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

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "generate", "famine", "decompose", etc.

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to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .La empresa fue criticada por su tendencia a **desperdiciar** recursos sin considerar los impactos ambientales.

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: The marketing team generates leads through various online channels .El equipo de marketing **genera** leads a través de varios canales en línea.
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: The average number of hours worked per week was 40 .El número **promedio** de horas trabajadas por semana fue de 40.
to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

producir

producir

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .Nuestra empresa **produce** principalmente bienes para la exportación.
plastic
[Sustantivo]

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

plástico

plástico

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.El dentista confeccionó una corona temporal de **plástico** dental.
bottle
[Sustantivo]

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

botella

botella

Ex: We bought a bottle of sparkling water for the picnic .Compramos una **botella** de agua con gas para el picnic.

to break down into simpler parts or substances

descomponerse, desintegrarse

descomponerse, desintegrarse

Ex: In the garden , the organic matter will decompose and improve the soil .En el jardín, la materia orgánica se **descompondrá** y mejorará el suelo.

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.
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: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Si seguimos discutiendo, **terminaremos** arruinando nuestra amistad.
to supply
[Verbo]

to provide something needed or wanted

proporcionar

proporcionar

Ex: The government promises to supply aid to regions affected by the natural disaster .El gobierno promete **suministrar** ayuda a las regiones afectadas por el desastre natural.
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: They fed the chickens before going to school yesterday .Ellos **alimentaron** a los pollos antes de ir a la escuela ayer.
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: He voted for the first time after turning eighteen .**Votó** por primera vez después de cumplir dieciocho años.
council
[Sustantivo]

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

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .El **consejo** propuso nuevas regulaciones ambientales.
contaminated
[Adjetivo]

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

contaminado, contagiado

contaminado, contagiado

Ex: The fish in the river were contaminated with mercury, posing a risk to human health if consumed.Los peces en el río estaban **contaminados** con mercurio, lo que representaba un riesgo para la salud humana si se consumían.
toxic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of poisonous substances

tóxico

tóxico

Ex: Proper disposal of electronic waste is crucial to prevent toxic materials from leaching into the environment and contaminating soil and water sources .La eliminación adecuada de los desechos electrónicos es crucial para evitar que los materiales **tóxicos** se filtren al medio ambiente y contaminen el suelo y las fuentes de agua.
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.
lack
[Sustantivo]

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

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The community faced a severe lack of healthcare resources .La comunidad enfrentó una **falta** severa de recursos de atención médica.
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

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

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .El equipo de **mantenimiento** reparó el ascensor roto.

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

desplazar

desplazar

Ex: The wildfire raging through the forest threatened to displace residents in nearby towns .El incendio forestal que arrasaba el bosque amenazaba con **desplazar** a los residentes de los pueblos cercanos.
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: Vacation rentals are often more affordable than hotels .Los alquileres de vacaciones suelen ser más asequibles que los hoteles.
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: The cancellation of classes was due to a teacher strike .La cancelación de las clases fue **debido a** una huelga de profesores.
as a result
[Adverbio]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

como resultado

como resultado

Ex: As a result, they were forced to downsize their operations .**Como resultado**, se vieron obligados a reducir sus operaciones.
because of
[Preposición]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

because of

because of

Ex: She loves him because of his kindness .Ella lo ama **por** su amabilidad.
through
[Preposición]

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

a través de

a través de

Ex: He reached through the bars to grab the keys .Él alcanzó **a través** de los barrotes para agarrar las llaves.
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The internet enables global communication and access to information across continents .Internet permite la comunicación **global** y el acceso a la información a través de los continentes.
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Muchas personas enfrentaron un **desempleo** prolongado durante la crisis financiera global.
famine
[Sustantivo]

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

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **hambruna** causó gran sufrimiento entre la población.
global warming
[Sustantivo]

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

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

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

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gobierno

gobierno

Ex: In a democratic system , the government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections .En un sistema democrático, el **gobierno** es elegido por el pueblo a través de elecciones libres y justas.
corruption
[Sustantivo]

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

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: He was accused of corruption after accepting kickbacks from contractors in exchange for favorable deals .Fue acusado de **corrupción** después de aceptar sobornos de contratistas a cambio de acuerdos favorables.
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: The government launched a campaign to raise awareness about infectious diseases.El gobierno lanzó una campaña para concienciar sobre las **enfermedades infecciosas**.
violence
[Sustantivo]

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

violencia

violencia

Ex: The city has seen a rise in violence over the past few months , leading to increased police presence .La ciudad ha experimentado un aumento de la **violencia** en los últimos meses, lo que ha llevado a una mayor presencia policial.
political
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

político

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .Los medios de comunicación juegan un papel crucial al informar al público sobre los desarrollos **políticos** y al responsabilizar a los funcionarios electos.
unrest
[Sustantivo]

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

disturbios

disturbios

Ex: The rise in fuel prices caused unrest among the workers .El aumento en los precios del combustible causó **malestar** entre los trabajadores.
poverty
[Sustantivo]

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

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.La organización benéfica se centra en proporcionar alimentos y refugio a quienes viven en la **pobreza**.
recession
[Sustantivo]

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

recesión

recesión

Ex: Economists predicted that the recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge .Los economistas predijeron que la **recesión** duraría varios trimestres antes de que aparecieran signos de recuperación.
to float
[Verbo]

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

flotar

flotar

Ex: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky .En la serena tarde, el globo de aire caliente comenzó a **flotar** con gracia por el cielo.
factory
[Sustantivo]

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

fábrica

fábrica

Ex: She toured the factory to see how the products were made .Ella recorrió **la fábrica** para ver cómo se hacían los productos.
to pump
[Verbo]

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

bombear

bombear

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .El corazón **bombea** sangre a través del sistema circulatorio para suministrar oxígeno al cuerpo.
to ignore
[Verbo]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: Over the years , he has successfully ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals .A lo largo de los años, ha logrado **ignorar** las críticas innecesarias para centrarse en sus objetivos.
law
[Sustantivo]

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

ley

ley

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.Es importante conocer tus derechos bajo la **ley**.
management
[Sustantivo]

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

gestión

gestión

Ex: Strong management practices can help foster a positive work environment and encourage collaboration among team members .Las prácticas sólidas de **gestión** pueden ayudar a fomentar un ambiente de trabajo positivo y a alentar la colaboración entre los miembros del equipo.
publicity
[Sustantivo]

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

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The movie studio hired a PR firm to increase the film 's publicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .El estudio de cine contrató a una firma de relaciones públicas para aumentar la **publicidad** de la película a través de entrevistas, carteles y lanzamientos de tráilers.
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 met with other executives to discuss expansion plans .Se reunió con otros **ejecutivos** para discutir los planes de expansión.
to stop
[Verbo]

to not move anymore

parar

parar

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so we had to stop at the intersection .El semáforo se puso rojo, así que tuvimos que **detenernos** en la intersección.
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .El **vuelo** a través del Atlántico duró aproximadamente siete horas.
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