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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: As the fire engulfed the dry grassland , it rapidly consumed the landscape .

A medida que el fuego envolvió el pastizal seco, rápidamente consumió el paisaje.

environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

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

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .

Las campañas de concienciación ambiental aumentan la conciencia pública sobre problemas como el cambio climático y la conservación de la vida silvestre.

toxic
toxic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of poisonous substances

tóxico

tóxico

Ex: Proper disposal of electronic waste is crucial to prevent toxic materials from leaching into the environment and contaminating soil and water sources .

La eliminación adecuada de los desechos electrónicos es crucial para evitar que los materiales tóxicos se filtren al medio ambiente y contaminen el suelo y las fuentes de agua.

to pollute
to pollute
[Verbo]

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

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: The smoke from the fire pollutes the atmosphere , reducing air quality .

El humo del fuego contamina la atmósfera, reduciendo la calidad del aire.

renewable
renewable
[Adjetivo]

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

renovable

renovable

Ex: Geothermal energy , derived from the heat of the Earth 's core , is a renewable source of heat and electricity .

La energía geotérmica, derivada del calor del núcleo terrestre, es una fuente renovable de calor y 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: Exploitation of marine resources has led to overfishing in some regions .

La explotación de los recursos marinos ha llevado a la sobrepesca en algunas regiones.

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: Modern turbines are designed for efficiency and durability to maximize energy production .

Las turbinas modernas están diseñadas para la eficiencia y la durabilidad con el fin de maximizar la producción de energía.

waste
waste
[Sustantivo]

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

derroche

derroche

Ex: It's really a waste of money buying that expensive gadget when a cheaper one would suffice.

Es realmente un desperdicio de dinero comprar ese gadget caro cuando uno más barato sería suficiente.

alternative
alternative
[Adjetivo]

available as an option for something else

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: The alternative method saved them a lot of time .

El método alternativo les ahorró mucho tiempo.

fuel
fuel
[Sustantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .

La chimenea estaba abastecida con mucho combustible para mantenernos calientes.

deforestation
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.

diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: The city 's culinary scene is known for its diversity, offering a variety of cuisines from different countries .

La escena culinaria de la ciudad es conocida por su diversidad, ofreciendo una variedad de cocinas de diferentes países.

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: The research team focused on ecology to explore how pollution affects aquatic life .

El equipo de investigación se centró en la ecología para explorar cómo la contaminación afecta a la vida acuática.

ecosystem
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.

habitat
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.

to reserve
to reserve
[Verbo]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

reservar

reservar

Ex: As you finish assembling the bookshelf , reserve a few screws for any future adjustments .

Cuando termines de armar la estantería, reserva algunos tornillos para cualquier ajuste futuro.

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

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

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: Communities adopt sustainable water management to preserve resources .

Las comunidades adoptan una gestión sostenible del agua para preservar los recursos.

landslide
landslide
[Sustantivo]

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

derrumbe

derrumbe

Ex: The government issued a warning to residents about the risk of landslides during the storm .

El gobierno emitió una advertencia a los residentes sobre el riesgo de deslizamiento de tierra durante la tormenta.

landfill
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.

Muchas comunidades están trabajando para reducir la cantidad de residuos enviados al vertedero.

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: Many cars still rely on fossil fuels like gasoline .

Muchos coches todavía dependen de los combustibles fósiles como la gasolina.

to erupt
to erupt
[Verbo]

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

erupcionar

erupcionar

Ex: Scientists predicted that the volcano might erupt soon due to increased seismic activity .

Los científicos predijeron que el volcán podría entrar en erupción pronto debido al aumento de la actividad sísmica.

environmentalist
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

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

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The environmentalist worked with local communities to promote sustainable farming practices .

El ambientalista trabajó con las comunidades locales para promover prácticas agrícolas sostenibles.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

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

conservación

conservación

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .

Muchas organizaciones se centran en la conservación de la vida silvestre para evitar que las especies se extingan.

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: Students tested rainwater samples from different parts of town to measure the impact of acid rain.

Los estudiantes analizaron muestras de agua de lluvia de diferentes partes de la ciudad para medir el impacto de la lluvia ácida.

to contaminate

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

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: Oil spills can contaminate beaches and marine ecosystems , causing extensive environmental damage .

Los derrames de petróleo pueden contaminar las playas y los ecosistemas marinos, causando daños ambientales extensos.

disposal
disposal
[Sustantivo]

the act of getting rid of waste material

eliminación, desecho

eliminación, desecho

Ex: The landfill site is designated for the disposal of non-recyclable materials .

El vertedero está designado para la eliminación de materiales no reciclables.

fumes
fumes
[Sustantivo]

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

gases

gases

Ex: Prolonged exposure to industrial fumes can cause serious health problems .

La exposición prolongada a los humos industriales puede causar graves problemas de salud.

radioactive
radioactive
[Adjetivo]

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

radioactivo

radioactivo

Ex: Geiger counters are used to detect and measure levels of radioactive contamination .

Los contadores Geiger se utilizan para detectar y medir los niveles de contaminación 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: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .

La empresa está trabajando para reducir su huella de carbono cambiando a energía renovable.

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: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .

Instalaron paneles solares ecológicos para reducir su consumo de energía.

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: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .

La empresa fue criticada por su tendencia a desperdiciar recursos sin considerar los impactos ambientales.

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