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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Daño, Peligro o Fracaso

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to shoot
[Verbo]

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

disparar

disparar

Ex: The soldier shot from the crouch position , hitting the target .El soldado **disparó** desde la posición en cuclillas, alcanzando el objetivo.
threat
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .La mordedura venenosa de la serpiente es una verdadera **amenaza** para los humanos si no se trata rápidamente.
to break
[Verbo]

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

romper, averiarse

romper, averiarse

Ex: The computer screen suddenly broke, and I could n't see anything .La pantalla de la computadora de repente se **rompió**, y no podía ver nada.

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

estropearse

estropearse

Ex: The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .El cortacésped **se averió** en medio del corte del césped.
break
[Sustantivo]

a fracture in bone or other hard tissue

fractura, rotura

fractura, rotura

scar
[Sustantivo]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

cicatriz

cicatriz

Ex: Scars may also carry emotional significance , serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma .Las **cicatrices** también pueden tener un significado emocional, sirviendo como recordatorios de experiencias pasadas o traumas.
to sprain
[Verbo]

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

torcerse, hacerse un esguince en

torcerse, hacerse un esguince en

Ex: He sprains his leg easily because of his weak joints .Se **tuerce** fácilmente la pierna debido a sus articulaciones débiles.
crack
[Sustantivo]

a narrow opening or split, often caused by damage or pressure

grieta, hendidura

grieta, hendidura

Ex: He slipped a note through the crack in the locker .Deslizó una nota a través de la **grieta** del casillero.
to damage
[Verbo]

to physically harm something

dañar

dañar

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .El trabajo de construcción se detuvo para evitar **dañar** accidentalmente las tuberías subterráneas.
to injure
[Verbo]

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

herir

herir

Ex: The horse kicked and injured the farmer .El caballo pateó y **hirió** al agricultor.
destruction
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

destrucción

destrucción

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .El derrame químico llevó a la **destrucción** del ecosistema local, afectando a la vida silvestre y a la vegetación.
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 suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .Él **sufrió** mucho dolor después del accidente.
violent
[Adjetivo]

involving or caused by force that may result in physical damage

violento

violento

Ex: The ship was caught in violent waves that tossed it from side to side .El barco fue atrapado en olas **violentas** que lo sacudían de un lado a otro.
to sting
[Verbo]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

picar

picar

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .Si se le provoca, el escorpión **picará** como medio de defensa propia.
Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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