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Ex: Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .Usar equipos obsoletos puede **poner en peligro** la eficiencia y la seguridad de la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