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Inglés de Cambridge: FCE (B2 First) - Fenómenos Naturales e Impacto Humano

Aprende vocabulario del FCE sobre fenómenos naturales e impacto humano, incluyendo el clima, los desastres, el cambio ambiental, la contaminación, los daños y los efectos sobre el mundo natural.

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
breeze
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a light, gentle, and often pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: A gentle breeze moved the curtains. 
to blow
to blow
[Verbo]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: She opened the window to let the fresh air blow in. 
to come down

to move or go from a higher place to a lower place

bajar, descender

bajar, descender

Ex: The elevator malfunctioned, causing it to suddenly come down to the basement level. 

El ascensor funcionó mal, lo que hizo que bajara repentinamente al nivel del sótano.

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: The rain began to pour, turning the streets into rivers. 
clap
clap
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm

un trueno, un estruendo de trueno

un trueno, un estruendo de trueno

Ex: The children jumped at the unexpected clap of thunder during the picnic. 

Los niños saltaron ante el estruendo inesperado de un trueno durante el picnic.

environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment. 
flash
flash
[Sustantivo]

a sudden intense burst of flame, heat, or radiant energy

destello,  fulgor

destello, fulgor

Ex: The blast created an intense flash that could be felt from a distance. 
flood
flood
[Sustantivo]

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

inundación

inundación

Ex: Heavy rainfall caused a serious flood in the valley. 
lightning
lightning
[Sustantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

relámpago

relámpago

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment. 

El relámpago iluminó todo el paisaje por un breve momento.

storm
storm
[Sustantivo]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The boat rocked violently in the storm. 
vegetation
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: In the spring, the hillsides are covered in vibrant green vegetation as wildflowers bloom, creating a picturesque landscape. 

En primavera, las laderas están cubiertas de una vegetación verde vibrante mientras florecen las flores silvestres, creando un paisaje pintoresco.

environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental conservation efforts aim to protect ecosystems and reduce human impact on the planet. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación ambiental tienen como objetivo proteger los ecosistemas y reducir el impacto humano en el planeta.

ash
ash
[Sustantivo]

the gray or black powdery residue left after something has burned

ceniza

ceniza

Ex: The fire had gone out, leaving only cold ash in the fireplace. 
damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The basement felt cold and damp after the storm. 
drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued. 

Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.

earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. 

El terremoto provocó una alerta de tsunami.

eruption
eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupción

erupción

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash. 

La erupción del Monte Vesubio en el año 79 d.C. enterró la ciudad de Pompeya bajo cenizas.

gas
gas
[Sustantivo]

the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid

gas

gas

Ex: The gas emitted by certain chemicals can be harmful to the environment if not properly controlled. 
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 conditions caused the windows to fog up. 

Las condiciones húmedas hicieron que las ventanas se empañaran.

hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

huracán

huracán

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall. 

El huracán estuvo acompañado de fuertes lluvias.

thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

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

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning. 

Los niños se asustaron por el trueno fuerte que siguió al relámpago.

weather forecast
weather forecast
[Sustantivo]

a report on possible weather conditions and how they will change in the following day or days

pronóstico del tiempo, previsión del tiempo

pronóstico del tiempo, previsión del tiempo

Ex: I always check the weather forecast in the morning before deciding what to wear. 

Siempre reviso el pronóstico del tiempo por la mañana antes de decidir qué ponerme.

substance
substance
[Sustantivo]

a particular kind of matter in gas, solid, or liquid form

sustancia

sustancia

Ex: In the lab, they measured the density of the unknown substance to determine its composition. 
to melt
to melt
[Verbo]

to change from a solid into a liquid, usually because of heat

derretirse, derretir

derretirse, derretir

Ex: The snow had completely melted by noon. 
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: Scientists monitor the ozone layer's thickness and recovery progress using satellite data. 
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