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Vocabulario de África Oriental y Central - República Democrática del Congo

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East and Central Africa Vocabulary
mineral resources
mineral resources
[Sustantivo]

natural resources in the form of minerals

recursos minerales, recursos mineros

recursos minerales, recursos mineros

instability
instability
[Sustantivo]

a state in which unexpected change or failure is probable

inestabilidad

inestabilidad

diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the state of including or containing many different types, characteristics, or elements

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: Genetic diversity helps populations adapt to environmental changes. 
landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 
struggle
struggle
[Sustantivo]

a strenuous effort, especially involving difficulty or exertion

lucha, esfuerzo

lucha, esfuerzo

Ex: She went through a struggle to recover her health. 
lush
lush
[Adjetivo]

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

exuberante, lozano

exuberante, lozano

Ex: The garden thrived with lush foliage, thanks to regular watering and nutrient-rich soil. 

El jardín prosperó con un follaje frondoso, gracias al riego regular y al suelo rico en nutrientes.

tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

tropical

tropical

Ex: The island is home to hundreds of tropical bird species. 
lava
lava
[Sustantivo]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lava

lava

Ex: Tourists watched in awe as lava fountains erupted from the crater. 

Los turistas miraban con asombro mientras los surtidores de lava brotaban del cráter.

to erupt
to erupt
[Verbo]

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

erupcionar

erupcionar

Ex: The underwater volcano erupted, creating a new island. 

El volcán submarino entró en erupción, creando una nueva isla.

despite
despite
[Preposición]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

a pesar de

a pesar de

Ex: The business thrived despite the economic downturn. 
fiery
fiery
[Adjetivo]

burning with strong, bright flames or made up of fire

ardiente, llameante

ardiente, llameante

Ex: The campfire’s fiery glow illuminated the faces of the campers. 

El resplandor ardiente de la fogata iluminaba los rostros de los campistas.

up close
up close
[Adverbio]

from a very short distance away

de cerca, a corta distancia

de cerca, a corta distancia

Ex: The museum allows visitors to examine the artifacts up close. 
freshwater
freshwater
[Sustantivo]

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

agua dulce

agua dulce

spot
spot
[Sustantivo]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

ubicación

ubicación

Ex: We picked a spot under the tree for our picnic. 
diamond
diamond
[Sustantivo]

an extremely hard crystalline form of carbon, often used as a valuable gemstone

diamante

diamante

Ex: Diamonds are among the hardest naturally occurring materials. 
cobalt
cobalt
[Sustantivo]

a chemical element with a shiny, silvery-blue appearance, often used in the production of batteries and other metals and

cobalto, un elemento químico con una apariencia brillante

cobalto, un elemento químico con una apariencia brillante

Ex: Metalworkers often apply a cobalt coating to protect steel from corrosion and enhance its durability. 

Los metalúrgicos a menudo aplican un recubrimiento de cobalto para proteger el acero de la corrosión y mejorar su durabilidad.

copper
copper
[Sustantivo]

a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys

cobre

cobre

Ex: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. 
renewable energy
renewable energy
[Sustantivo]

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

energía renovable, energía sostenible

energía renovable, energía sostenible

Ex: Wind farms generate renewable energy without harming the environment. 

Los parques eólicos generan energía renovable sin dañar el medio ambiente.

demand
demand
[Sustantivo]

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

demanda

demanda

Ex: During the holiday season, there is a surge in demand for toys and electronics. 
good fortune
good fortune
[Sustantivo]

favorable circumstances or success resulting from chance

buena fortuna, suerte

buena fortuna, suerte

Ex: The expedition owed its survival partly to good fortune. 
mining
mining
[Sustantivo]

the activity or industry of extracting minerals and other valuable materials from the earth

minería,  extracción minera

minería, extracción minera

Ex: Mining has transformed much of the surrounding landscape. 
corruption
corruption
[Sustantivo]

dishonest or illegal conduct, especially by people who hold positions of power or authority

