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

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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
[Sustantivo]

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

tormenta eléctrica

tormenta eléctrica

Ex: The thunderstorm provided a spectacular light show in the night sky. 

La tormenta eléctrica proporcionó un espectáculo de luces espectacular en el cielo nocturno.

environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

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

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental conservation efforts aim to protect ecosystems and reduce human impact on the planet. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación ambiental tienen como objetivo proteger los ecosistemas y reducir el impacto humano en el planeta.

jungle
jungle
[Sustantivo]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

selva, jungla

selva, jungla

Ex: They got lost in the jungle during their hike. 

Se perdieron en la jungla durante su caminata.

to plant
to plant
[Verbo]

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

planta

planta

Ex: The children were excited to plant pumpkin seeds and watch them grow. 

Los niños estaban emocionados de plantar semillas de calabaza y verlas crecer.

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: Environmental awareness campaigns promote the use of bottle banks to reduce glass waste and promote recycling habits. 

Las campañas de concienciación ambiental promueven el uso de contenedores de botellas para reducir los residuos de vidrio y fomentar hábitos de reciclaje.

to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening. 

El compostaje es un método de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos para crear suelo rico en nutrientes para la jardinería.

recycled
recycled
[Adjetivo]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

reciclado, reutilizado

reciclado, reutilizado

Ex: The recycled glass bottles were melted down and reshaped into new containers. 

Las botellas de vidrio recicladas se derritieron y se remodelaron en nuevos recipientes.

recycling
recycling
[Sustantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclaje

reciclaje

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals. 

Las fábricas utilizan métodos avanzados de reciclaje para los metales.

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: I accidentally put my keys in the rubbish bin, but luckily, I found them. 

Puse accidentalmente mis llaves en el cubo de basura, pero por suerte las encontré.

path
path
[Sustantivo]

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

camino

camino

Ex: She walked along the path every morning. 

Ella caminaba por el sendero todas las mañanas.

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: The bay is surrounded by cliffs and lush green hills. 

La bahía está rodeada de acantilados y colinas verdes y frondosas.

seaside
seaside
[Sustantivo]

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

costa, playa

costa, playa

Ex: She loves the fresh air and scenic views at the seaside. 

A ella le encanta el aire fresco y las vistas escénicas en la orilla del mar.

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 sailors were relieved to see the harbor after weeks at sea. 

Los marineros se sintieron aliviados al ver el puerto después de semanas en el mar.

region
region
[Sustantivo]

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

región, zona

región, zona

Ex: The Middle East is a geopolitically significant region, characterized by diverse cultures, religions, and political landscapes. 

Oriente Medio es una región geopolíticamente significativa, caracterizada por diversas culturas, religiones y paisajes políticos.

range
range
[Sustantivo]

a large tract of open land where livestock graze

prado, pastizal

prado, pastizal

Ex: Ranchers manage large ranges for their herds. 

Los ganaderos gestionan grandes pastizales para sus rebaños.

continent
continent
[Sustantivo]

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

continente

continente

Ex: Asia is the largest continent and is home to many ancient civilizations. 

Asia es el continente más grande y alberga muchas civilizaciones antiguas.

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: The flood damage was estimated in the millions of dollars. 

Los daños causados por la inundación se estimaron en millones de dólares.

sunrise
sunrise
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun comes up

amanecer, salida del sol

amanecer, salida del sol

Ex: He woke up early to catch the sunrise over the ocean. 

Se despertó temprano para atrapar el amanecer sobre el océano.

sunset
sunset
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun goes down

puesta de sol, atardecer

puesta de sol, atardecer

Ex: During winter, the sunset happens much earlier in the evening. 

Durante el invierno, el atardecer ocurre mucho más temprano en la tarde.

to blow
to blow
[Verbo]

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

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: She opened the window to let the fresh air blow in. 

Ella abrió la ventana para dejar que el aire fresco soplara adentro.

centigrade
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

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

centígrado

centígrado

Ex: The oven was set to 180 degrees centigrade. 

El horno estaba ajustado a 180 grados centígrados.

mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead. 

