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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2 - 2A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2A del libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "subsistencia", "poner en peligro", "inevitablemente", etc.

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remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .La granja **remota** estaba rodeada de vastos campos de cultivos.
walrus
[Sustantivo]

a large marine mammal like a seal with two large tusks that lives in Arctic regions

morsa

morsa

Ex: The thick blubber of a walrus helps it survive in cold waters .El grueso caparazón de grasa de un **morsa** le ayuda a sobrevivir en aguas frías.
subsistence
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

subsistencia

subsistencia

Ex: The family struggled to maintain subsistence on their small farm .La familia luchó por mantener la **subsistencia** en su pequeña granja.
stifling
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

sofocante, asfixiante

sofocante, asfixiante

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity.Los ventiladores no podían aliviar la humedad **sofocante**.
profound
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

profundo

profundo

Ex: His profound understanding of classical literature enriched his interpretations of contemporary works .Su comprensión **profunda** de la literatura clásica enriqueció sus interpretaciones de obras contemporáneas.

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

poner en peligro

poner en peligro

Ex: Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .Usar equipos obsoletos puede **poner en peligro** la eficiencia y la seguridad de la operación.
harsh
[Adjetivo]

cruel and unkind toward others

duro, severo

duro, severo

Ex: The harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .La manera **dura** en que se dirigió a sus empleados creó un ambiente de trabajo tóxico.
inevitably
[Adverbio]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

inevitablemente

inevitablemente

Ex: As the population grows , urban areas inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .A medida que la población crece, las áreas urbanas **inevitablemente** se expanden para satisfacer la creciente demanda de vivienda.
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .Los padres tienen la **responsabilidad** de proporcionar un entorno seguro y enriquecedor para sus hijos.
benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .El estudio destacó los **beneficios** ambientales del uso de fuentes de energía renovable.
handful
[Sustantivo]

an amount that fits in a hand

puñado, manojo

puñado, manojo

Ex: He scooped up a handful of popcorn while watching the movie .Él tomó un **puñado** de palomitas mientras veía la película.
to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .Los miembros del sindicato están planeando **exigir** cambios en las políticas de la empresa durante la próxima reunión con la gerencia.
relevance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

relevancia

relevancia

Ex: The article 's relevance made it a key source for the study .La **relevancia** del artículo lo convirtió en una fuente clave para el estudio.
to grasp
[Verbo]

to take and tightly hold something

agarrar

agarrar

Ex: The athlete 's fingers expertly grasped the bar during the high jump .Los dedos del atleta **agarraron** con destreza la barra durante el salto de altura.
to respect
[Verbo]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

respetar

respetar

Ex: He respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .Él **respeta** a su entrenador por su liderazgo y orientación dentro y fuera del campo.
knowledge
[Sustantivo]

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

conocimiento

conocimiento

Ex: Access to the internet allows us to acquire knowledge on a wide range of topics with just a few clicks .El acceso a Internet nos permite adquirir **conocimientos** sobre una amplia gama de temas con solo unos pocos clics.
sense
[Sustantivo]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

sentido

sentido

Ex: Taste is the sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .El **sentido** es la capacidad que nos permite experimentar sabores y disfrutar de la comida.
natural
[Adjetivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

natural

natural

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .Él prefería usar telas **naturales** como el algodón y el lino para su ropa.
outer space
[Sustantivo]

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

espacio exterior, espacio ultraterrestre

espacio exterior, espacio ultraterrestre

Ex: Astronomers study outer space to understand the origins and structure of the universe , including the formation of stars , planets , and galaxies .Los astrónomos estudian **el espacio exterior** para entender los orígenes y la estructura del universo, incluyendo la formación de estrellas, planetas y galaxias.
bay
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of the bay.Los turistas disfrutan del kayak y la vela en las aguas tranquilas de la **bahía**.
estuary
[Sustantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario, ría

estuario, ría

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .Los ambientalistas trabajan para proteger los **estuarios** de la contaminación y la destrucción del hábitat.
glacier
[Sustantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glaciar

