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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Desastres

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con desastres que son necesarias para el examen académico básico de IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. 

El terremoto provocó una alerta de tsunami.

hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

huracán

huracán

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall. 

El huracán estuvo acompañado de fuertes lluvias.

emergency
emergency
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

emergencia

emergencia

Ex: The school conducted a drill to prepare students for a fire emergency. 

La escuela realizó un simulacro para preparar a los estudiantes para una emergencia de incendio.

flood
flood
[Sustantivo]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

inundación

inundación

Ex: The flood damage was estimated in the millions of dollars. 

Los daños causados por la inundación se estimaron en millones de dólares.

epidemic
epidemic
[Sustantivo]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

epidemia

Ex: The flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter. 

La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas el invierno pasado.

pandemic
pandemic
[Sustantivo]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

pandemia

Ex: Pandemics can spread illness globally due to increased international travel and trade networks. 

Las pandemias pueden propagar enfermedades a nivel mundial debido al aumento de los viajes internacionales y las redes comerciales.

famine
famine
[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in the region. 

La sequía provocó una hambruna severa en la región.

explosion
explosion
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

explosión

explosión

Ex: The explosion shattered windows in nearby buildings and caused extensive damage. 

La explosión destrozó las ventanas de los edificios cercanos y causó daños extensos.

collision
collision
[Sustantivo]

an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction

colisión, accidente

colisión, accidente

Ex: He was injured in a collision when his bike hit a parked car. 

Resultó herido en una colisión cuando su bicicleta chocó contra un coche aparcado.

nuclear accident
nuclear accident
[Sustantivo]

a situation where radioactive materials are released from a nuclear facility, posing environmental and health dangers

accidente nuclear

accidente nuclear

disaster
disaster
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

desastre, catástrofe

desastre, catástrofe

Ex: The city faced a disaster after a severe storm hit the area. 

La ciudad enfrentó un desastre después de que una tormenta severa azotara el área.

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