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

45 minC1c1vocabularybiodiversity-ecosystems-extinctionbiodiversityecosystemsextinctionsustainability

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to biodiversity, ecosystems & extinction.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Biodiversity, Ecosystems & Extinction

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

biodiversity loss //

/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti lɒs/n
Definition:The reduction in the number, variety, and amount of living organisms in a particular area.
Traducción:pérdida de biodiversidad
Example:Current climate models suggest that biodiversity loss is accelerating at an unprecedented rate in tropical regions.
Collocation:irreversible biodiversity loss
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    • ecosystem services //

    /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/n
    Definition:The benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, such as pollination, water purification, and climate regulation.
    Traducción:servicios ecosistémicos
    Example:Protecting wetlands is crucial because they provide vital ecosystem services to the surrounding agricultural communities.
    Collocation:to provide ecosystem services
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    • anthropogenic //

    /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒenɪk/adj
    Definition:Originating in human activity, especially in the context of environmental pollution or climate change.
    Traducción:antropogénico
    Example:The recent mass bleaching of coral reefs is primarily attributed to anthropogenic climate change.
    Collocation:anthropogenic impact
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    • to exacerbate //

    /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/v
    Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
    Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
    Example:Deforestation in the Amazon will only exacerbate the existing global warming crisis.
    Collocation:to exacerbate the situation
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    • endangered species //

    /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd ˈspiːʃiːz/n
    Definition:A species of animal or plant that is at risk of extinction.
    Traducción:especies en peligro de extinción
    Example:The new legislation aims to provide stricter protections for endangered species in maritime territories.
    Collocation:critically endangered species
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    • to mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:Reforestation projects are essential to mitigate the effects of soil erosion.
    Collocation:to mitigate risks
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    • habitat fragmentation //

    /ˈhæbɪtæt ˌfræɡmənˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process by which large, continuous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches.
    Traducción:fragmentación del hábitat
    Example:Habitat fragmentation prevents wildlife from migrating, leading to genetic bottlenecks in local populations.
    Collocation:severe habitat fragmentation
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    • to jeopardize //

    /ˈdʒepədaɪz/v
    Definition:To put something into a situation in which it is likely to be harmed, injured, or destroyed.
    Traducción:poner en peligro / comprometer
    Example:Overfishing threatens to jeopardize the entire marine food web.
    Collocation:to jeopardize the future
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    • ecological footprint //

    /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkl ˈfʊtprɪnt/n
    Definition:The impact of a person or community on the environment, expressed as the amount of land required to support their lifestyle.
    Traducción:huella ecológica
    Example:Reducing meat consumption is one of the most effective ways to lower your ecological footprint.
    Collocation:to reduce one's ecological footprint
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    • to deplete //

    /dɪˈpliːt/v
    Definition:To use up the supply or resources of something.
    Traducción:agotar / depletar
    Example:The rapid depletion of natural resources is a major concern for global sustainability.
    Collocation:to deplete resources
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    • sustainability framework //

    /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti ˈfreɪmwɜːk/n
    Definition:A structured approach used by organizations to manage environmental and social impacts.
    Traducción:marco de sostenibilidad
    Example:The corporation is implementing a new sustainability framework to align with international green standards.
    Collocation:to develop a sustainability framework
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    • to implement //

    /ˈɪmplɪment/v
    Definition:To put a decision, plan, or law into effect.
    Traducción:implementar / poner en marcha
    Example:Governments must implement stricter regulations to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking.
    Collocation:to implement policies
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important regulation, or agreement.
    Traducción:cumplimiento / conformidad
    Example:Environmental compliance is now a key metric in our annual corporate social responsibility report.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • to oversee //

    /ˌəʊvəˈsiː/v
    Definition:To supervise a person or their work, especially in an official capacity.
    Traducción:supervisar
    Example:The agency was created to oversee the management of protected national parks.
    Collocation:to oversee operations
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    • to adhere to //

