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Inglés de Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Clima y Ecología

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

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

tormenta eléctrica

tormenta eléctrica

Ex: He captured a stunning photograph of a lightning bolt during the thunderstorm. 
environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

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

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental pollution, such as air and water pollution, poses threats to both human health and the ecosystem. 
jungle
jungle
[Sustantivo]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

selva, jungla

selva, jungla

Ex: Wild cats, like tigers, roam freely in the jungle. 
to plant
to plant
[Verbo]

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

planta

planta

Ex: Each spring, the community comes together to plant flowers in the town square. 
bottle bank
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: After the picnic, they made a conscious effort to deposit their empty glass bottles in the nearby bottle bank for recycling. 
to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper. 
recycled
recycled
[Adjetivo]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

reciclado, reutilizado

reciclado, reutilizado

Ex: The recycled paper was made from recovered materials. 
recycling
recycling
[Sustantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclaje

reciclaje

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution. 
rubbish bin
rubbish bin
[Sustantivo]

a container used for storing waste or garbage

cubo de basura, contenedor de residuos

cubo de basura, contenedor de residuos

Ex: Please throw the empty bottle into the rubbish bin. 
path
path
[Sustantivo]

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

camino

camino

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
bay
bay
[Sustantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: San Francisco Bay is known for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge. 
seaside
seaside
[Sustantivo]

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

costa, playa

costa, playa

Ex: They decided to spend their summer break at the seaside, enjoying the sun and waves. 
harbor
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: The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea. 
region
region
[Sustantivo]

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

región, zona

región, zona

Ex: Different regions of the country experience varying weather patterns. 
range
range
[Sustantivo]

a large tract of open land where livestock graze

prado, pastizal

prado, pastizal

Ex: The cattle roamed freely across the western range. 
continent
continent
[Sustantivo]

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

continente

continente

Ex: Africa is the second-largest continent in the world. 
farmland
farmland
[Sustantivo]

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

tierras de cultivo

tierras de cultivo

flood
flood
[Sustantivo]

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

inundación

inundación

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless. 
sunrise
sunrise
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun comes up

amanecer, salida del sol

amanecer, salida del sol

Ex: We watched the sunrise from the top of the mountain. 
sunset
sunset
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun goes down

puesta de sol, atardecer

puesta de sol, atardecer

Ex: The sunset marked the end of a perfect day. 
to blow
to blow
[Verbo]

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

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple. 
centigrade
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

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

centígrado

centígrado

Ex: The weather reached 40 degrees centigrade today. 
mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: After weeks of cold, the mild day felt like a gift. 
forecast
forecast
[Sustantivo]

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. 
frozen
frozen
[Adjetivo]

turned into ice because of cold weather

helado, congelado

helado, congelado

Ex: The roads were treacherous due to frozen patches of ice. 
gale
gale
[Sustantivo]

a very powerful wind

temporal

temporal

Ex: The fishing boats stayed in port as a strong gale blew across the coast, making the sea too dangerous. 
snowfall
snowfall
[Sustantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevada

nevada

Ex: The peaceful countryside was transformed into a winter wonderland after a heavy snowfall blanketed the landscape in a pristine layer of white. 
breeze
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh mountain breeze. 
chilly
chilly
[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

frío

Ex: She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind. 
climate
climate
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: She prefers the tropical climate with its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall. 
damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom. 
fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

bueno

bueno

Ex: We decided to go for a picnic because the weather was fine and perfect for outdoor activities. 
humid
humid
[Adjetivo]

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

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The humid weather made the air feel heavy and sticky. 
lightning
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 sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm. 
shower
shower
[Sustantivo]

a brief period of rain or snow

chubasco, chaparrón

chubasco, chaparrón

Ex: We experienced a light shower before the sun came out again. 
carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

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

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly. 
fossil fuel
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: Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

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

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
environmentally friendly

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: The company is committed to producing environmentally friendly goods made from sustainable resources. 
conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

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

conservación

conservación

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving endangered species and their habitats. 
waste
waste
[Sustantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

residuos

residuos

Ex: Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic. 
dry
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

Ex: She watered the dry plants in the garden. 
boiling
boiling
[Adjetivo]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

achicharrante, abrasador

achicharrante, abrasador

Ex: She felt the boiling heat of the desert sun on her skin. 
cold
cold
[Sustantivo]

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

frío

frío

Ex: She enjoyed the refreshing cold of the early morning air. 
frost
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: The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season. 
icy
icy
[Adjetivo]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

helado

helado

Ex: The icy wind cut through my jacket, sending shivers down my spine as I hurried to find shelter. 
canal
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 ship sailed through the canal, heading toward the harbor. 
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