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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - El Medio Ambiente y el Clima

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el medio ambiente y el clima, como "ecology", "refine", "toxic", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
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.

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.

sanctuary
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

reserva

reserva

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.

Los programas educativos en el santuario enseñan a los visitantes sobre conservación y la importancia de proteger los hábitats naturales.

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.

reserve
reserve
[Sustantivo]

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

reserva

reserva

environmentalism
environmentalism
[Sustantivo]

provision of care for the environment

ecologismo

ecologismo

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.

alternative fuel
alternative fuel
[Sustantivo]

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

combustible alternativo

combustible alternativo

Ex: Electric cars are becoming popular as an alternative fuel option .

Los coches eléctricos se están volviendo populares como una opción de combustible alternativo.

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.

zero-emission
zero-emission
[Adjetivo]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

sin emisiones

sin emisiones

Ex: Investing in zero-emission technology is crucial for reducing carbon footprints and combating climate change .

Invertir en tecnología cero emisiones es crucial para reducir las huellas de carbono y combatir el cambio climático.

environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

respetuoso con el medio ambiente

Ex: Switching to environmentally friendly transportation can significantly reduce your carbon footprint .

Cambiar a un transporte amigable con el medio ambiente puede reducir significativamente tu huella de carbono.

biodegradable
biodegradable
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biodegradable

biodegradable

Ex: Certain detergents and cleaning products are formulated with biodegradable ingredients to minimize environmental impact .

Ciertos detergentes y productos de limpieza están formulados con ingredientes biodegradables para minimizar el impacto ambiental.

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.

to refine
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .

La industria petrolera refina continuamente el petróleo crudo en varios productos utilizables.

preservation
preservation
[Sustantivo]

the action of keeping something the way it is or in good condition

preservación

preservación

nonrenewable
nonrenewable
[Adjetivo]

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

no renovable

no renovable

Ex: Governments are encouraging the reduction of nonrenewable resource consumption .

Los gobiernos están fomentando la reducción del consumo de recursos no renovables.

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.

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 change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .

Los efectos del cambio climático son evidentes en nuestros patrones climáticos cambiantes.

wildfire
wildfire
[Sustantivo]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

fuego incontrolado

fuego incontrolado

Ex: Aerial firefighting efforts were deployed to suppress the wildfire from spreading further .

Se desplegaron esfuerzos de extinción de incendios aéreos para evitar que el incendio forestal se extendiera más.

tsunami
tsunami
[Sustantivo]

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

tsunami

tsunami

Ex: After the earthquake , the government issued an evacuation order due to the risk of a tsunami.

Después del terremoto, el gobierno emitió una orden de evacuación debido al riesgo de tsunami.

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.

pollutant
pollutant
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

contaminante

contaminante

Ex: Governments worldwide are working together to address global pollutants through international agreements .

Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están trabajando juntos para abordar los contaminantes globales a través de acuerdos internacionales.

greenhouse effect
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.

smog
smog
[Sustantivo]

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

smog, esmog

smog, esmog

Ex: On some days , the smog was so dense that schools canceled outdoor activities for the safety of the children .

Algunos días, el smog era tan denso que las escuelas cancelaron las actividades al aire libre por la seguridad de los niños.

ozone layer
ozone layer
[Sustantivo]

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

capa de ozono

capa de ozono

Ex: International agreements like the Montreal Protocol aim to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances .

Los acuerdos internacionales como el Protocolo de Montreal tienen como objetivo proteger la capa de ozono mediante la eliminación gradual de las sustancias que agotan la capa de ozono.

eruption
eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupción

erupción

Ex: The eruption was so powerful that it was heard hundreds of miles away .

La erupción fue tan poderosa que se escuchó a cientos de millas de distancia.

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.

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.

consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

consumo

consumo

Ex: Daily consumption of packaged goods has risen steadily .

El consumo diario de productos envasados ha aumentado constantemente.

blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in the blizzard.

La visibilidad era casi cero en la tormenta de nieve.

Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
[Adjetivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

Ex: Summer temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.

Las temperaturas de verano pueden superar los 100 grados Fahrenheit en algunas zonas.

centigrade
centigrade
[Adjetivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centígrado

centígrado

Ex: Temperatures above 35 degrees centigrade can be dangerous for outdoor work.

Las temperaturas superiores a 35 grados centígrados pueden ser peligrosas para el trabajo al aire libre.

humid
humid
[Adjetivo]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The humid air made it difficult to dry laundry outside .

El aire húmedo hizo difícil secar la ropa afuera.

monsoon
monsoon
[Sustantivo]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

monzón

monzón

Ex: Meteorologists closely monitor atmospheric conditions to predict the onset and duration of the monsoon, helping communities prepare for its arrival .

Los meteorólogos monitorean de cerca las condiciones atmosféricas para predecir el inicio y la duración del monzón, ayudando a las comunidades a prepararse para su llegada.

thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The sudden clap of thunder made everyone jump .

El repentino estallido de trueno hizo que todos saltaran.

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