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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Ciencias

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre ciencias, como "biochemistry", "biological", "bacteria", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
biochemistry
biochemistry
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that deals with the chemistry of organisms

bioquímica

bioquímica

Ex: The professor specializes in biochemistry, particularly in enzyme catalysis .

El profesor se especializa en bioquímica, particularmente en la catálisis enzimática.

biological
biological
[Adjetivo]

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

biológico

biológico

Ex: The study of anatomy and physiology is a fundamental aspect of biological science.

El estudio de la anatomía y la fisiología es un aspecto fundamental de la ciencia biológica.

artificial
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificial

artificial

Ex: Artificial flavors and colors are added to processed foods to enhance taste and appearance.

Los sabores y colores artificiales se añaden a los alimentos procesados para mejorar el sabor y la apariencia.

bacteria
bacteria
[Sustantivo]

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

bacteria

bacteria

Ex: Proper handwashing helps prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses .

El lavado de manos adecuado ayuda a prevenir la propagación de bacterias y virus.

being
being
[Sustantivo]

a living thing, such as a tree, human, animal, etc.

ser

ser

Ex: Understanding the needs of each being is important for conservation efforts .

Comprender las necesidades de cada ser es importante para los esfuerzos de conservación.

cycle
cycle
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime

ciclo

ciclo

Ex: The butterfly’s life cycle includes stages from egg to caterpillar to adult.

El ciclo de vida de la mariposa incluye etapas desde el huevo hasta la oruga y luego el adulto.

DNA
DNA
[Sustantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

ADN

ADN

Ex: DNA contains the instructions for building proteins in the body .

El ADN contiene las instrucciones para construir proteínas en el cuerpo.

genetics
genetics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes

genética

genética

Ex: Modern techniques in genetics allow for the editing of genes in living organisms .

Las técnicas modernas en genética permiten la edición de genes en organismos vivos.

to evolve
to evolve
[Verbo]

(biology) to change gradually and over generations into forms that are better adapted to the environment and fitter to survive

evolucionar, transformarse

evolucionar, transformarse

Ex: Humans have evolved from ape-like ancestors , gradually developing upright posture , larger brains , and sophisticated tool use .

Los humanos han evolucionado de ancestros similares a los simios, desarrollando gradualmente una postura erguida, cerebros más grandes y un uso sofisticado de herramientas.

compound
compound
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a substance that its molecules consist of two or more elements that are held together by a chemical bond

compuesto

compuesto

Ex: Many compounds are essential for life , like carbohydrates and proteins .

Muchos compuestos son esenciales para la vida, como los carbohidratos y las proteínas.

element
element
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is composed of only one type of atom, typically characterized by specific physical and chemical properties

elemento

elemento

Ex: Carbon is a versatile element found in all living organisms and many non-living materials .

El elemento carbono es un elemento versátil que se encuentra en todos los organismos vivos y en muchos materiales no vivos.

matter
matter
[Sustantivo]

a physical substance that occupies space and exists in every material in the universe

materia

materia

Ex: The study of matter is fundamental to fields like physics and chemistry .

El estudio de la materia es fundamental en campos como la física y la química.

mineral
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

mineral

mineral

Ex: Iron ore is mined for its valuable mineral content .

El mineral de hierro se extrae por su valioso contenido en mineral.

molecule
molecule
[Sustantivo]

the smallest structure of a substance consisting of a group of atoms

molécula

molécula

Ex: Chemical reactions often involve the breaking and forming of molecules.

Las reacciones químicas a menudo implican la ruptura y formación de moléculas.

solution
solution
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of different liquids

disolución, solución

disolución, solución

Ex: Chemists often study solutions to understand how different substances interact .

Los químicos a menudo estudian las soluciones para entender cómo interactúan las diferentes sustancias.

boiling point
boiling point
[Sustantivo]

the temperature at which a liquid starts boiling

punto de ebullición

punto de ebullición

Ex: Understanding the boiling points of different liquids is important in industrial processes such as distillation .

Entender los puntos de ebullición de diferentes líquidos es importante en procesos industriales como la destilación.

freezing point
freezing point
[Sustantivo]

the temperature at which liquid becomes solid

punto de congelación

punto de congelación

Ex: At high altitudes , the freezing point can be lower than at sea level .

