El libro Face2Face - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 5 - 5A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario del libro de curso Face2Face Pre-Intermediate, como "población", "vida silvestre", "selva tropical", etc.

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environment

[Sustantivo]

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

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**.

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world

[Sustantivo]

the planet earth, where we all live

mundo

Ex: We must take care of the world for future generations .Debemos cuidar del **mundo** para las generaciones futuras.

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population

[Sustantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

población

Ex: The government implemented measures to control the population growth.El gobierno implementó medidas para controlar el crecimiento de la **población**.

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food

[Sustantivo]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

comida

Ex: They donated canned food to the local food bank.Donaron comida enlatada al banco de **alimentos** local.

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pollution

[Sustantivo]

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

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.

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rainforest

[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .La **selva tropical** es hogar de muchas comunidades indígenas.

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cost of living

[Frase]

the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

Ex: Retirees often move to countries with a lower cost of living to stretch their savings.

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oil

[Sustantivo]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

aceite

Ex: They ran out of cooking oil and had to borrow some from their neighbor.Se quedaron sin **aceite** para cocinar y tuvieron que pedir prestado algo a su vecino.

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flood

[Sustantivo]

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

inundación

Ex: They had to evacuate their home because of the flood.Tuvieron que evacuar su hogar debido a la **inundación**.

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green energy

[Sustantivo]

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

energía verde

Ex: Hydropower is a reliable and efficient type of green energy.La energía hidroeléctrica es un tipo de **energía verde** confiable y eficiente.

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wildlife

[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.El gobierno ha promulgado leyes para proteger la **fauna** local.

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global warming

[Sustantivo]

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

calentamiento global

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .El **calentamiento global** amenaza los ecosistemas y la vida silvestre.

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planet

[Sustantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

planeta

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually striking planets in our solar system .Los anillos de Saturno lo convierten en uno de los **planetas** visualmente más impresionantes de nuestro sistema solar.

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climate change

[Sustantivo]

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

cambio climático

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .Los efectos del **cambio climático** son evidentes en nuestros patrones climáticos cambiantes.

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Earth

[Sustantivo]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

tierra

Ex: We should take care of the Earth by reducing our waste.Debemos cuidar la **Tierra** reduciendo nuestros residuos.

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gasoline

[Sustantivo]

a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel