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Lista de Palabras Nivel B1 - Medio Ambiente y Energía

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el medio ambiente y la energía, como "planet", "habitat", "resource", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B1.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
planet
[Sustantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

planeta

planeta

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually striking planets in our solar system .Los anillos de Saturno lo convierten en uno de los **planetas** visualmente más impresionantes de nuestro sistema solar.
atmosphere
[Sustantivo]

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

atmósfera

atmósfera

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.
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.
power
[Sustantivo]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

energía eléctrica

energía eléctrica

Ex: The computer shut down suddenly due to a power surge .La computadora se apagó repentinamente debido a una subida de **energía**.
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.
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.
coal
[Sustantivo]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

carbón

carbón

Ex: Despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources , coal remains an important fuel in many countries due to its abundance and affordability .A pesar de los esfuerzos por transitar hacia fuentes de energía más limpias, el **carbón** sigue siendo un combustible importante en muchos países debido a su abundancia y asequibilidad.
oil
[Sustantivo]

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

petróleo

petróleo

energy
[Sustantivo]

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

energía

energía

atomic energy
[Sustantivo]

a clean and powerful energy that is obtained by splitting atoms, which then can be used to produce heat, electricity, etc.

energía atómica

energía atómica

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 energías renovables.
carbon dioxide
[Sustantivo]

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

dióxido de carbono

dióxido de carbono

Ex: Burning fossil fuels generates carbon dioxide.La quema de combustibles fósiles genera **dióxido de carbono**.
clean
[Adjetivo]

having no harmful substances that could cause pollution

no contaminante

no contaminante

Ex: Adopting sustainable practices such as recycling and reducing single-use plastics can help keep our oceans and beaches clean, preserving marine ecosystems and wildlife .Adoptar prácticas sostenibles como el reciclaje y la reducción de plásticos de un solo uso puede ayudar a mantener nuestros océanos y playas **limpias**, preservando los ecosistemas marinos y la vida silvestre.
cleanup
[Sustantivo]

the act of removing harmful or dirty substances from somewhere

limpieza

limpieza

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
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

verde

verde

Ex: The green building design includes features such as energy-efficient windows and water-saving fixtures .El diseño de edificios **verdes** incluye características como ventanas de bajo consumo y accesorios que ahorran agua.
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.
to consume
[Verbo]

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

consumir

consumir

Ex: Efficient appliances and lighting systems can significantly lower the amount of electricity consumed in homes .Los electrodomésticos y sistemas de iluminación eficientes pueden reducir significativamente la cantidad de electricidad **consumida** en los hogares.
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

natural disaster
[Sustantivo]

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

desastre natural

desastre natural

Ex: The tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history .El tsunami fue uno de los **desastres naturales** más mortíferos de la historia registrada.
volcanic eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

erupción volcánica

erupción volcánica

Ex: A volcanic eruption can significantly alter the landscape .Una **erupción volcánica** puede alterar significativamente el paisaje.
garbage
[Sustantivo]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The children were told not to leave their garbage on the beach .A los niños se les dijo que no dejaran su **basura** en la playa.
waste
[Sustantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

residuos

residuos

Ex: Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems , with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life .Los **residuos** plásticos representan una amenaza significativa para los ecosistemas marinos, con millones de toneladas de plástico entrando en los océanos cada año y poniendo en peligro la vida marina.
greenhouse gas
[Sustantivo]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production of greenhouse gases globally .Las políticas tienen como objetivo reducir la producción de **gases de efecto invernadero** a nivel mundial.
greenhouse effect
[Sustantivo]

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

efecto invernadero

efecto invernadero

Ex: The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth , but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts .**El efecto invernadero** es un fenómeno natural vital para mantener la vida en la Tierra, pero el efecto invernadero intensificado causado por las actividades humanas ha acelerado el cambio climático y sus impactos asociados.
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.
poisonous
[Adjetivo]

consisting of toxic substances that can cause harm or death

venenoso

venenoso

Ex: Certain houseplants , like lilies , are poisonous to cats , so keep them out of reach if you have feline companions .Algunas plantas de interior, como los lirios, son **tóxicas** para los gatos, así que manténgalas fuera de su alcance si tiene compañeros felinos.
air pollution
[Sustantivo]

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

contaminación del aire

contaminación del aire

Ex: Public awareness campaigns encouraged people to use public transportation or carpool to reduce their contribution to air pollution.Las campañas de concienciación pública animaron a la gente a usar el transporte público o compartir coche para reducir su contribución a la **contaminación del aire**.
smoke
[Sustantivo]

a cloud of chemicals produced by burning something

humo

humo

Ex: The chef waved the smoke away from the pan .El chef alejó el **humo** del sartén.
power plant
[Sustantivo]

a large building in which electricity is made

central

central

Ex: Scientists are researching ways to make geothermal power plants more efficient to tap into the Earth 's natural heat for energy production .Los científicos están investigando formas de hacer que las **centrales eléctricas** geotérmicas sean más eficientes para aprovechar el calor natural de la Tierra para la producción de energía.
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .Los desechos electrónicos pueden ser **reciclados** para recuperar materiales valiosos y reducir la contaminación por desechos electrónicos.
recycling
[Sustantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclaje

reciclaje

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .La ciudad introdujo un nuevo programa de **reciclaje**.
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.
emergency
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

emergencia

emergencia

Ex: The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company .El apagón repentino fue tratado como una **emergencia** por la compañía de servicios públicos.
to rot
[Verbo]

to become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time

pudrir, descomponerse

pudrir, descomponerse

Ex: The neglected vegetables in the compost bin are currently rotting, turning into nutrient-rich soil .Las verduras descuidadas en el contenedor de compost están actualmente **pudriéndose**, convirtiéndose en tierra rica en nutrientes.
filth
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

suciedad, mugre

suciedad, mugre

Ex: The detective carefully sifted through the filth of the crime scene , searching for clues amidst the chaos and disorder .El detective examinó cuidadosamente la **suciedad** de la escena del crimen, buscando pistas en medio del caos y el desorden.
to rot
[Verbo]

to cause a particular thing to decay or decompose

pudrir, descomponer

pudrir, descomponer

Ex: Inadequate drainage around the foundation can rot the building materials , leading to water damage and deterioration of the structure .Un drenaje inadecuado alrededor de los cimientos puede **pudrir** los materiales de construcción, lo que lleva a daños por agua y deterioro de la estructura.
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