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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

45 minC1c1vocabularynature-the-environmentsostenibilidadbiodiversidadmitigarecosistema

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to nature & the environment.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Nature & the Environment

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

biodiversity //

/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/n
Definition:the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
Traducción:biodiversidad
Example:The preservation of local biodiversity is crucial for maintaining the stability of our regional ecosystem.
Collocation:to protect biodiversity
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:New urban planning strategies aim to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures in metropolitan areas.
    Collocation:to mitigate the impact
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    • depletion //

    /dɪˈpliːʃn/n
    Definition:the reduction in the quantity or number of something.
    Traducción:agotamiento / disminución
    Example:The rapid depletion of natural resources has prompted a global debate on sustainable consumption.
    Collocation:resource depletion
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    • irreversible //

    /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbl/adj
    Definition:not able to be undone or altered.
    Traducción:irreversible
    Example:Scientists warn that we are approaching a tipping point of irreversible environmental damage.
    Collocation:irreversible damage
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    • ecosystem //

    /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/n
    Definition:a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
    Traducción:ecosistema
    Example:The delicate balance of the marine ecosystem is being threatened by ocean acidification.
    Collocation:to disrupt an ecosystem
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    • sustainability //

    /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
    Traducción:sostenibilidad
    Example:The long-term sustainability of our current energy models is under intense scrutiny.
    Collocation:environmental sustainability
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    • catastrophic //

    /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/adj
    Definition:involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
    Traducción:catastrófico
    Example:A failure to act now could lead to catastrophic consequences for future generations.
    Collocation:catastrophic consequences
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    • degradation //

    /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/n
    Definition:the process of something becoming worse or being damaged.
    Traducción:degradación
    Example:Soil degradation is a major factor in the declining crop yields seen globally.
    Collocation:environmental degradation
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    • precipitate //

    /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/v
    Definition:to cause something (usually bad) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
    Traducción:precipitar / provocar
    Example:The sudden loss of habitat could precipitate a mass extinction event in this region.
    Collocation:to precipitate a crisis
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
    Definition:present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
    Example:Plastic pollution has become ubiquitous, even in the most remote parts of the ocean.
    Collocation:ubiquitous presence
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:the action or fact of complying with a law, called, or agreement.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict compliance with new carbon emission regulations is mandatory for all heavy industries.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The company is conducting a feasibility study on transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • implement //

    /ˈɪmplɪment/v
    Definition:to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
    Traducción:implementar
    Example:The government plans to implement stricter laws against illegal deforestation next year.
    Collocation:to implement a policy
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    • scrutiny //

    /ˈskruːtəni/n
    Definition:critical observation or examination.
    Traducción:escrutinio / examen minucioso
    Example:Corporate greenwashing is now under intense public and legal scrutiny.
    Collocation:to undergo scrutiny
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    • viability //

    /ˌvaɪəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the ability to work successfully; feasibility.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The long-term viability of hydrogen fuel technology remains a subject of debate.
    Collocation:commercial viability
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    • carbon footprint //

    /ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/n phrase
    Definition:the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, event, organization, or product.
    Traducción:huella de carbono
    Example:Many businesses are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint to meet net-zero targets.
    Collocation:to reduce a carbon footprint
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    • offset //

    /ˌɒfˈset/v
    Definition:to counteract something by having an opposing effect.
    Traducción:compensar
    Example:The airline offers passengers the chance to offset their flight emissions through reforestation projects.
    Collocation:to offset emissions
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkhəʊldə/n
    Definition:a person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in something.
    Traducción:parte interesada / actor clave
    Example:Environmental stakeholders met to discuss the impact of the new mining project.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • transparency //

    /trænsˈpærənsi/n
    Definition:the quality of being done in an open way without secrets.
    Traducción:transparencia
    Example:Increased transparency in supply chains is essential to ensure products are ethically sourced.
    Collocation:to ensure transparency
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    • incentivize //

    /ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/v
    Definition:to provide with an incentive or motivation for doing something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:The government aims to incentivize the use of electric vehicles through tax breaks.
    Collocation:to incentivize innovation
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    • eco-friendly //

    /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/adj
    Definition:not harmful to the environment.
    Traducción:ecológico / respetuoso con el medio ambiente
    Example:We are looking for more eco-friendly packaging solutions for our new product line.
    Collocation:eco-friendly alternatives
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    • greenwashing //

    /ˈɡriːnwɒʃɪŋ/n
    Definition:the practice of making unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service.
    Traducción:lavado de imagen ecológico
    Example:Consumers are becoming increasingly skeptical of brands accused of greenwashing.
    Collocation:to accuse of greenwashing
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    • sustainable //

    /səˈsteɪnəbl/adj
    Definition:able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
    Traducción:sostenible
    Example:Switching to a sustainable diet is one of the most effective ways to reduce individual impact.
    Collocation:sustainable development
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    • renewable //

    /rɪˈnjuːəbl/adj
    Definition:not depleted when used.
    Traducción:renovable
    Example:The transition to renewable energy sources is accelerating globally.
    Collocation:renewable energy
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    • eco-conscious //

    /ˌiːkəʊ ˈkɒnʃəs/adj
    Definition:showing concern for the environment.
    Traducción:con conciencia ecológica
    Example:The brand targets eco-conscious consumers who prioritise ethical production.
    Collocation:eco-conscious lifestyle
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    • zero-waste //

    /ˈzɪərəʊ weɪst/adj
    Definition:aiming to send no trash to landfills.
    Traducción:residuo cero
    Example:Many urban dwellers are adopting a zero-waste lifestyle to minimize their environmental impact.
    Collocation:zero-waste movement
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    • clutter //

    /ˈklʌtə/n / v
    Definition:a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.
    Traducción:desorden / amontonamiento
    Example:The excessive packaging cluttering our streets is a direct result of single-use culture.
    Collocation:to clear the clutter
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    • mindful //

    /ˈmaɪndfl/adj
    Definition:conscious or aware of something.
    Traducción:consciente / atento
    Example:We need to be more mindful of our water consumption during the summer months.
    Collocation:to be mindful of
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    • reclaim //

    /rɪˈkleɪm/v
    Definition:to retrieve or recover something from a lost or wasted state.
    Traducción:reclamar / recuperar
    Example:The project aims to reclaim abandoned industrial sites and turn them into urban parks.
    Collocation:to reclaim land
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    • eco-anxiety //

    /ˌiːkəʊ æŋˈzaɪəti/n
    Definition:chronic fear of environmental doom.
    Traducción:ecoansiedad
    Example:Many young people report experiencing eco-anxiety due to the rapid pace of climate change.
    Collocation:to suffer from eco-anxiety
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