En altitudes elevadas, el punto de congelación puede ser más bajo que al nivel del mar.

radiation
radiation
[Sustantivo]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

radiación

radiación

Ex: The lab measured radiation levels in the room .

El laboratorio midió los niveles de radiación en la habitación.

to advance
to advance
[Verbo]

to help something progress or succeed

avanzar

avanzar

Ex: The nonprofit 's mission was to advance social justice by addressing systemic issues .

La misión de la organización sin fines de lucro era avanzar en la justicia social abordando problemas sistémicos.

to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

absorber

absorber

Ex: The soil absorbed the rainwater , preventing flooding .

El suelo absorbió el agua de lluvia, evitando inundaciones.

to activate

(physics) to make a substance radioactive

activar

activar

Ex: Safety measures are important when activating substances to prevent exposure .

Las medidas de seguridad son importantes al activar sustancias para prevenir la exposición.

to generate

to produce energy, such as heat, electricity, etc.

generar, producir

generar, producir

Ex: Biomass power plants generate energy by burning organic materials .

Las plantas de energía de biomasa generan energía quemando materiales orgánicos.

industry
industry
[Sustantivo]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

industria

industria

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry develops medications to improve health outcomes .

La industria farmacéutica desarrolla medicamentos para mejorar los resultados de salud.

civil engineering
civil engineering
[Sustantivo]

a field of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and repair of buildings, bridges, roads, etc.

ingeniero civil

ingeniero civil

Ex: Civil engineering focuses on designing and building infrastructure like roads and bridges .

La ingeniería civil se enfoca en diseñar y construir infraestructuras como carreteras y puentes.

sensor
sensor
[Sustantivo]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

sensor

sensor

Ex: The smart home system uses sensors to control the lights and heating .

El sistema de hogar inteligente utiliza sensores para controlar las luces y la calefacción.

circuit
circuit
[Sustantivo]

the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy

circuito

circuito

Ex: The current in the circuit can be measured using an ammeter .

La corriente en el circuito se puede medir utilizando un amperímetro.

field
field
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the space or area within which the effect of a particular force exists

campo

campo

Ex: Scientists study the electromagnetic field to understand light and radio waves .

Los científicos estudian el campo electromagnético para entender la luz y las ondas de radio.

wire
wire
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

cable

cable

Ex: The electrician carefully stripped the insulation from the wire to connect it to the light fixture .

El electricista quitó cuidadosamente el aislamiento del cable para conectarlo al accesorio de iluminación.

live wire
live wire
[Sustantivo]

a wire that carries electrical current and has the potential to cause electric shock or injury if touched

cable vivo, conductor activo

cable vivo, conductor activo

Ex: The electrician repaired the live wire that had been damaged during the storm .

El electricista reparó el cable vivo que había sido dañado durante la tormenta.

motion
motion
[Sustantivo]

a natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The motion of the comet was tracked over months .

El movimiento del cometa fue rastreado durante meses.

to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: Journalists often monitor international news channels to stay updated on global events .

Los periodistas a menudo monitorean los canales de noticias internacionales para mantenerse actualizados sobre los eventos globales.

motor
motor
[Sustantivo]

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

motor

motor

Ex: Electric motors are widely used in appliances, vehicles, and industrial equipment.

Los motores eléctricos se utilizan ampliamente en electrodomésticos, vehículos y equipos industriales.

rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

tasa

tasa

Ex: The unemployment rate in the region is higher than the national average.

La tasa de desempleo en la región es más alta que el promedio nacional.

weathering
weathering
[Sustantivo]

the effect of sunlight, wind, or rain, on rocks that makes them change color or appearance

meteorización, erosión

meteorización, erosión

Ex: The scientists studied the effects of weathering on different types of rock in the region.

Los científicos estudiaron los efectos de la meteorización en diferentes tipos de rocas en la región.

impervious
impervious
[Adjetivo]

preventing a substance such as liquid from passing through

impermeable, estanco

impermeable, estanco

Ex: The impervious coating on the roof protects the building from water damage .

El recubrimiento impermeable en el techo protege el edificio de daños por agua.

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