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Vocabulario para IELTS (General) - Medioambiente

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el medioambiente, como "consume", "diversity", "contaminate", etc. que son necesarias para el examen IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

(of fire) to destroy something completely

consumir, devorar

consumir, devorar

Ex: The house fire spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path. 

El incendio de la casa se propagó rápidamente, consumiendo todo a su paso.

environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental conservation efforts aim to protect ecosystems and reduce human impact on the planet. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación ambiental tienen como objetivo proteger los ecosistemas y reducir el impacto humano en el planeta.

toxic
toxic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of poisonous substances

tóxico

tóxico

Ex: Some species of plants and animals produce toxic substances as a defense mechanism against predators. 

Algunas especies de plantas y animales producen sustancias tóxicas como mecanismo de defensa contra los depredadores.

to pollute
to pollute
[Verbo]

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly. 

Los pesticidas utilizados en la agricultura pueden contaminar el suelo y las aguas subterráneas si no se aplican de manera responsable.

renewable
renewable
[Adjetivo]

(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up

renovable

renovable

Ex: Hydropower, generated from flowing water, is a renewable energy source used for electricity generation. 

La energía hidroeléctrica, generada a partir del agua fluyente, es una fuente de energía renovable utilizada para la generación de electricidad.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance. 

Los recursos energéticos renovables como la energía eólica y solar están ganando importancia.

turbine
turbine
[Sustantivo]

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

turbina

turbina

Ex: The whirligig on the playground spun like a turbine with each gust of wind, delighting the children. 

El tiovivo en el patio de recreo giraba como una turbina con cada ráfaga de viento, deleitando a los niños.

waste
waste
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use

derroche

derroche

Ex: Worrying about things that are beyond our control is just a waste of energy. 

Preocuparse por cosas que están fuera de nuestro control es simplemente un desperdicio de energía.

alternative
alternative
[Adjetivo]

available as an option for something else

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic. 

Necesitamos encontrar una ruta alternativa para evitar el tráfico.

fuel
fuel
[Sustantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles. 

La gasolina es un combustible ampliamente utilizado para vehículos.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: In our garden, the diversity of flowers creates a vibrant tapestry of colors and scents. 

En nuestro jardín, la diversidad de flores crea un tapiz vibrante de colores y aromas.

ecology
ecology
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other

ecología

ecología

Ex: In ecology, scientists look at how ecosystems function and interact. 

En ecología, los científicos estudian cómo funcionan e interactúan los ecosistemas.

ecosystem
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss. 

Las actividades humanas como la deforestación pueden alterar los frágiles ecosistemas y provocar la pérdida de biodiversidad.

habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Urban expansion is destroying the habitat of many wild animals. 

La expansión urbana está destruyendo el hábitat de muchos animales salvajes.

to reserve
to reserve
[Verbo]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

reservar

reservar

Ex: Can you please reserve some time in your schedule for this meeting? 

¿Puedes por favor reservar algo de tiempo en tu agenda para esta reunión?

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: They built a sustainable energy system with solar panels. 

Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.

landslide
landslide
[Sustantivo]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

derrumbe

derrumbe

Ex: A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake, causing widespread destruction. 

Un deslizamiento de tierra masivo ocurrió después del terremoto, causando una destrucción generalizada.

landfill
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: The old landfill site is being transformed into a park. 

El antiguo vertedero se está transformando en un parque.

fossil fuel
fossil fuel
[Sustantivo]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustible fósil

combustible fósil

Ex: Fossil fuels are a major source of global energy production. 

Los combustibles fósiles son una fuente importante de producción de energía global.

to erupt
to erupt
[Verbo]

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

erupcionar

erupcionar

Ex: The underwater volcano erupted, creating a new island. 

El volcán submarino entró en erupción, creando una nueva isla.

environmentalist
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: Environmentalists often advocate for renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions. 

Los ambientalistas a menudo abogan por fuentes de energía renovables para reducir las emisiones de carbono.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 

La conservación del agua es esencial en las regiones que experimentan sequía severa.

acid rain
acid rain
[Sustantivo]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

lluvia ácida

lluvia ácida

Ex: Forest rangers noticed weakened pine needles on high-elevation trees where acid rain was most intense. 

Los guardabosques notaron agujas de pino debilitadas en los árboles de gran altitud donde la lluvia ácida era más intensa.

to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: Food can be contaminated if not stored properly or if handled in unsanitary conditions. 

La comida puede contaminarse si no se almacena correctamente o si se manipula en condiciones insalubres.

disposal
disposal
[Sustantivo]

the act of getting rid of waste material

eliminación, desecho

eliminación, desecho

Ex: Recycling programs aim to reduce landfill waste by promoting responsible disposal practices. 

Los programas de reciclaje tienen como objetivo reducir los residuos en los vertederos promoviendo prácticas de eliminación responsables.

fumes
fumes
[Sustantivo]

smoke or gas with a strong and unpleasant smell that is dangerous to breathe in

gases

gases

Ex: Paint fumes filled the small room. 

Los vapores de pintura llenaban la pequeña habitación.

radioactive
radioactive
[Adjetivo]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

radioactivo

radioactivo

Ex: Nuclear power plants generate electricity by harnessing the heat produced by radioactive decay. 

Las centrales nucleares generan electricidad aprovechando el calor producido por la desintegración radiactiva.

carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[Sustantivo]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

impacto ecológico

impacto ecológico

Ex: Manufacturing industries often have a high carbon footprint. 

Las industrias manufactureras suelen tener una huella de carbono alta.

climate crisis
climate crisis
[Sustantivo]

an urgent situation in which proper action must be taken to remove the threats done to the environment

Crisis climática

Crisis climática

eco-friendly
eco-friendly
[Adjetivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: The eco-friendly car runs on electricity, reducing carbon emissions. 

El coche ecológico funciona con electricidad, reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.

green belt
green belt
[Sustantivo]

a strip of open land around a city where construction is prohibited in order to protect the environment

cinturón verde

cinturón verde

Ex: Darlington should preserve its green belt. 

Darlington debería preservar su cinturón verde.

to waste
to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: Instead of recycling, he chose to waste paper by throwing it in the regular trash. 

En lugar de reciclar, eligió desperdiciar papel tirándolo a la basura normal.

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