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El libro Four Corners 3 - Unidad 8 Lección A

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environment
[Sustantivo]

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

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.El derretimiento de los casquetes polares es una señal clara de los cambios en nuestro **medio ambiente**.
green
[Adjetivo]

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

verde

verde

Ex: The green building design includes features such as energy-efficient windows and water-saving fixtures .El diseño de edificios **verdes** incluye características como ventanas de bajo consumo y accesorios que ahorran agua.
product
[Sustantivo]

something that has been produced during an industrial or natural process

producto

producto

e-waste
[Sustantivo]

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

residuos electrónicos, e-residuos

residuos electrónicos, e-residuos

Ex: The landfill was filled with e-waste from outdated electronics .El vertedero estaba lleno de **residuos electrónicos** de aparatos electrónicos obsoletos.
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

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 threatens ecosystems and wildlife .El **calentamiento global** amenaza los ecosistemas y la vida silvestre.
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
[Adjetivo]

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

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: The store has a wide selection of organic snacks and beverages .La tienda tiene una amplia selección de bocadillos y bebidas **orgánicas**.
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: She reused the plastic bag to pack her lunch .Ella reutilizó la **bolsa de plástico** para empacar su almuerzo.
pollution
[Sustantivo]

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

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .La **contaminación** causada por los desechos plásticos es una crisis ambiental creciente.
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: The recycle bin was overflowing with old magazines and cardboard .El **contenedor de reciclaje** estaba desbordado de revistas viejas y cartón.
solar energy
[Sustantivo]

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

energía solar

energía solar

Ex: Many countries are investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels .Muchos países están invirtiendo en la **energía solar** para reducir la dependencia de los combustibles fósiles.
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: Farmers often lease their land for wind farms to earn extra income .Los agricultores a menudo alquilan sus tierras para **parques eólicos** para obtener ingresos adicionales.
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .Decidió donar sus **bienes** ligeramente usados a la caridad, con la esperanza de ayudar a los necesitados.
compact
[Adjetivo]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

compacto

compacto

Ex: The compact flashlight provided a bright light despite its tiny size .La linterna **compacta** proporcionó una luz brillante a pesar de su tamaño diminuto.
regular
[Adjetivo]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

regular

regular

Ex: The store has regular business hours , opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM .La tienda tiene horarios **regulares**, abriendo a las 9 AM y cerrando a las 5 PM.
to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .La empresa fue criticada por su tendencia a **desperdiciar** recursos sin considerar los impactos ambientales.
light bulb
[Sustantivo]

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

bombilla

bombilla

Ex: He accidentally broke the light bulb while changing it and had to sweep up the shards carefully .Accidentalmente rompió la **bombilla** al cambiarla y tuvo que barrer los fragmentos con cuidado.
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 fluorescent flickered intermittently , signaling that it needed to be replaced .El **fluorescente** parpadeaba intermitentemente, señalando que necesitaba ser reemplazado.
statement
[Sustantivo]

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

declaración

declaración

Ex: The teacher asked for a statement from each student on the topic .El profesor pidió una **declaración** de cada estudiante sobre el tema.
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: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .
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 ship was built with steel to withstand the harsh conditions at sea .El barco fue construido con **acero** para soportar las duras condiciones en el mar.
bottle
[Sustantivo]

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

botella

botella

Ex: We bought a bottle of sparkling water for the picnic .Compramos una **botella** de agua con gas para el picnic.
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.Muchas comunidades están trabajando para reducir la cantidad de residuos enviados al **vertedero**.
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causar, provocar

causar, provocar

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .Se sabe que fumar **causa** diversos problemas de salud.
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: They discussed the long-term impact of the new policy on education.Discutieron el impacto **a largo plazo** de la nueva política en la educación.
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.
toothbrush
[Sustantivo]

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

cepillo de dientes

cepillo de dientes

Ex: We should store our toothbrushes upright to allow them to air dry .Deberíamos guardar nuestros **cepillos de dientes** en posición vertical para permitir que se sequen al aire.
reusable
[Adjetivo]

able to be used again multiple times

reutilizable, reusable

reutilizable, reusable

Ex: The reusable cotton pads are washable and can be used for makeup removal or skincare .Los discos de algodón **reutilizables** son lavables y se pueden usar para desmaquillar o para el cuidado de la piel.
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .El artículo de la revista destacó las técnicas de cocina innovadoras del chef como una **característica** clave del éxito del restaurante.
endangered
[Adjetivo]

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

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.El cambio climático representa una amenaza significativa para muchas especies **en peligro** al alterar sus hábitats y fuentes de alimento.
grocery store
[Sustantivo]

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

tienda de comestibles, supermercado

tienda de comestibles, supermercado

Ex: She forgot her shopping list and had to go back to the grocery store.Ella olvidó su lista de compras y tuvo que volver al **supermercado**.
mall
[Sustantivo]

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

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .El **centro comercial** ofrece una amplia variedad de tiendas, desde boutiques de lujo hasta tiendas económicas.
more
[Determinante]

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

más

más

Ex: After winning the championship , the team wants more recognition .Después de ganar el campeonato, el equipo quiere **más** reconocimiento.
less
[Adverbio]

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

menos

menos

Ex: This road is less busy in the mornings .Esta carretera está **menos** concurrida por las mañanas.
enough
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

lo suficiente, bastante

lo suficiente, bastante

Ex: Did you sleep enough last night to feel refreshed today ?¿Dormiste **suficiente** anoche para sentirte renovado hoy?
few
[Determinante]

a small unspecified number of people or things

pocos

pocos

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.Deberíamos llegar en **pocos** minutos.
many
[Determinante]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

muchos

muchos

Ex: The many advantages of a balanced diet are widely recognized .Los **muchos** beneficios de una dieta equilibrada son ampliamente reconocidos.
much
[Determinante]

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

mucho

mucho

Ex: We do n't have much space left in our garden for new plants .No nos queda **mucho** espacio en nuestro jardín para nuevas plantas.
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