El pronóstico predijo un fin de semana suave por delante.

forecast
forecast
[Sustantivo]

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

pronóstico

pronóstico

Ex: The forecast indicated a cold front approaching. 

El pronóstico indicaba que se acercaba un frente frío.

frozen
frozen
[Adjetivo]

turned into ice because of cold weather

helado, congelado

helado, congelado

Ex: The frozen river was safe for ice skating. 

El río congelado era seguro para patinar sobre hielo.

gale
gale
[Sustantivo]

a very powerful wind

temporal

temporal

Ex: Walking against the fierce gale, she struggled to keep her balance and stay on the path. 

Caminando contra el vendaval feroz, luchó por mantener el equilibrio y permanecer en el camino.

snowfall
snowfall
[Sustantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevada

nevada

Ex: The city came to a standstill as commuters navigated treacherous roads and sidewalks obscured by the relentless snowfall. 

La ciudad llegó a un punto muerto mientras los viajeros navegaban por carreteras peligrosas y aceras oscurecidas por la nevada implacable.

breeze
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: The cool breeze made the hot day more bearable. 

La brisa fresca hizo que el día caluroso fuera más soportable.

chilly
chilly
[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

frío

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night. 

Se pusieron suéteres para combatir la noche fría.

climate
climate
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: The climate in the desert can be extremely hot during the day and cold at night. 

El clima en el desierto puede ser extremadamente caluroso durante el día y frío por la noche.

damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The basement felt damp and musty after heavy rainfall seeped in through cracks. 

El sótano se sentía húmedo y mohoso después de que la lluvia intensa se filtrara por las grietas.

fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

bueno

bueno

Ex: The children played outside all day, enjoying the fine spring weather. 

Los niños jugaron afuera todo el día, disfrutando del buen tiempo primaveral.

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 conditions caused the windows to fog up. 

Las condiciones húmedas hicieron que las ventanas se empañaran.

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 lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment. 

El relámpago iluminó todo el paisaje por un breve momento.

shower
shower
[Sustantivo]

a brief period of rain or snow

chubasco, chaparrón

chubasco, chaparrón

Ex: A quick shower caught us off guard while we were hiking. 

Un chaparrón nos pilló desprevenidos mientras estábamos haciendo senderismo.

carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

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

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: Manufacturing industries often have a high carbon footprint. 

Las industrias manufactureras suelen tener una huella de carbono alta.

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: Fossil fuels are a major source of global energy production. 

Los combustibles fósiles son una fuente importante de producción de energía global.

climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

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

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Las sequías e inundaciones se están volviendo más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.

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: Her goal was to create an environmentally friendly garden that supports local wildlife. 

Su objetivo era crear un jardín ecológico que apoyara la vida silvestre local.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

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

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 

La conservación del agua es esencial en las regiones que experimentan sequía severa.

waste
waste
[Sustantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

residuos

residuos

Ex: Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when it decomposes in landfills, making efforts to reduce food waste crucial for mitigating climate change. 

El desecho de alimentos contribuye a las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero cuando se descompone en los vertederos, lo que hace que los esfuerzos para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos sean cruciales para mitigar el cambio climático.

dry
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun. 

La toalla se sentía seca al tacto después de haber sido colgada al sol.

boiling
boiling
[Adjetivo]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

achicharrante, abrasador

achicharrante, abrasador

Ex: The desert experienced boiling temperatures during the summer months. 

El desierto experimentó temperaturas hirvientes durante los meses de verano.

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 was not used to the cold in the new city. 

No estaba acostumbrada al frío en la nueva ciudad.

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 frost caused the farmer to cover his crops to prevent damage. 

La helada hizo que el agricultor cubriera sus cultivos para prevenir daños.

icy
icy
[Adjetivo]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

helado

helado

Ex: Despite the icy conditions, the team pressed on, determined to reach their destination before nightfall. 

A pesar de las condiciones heladas, el equipo siguió adelante, decidido a llegar a su destino antes del anochecer.

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 canal was used to irrigate the surrounding farmland. 

El canal se utilizaba para regar las tierras de cultivo circundantes.

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