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

45 minC1c1vocabularyagriculture-farming-food-securitysostenibilidadrendimientoescasezmitigar

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to agriculture, farming & food security.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Agriculture, Farming & Food Security

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

sustainability //

/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/n
Definition:The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time, particularly regarding environmental resources.
Traducción:sostenibilidad
Example:The government has implemented new policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of our national food supply.
Collocation:environmental sustainability
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    • yield //

    /jiːld/n
    Definition:The amount of an agricultural product produced per unit of land.
    Traducción:rendimiento / cosecha
    Example:Climate volatility has caused a significant decrease in crop yield across the southern provinces this year.
    Collocation:crop yield
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    • depletion //

    /dɪˈpliːʃn/n
    Definition:The reduction in the quantity or condition of something, such as soil nutrients.
    Traducción:agotamiento / disminución
    Example:Soil depletion is a critical issue that threatens global food security if not addressed through regenerative practices.
    Collocation:resource depletion
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:Advanced irrigation techniques are being used to mitigate the effects of prolonged droughts.
    Collocation:mitigate the impact
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    • scarcity //

    /ˈskeəsəti/n
    Definition:The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
    Traducción:escasez
    Example:Water scarcity remains the primary obstacle to agricultural expansion in arid regions.
    Collocation:acute scarcity
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    • subsistence //

    /səbˈsɪstəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of maintaining or providing ourselves with the necessities of life.
    Traducción:subsistencia
    Example:Small-scale subsistence farming is vital for the survival of many rural communities.
    Collocation:subsistence farming
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    • cultivate //

    /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/v
    Definition:To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
    Traducción:cultivar
    Example:Farmers are being encouraged to cultivate more drought-resistant varieties of wheat.
    Collocation:cultivate crops
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    • irrigation //

    /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
    Traducción:riego
    Example:Modern irrigation systems are essential for maintaining high yields in water-stressed areas.
    Collocation:irrigation system
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    • biodiversity //

    /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/n
    Definition:The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.
    Traducción:biodiversidad
    Example:Protecting biodiversity is crucial to prevent the collapse of local ecosystems used in farming.
    Collocation:preserve biodiversity
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
    Example:A comprehensive approach to food security must include both production and distribution strategies.
    Collocation:comprehensive strategy
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    • commodity //

    /kəˈmɒdəti/n
    Definition:A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
    Traducción:materia prima / producto básico
    Example:Fluctuations in the price of grain as a global commodity affect international trade balances.
    Collocation:agricultural commodity
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    • logistics //

    /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/n
    Definition:The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
    Traducción:logística
    Example:Improving food logistics is key to reducing post-harvest losses in developing nations.
    Collocation:supply chain logistics
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    • surplus //

    /ˈsɜːpləs/n
    Definition:An amount of something left over when requirements have been met.
    Traducción:superávit / excedente
    Example:The country aims to produce a surplus of organic produce to boost exports.
    Collocation:food surplus
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    • procurement //

    /prəˈkjʊərmənt/n
    Definition:The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for business.
    Traducción:adquisición / obtención
    Example:The company's procurement policy prioritises locally sourced ingredients.
    Collocation:strategic procurement
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    • yield-enhancing //

    /jiːld ˈenhɑːnsɪŋ/adj
    Definition:Designed to increase the amount of crop produced.
    Traducción:que aumenta el rendimiento
    Example:New bio-engineered seeds are marketed as yield-enhancing solutions for overpopulated regions.
    Collocation:yield-enhancing technology
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    • volatile //

    /ˈvɒlətaɪl/adj
    Definition:Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
    Traducción:volátil
    Example:Farmers face highly volatile market prices, making long-term planning difficult.
    Collocation:volatile market
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    • infrastructure //

    /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə/n
    Definition:The basic physical and organisational structures needed for the operation of a society.
    Traducción:infraestructura
    Example:Investment in rural infrastructure is vital to connect farms to urban markets.
    Collocation:agricultural infrastructure
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    • diversification //

    /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The action of making something more diverse.
    Traducción:diversificación
    Example:Crop diversification is a key strategy to mitigate the risk of total crop failure.
    Collocation:economic diversification
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    • regeneration //

    /rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of regrowth or renewal of an ecosystem.
    Traducción:regeneración
    Example:Soil regeneration techniques are becoming mainstream among environmentally conscious farmers.
    Collocation:ecological regeneration
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    • resilience //

    /rɪˈzɪliəns/n
    Definition:The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
    Traducción:resiliencia
    Example:Building climate resilience in agriculture is the main focus of the 2026 global summit.
    Collocation:climate resilience
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adj
    Definition:Causing radical change in an industry or concept.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:Vertical farming is a disruptive technology that could change urban food production forever.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • traceability //

    /ˌtreɪsəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The quality of being able to be traced or followed.
    Traducción:trazabilidad
    Example:Blockchain technology has improved the traceability of organic produce from farm to fork.
    Collocation:full traceability
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    • agtech //

    /ˈæɡtek/n
    Definition:Short for agricultural technology; the use of technology in agriculture.
    Traducción:tecnología agrícola
    Example:The latest agtech innovations allow for precision farming with minimal water waste.
    Collocation:agtech startup
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    • farm-to-table //

    /fɑːm tu ˈteɪbl/adj/phrase
    Definition:A movement/concept where food is sourced directly from local producers to consumers.
    Traducción:del campo a la mesa
    Example:The new restaurant's farm-to-table approach has gained massive popularity in 2025.
    Collocation:farm-to-table movement
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    • food desert //

    /fuːd ˈdezət/n
    Definition:An urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.
    Traducción:desierto alimentario
    Example:Urban planners are working to eliminate food deserts by subsidising local grocery stores.
    Collocation:urban food desert
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    • hyper-local //

    /ˌhaɪpə ˈləʊkl/adj
    Definition:Relating to a very small, specific area or community.
    Traducción:hiperlocal
    Example:Hyper-local food networks are becoming essential for community food security.
    Collocation:hyper-local sourcing
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    • seasonal //

    /ˈsiːzənl/adj
    Definition:Relating to or occurring in a particular season.
    Traducción:estacional
    Example:Eating seasonal produce is both more sustainable and more cost-effective.
    Collocation:seasonal availability
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    • organic //

    /ɔːˈɡænɪk/adj
    Definition:Produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
    Traducción:orgánico
    Example:The demand for organic certification has skyrocketed among young consumers.
    Collocation:organic farming
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    • field-to-fork //

    /fiːld tu fɔːk/adj/phrase
    Definition:A concept describing the entire journey of food from production to consumption.
    Traducción:del campo al tenedor
    Example:The new transparency laws require a clear field-to-fork audit for all exported goods.
    Collocation:field-to-fork transparency
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    • urban farming //

    /ˈɜːbən ˈfɑːmɪŋ/n
    Definition:The practice of cultivating, growing, and distributing food in or around urban areas.
    Traducción:agricultura urbana
    Example:With rising food costs, urban farming is becoming a viable way to feed city dwellers.
    Collocation:sustainable urban farming
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