El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 7 - Parte 1
Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - Parte 1 del libro de texto Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "generar", "hambre", "descomponer", etc.
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to use something without care or more than needed
malgastar
to cause or give rise to something
generar
calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set
medio, promedio
to make something using raw materials or different components
producir
a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated
plástico
a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids
botella
to break down into simpler parts or substances
descomponerse, desintegrarse
Las hojas caídas se han descompuesto, enriqueciendo el suelo del bosque.
to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore
tirar algo que ya no se necesita o desea, deshacerse de algo innecesario
¿Puedes tirar los artículos caducados de la despensa?
to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances
acabar, terminar en
Después de varios desvíos, terminamos en la hermosa playa escondida de la que habíamos oído hablar.
to provide something needed or wanted
proporcionar
to give food to a person or an animal
alimentar a, dar de comer a
to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.
votar
a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.
concejo municipal
made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses
contaminado, contagiado
El suelo en el área industrial estaba contaminado con productos químicos de los vertidos de la fábrica.
poisonous or capable of causing illness, injury, or death through chemical action
tóxico
concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry
químico
the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage
falta, carencia
the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition
mantenimiento, conservación
to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event
desplazar
La decisión del gobierno de construir un nuevo proyecto de autopista desplazará a numerosas familias.
the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person
alquiler
El alquiler de bicicletas es popular entre los turistas en la ciudad.
as a result of a specific cause or reason
debido a
Perdió la reunión debido a una emergencia familiar.
used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation
como resultado
Ella invirtió en acciones en el momento adecuado, y como resultado, vio un retorno sustancial en su inversión.
used to introduce the reason of something happening
because of
Dejó su trabajo por culpa de su jefe.
used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something
a través de
El viento aullaba mientras pasaba a través del callejón estrecho.
regarding or affecting the entire world
global, mundial
La empresa opera a escala global, con oficinas y operaciones en múltiples países.
the state of being without a job
desempleo, desocupación, paro
a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death
hambre, hambruna
La sequía provocó una hambruna severa en la región.
the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect
calentamiento global
El calentamiento global está provocando que los glaciares se derritan a un ritmo alarmante.
the group of politicians in control of a country or state
gobierno
dishonest or illegal conduct, especially by people who hold positions of power or authority
corrupción
an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community
enfermedad infecciosa, enfermedad contagiosa
Algunas enfermedades infecciosas se propagan a través del agua contaminada.
a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them
violencia
related to or involving the governance of a country or territory
político
El panorama político del país cambió drásticamente después de las elecciones.
a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely
disturbios
El malestar aumentó después de que se anunciaran los controvertidos resultados electorales.
the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.
pobreza
a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade
recesión
to move slowly and gently on water or through the air
flotar
a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines
fábrica
to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction by mechanical pressure or suction
bombear
to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something
ignorar
a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey
ley
the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization
gestión
information or activities intended to attract public attention to a person, product, event, or cause
publicidad, promoción
a person in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization
ejecutivo, directivo
a scheduled journey by an aircraft
vuelo
