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

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - Parte 1 del libro de curso Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "generar", "hambre", "descomponer", 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 waste resources without considering environmental impacts .

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: The marketing generates leads through various online channels .
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: average number of hours worked per week was 40 .
to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

producir

producir

Ex: Our company produces goods for export .
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 plastic.
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 bottle of sparkling water for the picnic .

to break down into simpler parts or substances

descomponer, degradar

descomponer, degradar

Ex: In the garden , the organic matter decompose and improve the soil .

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.
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.
to supply
[Verbo]

to provide something needed or wanted

proporcionar

proporcionar

Ex: The government promises supply aid to regions affected by the natural disaster .
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: fed the chickens before going to school yesterday .
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: voted for the first time after turning eighteen .
council
[Sustantivo]

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

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: council proposed new environmental regulations .
contaminated
[Adjetivo]

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

contaminado, contaminada

contaminado, contaminada

Ex: The fish in the river were contaminated with mercury, posing a risk to human health if consumed.
toxic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of poisonous substances

tóxico

tóxico

Ex: Proper disposal of electronic waste is crucial to toxic materials from leaching into the environment and contaminating soil and water sources .
chemical
[Adjetivo]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

químico, química

químico, química

Ex: The study of chemical kinetics examines the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that influence them.
lack
[Sustantivo]

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

falta, escasez

falta, escasez

Ex: The community faced a lack of healthcare resources .
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

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

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .

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

desplazar

desplazar

Ex: The wildfire raging through the forest threatened displace residents in nearby towns .
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, arrendamiento

alquiler, arrendamiento

Ex: rentals are often more affordable than hotels .
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: The cancellation of classes due to a teacher strike .
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 .
because of
[Preposición]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

because of

because of

Ex: She loves because of his kindness .
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 through the bars to grab the keys .
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The internet global communication and access to information across continents .
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: Many people faced unemployment during the global financial crisis .
famine
[Sustantivo]

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

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: famine caused great suffering among the population .
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 .
government
[Sustantivo]

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gobierno

gobierno

Ex: In a democratic system , government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections .
corruption
[Sustantivo]

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

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: He was accused corruption after accepting kickbacks from contractors in exchange for favorable deals .
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, patología infecciosa

enfermedad infecciosa, patología infecciosa

Ex: The government launched a campaign to raise awareness infectious diseases.
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 violence over the past few months , leading to increased police presence .
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 political developments and holding elected officials accountable .
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 unrest among the workers .
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 poverty.
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 recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge .
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 float gracefully across the sky .
factory
[Sustantivo]

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

fábrica

fábrica

Ex: She toured factory to see how the products were made .
to pump
[Verbo]

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

bombear

bombear

Ex: The pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .
to ignore
[Verbo]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: Over the years , he has ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals .
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 law.
management
[Sustantivo]

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

gestión

gestión

Ex: management practices can help foster a positive work environment and encourage collaboration among team members .
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 filmpublicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .
executive
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: She met with executives to discuss expansion plans .
to stop
[Verbo]

to not move anymore

parar

parar

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so we stop at the intersection .
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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