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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Cuestionario
a warm-blooded vertebrate animal whose females produce milk to feed their young and that typically has hair or fur
mamífero
the activity of exchanging goods or services
comercio
an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals
carnívoro
Los gatos domésticos son carnívoros obligados, necesitando carne para prosperar.
brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans
domesticado
El caballo que antes era salvaje se volvió domesticado después de un entrenamiento suave.
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner
acechar, perseguir sigilosamente
El depredador acechó silenciosamente al animal herido, esperando el momento oportuno para atacar.
the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows
hábitat
a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way
raza
(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply
hibernar
Se dice que la sombra de la marmota predice cuánto tiempo hibernará.
an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted
reserva
El santuario es gestionado por conservacionistas que trabajan para preservar la biodiversidad y proteger la vida silvestre.
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
La reserva natural de humedales es hogar de muchas aves raras.
(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction
en peligro de extinción
La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.
a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin
reptil
El zoológico tiene una variedad de reptiles, incluyendo lagartos, tortugas y serpientes.
happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence
raro
originating in another country, particularly a tropical one
exótico
an enclosure made of bars, wire, or similar material for keeping an animal or bird confined
jaula
an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals
depredador
a structure made or used by a bird for laying eggs and raising its young
nido
continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes
permanente, fijo
a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors
pueblo fantasma, ciudad fantasma
Los turistas visitan el pueblo fantasma para experimentar su atmósfera inquietante.
extremely impressive or beautiful to look at
espectacular
an area of scenery visible in a single view
paisaje
(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon
activo, en actividad
a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air
volcán
La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.
providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible
inhospitalario
Las condiciones inhóspitas en el área han llevado a muy pocos habitantes.
the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field
previously owned or used by someone else
de segunda mano, usado
Encontró una computadora portátil de segunda mano que era mucho más barata que una nueva.
ready for being used or acquired
disponible
El hotel ofrece una variedad de habitaciones disponibles para adaptarse a diferentes presupuestos.
made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes
artesanal, hecho a mano
El mercado presentaba cerámica artesanal de diferentes culturas.
having never been used or worn before
flamante, nuevo en caja
Llevaba un traje nuevo en etiqueta a la importante entrevista de trabajo.
the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging
used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental
