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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - Referencia

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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: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Los humanos están clasificados como **mamíferos** porque amamantan a sus crías.
trade
[Sustantivo]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

comercio

comercio

Ex: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
carnivore
[Sustantivo]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .Las hienas son **carnívoros** carroñeros conocidos por sus risas distintivas.
tame
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

domesticado

domesticado

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had become tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .En el santuario de vida silvestre, algunos animales se habían vuelto **mansos** debido a sus interacciones regulares con los cuidadores.
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 wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .La manada de lobos coordinó sus movimientos para **acechar** a una manada de ciervos.
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 dry habitat of the desert .Los cactus están bien adaptados al **hábitat** seco del desierto.
breed
[Sustantivo]

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

raza

raza

Ex: The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor .La **variedad** de manzana Red Delicious es famosa por su color rojo intenso y su sabor dulce.

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

hibernar

hibernar

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Las ardillas terrestres **hibernan** en sus madrigueras, donde entran en un estado de letargo profundo para sobrevivir al invierno.
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva

reserva

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.Los programas educativos en el **santuario** enseñan a los visitantes sobre conservación y la importancia de proteger los hábitats naturales.
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 new law expanded the boundaries of the nature reserve to include more forested land .La nueva ley amplió los límites de la **reserva natural** para incluir más tierras forestales.
endangered
[Adjetivo]

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

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.El cambio climático representa una amenaza significativa para muchas especies **en peligro** al alterar sus hábitats y fuentes de alimento.
reptile
[Sustantivo]

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

reptil

reptil

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .Los **reptiles** son de sangre fría y dependen de fuentes de calor externas para regular su temperatura corporal.
rare
[Adjetivo]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

raro

raro

Ex: Finding true friendship is rare but invaluable .Encontrar una verdadera amistad es **raro** pero invaluable.
exotic
[Adjetivo]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

exótico

exótico

Ex: The restaurant served exotic dishes from around the world .El restaurante servía platos **exóticos** de todo el mundo.
cage
[Sustantivo]

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

jaula

jaula

Ex: The rabbit hopped around its cage, nibbling on the fresh vegetables placed inside .El conejo saltó alrededor de su **jaula**, mordisqueando las verduras frescas colocadas dentro.
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .Los **depredadores**, con mandíbulas poderosas y sentidos agudos, son los principales depredadores en las densas selvas tropicales de América del Sur.
nest
[Sustantivo]

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

nido

nido

Ex: The children watched in awe as the chicks hatched in the nest.
permanent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente, fijo

permanente, fijo

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .Su residencia **permanente** en la ciudad le permitió involucrarse profundamente en las actividades de la comunidad local.
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: With so many businesses closing , the downtown district started resembling a ghost town.Con tantos negocios cerrando, el distrito del centro empezó a parecerse a un **pueblo fantasma**.
spectacular
[Adjetivo]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

espectacular, impresionante

espectacular, impresionante

Ex: The concert ended with a spectacular light show .El concierto terminó con un **espectacular** espectáculo de luces.
landscape
[Sustantivo]

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.Los campos de girasoles crearon un **paisaje** vibrante.
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: Volcanologists were surprised when the previously quiet volcano became active overnight .Los vulcanólogos se sorprendieron cuando el volcán, previamente tranquilo, se volvió **activo** de la noche a la mañana.
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: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.Los terremotos a menudo ocurren cerca de **volcanes** activos.
inhospitable
[Adjetivo]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inhospitalario

inhospitalario

Ex: The area 's inhospitable soil could n't support the crops they tried to plant .El suelo **inhóspito** de la zona no podía soportar los cultivos que intentaron plantar.

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

Ex: The gallery showcased state of the art in digital art installations .
secondhand
[Adjetivo]

previously owned or used by someone else

de segunda mano, usado

de segunda mano, usado

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
available
[Adjetivo]

ready for being used or acquired

disponible

disponible

Ex: We have made the necessary documents available for download on our website .Hemos puesto los documentos necesarios **disponibles** para descargar en nuestro sitio web.
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 restaurant takes pride in its hand-crafted desserts made from scratch.El restaurante se enorgullece de sus postres **elaborados a mano** hechos desde cero.
brand-new
[Adjetivo]

having never been used or worn before

flamante, nuevo en caja

flamante, nuevo en caja

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .Compraron muebles **nuevos** para amueblar su apartamento recientemente renovado.

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

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.

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

Ex: Their company just put a new on the market.
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