glaciar

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.La granja utiliza energía renovable para alimentar sus operaciones.
grassland
[Sustantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

pradera, pastizal

pradera, pastizal

Ex: The grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .El **prado** es el hogar de los antílopes y las cebras.
ice floe
[Sustantivo]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

témpano

témpano

Ex: In winter, the river's surface is often covered in small floes, creating a picturesque scene.En invierno, la superficie del río a menudo está cubierta de pequeños **témpanos de hielo**, creando una escena pintoresca.
stream
[Sustantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

corriente

corriente

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Un pequeño **arroyo** fluye detrás de su casa.
mountain range
[Sustantivo]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

cordillera, sierra

cordillera, sierra

Ex: Many animals live in the dense forests of the mountain range.Muchos animales viven en los densos bosques de la **cordillera**.
peninsula
[Sustantivo]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

península

península

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.La **península** arábiga es una vasta región desértica rica en petróleo e historia cultural, bordeada por varios cuerpos de agua, incluidos el Mar Rojo y el Golfo Pérsico.
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .Durante su expedición, los exploradores cruzaron una vasta **llanura** que parecía extenderse para siempre.
pond
[Sustantivo]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

estanque

estanque

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .En invierno, el **estanque** se congeló, permitiendo que la gente disfrutara del patinaje sobre hielo y otras actividades en su superficie.
swamp
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

pantano

pantano

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .El folclore local a menudo cuenta historias de criaturas misteriosas que acechan en las profundidades del **pantano**, lo que añade a su atractivo y misterio.
tundra
[Sustantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra

tundra

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.El cambio climático representa una amenaza para las regiones de **tundra** en todo el mundo, afectando los hábitats de la vida silvestre y contribuyendo al deshielo del permafrost.
asteroid
[Sustantivo]

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

asteroide

asteroide

Ex: Some asteroids contain valuable minerals and resources that could be mined in the future .Algunos **asteroides** contienen minerales y recursos valiosos que podrían ser extraídos en el futuro.
constellation
[Sustantivo]

a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

constelación

constelación

Ex: The constellation Cassiopeia forms a distinct " W " shape in the northern sky .La **constelación** Casiopea forma una distintiva forma de "W" en el cielo del norte.
galaxy
[Sustantivo]

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

galaxia

galaxia

Ex: Observations of distant galaxies help astronomers understand the early universe and the processes that led to the formation of galaxies.Las observaciones de **galaxias** distantes ayudan a los astrónomos a comprender el universo temprano y los procesos que llevaron a la formación de las galaxias.
meteorite
[Sustantivo]

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

meteorito

meteorito

Ex: The study of meteorites helps researchers understand the potential hazards of asteroids and comets .El estudio de los **meteoritos** ayuda a los investigadores a comprender los peligros potenciales de los asteroides y cometas.
moon
[Sustantivo]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

luna

luna

Ex: The moon looked so close , as if we could reach out and touch it .La **luna** parecía tan cerca, como si pudiéramos alcanzarla y tocarla.
planet
[Sustantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

planeta

planeta

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually striking planets in our solar system .Los anillos de Saturno lo convierten en uno de los **planetas** visualmente más impresionantes de nuestro sistema solar.
solar system
[Sustantivo]

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

sistema solar

sistema solar

Ex: Scientists believe the solar system formed over 4.5 billion years ago .Los científicos creen que el **sistema solar** se formó hace más de 4.5 mil millones de años.
star
[Sustantivo]

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

estrella

estrella

Ex: We used a telescope to observe distant stars and galaxies .Usamos un telescopio para observar **estrellas** y galaxias distantes.
sun
[Sustantivo]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sol

sol

Ex: The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.El girasol giró su rostro hacia el **sol**.
universe
[Sustantivo]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

universo

universo

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of the universe.Los filósofos y los físicos reflexionan sobre el destino final y el origen del **universo**.
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