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to find
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solution
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environmental
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concern
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to prevent
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pollution
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air pollution
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to combine
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to commute
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to maintain
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to avoid
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to store
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to limit
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to discard
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to conserve
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to purchase
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to recycle
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to identify
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to dump
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task
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possible
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efficient
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water pollution
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spray can
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chemical
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container
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harmful
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battery
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properly
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condition
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amount
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to control
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to throw away
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packaging
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trash can
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to locate
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to promote
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whole
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commuter
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sidewalk
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train station
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bike
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underground
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garage
To find
[ Verbo ]
f
f
i
n
n
d
d
encontrar

encontrar

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

example
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A hidden room was found in an old mansion during renovations.
A hiker found a lost child in the woods.

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Transitivo
Solution
[ Sustantivo ]
s
s
o
ə
l
l
u
u:
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
solución

solución

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

environmental
Environmental
[ Adjetivo ]
e
ɪ
n
n
v
v
i
r
r
o
ə
n
n
m
m
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
a
ə
l
l
ambiental

ambiental

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

concern
Concern
[ Sustantivo ]
c
k
o
ə
n
n
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
n
n
preocupación

preocupación

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

to prevent
To prevent
[ Verbo ]
p
p
r
r
e
ɪ
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
impedir

impedir

to not let someone do something

let

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Transitivo
pollution
Pollution
[ Sustantivo ]
p
p
o
ə
ll
l
u
u:
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(polución)

(polución)

contaminación

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

air pollution
Air pollution
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/ˈɛɹ pəlˈuːʃən/
contaminación del aire

contaminación del aire

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

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Sustantivo Compuesto
To combine
[ Verbo ]
c
k
o
ɑ:
m
m
b
b
i
n
n
e
(unir)

(unir)

combinar

to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage

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Intransitivo
to commute
To commute
[ Verbo ]
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
u
ju:
t
t
e
viajar diariamente al trabajo

viajar diariamente al trabajo

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

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Intransitivo
To maintain
[ Verbo ]
m
m
ai
n
n
t
t
ai
n
n
(conservar)

(conservar)

mantener

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

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to avoid
To avoid
[ Verbo ]
a
ə
v
v
oi
ɔɪ
d
d
evitar

evitar

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

confront

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to store
To store
[ Verbo ]
s
s
t
t
o
ɔ:
r
r
e
guardar

guardar

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

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To limit
[ Verbo ]
l
l
i
ɪ
m
m
i
ə
t
t
limitar

limitar

to not let something increase in amount or number

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to discard
To discard
[ Verbo ]
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
k
a
ɑ:
r
r
d
d
descartar

descartar

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

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to conserve
To conserve
[ Verbo ]
c
k
o
ə
n
n
s
s
e
ɜ
r
r
v
v
e
conservar

conservar

to keep something from change or harm

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to purchase
To purchase
[ Verbo ]
p
p
u
ɜ
r
r
ch
ʧ
a
ə
s
s
e
comprar

comprar

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

sell

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to recycle
To recycle
[ Verbo ]
r
r
e
i
c
s
y
c
k
ə
l
l
e
reciclar

reciclar

to make a waste product usable again

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to identify
To identify
[ Verbo ]
i
d
d
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
i
ə
f
f
y
identificar

identificar

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

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to dump
To dump
[ Verbo ]
d
d
u
ʌ
m
m
p
p
tirar

tirar

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

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Transitivo
Task
[ Sustantivo ]
t
t
a
æ
s
s
k
k
(trabajar)

(trabajar)

tarea

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

possible
Possible
[ Adjetivo ]
p
p
o
ɑ:
ss
s
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
posible

posible

able to exist, happen, or be done

impossible
Efficient
[ Adjetivo ]
e
ɪ
ff
f
i
ɪ
c
ʃ
ie
ə
n
n
t
t
eficiente

eficiente

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

water pollution
Water pollution
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/wˈɔːɾɚ pəlˈuːʃən/
(polución del agua)

(polución del agua)

contaminación del agua

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

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Sustantivo Compuesto
spray can
Spray can
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/spɹˈeɪ kˈæn/
(envase a presión)

(envase a presión)

aerosol

a pressurized container that dispenses liquid or gas as a fine mist or spray when activated

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Sustantivo Compuesto
Chemical
[ Adjetivo ]
ch
k
e
ɛ
m
m
i
ə
c
k
a
ə
l
l
(química)

(química)

químico

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

container
Container
[ Sustantivo ]
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
ai
n
n
e
ə
r
r
(recipiente)

(recipiente)

envase

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

harmful
Harmful
[ Adjetivo ]
h
h
a
ɑ:
r
r
m
m
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(perjudicial)

(perjudicial)

dañino

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

harmless
battery
Battery
[ Sustantivo ]
b
b
a
æ
tt
t
e
ə
r
r
y
i
batería

batería

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

What is a "battery"?

