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El libro Four Corners 4 - Unidad 12 Lección A

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to find
[Verbo]

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

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: We found a beautiful view on a hike we randomly went on.**Encontramos** una vista hermosa en una caminata a la que fuimos al azar.
solution
[Sustantivo]

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

solución

solución

Ex: Effective communication is often the solution to resolving misunderstandings in relationships .La comunicación efectiva es a menudo la **solución** para resolver malentendidos en las relaciones.
environmental
[Adjetivo]

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

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .Las campañas de concienciación **ambiental** aumentan la conciencia pública sobre problemas como el cambio climático y la conservación de la vida silvestre.
concern
[Sustantivo]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

preocupación

preocupación

Ex: Financial stability is often a concern for young professionals .La estabilidad financiera es a menudo una **preocupación** para los jóvenes profesionales.
to prevent
[Verbo]

to not let someone do something

impedir

impedir

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action to prevent the protest from escalating .En este momento, la policía está tomando medidas para **evitar** que la protesta escale.
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.
air pollution
[Sustantivo]

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

contaminación del aire

contaminación del aire

Ex: Public awareness campaigns encouraged people to use public transportation or carpool to reduce their contribution to air pollution.Las campañas de concienciación pública animaron a la gente a usar el transporte público o compartir coche para reducir su contribución a la **contaminación del aire**.
to combine
[Verbo]

to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage

combinar, unir

combinar, unir

Ex: Experts from multiple fields combined to publish a comprehensive study on climate change and its impacts .Expertos de múltiples campos se **combinaron** para publicar un estudio exhaustivo sobre el cambio climático y sus impactos.
to commute
[Verbo]

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

viajar diariamente al trabajo

viajar diariamente al trabajo

Ex: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times .A pesar de la distancia, las horas de trabajo flexibles permiten a los empleados **desplazarse** durante las horas de menor actividad.

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

mantener, conservar

mantener, conservar

Ex: The hotel maintains its facilities well , ensuring guests have a pleasant experience .El hotel **mantiene** bien sus instalaciones, asegurando que los huéspedes tengan una experiencia agradable.
to avoid
[Verbo]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

evitar

evitar

Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .Lo **evitaron** en la fiesta, fingiendo no notar su presencia.
to store
[Verbo]

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

guardar

guardar

Ex: The museum stores its valuable artifacts in climate-controlled rooms to prevent damage .El museo **almacena** sus valiosos artefactos en habitaciones con clima controlado para evitar daños.
to limit
[Verbo]

to not let something increase in amount or number

limitar

limitar

Ex: The teacher asked students to limit their essays to 500 words .El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que **limitaran** sus ensayos a 500 palabras.
to discard
[Verbo]

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

descartar

descartar

Ex: The office manager requested employees to discard outdated documents for shredding .El gerente de la oficina solicitó a los empleados que **desecharán** los documentos obsoletos para triturarlos.

to keep something from change or harm

conservar

conservar

Ex: The city implemented measures to conserve its green spaces .La ciudad implementó medidas para **conservar** sus espacios verdes.

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

comprar

comprar

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .La familia ha **comprado** recientemente un coche nuevo para su desplazamiento diario.
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.

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

identificar

identificar

Ex: She could n’t identify the person at the door until they spoke .No pudo **identificar** a la persona en la puerta hasta que habló.
to dump
[Verbo]

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

tirar

tirar

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .**Tiraron** la comida sobrante en el contenedor de compost.
task
[Sustantivo]

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

tarea, trabajar

tarea, trabajar

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .El gerente delegó la **tarea** a su empleado más confiable.
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para lograr el mejor resultado **posible**, necesitamos trabajar juntos.
efficient
[Adjetivo]

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

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: An efficient irrigation system conserves water while ensuring crops receive adequate moisture .Un sistema de riego **eficiente** conserva el agua mientras asegura que los cultivos reciban la humedad adecuada.
water pollution
[Sustantivo]

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

contaminación del agua, polución del agua

contaminación del agua, polución del agua

Ex: The team studied the effects of water pollution on local ecosystems .El equipo estudió los efectos de la **contaminación del agua** en los ecosistemas locales.
spray can
[Sustantivo]

