Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)
Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 3 Reading Passage 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.
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regarding or affecting the entire world
global, mundial
La empresa opera a escala global, con oficinas y operaciones en múltiples países.
the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something
importancia, relevancia
an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year
humedal, pantano
Los humedales desempeñan un papel crucial en la purificación del agua, filtrando contaminantes y sedimentos de la escorrentía.
the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow
tierra
(of things) being in a specific place or thing
presente, disponible
having or made of several parts
intrincado, compuesto
a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system
ecosistema
Las actividades humanas como la deforestación pueden alterar los frágiles ecosistemas y provocar la pérdida de biodiversidad.
unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality
único
Su manera única de siempre ver lo positivo en cada situación la hace destacar.
in regard to what someone has said or written
según
El libro, según el autor, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre el tema.
a financial entity that pools investors' money and invests it in securities
fondo, entidad de inversión
to no longer exist or be used
desaparecer, extinguirse
to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something
transformar
related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services
comercial
the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes
drenaje
El contratista aseguró que el drenaje alrededor del edificio fue diseñado para evitar cualquier daño por agua.
an organized and carefully planned course of action
plan, proyecto
the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
extracción, la extracción
a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a characteristic chemical composition and physical structure
mineral
a brownish substance, often found under the ground or in regions with wet climate, formed by plants dying and becoming buried, that once added to the soil, can enhance its quality and help plants grow faster
turba
La turba puede utilizarse como fuente de combustible, pero su impacto ambiental genera preocupación.
to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up
permanecer, quedar
to physically harm something
dañar
related to the practice or science of farming
agrícola, agrónomo
La tierra agrícola a menudo se caracteriza por vastos campos de cultivos como maíz, trigo y soja.
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
pesticida
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar a los insectos beneficiosos y al medio ambiente.
any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile
fertilizante, abono
related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale
industrial
Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo mitigar el impacto de las actividades industriales en la calidad del aire y del agua.
any substance that is harmful to the environment
contaminante
the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure
construcción
to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity
reunirse, congregarse
(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well
fértil
Las antiguas civilizaciones se asentaron cerca de valles fluviales fértiles, donde podían cultivar y mantener a grandes poblaciones.
to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome
jugar, influir
a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
desarrollo
used to indicate a logical result or effect
por consiguiente
El equipo descuidó realizar pruebas exhaustivas, y en consecuencia, surgieron varios errores críticos en el producto final.
large in quantity, extent, or degree
considerable, importante
La tormenta dejó una cantidad considerable de escombros esparcidos por el vecindario.
related to the study or depiction of events, people, or objects from the past
histórico
El documental proporcionó un relato detallado de los eventos históricos durante la guerra.
related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites
arqueológico
La excavación arqueológica reveló los restos de un asentamiento neolítico debajo de la ciudad moderna.
the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival
sustento
Las pequeñas empresas como tiendas y restaurantes son vitales para el sustento de los habitantes urbanos, ofreciendo oportunidades de empleo y bienes y servicios.
having the highest importance or influence
principal
a geologist skilled in hydrology
hidrólogo, geólogo especializado en hidrología
an organization focused on a specific field of study or training, offering programs and services related to science, technology, medicine, business, or the arts
instituto, centro
a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture
país en desarrollo
El gobierno del país en desarrollo implementó políticas para atraer inversión extranjera.
being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
dependiente de, sujeto a
the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock
agricultura
to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something
servir, ser útil
extremely important or essential
crucial, decisivo
La comunicación es crucial en los proyectos de equipo.
the means whereby some act is accomplished
herramienta, instrumento
to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness
mitigar
La intervención oportuna ha mitigado las consecuencias de la desaceleración económica.
a person in a leadership or authority position within a specific organization or group
jefe
the process by which organisms evolve traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment
adaptación, aclimatación
to focus or direct something towards a specific target
apuntar, dirigir
related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea
costero
La región costera alberga una vida marina diversa, que incluye peces, delfines y aves marinas.
very high in intensity or degree
extremo
the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry
inundación
Las inundaciones repentinas en áreas urbanas pueden causar interrupciones en el tráfico y daños a la propiedad.
a building, structure, or covered place that provides protection from weather, danger, or harm
refugio
a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions
agencia
to bring something back into existence or operation, especially after a period of inactivity or decline
restablecer, restaurar
to experience a reduction or decrease in the quantity or amount of something
perder, reducir
to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow
planta
something that acts like a shield or barrier to protect from harm, damage, or stress
amortiguador, barrera
El muro actúa como un amortiguador para reducir el ruido.