A battery is a device that stores energy and provides power to machines, devices, or vehicles. It works by converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy, which can be used to run various equipment. Batteries come in different sizes and power levels depending on their use, from small ones in electronic devices to large ones in cars. They are essential for powering things like phones, flashlights, and cars. Over time, batteries lose their ability to hold charge and need to be replaced or recharged.

Properly
[ Adverbio ]
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ:
p
p
e
ə
r
r
l
l
y
i
correctamente

correctamente

in an appropriate manner according to established standards, rules, or expectations

improperly

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Modo
Condition
[ Sustantivo ]
c
k
o
ə
n
n
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
condición

condición

the state of something at a particular time

amount
Amount
[ Sustantivo ]
a
ə
m
m
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
t
t
suma

suma

the total number or quantity of something

to control
To control
[ Verbo ]
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
r
r
o
l
l
controlar

controlar

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

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Transitivo
to throw away
To throw away
[ Verbo ]
uk flag
/θɹˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/
(botar)

(botar)

tirar

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
throw
partícula de la frase
away
packaging
Packaging
[ Sustantivo ]
p
p
a
æ
ck
k
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
embalaje

embalaje

the process or business of packing goods for storage, transport, or sale

trash can
Trash can
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/ˈtræʃ ˌkæn/
papelera

papelera

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

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Sustantivo Compuesto
to locate
To locate
[ Verbo ]
l
l
o
c
k
a
t
t
e
localizar

localizar

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

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Transitivo
to promote
To promote
[ Verbo ]
p
p
r
r
o
ə
m
m
o
t
t
e
(promover)

(promover)

ascender

to move to a higher position or rank

demote

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Transitivo
whole
Whole
[ Adjetivo ]
who
hoʊ
l
l
e
todo

todo

including every part, member, etc.

fractional
commuter
Commuter
[ Sustantivo ]
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
u
ju:
t
t
e
ə
r
r
trabajador pendular

trabajador pendular

a person who regularly travels to city for work

sidewalk
Sidewalk
[ Sustantivo ]
s
s
i
d
d
e
w
w
a
ɔ
l
k
k
acera

acera

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

What is a "sidewalk"?

A sidewalk is a paved path along the side of a road or street that is designed for pedestrians to walk on. It is typically raised slightly above the level of the road to keep people safe from moving vehicles. Sidewalks are common in cities, towns, and residential areas, providing a space for people to walk, jog, or ride bikes. They are usually made of concrete, asphalt, or other durable materials, and may be lined with trees, benches, or other street features to improve the walking experience.

train station
Train station
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/ˈtreɪn ˈsteɪʃən/
estación de tren

estación de tren

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

What is a "train station"?

A train station is a location where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers or goods. It typically includes platforms where people wait for trains, along with facilities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and sometimes shops or restaurants. Train stations can vary in size from small local stops to large, busy centers that serve long-distance or multiple train lines. They are essential for organizing and managing rail transport, providing passengers with a safe and convenient place to board, get off, or transfer to other trains.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
bike
Bike
[ Sustantivo ]
b
b
i
k
k
e
(bici)

(bici)

bicicleta

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

underground
Underground
[ Sustantivo ]
u
ʌ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
r
r
g
g
r
r
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
d
d
(subte)

(subte)

metro

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

garage
Garage
[ Sustantivo ]
g
g
a
ə
r
r
a
ɑ:
g
ʒ
e
garaje

garaje

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

What is a "garage"?

A garage is a building or space, typically attached to or located near a house, used for storing vehicles, tools, or other items. It often has a door that can be opened to allow cars to enter or exit. Garages can vary in size, from small single-car spaces to larger ones that can fit multiple vehicles or serve as additional storage areas. Some garages are used for purposes like workshops or home maintenance tasks, while others are primarily for parking vehicles.

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Aprendiste 44 palabras de Four Corners 4 - Unit 12 Lesson A. Para mejorar el aprendizaje y revisar el vocabulario, ¡comienza a practicar!

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