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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 4 - 4A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - 4A del libro de curso Insight Intermediate, como "relocalizar", "deforestación", "evacuar", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

propagar

propagar

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans. 

La emoción de la victoria se extendió a los fanáticos.

to relocate

to move to a new place or position

trasladar, reubicar

trasladar, reubicar

Ex: The multinational corporation decided to relocate some of its staff to overseas branches. 

La corporación multinacional decidió reasignar a parte de su personal a sucursales en el extranjero.

to die out
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: The ancient language has sadly died out over the centuries. 

El idioma antiguo ha tristemente desaparecido a lo largo de los siglos.

to evacuate

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: In anticipation of the approaching hurricane, coastal communities were urged to evacuate. 

En anticipación al huracán que se aproxima, se instó a las comunidades costeras a evacuar.

to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

preservar

preservar

Ex: The library's climate control system helps preserve rare books from damage. 

El sistema de control climático de la biblioteca ayuda a preservar los libros raros de daños.

again
again
[Adverbio]

for one more instance

otra vez

otra vez

Ex: He failed the test but decided to try again next semester. 

Falló en el examen pero decidió intentarlo de nuevo el próximo semestre.

together
together
[Adverbio]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

juntos

juntos

Ex: They traveled together across Europe last summer. 

Viajaron juntos por Europa el verano pasado.

between
between
[Adverbio]

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

entre, en medio de

entre, en medio de

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies lasted for several weeks. 

Las negociaciones entre las dos empresas duraron varias semanas.

enough
enough
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

lo suficiente, bastante

lo suficiente, bastante

Ex: I hope you have eaten enough for lunch. 

Espero que hayas comido suficiente para el almuerzo.

half
half
[Sustantivo]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

media

media

Ex: The donation was split into equal halves for both charities. 

La donación se dividió en dos mitades iguales para ambas organizaciones benéficas.

partly
partly
[Adverbio]

to a specific extent or degree

en parte, parcialmente

en parte, parcialmente

Ex: The road was blocked, partly by snow and partly by fallen trees. 

El camino estaba bloqueado, en parte por la nieve y en parte por árboles caídos.

too much
too much
[Adverbio]

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

demasiado, excesivamente

demasiado, excesivamente

Ex: Don't work too much. 

El ruido en la oficina es demasiado para concentrarse.

climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Las sequías e inundaciones se están volviendo más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

disease
disease
[Sustantivo]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: She campaigns for awareness of the disease. 

Ella hace campaña para concienciar sobre la enfermedad.

drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued. 

Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.

earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. 

El terremoto provocó una alerta de tsunami.

famine
famine
[Sustantivo]

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

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in the region. 

La sequía provocó una hambruna severa en la región.

to flood
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundarse

inundarse

Ex: The dam was built to prevent the lake from flooding the surrounding neighborhoods during heavy rainfall. 

La presa fue construida para evitar que el lago inunde los vecindarios circundantes durante fuertes lluvias.

pollution
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: Due to the severe pollution, many species of birds no longer visit the area. 

Debido a la grave contaminación, muchas especies de aves ya no visitan el área.

poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

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

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty. 

La educación es vista como una clave para escapar del ciclo de la pobreza.

unemployment
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: He took on temporary work to make ends meet during a period of unemployment. 

Aceptó un trabajo temporal para llegar a fin de mes durante un período de desempleo.

urbanization
urbanization
[Sustantivo]

the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities and the expansion of urban areas

urbanización, poblamiento urbano

urbanización, poblamiento urbano

Ex: Urbanization creates both opportunities and challenges. 

Urbanización crea tanto oportunidades como desafíos.

volcanic eruption
volcanic eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

erupción volcánica

erupción volcánica

Ex: The volcanic eruption was felt as far as 100 miles away. 

La erupción volcánica se sintió hasta 100 millas de distancia.

epidemic
epidemic
[Sustantivo]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

epidemia

Ex: The flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter. 

La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas el invierno pasado.

to wash away

to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away

lavar, limpiar

lavar, limpiar

Ex: The janitor worked diligently to wash away the stubborn stains in the school hallway. 

El conserje trabajó diligentemente para lavar las manchas persistentes en el pasillo de la escuela.

devastating
devastating
[Adjetivo]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastador, arrasador

devastador, arrasador

Ex: The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident around the world. 

Las consecuencias devastadoras del cambio climático son cada vez más evidentes en todo el mundo.

contamination
contamination
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

contaminación

contaminación

Ex: Food contamination can cause illness. 

La contaminación de los alimentos puede causar enfermedades.

to survive
to survive
[Verbo]

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

sobrevivir

sobrevivir

Ex: The sailors were lost at sea for weeks but their resourcefulness helped them survive. 

Los marineros estuvieron perdidos en el mar durante semanas, pero su ingenio les ayudó a sobrevivir.

despite
despite
[Preposición]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

a pesar de

a pesar de

Ex: The business thrived despite the economic downturn. 

El negocio prosperó a pesar de la recesión económica.

to destroy
to destroy
[Verbo]

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

destruir

destruir

Ex: Yesterday, the fire tragically destroyed the old library, consuming many valuable books. 

Ayer, el incendio destruyó trágicamente la antigua biblioteca, consumiendo muchos libros valiosos.

danger
danger
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

peligro

peligro

Ex: Ignoring lab safety rules is risky and can lead to danger. 

Ignorar las normas de seguridad en el laboratorio es arriesgado y puede llevar al peligro.

poison
poison
[Sustantivo]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

veneno

veneno

Ex: The forensic team analyzed the victim's blood for traces of poison. 

El equipo forense analizó la sangre de la víctima en busca de rastros de veneno.

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