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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - 3A del libro de curso Insight Pre-Intermediate, como "nutriente", "ciclo de vida", "transporte", etc.

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food
food
[Sustantivo]

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

comida

comida

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods. 

Ella siempre trata de elegir alimentos saludables y nutritivos.

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. 

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
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 company researched various additives to improve the performance of their paint. 

La empresa investigó varios aditivos para mejorar el rendimiento de su pintura.

calorie
calorie
[Sustantivo]

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

caloría

caloría

Ex: High-calorie foods like nuts and avocados can provide a concentrated source of energy. 

Los alimentos altos en calorías como nueces y aguacates pueden proporcionar una fuente concentrada de energía.

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: Fruits are a natural source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and fiber. 

Las frutas son una fuente natural de carbohidratos, vitaminas y fibra.

fat
fat
[Sustantivo]

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

grasa

grasa

Ex: Vegetable fat is often used in baking as a butter substitute. 

La grasa vegetal se usa a menudo en repostería como sustituto de la mantequilla.

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: Iron, a vital mineral, helps the body produce red blood cells. 

El hierro, un mineral vital, ayuda al cuerpo a producir glóbulos rojos.

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: A balanced diet includes a variety of nutrients. 

Una dieta equilibrada incluye una variedad de nutrientes.

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: Athletes often consume extra protein to support muscle recovery. 

Los atletas a menudo consumen proteínas adicionales para apoyar la recuperación muscular.

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: The chef sprinkled a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the soup. 

El chef espolvoreó una pizca de sal para realzar los sabores de la sopa.

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: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar. 

Las galletas de chispas de chocolate recién horneadas son aún más deliciosas con un toque de azúcar.

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: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it. 

Comimos sushi por primera vez y nos encantó.

life cycle
life cycle
[Sustantivo]

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

ciclo de vida

ciclo de vida

Ex: Plants have a unique life cycle that involves seeds, growth, and reproduction. 

Las plantas tienen un ciclo de vida único que implica semillas, crecimiento y reproducción.

to transport

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

transportar

transportar

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world. 

La compañía de cruceros se especializa en el transporte de pasajeros a destinos exóticos alrededor del mundo.

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: Last night, they refrigerated the leftovers for lunch the next day. 

Anoche, refrigeraron las sobras para el almuerzo del día siguiente.

to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

producir

producir

Ex: The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour. 

La fábrica produce una increíble cantidad de 100 coches por hora.

to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening. 

El compostaje es un método de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos para crear suelo rico en nutrientes para la jardinería.

to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

tirar, botar

tirar, botar

Ex: Can you throw the expired items away from the pantry? 

¿Puedes tirar los artículos caducados de la despensa?

package
package
[Sustantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

envoltura

envoltura

Ex: He sent a package to his friend overseas for their birthday. 

Envió un paquete a su amigo en el extranjero por su cumpleaños.

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 eco-friendly car runs on electricity, reducing carbon emissions. 

El coche ecológico funciona con electricidad, reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.

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: She invested in energy-efficient light bulbs to lower her electricity bill. 

Ella invirtió en bombillas energéticamente eficientes para reducir su factura de electricidad.

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: The use of fossil fuels contributes to greenhouse gas pollution. 

El uso de combustibles fósiles contribuye a la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero.

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: Global warming is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate. 

El calentamiento global está provocando que los glaciares se derritan a un ritmo alarmante.

rubbish dump
rubbish dump
[Sustantivo]

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

vertedero, basurero

vertedero, basurero

Ex: The rubbish dump near the park was causing a lot of environmental concerns. 

El vertedero cerca del parque estaba causando muchas preocupaciones ambientales.

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: The city built a new recycling center to reduce waste. 

La ciudad construyó un nuevo centro de reciclaje para reducir los residuos.

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: Imported fruits often have high food miles. 

Las frutas importadas suelen tener un alto kilómetro alimentario.

to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

madurar

madurar

Ex: Children need proper nutrition to grow healthy and strong. 

Los niños necesitan una nutrición adecuada para crecer sanos y fuertes.

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