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: Several executives were charged in connection with a major corruption scandal. 
a gold mine that never shines

a source of great wealth or potential that remains underdeveloped, underappreciated, or unable to achieve the success and prosperity that might be expected from it

Ex: Many investors viewed the region as a gold mine that never shines. 
poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty. 
effort
effort
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

esfuerzo, intento

esfuerzo, intento

Ex: Learning a new language requires persistent effort and practice. 
underway
underway
[Adjetivo]

currently happening

en curso, en proceso

en curso, en proceso

Ex: The renovation of the house is underway, with workers busy repairing and painting. 

La renovación de la casa está en marcha, con los trabajadores ocupados reparando y pintando.

resilience
resilience
[Sustantivo]

the ability to recover from difficult situations

resiliencia

resiliencia

Ex: Mental resilience is crucial for athletes, helping them cope with losses and remain focused on future competitions. 

La resiliencia mental es crucial para los atletas, ayudándoles a afrontar las pérdidas y mantenerse enfocados en futuras competiciones.

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

colonia

colonia

Ex: The empire established colonies across several continents. 
harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

cruel, unkind, or more severe toward someone than seems reasonable

duro, severo

duro, severo

Ex: His father could be harsh when he made mistakes. 
treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

tratamiento, manera de manejar

tratamiento, manera de manejar

Ex: Proper treatment of the data ensured accurate results in the scientific study. 
deep
deep
[Adjetivo]

extremely serious or intense in degree or extent

profundo, grave

profundo, grave

Ex: He found himself in deep debt due to years of financial mismanagement. 
impact
impact
[Sustantivo]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impacto

impacto

Ex: Social media has had a profound impact on how we communicate. 
to go through

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

atravesar, padecer

atravesar, padecer

Ex: Many people go through a phase of self-doubt and uncertainty during their teenage years. 

Muchas personas pasan por una fase de duda e incertidumbre durante sus años de adolescencia.

civil war
civil war
[Sustantivo]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

guerra civil

guerra civil

Ex: Civil wars often result in devastating consequences for the affected country, including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. 

Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan en consecuencias devastadoras para el país afectado, incluyendo pérdida de vidas y destrucción de infraestructura.

prime minister
prime minister
[Sustantivo]

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

Ex: The Prime Minister met with foreign dignitaries to discuss trade agreements and international cooperation. 

El Primer ministro se reunió con dignatarios extranjeros para discutir acuerdos comerciales y cooperación internacional.

to shape
to shape
[Verbo]

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

moldear, influir

moldear, influir

Ex: The cultural background of an individual often shapes their worldview and perceptions of the world. 
to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. 
movement
movement
[Sustantivo]

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The movement encourages community activism. 
roots
roots
[Sustantivo]

the state of being connected to or originating from a specific place, culture, or background

raíces, orígenes

raíces, orígenes

Ex: Many traditions help people maintain their roots despite living far from home. 

Muchas tradiciones ayudan a las personas a mantener sus raíces a pesar de vivir lejos de casa.

healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

ethnic group
ethnic group
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

grupo étnico, etnia

grupo étnico, etnia

Ex: Language plays a key role in defining an ethnic group. 

El lenguaje juega un papel clave en la definición de un grupo étnico.

multicultural
multicultural
[Adjetivo]

relating to or involving several different cultures

multicultural

multicultural

Ex: She enjoys exploring multicultural cuisine, trying dishes from different cultures. 

Ella disfruta explorando la cocina multicultural, probando platos de diferentes culturas.

intangible
intangible
[Adjetivo]

incapable of being touched or physically grasped

intangible

intangible

Ex: Trust is an intangible quality that is earned over time. 

La confianza es una cualidad intangible que se gana con el tiempo.

wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

fauna

fauna

Ex: Emma enjoys photographing wildlife in the mountains. 
rare
rare
[Adjetivo]

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

raro, poco común

raro, poco común

Ex: His collection of rare stamps is valued highly because many of them are no longer in circulation. 
endangered
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: The extinction of the black rhinoceros is a tragic result of the species becoming endangered. 

