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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Clima y Ecología

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
thunderstorm
[Sustantivo]

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

tormenta eléctrica

tormenta eléctrica

Ex: They cancelled the outdoor concert due to a predicted thunderstorm.Cancelaron el concierto al aire libre debido a una **tormenta eléctrica** pronosticada.
environmental
[Adjetivo]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .Las campañas de concienciación **ambiental** aumentan la conciencia pública sobre problemas como el cambio climático y la conservación de la vida silvestre.
jungle
[Sustantivo]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

selva, jungla

selva, jungla

Ex: The jungle was so dense that they could barely see ahead .La **jungla** era tan densa que apenas podían ver hacia adelante.
to plant
[Verbo]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

planta

planta

Ex: We plant fresh herbs in small pots to keep in the kitchen .**Plantamos** hierbas frescas en pequeñas macetas para tenerlas en la cocina.
bottle bank
[Sustantivo]

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

banco de botellas, contenedor de reciclaje para botellas de vidrio

banco de botellas, contenedor de reciclaje para botellas de vidrio

Ex: Residents enthusiastically participated in the " Bring One , Take One " initiative , exchanging glass bottles at the bottle bank for reusable containers .Los residentes participaron con entusiasmo en la iniciativa "Trae uno, lleva uno", intercambiando botellas de vidrio en el **banco de botellas** por contenedores reutilizables.
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .Los desechos electrónicos pueden ser **reciclados** para recuperar materiales valiosos y reducir la contaminación por desechos electrónicos.
recycled
[Adjetivo]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

reciclado, reutilizado

reciclado, reutilizado

Ex: The recycled aluminum cans were turned into new products like bicycles .Las latas de aluminio **recicladas** se convirtieron en nuevos productos como bicicletas.
recycling
[Sustantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclaje

reciclaje

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .La ciudad introdujo un nuevo programa de **reciclaje**.
rubbish bin
[Sustantivo]

a container used for storing waste or garbage

cubo de basura, contenedor de residuos

cubo de basura, contenedor de residuos

Ex: The street cleaner emptied the rubbish bins along the sidewalk .El barrendero vació los **cubos de basura** a lo largo de la acera.
path
[Sustantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

camino

camino

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .El **camino** estaba bordeado de flores florecientes.
bay
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of the bay.Los turistas disfrutan del kayak y la vela en las aguas tranquilas de la **bahía**.
seaside
[Sustantivo]

an area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday

costa, playa

costa, playa

Ex: He took a long walk along the seaside to relax and unwind .Dio un largo paseo por la **orilla del mar** para relajarse y desconectar.
harbor
[Sustantivo]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

puerto

puerto

Ex: They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts .Construyeron una nueva marina en el **puerto** para acomodar más yates.
region
[Sustantivo]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

región, zona

región, zona

Ex: The Amazon rainforest is a biodiverse region teeming with unique plant and animal species .La selva amazónica es una **región** biodiversa llena de especies únicas de plantas y animales.
range
[Sustantivo]

a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze

pastizal, pradera

pastizal, pradera

continent
[Sustantivo]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

continente

continente

Ex: Greenland is the world 's largest island and is located in the continent of North America .Groenlandia es la isla más grande del mundo y se encuentra en el **continente** de América del Norte.
farmland
[Sustantivo]

a land that is used for farming, especially in rural areas

tierras de cultivo

tierras de cultivo

flood
[Sustantivo]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

inundación

inundación

Ex: They had to evacuate their home because of the flood.Tuvieron que evacuar su hogar debido a la **inundación**.
sunrise
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun comes up

amanecer, salida del sol

amanecer, salida del sol

Ex: They went for a walk at sunrise to enjoy the cool air .Salieron a caminar al **amanecer** para disfrutar del aire fresco.
sunset
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun goes down

puesta de sol, atardecer

puesta de sol, atardecer

Ex: He took a beautiful photo of the sunset reflecting on the lake .Tomó una hermosa foto del **atardecer** reflejándose en el lago.
to blow
[Verbo]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: The wind began to blow strongly , shaking the tree branches .El viento comenzó a **soplar** fuertemente, sacudiendo las ramas de los árboles.
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centígrado

centígrado

mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: A mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .Un día de otoño **suave** es perfecto para un paseo por el parque.
forecast
[Sustantivo]