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

bote de spray, aerosol

bote de spray, aerosol

Ex: The workers used a spray can to mark the area for construction .Los trabajadores usaron un **bote de spray** para marcar el área de construcción.
chemical
[Adjetivo]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

químico

químico

Ex: The study of chemical kinetics examines the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that influence them.El estudio de la cinética **química** examina las velocidades de las reacciones **químicas** y los factores que las influencian.
container
[Sustantivo]

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

envase, recipiente

envase, recipiente

Ex: She filled the container with water .Ella llenó el **recipiente** con agua.
harmful
[Adjetivo]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

dañino, perjudicial

dañino, perjudicial

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can be harmful to the environment .La contaminación del aire por vehículos y fábricas puede ser **dañina** para el medio ambiente.
battery
[Sustantivo]

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

batería

batería

Ex: The smartphone's battery life has improved significantly with the latest technology.La duración de la **batería** del teléfono inteligente ha mejorado significativamente con la última tecnología.
properly
[Adverbio]

in a correct or satisfactory manner

correctamente

correctamente

Ex: The pipes were n't installed properly, which caused the leak .Las tuberías no se instalaron **correctamente**, lo que causó la fuga.
condition
[Sustantivo]

the state of something at a particular time

condición

condición

Ex: The house was in bad condition after being abandoned for years .La casa estaba en mal **estado** después de haber sido abandonada durante años.
amount
[Sustantivo]

the total number or quantity of something

suma

suma

Ex: The chef adjusted the amount of seasoning in the dish to achieve the perfect balance of flavors .El chef ajustó la **cantidad** de condimento en el plato para lograr el equilibrio perfecto de sabores.
to control
[Verbo]

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

controlar

controlar

Ex: Political leaders strive to control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .Los líderes políticos se esfuerzan por **controlar** las políticas que afectan el bienestar de los ciudadanos.

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

tirar, botar

tirar, botar

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.Voy a **tirar** los archivos innecesarios para despejar la oficina.
packaging
[Sustantivo]

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

embalaje

embalaje

Ex: They invested in automated packaging systems to increase efficiency .Invieron en sistemas de **empaquetado** automatizados para aumentar la eficiencia.
trash can
[Sustantivo]

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

papelera

papelera

Ex: The children threw the crumpled paper balls into the classroom trash can.Los niños lanzaron las bolas de papel arrugado al **cubo de basura** del aula.
to locate
[Verbo]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

localizar

localizar

Ex: She used GPS to locate the nearest gas station .Ella usó el GPS para **localizar** la gasolinera más cercana.
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .Después del proyecto exitoso, fue **ascendido** a vicepresidente.
whole
[Adjetivo]

including every part, member, etc.

todo

todo

Ex: They read the whole story aloud in class .Leyeron **toda** la historia en voz alta en clase.
commuter
[Sustantivo]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

trabajador pendular

trabajador pendular

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .La estación de tren estaba llena de **viajeros** que se dirigían a la ciudad.
sidewalk
[Sustantivo]

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

acera

acera

Ex: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour .La **acera** estaba llena de peatones durante la hora punta.
train station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación de tren

estación de tren

Ex: The train station was located in the city center , making it convenient for travelers .La **estación de tren** estaba ubicada en el centro de la ciudad, lo que era conveniente para los viajeros.
bike
[Sustantivo]

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

bicicleta,  bici

bicicleta, bici

Ex: He bought a new bike for his son 's birthday .Compró una **bicicleta** nueva para el cumpleaños de su hijo.
underground
[Sustantivo]

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

metro, subterráneo

metro, subterráneo

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.La ciudad ha realizado inversiones significativas en la actualización de la infraestructura **subterránea** para mejorar la seguridad y el servicio.
garage
[Sustantivo]

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

garaje

garaje

Ex: The garage door is automated, making it easy for them to enter and exit without getting out of the car.La puerta del **garaje** está automatizada, lo que facilita su entrada y salida sin tener que bajarse del coche.
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