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

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to pollution, waste & the circular economy.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Pollution, Waste & the Circular Economy

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

mitigate //

/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/v
Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar / suavizar
Example:The government has introduced new legislation to mitigate the environmental impact of industrial runoff.
Collocation:mitigate the effects
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/adj
    Definition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
    Example:Microplastics have become ubiquitous in our oceans, affecting even the most remote marine ecosystems.
    Collocation:ubiquitous presence
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    • exacerbate //

    /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/v
    Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
    Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
    Example:Failure to upgrade waste management systems will only exacerbate the growing landfill crisis.
    Collocation:exacerbate the problem
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    • detrimental //

    /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/adj
    Definition:Tending to cause harm.
    Traducción:perjudicial / nocivo
    Example:The detrimental effects of chemical leaching into groundwater are often irreversible.
    Collocation:detrimental impact
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    • depletion //

    /dɪˈpliː.ʃən/n
    Definition:A reduction in the quantity or number of something.
    Traducción:agotamiento / disminución
    Example:The rapid depletion of natural resources necessitates a shift towards a circular economy.
    Collocation:resource depletion
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    • sustainable //

    /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/adj
    Definition:Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting resources.
    Traducción:sostenible
    Example:Sustainable development requires a fundamental rethink of our current production models.
    Collocation:sustainable practices
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    • biodegradable //

    /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/adj
    Definition:Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms.
    Traducción:biodegradable
    Example:The company is transitioning to entirely biodegradable packaging to reduce plastic waste.
    Collocation:biodegradable materials
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    • irreversible //

    /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/adj
    Definition:Not able to be undone or altered.
    Traducción:irreversible
    Example:Scientists warn that we are approaching a tipping point of irreversible climate damage.
    Collocation:irreversible damage
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    • ecological //

    /ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/adj
    Definition:Relating to the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
    Traducción:ecológico
    Example:The ecological footprint of the tech industry is under increasing scrutiny.
    Collocation:ecological balance
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    • remediation //

    /rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The action of remedying something, especially environmental damage.
    Traducción:remediación / subsanación
    Example:Soil remediation projects are essential in areas previously used for heavy manufacturing.
    Collocation:environmental remediation
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    • scalability //

    /ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The capacity to be changed in size or scale.
    Traducción:escalabilidad
    Example:The main challenge for circular business models is the scalability of recycling technologies.
    Collocation:ensure scalability
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important regulation, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict regulatory compliance is mandatory for all firms handling hazardous waste.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:We are conducting a feasibility study on the implementation of zero-waste logistics.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • incentivise //

    /ɪnˈsen.tɪ.vaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide with an incentive or motivation to do something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:The government aims to incentivise companies that adopt closed-loop manufacturing processes.
    Collocation:incentivise innovation
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    • oversight //

    /ˈəʊ.və.saɪt/n
    Definition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
    Traducción:supervisión / fiscalización
    Example:Increased governmental oversight is necessary to prevent illegal dumping in protected areas.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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    • streamline //

    /ˈstriːm.laɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:To improve efficiency, we must streamline our supply chain to minimize waste.
    Collocation:streamline processes
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    • viability //

    /vaɪˈæb.əl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The ability to work successfully; survivability.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The long-term viability of the circular economy depends on consumer participation.
    Collocation:commercial viability
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪm.plɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The implementation of the new waste tax will begin in the first quarter of 2026.
    Collocation:successful implementation
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    • accountability //

    /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
    Traducción:rendición de cuentas
    Example:Corporate accountability regarding carbon emissions is a key topic in modern business ethics.
    Collocation:ensure accountability
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/adj
    Definition:Innovative technologies or business models that displace established ones.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:The rise of the sharing economy has been a disruptive force in traditional retail models.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • clutter //

    /ˈklʌt.ər/n
    Definition:A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.
    Traducción:desorden / amontonamiento
    Example:The constant influx of cheap consumer goods creates endless clutter in our homes and landfills.
    Collocation:visual clutter
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    • clutter-free //

    /ˈklʌt.ər friː/adj
    Definition:Free from unnecessary or messy items.
    Traducción:libre de desorden
    Example:Minimalist living is becoming a popular way to maintain a clutter-free and sustainable lifestyle.
    Collocation:clutter-free environment
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    • eco-conscious //

    /ˌiː.kəʊ ˈkɒn.ʃəs/adj
    Definition:Showing awareness of environmental issues.
    Traducción:con conciencia ecológica
    Example:The new generation of shoppers is increasingly eco-conscious and prefers ethical brands.
    Collocation:eco-conscious consumer
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    • zero-waste //

    /ˈzɪə.əʊ weɪst/adj
    Definition:A lifestyle or process aimed at eliminating all waste sent to landfills.
    Traducción:residuo cero
    Example:Many urban dwellers are adopting zero-waste lifestyles to reduce their environmental footprint.
    Collocation:zero-waste lifestyle
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    • upcycle //

    /ˈʌp.saɪ.kəl/v
    Definition:To reuse discarded objects or materials in such a way as to create a product of higher quality than the original.
    Traducción:suprarreciclar / dar un nuevo uso de mayor valor
    Example:Local artists are finding creative ways to upcycle industrial waste into high-end furniture.
    Collocation:upcycle materials
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    • greenwashing //

    /ˈɡriːn.wɒʃ.ɪŋ/n
    Definition:The practice of making misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service.
    Traducción:lavado de imagen ecológico
    Example:Consumers are becoming more skeptical of brands that engage in blatant greenwashing.
    Collocation:accusations of greenwashing
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    • throwaway //

    /ˈθrəʊ.ə.weɪ/adj
    Definition:Designed to be used once and then thrown away.
    Traducción:desechable
    Example:We must move away from our current throwaway culture to protect the planet.
    Collocation:throwaway culture
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    • clutter-busting //

    /ˈklʌt.ə ˌbʌs.tɪŋ/adj
    Definition:The act of aggressively removing or organizing clutter.
    Traducción:eliminación de desorden
    Example:The new minimalist app offers clutter-busting tips for managing household waste.
    Collocation:clutter-busting techniques
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    • eco-friendly //

    /ˌiː.kəʊ ˈfrend.li/adj
    Definition:Not harmful to the environment.
    Traducción:ecológico / respetuoso con el medio ambiente
    Example:Switching to eco-friendly cleaning products is an easy way to reduce chemical pollution.
    Collocation:eco-friendly alternatives
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    • single-use //

    /ˌsɪŋ.ɡəl ˈjuːs/adj
    Definition:Designed to be used only once before being thrown away.
    Traducción:de un solo uso
    Example:The ban on single-use plastics is a major step towards reducing ocean pollution.
    Collocation:single-use plastics
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