a prediction of what will happen such as a change in the weather

pronóstico

pronóstico

frozen
[Adjetivo]

turned into ice because of cold weather

helado, congelado

helado, congelado

Ex: The frozen pipes burst due to the extreme cold .Las tuberías **congeladas** reventaron debido al frío extremo.
gale
[Sustantivo]

a very powerful wind

temporal

temporal

Ex: The howling gale outside made it difficult to hear anything , even from inside the house .El **temporal** aullante afuera hacía difícil escuchar cualquier cosa, incluso desde dentro de la casa.
snowfall
[Sustantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevada

nevada

Ex: The cozy cabin offered a perfect retreat from the cold , with a crackling fire and windows framing a breathtaking view of the snowfall outside .El acogedor cabaño ofrecía un refugio perfecto del frío, con un fuego crepitante y ventanas que enmarcaban una vista impresionante de la **nevada** afuera.
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.Disfrutaron de la **brisa** del mar durante su paseo en barco.
chilly
[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

frío

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .Una brisa **fría** barrió las calles vacías.
climate
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research .Visitaron un lugar con un **clima** desértico para su investigación arqueológica.
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The dog 's fur was damp after playing in the sprinkler on a hot day .El pelaje del perro estaba **húmedo** después de jugar en el aspersor en un día caluroso.
fine
[Adjetivo]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

bueno

bueno

Ex: It was a fine day for a hike , with clear skies and a gentle breeze .Era un **buen** día para una caminata, con cielos despejados y una brisa suave.
humid
[Adjetivo]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The humid air made it difficult to dry laundry outside .El aire **húmedo** hizo difícil secar la ropa afuera.
lightning
[Sustantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

relámpago

relámpago

Ex: The loud thunder followed a bright flash of lightning.El fuerte trueno siguió a un brillante **relámpago**.
shower
[Sustantivo]

a brief period of rain or snow

chubasco, chaparrón

chubasco, chaparrón

Ex: After the shower, the air felt fresh and cool .Después del **aguacero**, el aire se sentía fresco y frío.
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .La empresa está trabajando para reducir su **huella de carbono** cambiando a energías renovables.
fossil fuel
[Sustantivo]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustible fósil

combustible fósil

Ex: Many cars still rely on fossil fuels like gasoline .Muchos coches todavía dependen de los **combustibles fósiles** como la gasolina.
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .Los efectos del **cambio climático** son evidentes en nuestros patrones climáticos cambiantes.

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

Ex: Switching to environmentally friendly transportation can significantly reduce your carbon footprint .Cambiar a un transporte **amigable con el medio ambiente** puede reducir significativamente tu huella de carbono.
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .Muchas organizaciones se centran en la **conservación** de la vida silvestre para evitar que las especies se extingan.
waste
[Sustantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

residuos

residuos

Ex: Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems , with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life .Los **residuos** plásticos representan una amenaza significativa para los ecosistemas marinos, con millones de toneladas de plástico entrando en los océanos cada año y poniendo en peligro la vida marina.
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

Ex: After the rain stopped , the pavement quickly became dry under the heat .Después de que dejó de llover, el pavimento se secó rápidamente bajo el calor.
boiling
[Adjetivo]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

achicharrante, abrasador

achicharrante, abrasador

Ex: Tourists carried water bottles to stay hydrated in the boiling sun.Los turistas llevaban botellas de agua para mantenerse hidratados bajo el sol **abrasador**.
cold
[Sustantivo]

the temperature that is below what is considered normal or comfortable for a particular thing, person, or place

frío

frío

Ex: The sudden cold in the evening made them turn on the heater .El **frío** repentino de la tarde hizo que encendieran la calefacción.
frost
[Sustantivo]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

helada

helada

Ex: He knew that a hard frost was coming , so he brought the plants indoors .Sabía que venía una **helada** fuerte, así que llevó las plantas adentro.
icy
[Adjetivo]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

helado

helado

Ex: We enjoyed a hot cocoa while watching the icy rain fall outside .Disfrutamos de un chocolate caliente mientras mirábamos caer la lluvia **helada** afuera.
canal
[Sustantivo]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canal

canal

Ex: The canal was widened to accommodate larger ships .El **canal** fue ensanchado para acomodar barcos más grandes.
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