

El idioma antiguo ha tristemente desaparecido a lo largo de los siglos.

rot
rot
[Sustantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

podredumbre, descomposición

podredumbre, descomposición

Ex: Gardeners should remove plants affected by rot to prevent the spread of disease. 
extinct
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: The passenger pigeon was once one of the most abundant bird species in North America but became extinct in the early 20th century. 

La paloma migratoria fue una vez una de las especies de aves más abundantes en América del Norte pero se extinguió a principios del siglo XX.

habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Coral reefs are the habitat of thousands of marine species. 
green space
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: Urban green spaces improve air quality. 

Los espacios verdes urbanos mejoran la calidad del aire.

eco-friendly
eco-friendly
[Adjetivo]

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

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: The eco-friendly car runs on electricity, reducing carbon emissions. 

El coche ecológico funciona con electricidad, reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.

cultivation
cultivation
[Sustantivo]

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

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: Irrigation is essential for successful cultivation in arid regions. 

El riego es esencial para una cultivación exitosa en regiones áridas.

to harvest
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut, pick, and collect a crop when it is ready

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: The grapes are harvested by hand in September. 
brushwood
brushwood
[Sustantivo]

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

leña menuda, ramaje

leña menuda, ramaje

Ex: She arranged the brushwood in a neat stack beside the shed for easy access on chilly evenings. 

Ella dispuso la leña en una pila ordenada junto al cobertizo para un acceso fácil en las tardes frías.

dung
dung
[Sustantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

estiércol, boñiga

estiércol, boñiga

Ex: Farmers collect elephant dung to make paper and craft items. 

Los agricultores recogen el estiércol de elefante para hacer papel y artículos artesanales.

shrub
shrub
[Sustantivo]

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

arbusto

arbusto

Ex: The hedgehog hid under the dense shrub for protection from the rain. 

El erizo se escondió bajo el arbusto denso para protegerse de la lluvia.

straw
straw
[Sustantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal crops after the grain has been removed

paja,  bálago

paja, bálago

Ex: The horses slept on a thick layer of straw. 
ledge
ledge
[Sustantivo]

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

repisa, alféizar

repisa, alféizar

Ex: She lined the fireplace ledge with framed photos and small potted plants. 

Ella alineó la repisa de la chimenea con fotos enmarcadas y pequeñas plantas en maceta.

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