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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "hábitat", "santuario", "raro", etc.

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mammal
mammal
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mamífero

mamífero

Ex: Elephants, with their distinctive trunks and large ears, are among the most iconic mammals found in Africa and Asia. 

Los elefantes, con sus distintivas trompas y grandes orejas, están entre los mamíferos más icónicos que se encuentran en África y Asia.

trade
trade
[Sustantivo]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

comercio

comercio

Ex: Local markets thrive on the trade of fresh produce and handmade goods. 

Los mercados locales prosperan con el comercio de productos frescos y bienes hechos a mano.

carnivore
carnivore
[Sustantivo]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Domestic cats are obligate carnivores, needing meat to thrive. 

Los gatos domésticos son carnívoros obligados, necesitando carne para prosperar.

tame
tame
[Adjetivo]

brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans

domesticado

domesticado

Ex: The once-wild horse became tame after gentle training. 

El caballo que antes era salvaje se volvió domesticado después de un entrenamiento suave.

to stalk
to stalk
[Verbo]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

acechar, perseguir sigilosamente

acechar, perseguir sigilosamente

Ex: The predator silently stalked the wounded animal, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. 

El depredador acechó silenciosamente al animal herido, esperando el momento oportuno para atacar.

habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

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

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Urban expansion is destroying the habitat of many wild animals. 

La expansión urbana está destruyendo el hábitat de muchos animales salvajes.

breed
breed
[Sustantivo]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

raza

raza

Ex: The Siamese cat breed is recognized for its striking blue eyes and vocal nature. 

La raza de gato siamés es reconocida por sus llamativos ojos azules y su naturaleza vocal.

to hibernate

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hibernar

hibernar

Ex: The groundhog's shadow is said to predict how long it will hibernate. 

Se dice que la sombra de la marmota predice cuánto tiempo hibernará.

sanctuary
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

reserva

reserva

Ex: The sanctuary is managed by conservationists who work to preserve biodiversity and protect wildlife. 

El santuario es gestionado por conservacionistas que trabajan para preservar la biodiversidad y proteger la vida silvestre.

nature reserve
nature reserve
[Sustantivo]

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

reserva natural, área natural protegida

reserva natural, área natural protegida

Ex: The wetland nature reserve is home to many rare birds. 

La reserva natural de humedales es hogar de muchas aves raras.

endangered
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: The extinction of the black rhinoceros is a tragic result of the species becoming endangered. 

La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.

reptile
reptile
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptil

reptil

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles, including lizards, turtles, and snakes. 

El zoológico tiene una variedad de reptiles, incluyendo lagartos, tortugas y serpientes.

rare
rare
[Adjetivo]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

raro

raro

Ex: The birth of albino animals is rare, as they have a genetic mutation that affects their pigmentation. 

El nacimiento de animales albinos es raro, ya que tienen una mutación genética que afecta su pigmentación.

exotic
exotic
[Adjetivo]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

exótico

exótico

Ex: They went on a vacation to an exotic island in the Caribbean, enjoying the pristine beaches and lush landscapes. 

Se fueron de vacaciones a una isla exótica en el Caribe, disfrutando de las playas prístinas y los paisajes frondosos.

cage
cage
[Sustantivo]

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

jaula

jaula

Ex: She bought a new cage for her hamster, complete with tunnels and a wheel for exercise. 

Ella compró una nueva jaula para su hámster, completa con túneles y una rueda para hacer ejercicio.

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Tigers, as solitary predators, stalk their prey silently through the dense forests of Asia. 

Los tigres, como depredadores solitarios, acechan a sus presas en silencio a través de los densos bosques de Asia.

nest
nest
[Sustantivo]

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

nido

nido

Ex: The mother bird fiercely protected her nest from curious squirrels. 

La madre pájaro protegió ferozmente su nido de las ardillas curiosas.

permanent
permanent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente, fijo

permanente, fijo

Ex: They moved into a permanent home after years of traveling from place to place. 

Se mudaron a un hogar permanente después de años de viajar de un lugar a otro.

ghost town
ghost town
[Sustantivo]

a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

pueblo fantasma, ciudad fantasma

pueblo fantasma, ciudad fantasma

Ex: Tourists visit the old ghost town to experience its eerie atmosphere. 

Los turistas visitan el pueblo fantasma para experimentar su atmósfera inquietante.

spectacular
spectacular
[Adjetivo]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

espectacular, impresionante

espectacular, impresionante

Ex: The fireworks display was spectacular, lighting up the entire sky. 

El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue espectacular, iluminando todo el cielo.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 

El fotógrafo capturó el paisaje desértico en detalle.

active
active
[Adjetivo]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

activo, en actividad

activo, en actividad

Ex: Kilauea in Hawaii is considered an active volcano due to its frequent lava flows. 

El Kilauea en Hawái se considera un volcán activo debido a sus frecuentes flujos de lava.

volcano
volcano
[Sustantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcán

volcán

Ex: The volcano's eruption was one of the most destructive in history. 

La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.

inhospitable
inhospitable
[Adjetivo]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inhospitalario

inhospitalario

Ex: The inhospitable conditions in the area have led to very few inhabitants. 

Las condiciones inhóspitas en el área han llevado a muy pocos habitantes.

state of the art

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

Ex: This smartphone is the state of the art in mobile devices. 
secondhand
secondhand
[Adjetivo]

previously owned or used by someone else

de segunda mano, usado

de segunda mano, usado

Ex: He found a secondhand laptop that was much cheaper than a new one. 

Encontró una computadora portátil de segunda mano que era mucho más barata que una nueva.

available
available
[Adjetivo]

ready for being used or acquired

disponible

disponible

Ex: The hotel offers a range of available room options to suit different budgets. 

El hotel ofrece una variedad de habitaciones disponibles para adaptarse a diferentes presupuestos.

handcrafted
handcrafted
[Adjetivo]

made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes

artesanal, hecho a mano

artesanal, hecho a mano

Ex: The market featured handcrafted pottery from different cultures. 

El mercado presentaba cerámica artesanal de diferentes culturas.

brand-new
brand-new
[Adjetivo]

having never been used or worn before

flamante, nuevo en caja

flamante, nuevo en caja

Ex: He wore a brand-new suit to the important job interview. 

Llevaba un traje nuevo en etiqueta a la importante entrevista de trabajo.

wear and tear

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The wear and tear of machinery and fixed capital in general must be replaced in money. 
on the market

used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental

Ex: The house has been on the market for three months. 
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