La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.

okapi
okapi
[Sustantivo]

a quadruped mammal related to the giraffe family that has black and white stripes on the legs and a smaller neck, found chiefly in Congo rainforests

okapi

okapi

bonobo
bonobo
[Sustantivo]

a type of primate species closely related to humans, known for their social and cooperative behavior, intelligence, and sexual behavior

bonobo

bonobo

Ex: A bonobo used tools to solve a simple problem. 
giraffe
giraffe
[Sustantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

jirafa

jirafa

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands, their towering silhouettes against the horizon. 
striped
striped
[Adjetivo]

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

de rayas, a rayas

de rayas, a rayas

Ex: The curtains in the living room were striped with vertical lines of different colors. 

Las cortinas de la sala estaban rayadas con líneas verticales de diferentes colores.

relative
relative
[Sustantivo]

an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

pariente, especie relacionada

pariente, especie relacionada

Ex: Scientists discovered a distant relative of the modern elephant. 
evolution
evolution
[Sustantivo]

the process by which populations of living organisms change genetically across successive generations

evolución

evolución

Ex: Natural selection is one of the major mechanisms of evolution. 
habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Coral reefs are the habitat of thousands of marine species. 
reserve
reserve
[Sustantivo]

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

reserva

reserva

Ex: Hunting is prohibited inside the reserve. 
mountain gorilla
mountain gorilla
[Sustantivo]

gorilla of Kivu highlands

gorila de montaña

gorila de montaña

to [bring] attention to {sth}

to make people notice something

Ex: His speech brought attention to the importance of mental health awareness. 
poaching
poaching
[Sustantivo]

the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wild animals, usually to sell them or their body parts

caza furtiva, furtivismo

caza furtiva, furtivismo

Ex: Anti-poaching teams work day and night to protect wildlife. 

Los equipos anti-caza furtiva trabajan día y noche para proteger la vida silvestre.

to preserve

to protect something against danger or harm

preservar

preservar

Ex: Parents often try to preserve their children's innocence for as long as possible. 
biodiversity
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: The loss of biodiversity due to deforestation has significant impacts on global climate patterns. 

La pérdida de la biodiversidad debido a la deforestación tiene impactos significativos en los patrones climáticos globales.

precious
precious
[Adjetivo]

possessing qualities that make something rare or highly valuable

precioso, valioso

precioso, valioso

Ex: The ancient artifact is a precious relic from a bygone era. 

El artefacto antiguo es una preciosa reliquia de una época pasada.

generation
generation
[Sustantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generación

generación

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time. 
swamp
swamp
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

pantano

pantano

Ex: The swamp's ecosystem played a crucial role in filtering water and providing habitat for numerous species of birds and amphibians. 

El ecosistema del pantano desempeñó un papel crucial en la filtración del agua y en proporcionar hábitat para numerosas especies de aves y anfibios.

massive
massive
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

masivo, enorme

masivo, enorme

Ex: The new policy led to massive changes in how the organization handles customer service. 

La nueva política llevó a cambios masivos en cómo la organización maneja el servicio al cliente.

wetland
wetland
[Sustantivo]

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

humedal, pantano

humedal, pantano

Ex: Wetlands play a crucial role in water purification, filtering pollutants and sediments from runoff. 

Los humedales desempeñan un papel crucial en la purificación del agua, filtrando contaminantes y sedimentos de la escorrentía.

to store
to store
[Verbo]

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

guardar

guardar

Ex: He stored his important documents in a secure file cabinet for safekeeping. 
to explore
to explore
[Verbo]

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

explorar, investigar

explorar, investigar

Ex: The team often explores innovative technologies to improve efficiency. 
ecosystem
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss. 

Las actividades humanas como la deforestación pueden alterar los frágiles ecosistemas y provocar la pérdida de biodiversidad.

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