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El libro Four Corners 3 - Unidad 8 Lección A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 Lección A del libro de curso Four Corners 3, como "en peligro de extinción", "fluorescente", "compacto", etc.

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environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment. 

La contaminación es una gran amenaza para nuestro medio ambiente.

green
green
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

verde

verde

Ex: The green technology used in the new cars helps reduce overall emissions. 

La tecnología verde utilizada en los nuevos automóviles ayuda a reducir las emisiones generales.

product
product
[Sustantivo]

something created by a person, process, or effort

producto

producto

Ex: This book is the product of collaboration between two authors. 

Este libro es el producto de la colaboración entre dos autores.

e-waste
e-waste
[Sustantivo]

electronic devices that are no longer functional, useful, or wanted

residuos electrónicos, e-residuos

residuos electrónicos, e-residuos

Ex: They donated their old laptops instead of adding to the e-waste pile. 

Donaron sus viejas computadoras portátiles en lugar de añadir a la pila de residuos electrónicos.

hybrid
hybrid
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that can use two or more different sources of power as needed, often petrol in addition to electricity or diesel

híbrido, vehículo híbrido

híbrido, vehículo híbrido

Ex: Plugging in the hybrid sedan overnight fully charges its battery, allowing for an all-electric morning drive through town. 

Conectar el sedán híbrido durante la noche carga completamente su batería, permitiendo un viaje matutino totalmente eléctrico por la ciudad.

global warming
global warming
[Sustantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Global warming is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate. 

El calentamiento global está provocando que los glaciares se derritan a un ritmo alarmante.

nuclear energy
nuclear energy
[Sustantivo]

powerful energy that is produced when the core of an atom is splitted

energía nuclear, energía atómica

energía nuclear, energía atómica

organic
organic
[Adjetivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: Many consumers prefer organic food due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact. 

Muchos consumidores prefieren los alimentos orgánicos debido a sus beneficios percibidos para la salud y su menor impacto ambiental.

plastic bag
plastic bag
[Sustantivo]

a container that is made of a thin layer of plastic, often used to store or transport various products such as food, clothing, etc.

bolsa de plástico, saco de plástico

bolsa de plástico, saco de plástico

Ex: Plastic bags are often criticized for their environmental impact. 

Las bolsas de plástico son a menudo criticadas por su impacto ambiental.

pollution
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: Due to the severe pollution, many species of birds no longer visit the area. 

Debido a la grave contaminación, muchas especies de aves ya no visitan el área.

recycle bin
recycle bin
[Sustantivo]

a designated container or receptacle used for collecting recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, or metal, in order to facilitate their proper recycling and reduce waste

contenedor de reciclaje, cubo de reciclaje

contenedor de reciclaje, cubo de reciclaje

Ex: Remember to place your plastic bags in the regular trash, not the recycle bin. 

Recuerda colocar tus bolsas de plástico en la basura normal, no en el contenedor de reciclaje.

solar energy
solar energy
[Sustantivo]

power that is obtained from the sun in the form of electrical energy

energía solar

energía solar

Ex: The desert is an ideal location for generating solar energy due to its constant sunlight. 

El desierto es un lugar ideal para generar energía solar debido a su constante luz solar.

wind farm
wind farm
[Sustantivo]

a place located in land or sea where a group of devices, called wind turbines, use the wind to generate electricity

parque eólico, granja eólica

parque eólico, granja eólica

Ex: The wind farm spans several miles and includes over 50 turbines. 

El parque eólico abarca varias millas e incluye más de 50 turbinas.

goods
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late, causing a delay in restocking the shelves. 

El envío de mercancías llegó tarde, lo que causó un retraso en el reabastecimiento de los estantes.

compact
compact
[Adjetivo]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

compacto

compacto

Ex: The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed. 

El apartamento estudio era compacto pero tenía todo lo que necesitaba.

regular
regular
[Adjetivo]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

regular

regular

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented. 

El procedimiento regular para presentar un informe asegura que toda la información se presente correctamente.

to waste
to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: Instead of recycling, he chose to waste paper by throwing it in the regular trash. 

