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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
pylon
[Sustantivo]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

torre de alta tensión

torre de alta tensión

Ex: The power company erected additional pylons to meet growing electricity demands in the region .La compañía eléctrica erigió **torres** adicionales para satisfacer la creciente demanda de electricidad en la región.
reactor
[Sustantivo]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

reactor nuclear

reactor nuclear

Ex: Scientists are researching advanced reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production .Los científicos están investigando diseños avanzados de **reactor** para una producción de energía más limpia y eficiente.
hydroelectricity
[Sustantivo]

electricity that is produced from the power of water

hidroelectricidad

hidroelectricidad

Ex: Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.La **hidroelectricidad** se considera una alternativa de energía limpia a los combustibles fósiles porque produce emisiones mínimas de gases de efecto invernadero.
solar cell
[Sustantivo]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

panel solar

panel solar

Ex: Installing solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills .Instalar **células solares** en los tejados puede reducir la dependencia de los combustibles fósiles y bajar las facturas de electricidad.
wildfire
[Sustantivo]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

fuego incontrolado

fuego incontrolado

Ex: Aerial firefighting efforts were deployed to suppress the wildfire from spreading further .Se desplegaron esfuerzos de extinción de incendios aéreos para evitar que **el incendio forestal** se extendiera más.
tidal wave
[Sustantivo]

a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

maremoto

maremoto

Ex: The force of a tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines .Los muelles de la marina se alejaron flotando después de que una **ola de marea**, impulsada por tormentas primaverales implacables, inundara la bahía.
oil rig
[Sustantivo]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera

Ex: The oil rig was damaged during the storm , causing an oil spill into the ocean .La **plataforma petrolera** fue dañada durante la tormenta, causando un derrame de petróleo en el océano.
typhoon
[Sustantivo]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tifón

tifón

Ex: Preparation for typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .La preparación para los **tifones** incluye asegurar objetos sueltos y abastecerse de suministros de emergencia como alimentos y agua.
ice cap
[Sustantivo]

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

casquete de hielo, calota de hielo

casquete de hielo, calota de hielo

Ex: The Arctic icecap is shrinking at an alarming rate.El **casquete polar** ártico se está reduciendo a un ritmo alarmante.
iceberg
[Sustantivo]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg.El equipo de expedición navegó cuidadosamente su barco alrededor del imponente **iceberg**.
El Nino
[Sustantivo]

a recurring climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern regions, caused by weakened easterly trade winds and leading to significant global weather, ecological, and economic impacts

El Niño, el fenómeno de El Niño

El Niño, el fenómeno de El Niño

Ex: Scientists track sea surface temperatures to detect the onset of El Niño.Los científicos rastrean las temperaturas de la superficie del mar para detectar el inicio de **El Niño**.
La Nina
[Sustantivo]

a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, driven by stronger-than-normal easterly trade winds and influencing global weather patterns

La Niña, La Niña (fenómeno climático)

La Niña, La Niña (fenómeno climático)

Ex: Urban planners in California grappled with water shortages when La Niña suppressed winter precipitation.Los planificadores urbanos en California lidiaron con la escasez de agua cuando **La Niña** suprimió las precipitaciones invernales.
heat wave
[Sustantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ola de calor

ola de calor

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .Durante una **ola de calor**, es importante verificar el estado de los vecinos mayores que pueden ser más vulnerables a las temperaturas extremas.
high tide
[Sustantivo]

the highest point of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

marea alta, pleamar

marea alta, pleamar

Ex: Engineers calculate the highest potential high tide when designing seawalls to protect against storm surges .Los ingenieros calculan la **marea alta** potencial más alta al diseñar malecones para protegerse contra las marejadas ciclónicas.
humidity
[Sustantivo]

the amount of moisture present in the air

humedad

humedad

Ex: The weather forecast predicted increasing humidity throughout the week , leading to a muggy atmosphere .El pronóstico del tiempo predijo un aumento de la **humedad** durante toda la semana, lo que llevó a un ambiente bochornoso.

a weather prediction covering weeks, months, or years ahead

Ex: Investors analyze long-range forecasts to adjust financial strategies.
torrential
[Adjetivo]

(of rain) exceptionally heavy, often leading to flooding and drenched landscapes

torrencial, diluviano

torrencial, diluviano

Ex: Hikers took shelter under a rocky overhang as the sky unleashed torrential rain .Los excursionistas se refugiaron bajo un saliente rocoso mientras el cielo soltaba una lluvia **torrencial**.
haze
[Sustantivo]

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

bruma, calima

bruma, calima

Ex: The city woke up to a haze of humidity , causing a dewy layer on surfaces throughout the neighborhood .La ciudad despertó con una **bruma** de humedad, causando una capa de rocío en las superficies del vecindario.
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