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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 7 - Parte 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Part 2 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "vocational", "accountable", "estimate", etc.

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to create
[Verbo]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

crear

crear

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .El artista decidió **crear** una escultura de mármol.
to reduce
[Verbo]

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .El chef sugirió usar ingredientes alternativos para **reducir** el contenido calórico del plato.
homeless
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

sin hogar, sin techo

sin hogar, sin techo

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.Habló sobre los desafíos que enfrentan los **sin hogar**.
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .Ella tomó talleres para **mejorar** sus habilidades lingüísticas para el avance de su carrera.
to provide
[Verbo]

to give someone what is needed or necessary

proporcionar, suministrar

proporcionar, suministrar

Ex: The community center provides after-school programs and activities for children .El centro comunitario **proporciona** programas y actividades después de la escuela para los niños.
affordable
[Adjetivo]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

económico, razonable

económico, razonable

Ex: The online retailer specializes in affordable electronic gadgets and accessories .El minorista en línea se especializa en gadgets electrónicos y accesorios **asequibles**.
politician
[Sustantivo]

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

político

político

Ex: Voters expect honesty from their politicians.Los votantes esperan honestidad de sus **políticos**.
accountable
[Adjetivo]

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

responsable

responsable

Ex: Athletes are held accountable for their actions both on and off the field .Los atletas son **responsables** de sus acciones tanto dentro como fuera del campo.
vocational
[Adjetivo]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

profesional

profesional

Ex: Vocational qualifications demonstrate proficiency in specialized fields .Las calificaciones **vocacionales** demuestran competencia en campos especializados.

to become larger in amount or size

aumentar,  incrementar

aumentar, incrementar

Ex: During rush hour , traffic congestion tends to increase on the main roads .Durante la hora pico, la congestión del tráfico tiende a **aumentar** en las carreteras principales.
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

refugio

refugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .Los soldados construyeron un **refugio** para descansar durante la noche.
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Los activistas están protestando contra las empresas responsables de la **deforestación** masiva.
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .El aumento de la **delincuencia** violenta ha hecho que los residentes se sientan inseguros.
mobility
[Sustantivo]

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

movilidad

movilidad

Ex: The region 's economic growth is partially due to the mobility of its labor force .El crecimiento económico de la región se debe en parte a la **movilidad** de su fuerza laboral.
junk food
[Sustantivo]

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

comida basura

comida basura

Ex: The party had a lot of junk food, so it was hard to stick to my diet .La fiesta tenía mucha **comida chatarra**, así que fue difícil seguir mi dieta.
invasion
[Sustantivo]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasión

invasión

Ex: The historical invasion of the Roman Empire reshaped the landscape of Europe .La **invasión** histórica del Imperio Romano remodeló el paisaje de Europa.
destructive
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of damage or harm

destructivo, destructor

destructivo, destructor

Ex: Her destructive habits of procrastination hindered her academic success .Sus hábitos **destructivos** de procrastinación obstaculizaron su éxito académico.
planet
[Sustantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

planeta

planeta

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually striking planets in our solar system .Los anillos de Saturno lo convierten en uno de los **planetas** visualmente más impresionantes de nuestro sistema solar.
particularly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

particularmente

particularmente

Ex: I appreciate all forms of art , but I am particularly drawn to abstract paintings .Aprecio todas las formas de arte, pero me siento **particularmente** atraído por las pinturas abstractas.
serious
[Adjetivo]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

grave

grave

Ex: The storm caused serious damage to the homes in the area .La tormenta causó **graves** daños a las casas en el área.
dramatically
[Adverbio]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

radicalmente

radicalmente

Ex: Her mood shifted dramatically within minutes .Su estado de ánimo cambió **dramáticamente** en cuestión de minutos.

to a large extent

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
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 fragile ecosystems.El cambio climático representa una gran amenaza para muchos **ecosistemas** frágiles.
against
[Preposición]

in opposition to someone or something

contra

contra

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Debemos proteger el medio ambiente **contra** la contaminación.
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 a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La mariposa monarca es una **especie** de mariposa que migra miles de millas cada año.
to dive
[Verbo]

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

zambullirse

zambullirse

Ex: The penguins dived into the icy water for food.Los pingüinos se **sumergieron** en el agua helada en busca de comida.
to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorar

explorar

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .El verano pasado, **exploraron** los monumentos históricos de las ciudades europeas.
extensive
[Adjetivo]

covering a large area

extenso

extenso

Ex: Japan 's extensive rail network allows for efficient travel across the country .La red ferroviaria **extensa** de Japón permite viajar de manera eficiente por todo el país.
coral
[Sustantivo]

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

coral rojo

coral rojo

Ex: She wore a necklace made from polished Mediterranean coral.Ella llevaba un collar hecho de **coral** mediterráneo pulido.
reef
[Sustantivo]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

arrecife

arrecife

lionfish
[Sustantivo]

a type of fish with long, colorful spines on its body, which is typically found in warm waters and can be dangerous to humans

pez león, escorpión volador

pez león, escorpión volador

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar

estimar

Ex: We need to estimate the total expenses for the event before planning the budget .Necesitamos **estimar** los gastos totales para el evento antes de planificar el presupuesto.

(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

reproducir

reproducir

Ex: Certain species reproduce asexually , without the need for a mate .Ciertas especies se **reproducen** asexualmente, sin la necesidad de una pareja.
trap
[Sustantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

trampa

trampa

Ex: The trap had to be carefully set to work properly .La **trampa** tenía que ser colocada con cuidado para funcionar correctamente.
poison
[Sustantivo]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

veneno

veneno

Ex: The bottle was clearly labeled as containing a dangerous poison.La botella estaba claramente etiquetada como que contenía un **veneno** peligroso.
poisonous
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

venenoso

venenoso

Ex: The poisonous snake 's bite can be fatal if not treated promptly .La mordedura de la serpiente **venenosa** puede ser fatal si no se trata rápidamente.
population
[Sustantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

población

población

Ex: The government implemented measures to control the population growth.El gobierno implementó medidas para controlar el crecimiento de la **población**.
to hunt
[Verbo]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

cazar

cazar

Ex: We must respect wildlife conservation laws and not hunt protected species.Debemos respetar las leyes de conservación de la vida silvestre y no **cazar** especies protegidas.
sting
[Sustantivo]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

picadura

picadura

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately .La **picadura** fue tan dolorosa que tuvo que aplicar una compresa fría inmediatamente.
unwelcome
[Adjetivo]

not receiving a warm or friendly reception

no deseado, mal recibido

no deseado, mal recibido

unforgettable
[Adjetivo]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inolvidable, memorable

inolvidable, memorable

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever .
to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

tratar

tratar

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions .Los dermatólogos pueden recomendar cremas o ungüentos para **tratar** afecciones de la piel.

to significantly increase in quantity

multiplicar

multiplicar

Ex: When conditions are favorable , crops can multiply quickly .Cuando las condiciones son favorables, los cultivos pueden **multiplicarse** rápidamente.
unable
[Adjetivo]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

incapaz

incapaz

Ex: She apologized for being unable to fulfill her promise due to unforeseen circumstances .Se disculpó por no **poder** cumplir su promesa debido a circunstancias imprevistas.
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteger

proteger

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .Se han enviado tropas para **proteger** a los trabajadores humanitarios contra los ataques.
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