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El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "nutrient", "life cycle", "transport", etc.

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food
[Sustantivo]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

comida

comida

Ex: They donated canned food to the local food bank.Donaron comida enlatada al banco de **alimentos** local.
nutrition
[Sustantivo]

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrición

nutrición

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian , helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition.Su pasión por la **nutrición** la llevó a seguir una carrera como dietista, ayudando a otros a mejorar su salud y bienestar a través de una nutrición adecuada.
additive
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness

aditivo, agente de adición

aditivo, agente de adición

Ex: In the experiment , they added a chemical additive to test its effect on the reaction rate .En el experimento, agregaron un **aditivo** químico para probar su efecto en la velocidad de reacción.
calorie
[Sustantivo]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

caloría

caloría

Ex: Food labels often include information about the number of calories per serving to help consumers make informed choices about their diet .Las etiquetas de los alimentos a menudo incluyen información sobre la cantidad de **calorías** por porción para ayudar a los consumidores a tomar decisiones informadas sobre su dieta.
carbohydrate
[Sustantivo]

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

carbohidrato

carbohidrato

Ex: Carbohydrates are essential for brain function and overall energy levels throughout the day .Los **carbohidratos** son esenciales para la función cerebral y los niveles de energía generales durante todo el día.
fat
[Sustantivo]

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

grasa

grasa

Ex: The fat was melted before being added to the stew .La **grasa** se derritió antes de agregarla al estofado.
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

mineral

mineral

Ex: The doctor recommended supplements to ensure she gets enough essential minerals.El médico recomendó suplementos para asegurarse de que obtenga suficientes **minerales** esenciales.
nutrient
[Sustantivo]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

Ex: Lack of certain nutrients can lead to health problems .La falta de ciertos **nutrientes** puede provocar problemas de salud.
protein
[Sustantivo]

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

proteína

proteína

Ex: This energy bar contains 20 grams of plant-based protein.Esta barra energética contiene 20 grammos de **proteínas** vegetales.
salt
[Sustantivo]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

sal

sal

Ex: We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.Compramos una bolsa de **sal** marina gruesa en la tienda especializada.
sugar
[Sustantivo]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

azúcar

azúcar

Ex: The children enjoyed colorful cotton candy at the fair , made from sugar.Los niños disfrutaron del algodón de azúcar colorido en la feria, hecho de **azúcar**.
vitamin
[Sustantivo]

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

vitamina

vitamina

to eat
[Verbo]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

comer

comer

Ex: The kids were so hungry after playing outside that they could n't wait to eat dinner .Los niños tenían tanta hambre después de jugar afuera que no podían esperar para **comer** la cena.
life cycle
[Sustantivo]

all the different stages of grow and development of a living organism

ciclo de vida

ciclo de vida

Ex: The life cycle of mammals begins with birth and ends with death .El **ciclo de vida** de los mamíferos comienza con el nacimiento y termina con la muerte.

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .Los sistemas de **transporte** público en áreas metropolitanas son esenciales para **transportar** a un gran número de pasajeros.

to put food or drinks in a refrigerator or other cold place to keep them cool or fresh

refrigerar, poner en el refrigerador

refrigerar, poner en el refrigerador

Ex: All the groceries will be refrigerated to maintain freshness .Todos los comestibles serán **refrigerados** para mantener su frescura.
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.
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 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.
package
[Sustantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

envoltura

envoltura

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care .El **paquete** estaba etiquetado con instrucciones para manejarlo con cuidado.
eco-friendly
[Adjetivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .Instalaron paneles solares **ecológicos** para reducir su consumo de energía.

(of a product or system) using less energy while still achieving the same level of performance or output

eficiente en energía, de bajo consumo energético

eficiente en energía, de bajo consumo energético

Ex: Solar panels are an energy-efficient solution for generating electricity.Los paneles solares son una solución **eficiente en energía** para generar electricidad.
greenhouse gas
[Sustantivo]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production of greenhouse gases globally .Las políticas tienen como objetivo reducir la producción de **gases de efecto invernadero** a nivel mundial.
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.
rubbish dump
[Sustantivo]

a place where garbage and waste materials are collected and disposed of

vertedero, basurero

vertedero, basurero

Ex: After the storm , debris from the streets was collected and taken to the rubbish dump.Después de la tormenta, los escombros de las calles fueron recogidos y llevados al **vertedero**.
recycling center
[Sustantivo]

a place where materials such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal are collected and sorted so they can be reused or turned into new products

centro de reciclaje, planta de reciclaje

centro de reciclaje, planta de reciclaje

Ex: Workers sorted materials at the recycling center.Los trabajadores clasificaron materiales en el **centro de reciclaje**.
food mile
[Sustantivo]

the distance that food travels from its place of production to the consumer, typically measured in miles or kilometers

kilómetro alimentario, distancia alimentaria

kilómetro alimentario, distancia alimentaria

Ex: The restaurant sources ingredients with minimal food miles.El restaurante obtiene ingredientes con un mínimo de **millas alimentarias**.
to grow
[Verbo]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

madurar

madurar

Ex: As they grow, puppies require a lot of care and attention .A medida que **crecen**, los cachorros requieren mucho cuidado y atención.
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