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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 8 - 8A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - 8A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "agonizante", "emisión", "conservar", etc.

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painful
painful
[Adjetivo]

causing physical pain in someone

doloroso

doloroso

Ex: The painful bruise on his leg made it hard to walk. 
agonizing
agonizing
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

atroz

atroz

Ex: The agonizing wait for test results filled her with dread. 
impressive
impressive
[Adjetivo]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

impresionante

impresionante

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
awe-inspiring
awe-inspiring
[Adjetivo]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

impresionante, que inspira admiración

impresionante, que inspira admiración

Ex: The awe-inspiring view from the mountaintop left us speechless. 
upsetting
upsetting
[Adjetivo]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

preocupante

preocupante

Ex: The upsetting news of the accident left everyone feeling shaken and concerned. 
distressing
distressing
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

molesto

molesto

Ex: The sudden change in the company's financial situation was distressing to the employees. 
destroyed
destroyed
[Adjetivo]

completely ruined or severely damaged beyond repair or use

destruido, arruinado

destruido, arruinado

critical
critical
[Adjetivo]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

crítico, severo

crítico, severo

Ex: She gave a critical review of the movie, focusing on its weak plot. 
outlawed
outlawed
[Adjetivo]

prohibited by law or made illegal

prohibido, ilegalizado

prohibido, ilegalizado

Ex: The sale of certain drugs is outlawed in many countries. 
slaughter
slaughter
[Sustantivo]

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

matanza, sacrificio

matanza, sacrificio

Ex: The slaughter of livestock is a critical part of the meat production industry. 
countless
countless
[Adjetivo]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

incontable

incontable

Ex: The night sky was filled with countless stars. 
monstrous
monstrous
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally large in size

monstruoso, gigantesco

monstruoso, gigantesco

Ex: The monstrous waves threatened to capsize the small fishing boat. 
wiped-out
wiped-out
[Adjetivo]

completely destroyed or eliminated

arrasado, destruido

arrasado, destruido

Ex: The hurricane left several coastal towns in a wiped-out state. 
cold-blooded
cold-blooded
[Adjetivo]

showing no emotion or sympathy

despiadado, insensible

despiadado, insensible

Ex: The detective described the crime as a cold-blooded act of violence. 
empathy
empathy
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empatía

empatía

Ex: She showed great empathy toward her friend during the difficult time. 
to [be] better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

estar mejor, salir ganando

estar mejor, salir ganando

Ex: You'll be better off with a smaller apartment. 
to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basarse en, fundamentarse en

basarse en, fundamentarse en

Ex: The report is based on extensive research in the field. 
to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to move from a lower to a higher position

subir

subir

Ex: The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky. 
result
result
[Sustantivo]

something that is caused by something else

resultado

resultado

Ex: The medication had the desired result of reducing the patient's symptoms. 
to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

depender de

depender de

Ex: The success of a startup company can depend on securing funding, market demand, and effective marketing strategies. 
ingredient
ingredient
[Sustantivo]

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

ingrediente

ingrediente

Ex: Flour is the main ingredient in bread. 
to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money. 
to attack
to attack
[Verbo]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

atacar

atacar

Ex: The predators in the wild often attack weaker members of the herd. 
fraction
fraction
[Sustantivo]

a number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b

fracción, quebrado

fracción, quebrado

Ex: One-half (1/2) is a simple fraction. 
to concern
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preocupar

preocupar

Ex: The decline in his health concerned his family, prompting them to seek medical advice. 
environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental pollution, such as air and water pollution, poses threats to both human health and the ecosystem. 
to ban
to ban
[Verbo]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species. 
to cause
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causar, provocar

causar, provocar

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
to conserve

to keep something from change or harm

conservar

conservar

Ex: Conservationists work to conserve natural habitats and protect endangered species. 
to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing. 
to overexploit

to use something in an excessive manner that can result in depletion or damage of the resource being used

sobreexplotar

sobreexplotar

to prevent
to prevent
[Verbo]

to not let someone do something

impedir

impedir

Ex: The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building. 
to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reducir

reducir

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money. 
to protect
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteger

proteger

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
imbalance
imbalance
[Sustantivo]

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

desequilibrio, desigualdad

desequilibrio, desigualdad

Ex: There is a significant imbalance in the distribution of wealth in many countries. 
nature
nature
[Sustantivo]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

naturaleza

naturaleza

Ex: Can you hear the sound of nature? 
harmful
harmful
[Adjetivo]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

dañino, perjudicial

dañino, perjudicial

Ex: Smoking is harmful to your health. 
impact
impact
[Sustantivo]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impacto

impacto

Ex: The teacher’s encouragement had a positive impact on the student’s confidence. 
resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: The country's natural resources include oil, natural gas, and minerals. 
ecosystem
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life. 
species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor. 
carbon
carbon
[Sustantivo]

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

carbono

carbono

Ex: Graphite, used in pencils, is another allotrope of carbon. 
emission
emission
[Sustantivo]

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

emisión, descarga

emisión, descarga

Ex: The car produces less emission than older models. 
toxic waste
toxic waste
[Sustantivo]

a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

residuos tóxicos, desechos tóxicos

residuos tóxicos, desechos tóxicos

Ex: The factory was fined for illegally dumping toxic waste into the river. 
habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species. 
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