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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 7 - Parte 1

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to waste
to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth. 
to generate

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: The artist's provocative work generated controversy and debate, challenging societal norms and perceptions. 
average
average
[Adjetivo]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

medio, promedio

medio, promedio

Ex: His average score in math class is 85%. 
to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

producir

producir

Ex: How did you manage to produce a meal so quickly? 
plastic
plastic
[Sustantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plástico

plástico

Ex: Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic. 
bottle
bottle
[Sustantivo]

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

botella

botella

Ex: He used a spray bottle to mist the plants with water. 
to decompose

to break down into simpler parts or substances

descomponerse, desintegrarse

descomponerse, desintegrarse

Ex: Organic matter can decompose into nutrient-rich soil. 
to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

tirar, botar

tirar, botar

Ex: I will throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room. 
to end up
to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

terminar

terminar

Ex: Despite careful planning, we somehow ended up getting lost in the unfamiliar city. 
to supply
to supply
[Verbo]

to provide something needed or wanted

proporcionar

proporcionar

Ex: The grocery store will supply fresh produce and other essentials to the community. 
to feed
to feed
[Verbo]

to give food to a person or an animal

alimentar a, dar de comer a

alimentar a, dar de comer a

Ex: During our camping trip, we were warned not to feed the wild animals. 
to vote
to vote
[Verbo]

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

votar

Ex: Citizens regularly vote in elections to choose their representatives. 
council
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: She was elected to serve on the local council. 
contaminated
contaminated
[Adjetivo]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminado, contagiado

contaminado, contagiado

Ex: The contaminated water supply was unfit for drinking due to high levels of bacteria. 
toxic
toxic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of poisonous substances

tóxico

tóxico

Ex: The toxic fumes emitted by the factory posed a serious threat to the health of nearby residents. 
chemical
chemical
[Adjetivo]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

químico

químico

Ex: Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances. 
lack
lack
[Sustantivo]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The lack of rainfall this year has affected crop production. 
maintenance
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: Regular maintenance extends the life of a car. 
to displace

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

desplazar

desplazar

Ex: The conflict in the region has continued to displace thousands of families. 
rental
rental
[Sustantivo]

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

alquiler

Ex: The rental of the apartment includes all utilities. 
due to
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: The flight delay was due to heavy fog at the airport. 
as a result
as a result
[Adverbio]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

como resultado

como resultado

Ex: He worked hard on his studies, and as a result, he achieved top grades in the class. 
because of
because of
[Preposición]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

because of

because of

Ex: He missed the bus because of the traffic jam. 
through
through
[Preposición]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

a través de

a través de

Ex: The cat slipped through the fence and disappeared into the bushes. 
global
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The pandemic has had a global impact on public health, economies, and daily life. 
unemployment
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: She struggled with unemployment after being laid off from her job at the factory. 
famine
famine
[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: Many children were orphaned as a result of the famine. 
global warming
global warming
[Sustantivo]

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

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Scientists link global warming to rising sea levels. 
government
government
[Sustantivo]

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gobierno

gobierno

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
corruption
corruption
[Sustantivo]

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes. 
infectious disease
infectious disease
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad infecciosa, enfermedad contagiosa

Ex: Vaccines help prevent many infectious diseases. 
violence
violence
[Sustantivo]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violencia

violencia

Ex: He was arrested for using violence against a stranger. 
political
political
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

político

Ex: Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security. 
unrest
unrest
[Sustantivo]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

disturbios

disturbios

Ex: The government’s decision sparked widespread unrest across the country. 
poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
recession
recession
[Sustantivo]

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

recesión

recesión

Ex: During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses. 
to float
to float
[Verbo]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

flotar

flotar

Ex: As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond. 
factory
factory
[Sustantivo]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

fábrica

fábrica

Ex: The automobile factory produces thousands of cars each month. 
to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

bombear

bombear

Ex: He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride. 
to ignore
to ignore
[Verbo]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: Despite the repeated warnings, he chose to ignore the safety guidelines. 
law
law
[Sustantivo]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

ley

ley

Ex: Breaking the law can result in serious consequences. 
management
management
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

gestión

gestión

Ex: Effective management is crucial for ensuring that a team meets its goals and operates smoothly. 
publicity
publicity
[Sustantivo]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The company used social media publicity to promote its new product, generating buzz before the launch. 
executive
executive
[Sustantivo]

a person in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

ejecutivo, directivo

ejecutivo, directivo

Ex: She works as a senior executive in a global firm. 
to stop
to stop
[Verbo]

to not move anymore

parar

parar

Ex: The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk. 
flight
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight. 
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