    /əˈdiːə tuː/v
    Definition:To believe in and follow the practices of; to stick to a rule or agreement.
    Traducción:adherirse a / cumplir con
    Example:All manufacturing plants must adhere to strict waste disposal protocols to protect local ecosystems.
    Collocation:to adhere to standards
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    • to spearhead //

    /ˈspɪəhed/v
    Definition:To lead an initiative, movement, or attack.
    Traducción:encabezar / liderar
    Example:The NGO is spearheading a global campaign to restore lost mangrove forests.
    Collocation:to spearhead an initiative
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    • to incentivize //

    /ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide someone with an incentive for doing something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:The government plans to incentivize companies that adopt carbon-neutral technologies.
    Collocation:to incentivize growth
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    • to streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:We need to streamline our conservation efforts to ensure maximum impact with limited funding.
    Collocation:to streamline processes
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    • to facilitate //

    /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/v
    Definition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
    Traducción:facilitar
    Example:New technologies can facilitate the monitoring of remote wildlife populations.
    Collocation:to facilitate communication
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    • to integrate //

    /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/v
    Definition:To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole.
    Traducción:integrar
    Example:It is essential to integrate ecological considerations into all urban planning projects.
    Collocation:to integrate seamlessly
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    • eco-friendly //

    /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/adj
    Definition:Not harmful to the environment.
    Traducción:ecológico / respetuoso con el medio ambiente
    Example:The new product line is entirely eco-friendly and uses zero-waste packaging.
    Collocation:an eco-friendly alternative
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    • to go green //

    /ɡəʊ ɡriːn/phrase
    Definition:To change one's lifestyle or business practices to be more environmentally friendly.
    Traducción:volverse ecológico / adoptar prácticas verdes
    Example:More and more small businesses are deciding to go green to attract conscious consumers.
    Collocation:to decide to go green
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    • to be wiped out //

    /bi ˈwaɪpt aʊt/phrase
    Definition:To be completely destroyed or made extinct.
    Traducción:ser aniquilado / extinguirse por completo
    Example:If we don't act now, many unique species could be wiped out by the end of the decade.
    Collocation:to be wiped out entirely
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    • to hit a tipping point //

    /hɪt ə ˈtɪpɪŋ pɔɪnt/phrase
    Definition:To reach a critical moment when a significant and often irreversible change occurs.
    Traducción:llegar a un punto de inflexión
    Example:Scientists fear the Arctic ice sheet might hit a tipping point much sooner than expected.
    Collocation:to reach a tipping point
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    • to be on the brink of //

    /bi ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/phrase
    Definition:To be very close to a significant change or event (often negative).
    Traducción:estar al borde de
    Example:Several local ecosystems are on the brink of collapse due to rising temperatures.
    Collocation:to be on the brink of extinction
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    • to wreak havoc //

    /riːk ˈhævək/phrase
    Definition:To cause great damage or chaos.
    Traducción:causar estragos / desastre
    Example:Extreme weather events continue to wreak havoc on natural habitats across the globe.
    Collocation:to wreak havoc on
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    • to be a game-changer //

    /bi ə ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃeɪndʒə/phrase
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly changes the way something is done or thought about.
    Traducción:cambiar las reglas del juego / algo revolucionario
    Example:The discovery of this new DNA sequencing method could be a game-changer for conservation biology.
    Collocation:to be a real game-changer
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    • to take a toll //

    /teɪk ə təʊl/phrase
    Definition:To have a serious, bad effect on someone or something over time.
    Traducción:pasar factura / tener un efecto perjudicial
    Example:Pollution is starting to take a heavy toll on the health of the local marine life.
    Collocation:to take a heavy toll
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    • to be at stake //

    /bi æt steɪk/phrase
    Definition:To be at risk of being lost or damaged.
    Traducción:estar en juego
    Example:With the current rate of warming, the survival of many species is at stake.
    Collocation:to have much at stake
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    • to catch on //

    /kætʃ ɒn/v
    Definition:To become popular or fashionable.
    Traducción:ponerse de moda / hacerse popular
    Example:Sustainable living practices are finally starting to catch on among the younger generation.
    Collocation:to catch on quickly
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