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

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

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh mountain breeze. 
to blow
to blow
[Verbo]

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

ráfaga

ráfaga

Ex: A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple. 
to come down

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

bajar, descender

bajar, descender

Ex: The hiker had to come down from the mountain peak before nightfall. 
to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely. 
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: A deafening clap of thunder shook the windows as the storm rolled in. 
environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

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

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
flash
flash
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, concentrated release of radiant energy

destello, flash

destello, flash

Ex: The explosion sent out a flash of heat. 
flood
flood
[Sustantivo]

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

inundación

inundación

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless. 
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 sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm. 
storm
storm
[Sustantivo]

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

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: After the storm, they found a fallen tree blocking the road. 
vegetation
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

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

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The dense vegetation in the tropical rainforest creates a lush canopy that filters sunlight and supports a myriad of wildlife. 
environmental
environmental
[Adjetivo]

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

ambiental

ambiental

Ex: Environmental pollution, such as air and water pollution, poses threats to both human health and the ecosystem. 
ash
ash
[Sustantivo]

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

ceniza, polvo gris de combustión

ceniza, polvo gris de combustión

Ex: The campfire left a pile of ash on the ground. 
damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom. 
drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

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

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
eruption
eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupción

erupción

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside. 
gas
gas
[Sustantivo]

the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid

gas

gas

Ex: The gas in the balloon expanded as it was heated by the sun. 
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 weather made the air feel heavy and sticky. 
hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

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

huracán

huracán

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

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

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm. 
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: They rely on the weather forecast to plan outdoor events for their business. 
substance
substance
[Sustantivo]

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

sustancia

sustancia

Ex: The chemist carefully poured the substance into the beaker, observing how it reacted with the other chemicals. 
to melt
to melt
[Verbo]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

derretirse, derretir

derretirse, derretir

Ex: Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water. 
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: The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. 
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