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

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food
food
[Sustantivo]

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

comida

comida

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
nutrition
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. 
additive
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: The food manufacturer used a natural additive to enhance the flavor of the product. 
calorie
calorie
[Sustantivo]

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

caloría

caloría

Ex: Consuming more calories than your body needs can lead to weight gain over time. 
carbohydrate
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: She enjoys a balanced diet that includes whole grains rich in carbohydrates. 
fat
fat
[Sustantivo]

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

grasa

grasa

Ex: She used animal fat to fry the potatoes. 
mineral
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: Calcium is a mineral that strengthens bones and teeth. 
nutrient
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: Fiber is a nutrient that aids in digestion. 
protein
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: Chicken and fish are excellent sources of protein. 
salt
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: Can you please pass the salt? 
sugar
sugar
[Sustantivo]

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

azúcar

azúcar

Ex: A drizzle of sugar syrup over pancakes or waffles adds a delightful sweetness to breakfast. 
vitamin
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
to eat
[Verbo]

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

comer

comer

Ex: They enjoy eating pizza on Friday nights. 
life cycle
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 a butterfly includes four main stages. 
to transport

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

transportar

transportar

Ex: Every morning, the school bus transports students from their neighborhoods to the school campus. 
to refrigerate

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: The chef is currently refrigerating the marinated meat. 
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? 
to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper. 
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. 
package
package
[Sustantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

envoltura

envoltura

Ex: She received a package in the mail containing her new shoes. 
eco-friendly
eco-friendly
[Adjetivo]

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

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: The company switched to eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials. 
energy-efficient

(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: The new refrigerator is much more energy-efficient than the old model. 
greenhouse gas
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: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. 
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. 
rubbish dump
rubbish dump
[Sustantivo]

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

vertedero, basurero

vertedero, basurero

Ex: The old factory had turned into a rubbish dump after years of neglect. 
recycling center
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: She took old newspapers to the recycling center. 
food mile
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: Buying local produce helps reduce food miles. 
to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

madurar

madurar

Ex: Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day. 
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