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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Desastre y Contaminación

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre desastres y contaminación, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
calamity
calamity
[Sustantivo]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamidad

calamidad

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins. 
cataclysm
cataclysm
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

cataclismo

cataclismo

Ex: The 2004 Indonesian earthquake and tsunami caused a massive cataclysm that claimed over 200,000 lives. 
ravage
ravage
[Sustantivo]

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

estragos, devastación

estragos, devastación

Ex: The war's ravage left entire cities in ruins, with homes and infrastructure destroyed. 
conflagration
conflagration
[Sustantivo]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

conflagración

conflagración

Ex: The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days. 
scourge
scourge
[Sustantivo]

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

azote, flagelo

azote, flagelo

Ex: The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems. 
aftershock
aftershock
[Sustantivo]

a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event

réplica, temblor secundario

réplica, temblor secundario

Ex: Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents. 
temblor
temblor
[Sustantivo]

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

terremoto, sismo

terremoto, sismo

Ex: The region experienced a small temblor, causing brief vibrations but no significant damage. 
deluge
deluge
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and heavy rainfall

diluvio, aguacero

diluvio, aguacero

Ex: The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets. 
salvage
salvage
[Sustantivo]

the action of rescuing a ship, its crew, or its cargo from a shipwreck, fire, or similar disaster

rescate, recuperación

rescate, recuperación

Ex: The crew performed a daring salvage of the stranded vessel. 
epicenter
epicenter
[Sustantivo]

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

epicentro

epicentro

Ex: The epicenter of the earthquake was located just outside the city, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. 
waterspout
waterspout
[Sustantivo]

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray

tromba marina, manga de agua

tromba marina, manga de agua

Ex: The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle. 
incinerator
incinerator
[Sustantivo]

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

incinerador, quemador de residuos

incinerador, quemador de residuos

Ex: The city's waste management system includes an incinerator to efficiently dispose of non-recyclable materials. 
biohazard
biohazard
[Sustantivo]

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

riesgo biológico

riesgo biológico

Ex: The research facility was shut down after an accidental release of a biohazard, posing a serious risk to public health. 
sludge
sludge
[Sustantivo]

the semi-solid residue produced during sewage or wastewater treatment

lodos, residuos semisólidos

lodos, residuos semisólidos

Ex: The treatment plant removes sludge from the water before discharge. 
soot
soot
[Sustantivo]

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

hollín, carbonilla

hollín, carbonilla

Ex: The old fireplace emitted a cloud of soot, leaving dark stains on the surrounding walls. 
effluent
effluent
[Sustantivo]

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

efluente

efluente

Ex: The factory was fined for discharging untreated effluent directly into the river, harming aquatic life and polluting the water. 
detritus
detritus
[Sustantivo]

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

restos

restos

Ex: The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter. 
hazmat suit
hazmat suit
[Sustantivo]

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

traje hazmat, traje de protección hazmat

traje hazmat, traje de protección hazmat

Ex: The emergency responders donned hazmat suits before entering the contaminated area to protect themselves from hazardous materials. 
fallout
fallout
[Sustantivo]

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

lluvia radiactiva, precipitación radiactiva

lluvia radiactiva, precipitación radiactiva

Ex: After the nuclear test, the fallout spread over a wide area, causing environmental contamination. 
aerosol
aerosol
[Sustantivo]

a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas

aerosol

aerosol

Ex: Volcanic eruptions can release aerosols into the atmosphere. 
particulate
particulate
[Sustantivo]

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

partícula, materia particulada

partícula, materia particulada

Ex: Air quality monitoring stations measure levels of particulate matter to assess pollution levels in urban areas. 
catalytic converter

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

convertidor catalítico, catalizador

convertidor catalítico, catalizador

Ex: The catalytic converter plays a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from automobiles by converting pollutants into less harmful compounds. 
unleaded
unleaded
[Adjetivo]

not containing lead

sin plomo, sin plomo

sin plomo, sin plomo

Ex: Most cars today run on unleaded gasoline. 
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