En lugar de reciclar, eligió desperdiciar papel tirándolo a la basura normal.

light bulb
light bulb
[Sustantivo]

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

bombilla

bombilla

Ex: The energy-efficient LED light bulbs lasted much longer than traditional incandescent ones. 

Las bombillas LED de bajo consumo duraron mucho más que las bombillas incandescentes tradicionales.

fluorescent
fluorescent
[Sustantivo]

a type of lamp that is in form of a tube and shines very brightly

fluorescente, tubo fluorescente

fluorescente, tubo fluorescente

Ex: The garage was brightly lit by a long fluorescent hanging from the ceiling. 

El garaje estaba brillantemente iluminado por un largo fluorescente colgando del techo.

statement
statement
[Sustantivo]

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

declaración

declaración

Ex: She wrote a statement explaining her decision. 

Ella escribió una declaración explicando su decisión.

cotton
cotton
[Sustantivo]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

algodón, fibra de algodón

algodón, fibra de algodón

Ex: Cotton is a vital crop for the textile industry. 

El algodón es un cultivo vital para la industria textil.

steel
steel
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acero, metal duro

acero, metal duro

Ex: The car's chassis was made from a blend of steel and aluminum. 

El chasis del coche estaba hecho de una mezcla de acero y aluminio.

bottle
bottle
[Sustantivo]

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

botella

botella

Ex: She stored homemade sauce in a glass bottle. 

Ella guardó salsa casera en una botella de vidrio.

landfill
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: The old landfill site is being transformed into a park. 

El antiguo vertedero se está transformando en un parque.

to cause
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causar, provocar

causar, provocar

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words? 

¿Estás tratando de causar un malentendido con tus palabras?

long-term
long-term
[Adjetivo]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

a largo plazo, de larga duración

a largo plazo, de larga duración

Ex: Long-term exposure to sunlight can cause skin damage. 

La exposición a largo plazo a la luz solar puede causar daños en la piel.

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.

toothbrush
toothbrush
[Sustantivo]

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

cepillo de dientes

cepillo de dientes

Ex: The dentist recommended using an electric toothbrush for better cleaning. 

El dentista recomendó usar un cepillo de dientes eléctrico para una mejor limpieza.

reusable
reusable
[Adjetivo]

able to be used again multiple times

reutilizable, reusable

reutilizable, reusable

Ex: Reusable cloth diapers are becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious parents. 

Los pañales de tela reutilizables se están volviendo cada vez más populares entre los padres conscientes del medio ambiente.

feature
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data. 

Esta actualización de software incluye una nueva característica de seguridad diseñada para proteger los datos del usuario.

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.

grocery store
grocery store
[Sustantivo]

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

tienda de comestibles, supermercado

tienda de comestibles, supermercado

Ex: They opened a new grocery store in the neighborhood last week. 

Abrieron un tienda de comestibles en el barrio la semana pasada.

mall
mall
[Sustantivo]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: They opened a gourmet food court in the center of the mall. 

Abrieron una plaza de comidas gourmet en el centro del centro comercial.

more
more
[Determinante]

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

más

más

Ex: We need more time to complete the project. 

Necesitamos más tiempo para completar el proyecto.

less
less
[Adverbio]

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

menos

menos

Ex: The project was completed less quickly than we had hoped. 

El proyecto se completó menos rápidamente de lo que habíamos esperado.

enough
enough
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

lo suficiente, bastante

lo suficiente, bastante

Ex: I hope you have eaten enough for lunch. 

Espero que hayas comido suficiente para el almuerzo.

few
few
[Determinante]

a small unspecified number of people or things

pocos

pocos

Ex: I've had a few ideas for the project. 

He tenido algunas ideas para el proyecto.

many
many
[Determinante]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

muchos

muchos

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain. 

Mucha gente vino al concierto a pesar de la lluvia.

much
much
[Determinante]

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

mucho

mucho

Ex: There's much excitement about the upcoming concert. 

Hay mucha emoción por el próximo concierto.

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