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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Medio Ambiente

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el medio ambiente, como "compost", "refine", "disposal", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
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.
carbon-neutral
[Adjetivo]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

neutral en carbono

neutral en carbono

Ex: Carbon-neutral buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs to minimize environmental impact .Los edificios **carbono neutral** utilizan materiales sostenibles y diseños energéticamente eficientes para minimizar el impacto ambiental.
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.
crude
[Adjetivo]

(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form

crudo

crudo

Ex: The documentary highlighted the environmental impact of crude oil extraction in fragile ecosystems.El documental destacó el impacto ambiental de la extracción de **petróleo crudo** en ecosistemas frágiles.
ecological
[Adjetivo]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: Ecological awareness encourages individuals to adopt environmentally friendly practices in their daily lives .La conciencia **ecológica** anima a las personas a adoptar prácticas respetuosas con el medio ambiente en su vida diaria.
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**.
free-range
[Adjetivo]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

de corral

de corral

Ex: The supermarket stocks a variety of free-range poultry products to cater to environmentally conscious shoppers .El supermercado ofrece una variedad de productos avícolas **criados en libertad** para atender a los compradores conscientes del medio ambiente.

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.
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertir en abono

convertir en abono

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .**Compostar** los posos de café y las cáscaras de huevo añade nutrientes valiosos al suelo.
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .**Tiraron** la comida sobrante en el contenedor de compost.
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.
to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

reutilizar

reutilizar

Ex: They reused glass bottles as decorative vases for the wedding centerpieces .**Reutilizaron** botellas de vidrio como jarrones decorativos para los centros de mesa de la boda.
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .El **conservacionista** hizo campaña con éxito para establecer reservas de vida silvestre en áreas amenazadas.
eco-anxiety
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

ecoansiedad

ecoansiedad

Ex: Educators are developing programs to help students cope with eco-anxiety and take positive action for the environment .Los educadores están desarrollando programas para ayudar a los estudiantes a lidiar con la **eco-ansiedad** y tomar medidas positivas para el medio ambiente.
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.
dumper
[Sustantivo]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

volquete

volquete

Ex: The company invested in a fleet of dumpers to handle large-scale earthmoving projects .La empresa invirtió en una flota de **volquetes** para manejar proyectos de movimiento de tierras a gran escala.
tanker
[Sustantivo]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

buque cisterna, petrolero

buque cisterna, petrolero

Ex: Environmentalists raised concerns about the safety of tanker ships carrying hazardous materials through sensitive marine ecosystems .Los ambientalistas expresaron su preocupación por la seguridad de los **buques tanque** que transportan materiales peligrosos a través de ecosistemas marinos sensibles.
logging
[Sustantivo]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

explotación forestal, tala

explotación forestal, tala

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats.El gobierno impuso restricciones sobre **la tala de árboles** para proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y sus hábitats.
carbon monoxide
[Sustantivo]

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

monóxido de carbono

monóxido de carbono

Ex: Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea.Los síntomas de intoxicación por **monóxido de carbono** incluyen dolor de cabeza, mareos y náuseas.
microplastic
[Sustantivo]

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplástico

microplástico

Ex: Consumer awareness about reducing plastic waste is crucial in preventing the accumulation of microplastics in the environment .La conciencia del consumidor sobre la reducción de residuos plásticos es crucial para prevenir la acumulación de **microplásticos** en el medio ambiente.
pylon
[Sustantivo]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

torre de alta tensión

torre de alta tensión

Ex: The power company erected additional pylons to meet growing electricity demands in the region .La compañía eléctrica erigió **torres** adicionales para satisfacer la creciente demanda de electricidad en la región.
reactor
[Sustantivo]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

reactor nuclear

reactor nuclear

Ex: Scientists are researching advanced reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production .Los científicos están investigando diseños avanzados de **reactor** para una producción de energía más limpia y eficiente.
hydroelectricity
[Sustantivo]

electricity that is produced from the power of water

hidroelectricidad

hidroelectricidad

Ex: Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.La **hidroelectricidad** se considera una alternativa de energía limpia a los combustibles fósiles porque produce emisiones mínimas de gases de efecto invernadero.
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.
solar cell
[Sustantivo]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

panel solar

panel solar

Ex: Installing solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills .Instalar **células solares** en los tejados puede reducir la dependencia de los combustibles fósiles y bajar las facturas de electricidad.
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.
toll
[Sustantivo]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

número de víctimas, número de muertos

número de víctimas, número de muertos

Ex: Climate change is expected to increase the toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions .Se espera que el cambio climático aumente el **saldo** de los eventos climáticos extremos en las regiones vulnerables.
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.
tidal wave
[Sustantivo]

a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction

maremoto

maremoto

Ex: The force of a tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines .La fuerza de un **maremoto** puede causar una destrucción generalizada en la infraestructura y los hábitats naturales a lo largo de las costas.
herbicide
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicida

herbicida

Ex: Proper application of herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .La aplicación adecuada de los **herbicidas** es esencial para prevenir daños a plantas no objetivo y a los ecosistemas.
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.
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will have died out due to climate change .Para finales de siglo, los expertos temen que algunos ecosistemas **desaparezcan** debido al cambio climático.
rot
[Sustantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

podredumbre, descomposición

podredumbre, descomposición

Ex: Composting involves the controlled decomposition of organic matter to prevent it from rotting in landfills.El compostaje implica la descomposición controlada de materia orgánica para evitar que se **descomponga** en los vertederos.
oil rig
[Sustantivo]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera

Ex: The oil rig was damaged during the storm , causing an oil spill into the ocean .La **plataforma petrolera** fue dañada durante la tormenta, causando un derrame de petróleo en el océano.
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