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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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
cultivation
[Sustantivo]

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

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: Soil quality directly affects the cultivation of vegetables .

La calidad del suelo afecta directamente al cultivo de las hortalizas.

to harvest
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
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: After pruning the hedges , the landscaper hauled away the brushwood to the compost facility .

Después de podar los setos, el paisajista trasladó la leña menuda a la instalación de compostaje.

dung
dung
[Sustantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

estiércol, boñiga

estiércol, boñiga

Ex: Scientists analyze bear dung to learn what the bears have been eating .

Los científicos analizan las heces de oso para saber qué han estado comiendo los osos.

shrub
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
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

paja, rastrojo

paja, rastrojo

Ex: Loose straw blew across the yard when the wind gusted through the barn doors .

La paja suelta voló por el patio cuando el viento sopló a través de las puertas del granero.

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: 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.

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