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

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painful
[Adjetivo]

causing physical pain in someone

doloroso

doloroso

Ex: painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .
agonizing
[Adjetivo]

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

atroz

atroz

Ex: The longagonizing hours of labor were finally over .
impressive
[Adjetivo]

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

impresionante

impresionante

Ex: The team made impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
awe-inspiring
[Adjetivo]

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

Ex: He became silent , overwhelmed by awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky .
upsetting
[Adjetivo]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

preocupante

preocupante

Ex: The movie 's ending was upsetting.
distressing
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

molesto

molesto

Ex: The loud noises and chaotic environment in the city center were distressing for those seeking peace and quiet.
destroyed
[Adjetivo]

completely ruined or severely damaged beyond repair or use

destruido, devastado

destruido, devastado

critical
[Adjetivo]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

crítico, crítica

crítico, crítica

Ex: The article critical of the government 's handling of the crisis .
outlawed
[Adjetivo]

prohibited by law or made illegal

prohibido, ilegal

prohibido, ilegal

Ex: The possession of firearms without a permit is outlawed in this state .
slaughter
[Sustantivo]

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

matanza, slaughter

matanza, slaughter

Ex: He worked at a slaughterhouse for several years before changing careers.
countless
[Adjetivo]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

incontable

incontable

Ex: She has countless contributions to the community over the years .
monstrous
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally large in size

monstruoso, enorme

monstruoso, enorme

Ex: monstrous stadium could hold over 100,000 spectators , making it one of the largest in the world .
wiped-out
[Adjetivo]

completely destroyed or eliminated

arrasado, aniquilado

arrasado, aniquilado

Ex: wiped-out population struggled to recover after the epidemic .
cold-blooded
[Adjetivo]

showing no emotion or sympathy

frío, desalmado

frío, desalmado

Ex: cold-blooded attitude during the negotiation was both intimidating and effective .
empathy
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empatía

empatía

Ex: In tough situationsempathy can help resolve conflicts peacefully .

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

Ex: He felt he be better off saving money rather than spending it on unnecessary items .
to base on
[Verbo]

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

basar en, fundamentar en

basar en, fundamentar en

Ex: They based their decision on the market research findings.
to rise
[Verbo]

to move from a lower to a higher position

subir

subir

Ex: As the tide was rising, the boat started to float.
result
[Sustantivo]

something that is caused by something else

resultado

resultado

Ex: The company 's restructuring efforts led to positive results.

to be determined or affected by something else

depender de

depender de

Ex: The success of a healthy depends on a balanced diet , regular exercise , and sufficient sleep .
ingredient
[Sustantivo]

a substance or material used in making a dish, product, or mixture

ingrediente

ingrediente

Ex: They bought all the ingredients from the market .

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

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
to attack
[Verbo]

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

atacar

atacar

Ex: He attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .
fraction
[Sustantivo]

a part of a whole number, such as ½

fracción, quebrado

fracción, quebrado

Ex: fractions is important in elementary math .
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preocupar

preocupar

Ex: The behavior of their teenage concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .
environmental
[Adjetivo]

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

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .
to ban
[Verbo]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: The international community came together ban the trade of ivory .
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causar, provocar

causar, provocar

Ex: Smoking is known cause various health problems .

to keep something from change or harm

conservar

conservar

Ex: The city implemented measures conserve its green spaces .

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: Right now , the technician is maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns .

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

sobreexplotar, explotar en exceso

sobreexplotar, explotar en exceso

to prevent
[Verbo]

to not let someone do something

impedir

impedir

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action prevent the protest from escalating .
to reduce
[Verbo]

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients reduce the calorie content of the dish .

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

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteger

proteger

Ex: Troops have been sent protect aid workers against attack .
imbalance
[Sustantivo]

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

desigualdad, desequilibrio

desigualdad, desequilibrio

Ex: imbalance of power within the organization led to conflicts among employees .
nature
[Sustantivo]

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

naturaleza

naturaleza

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty nature.
harmful
[Adjetivo]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

dañino, perjudicial

dañino, perjudicial

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can harmful to the environment .
impact
[Sustantivo]

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

impacto

impacto

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about impact of pollution on marine life .
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: Exploitation of resources has led to overfishing in some regions .
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

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

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many ecosystems.
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 monarch butterfly is species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .
carbon
[Sustantivo]

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

carbono

carbono

Ex: Activated carbon is widely used in filtration systems to remove impurities.
emission
[Sustantivo]

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

emisión, emisión de gases

emisión, emisión de gases

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 community protested against the construction of toxic waste disposal facility nearby .
habitat
[Sustantivo]

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

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the habitat of the desert .
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