Wildlife Conservation & RewildingL03
vocabulary

Vocabulary Lab

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

45 minC1c1vocabularywildlife-conservation-rewildingbiodiversityecosystemsustainabilityendangered

Lesson objectives

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

Vocabulario C1 — Wildlife Conservation & Rewilding

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

biodiversity //

/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/n
Definition:the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, considered in terms of the number of species represented.
Traducción:biodiversidad
Example:The primary objective of the new marine protected area is to bolster local biodiversity.
Collocation:rich biodiversity
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  • ecosystem //

    /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/n
    Definition:a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
    Traducción:ecosistema
    Example:Restoring the wetlands is crucial to maintaining the balance of the entire ecosystem.
    Collocation:fragile ecosystem
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  • endangered //

    /ɪnˈdeɪnʤəd/adj
    Definition:a species of animal or plant that is at risk of extinction.
    Traducción:en peligro de extinción
    Example:Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect endangered species from habitat loss.
    Collocation:endangered species
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  • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:Strategic rewilding projects can help mitigate the effects of climate change in rural areas.
    Collocation:mitigate risks
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  • depletion //

    /dɪˈpliːʃən/n
    Definition:the reduction in the quantity or number of something.
    Traducción:agotamiento / disminución
    Example:The rapid depletion of natural resources has forced governments to implement stricter laws.
    Collocation:resource depletion
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  • indigenous //

    /ɪnˈdɪʤənəs/adj
    Definition:originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
    Traducción:autóctono / indígena
    Example:The reintroduction of indigenous flora is essential for a healthy forest ecosystem.
    Collocation:indigenous species
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  • sustainability //

    /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/n
    Definition:the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
    Traducción:sostenibilidad
    Example:Long-term sustainability in wildlife management requires community involvement.
    Collocation:environmental sustainability
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  • encroachment //

    /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/n
    Definition:intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.
    Traducción:invasión / intrusión
    Example:Human encroachment into natural habitats is a leading cause of wildlife displacement.
    Collocation:urban encroachment
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  • proliferation //

    /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/n
    Definition:rapid increase in the number or amount of something.
    Traducción:proliferación
    Example:The proliferation of invasive species poses a significant threat to native wildlife.
    Collocation:rapid proliferation
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  • equilibrium //

    /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/n
    Definition:a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
    Traducción:equilibrio
    Example:The goal of rewilding is to restore the natural equilibrium of the landscape.
    Collocation:ecological equilibrium
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  • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪlɪti/n
    Definition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The committee is conducting a feasibility study on the reintroduction of wolves.
    Collocation:feasibility study
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  • implementation //

    /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/n
    Definition:the process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The successful implementation of the conservation strategy depends on funding.
    Collocation:effective implementation
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  • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkhəʊldə/n
    Definition:a person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
    Traducción:interesado / parte interesada
    Example:Local farmers are key stakeholders in the new land management project.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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  • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:the action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, etc.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict compliance with environmental regulations is mandatory for all developers.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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  • policy //

    /ˈpɒləsi/n
    Definition:a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government or organization.
    Traducción:política
    Example:The government's new wildlife policy aims to protect migratory corridors.
    Collocation:environmental policy
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  • oversight //

    /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/n
    Definition:the action of overseeing something.
    Traducción:supervisión
    Example:The agency provides oversight to ensure that rewilding projects meet legal standards.
    Collocation:regulatory oversight
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  • allocation //

    /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/n
    Definition:the action of distributing something.
    Traducción:asignación / distribución
    Example:The allocation of funds for habitat restoration has been increased this year.
    Collocation:resource allocation
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  • advocate //

    /ˈædvəkeɪt/v
    Definition:publicly recommend or support.
    Traducción:defender / abogar por
    Example:Environmentalists advocate for the creation of more wildlife corridors.
    Collocation:strongly advocate
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  • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
    Example:A comprehensive assessment of the ecosystem is required before any intervention.
    Collocation:comprehensive study
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  • stewardship //

    /ˈstjuːədʃɪp/n
    Definition:the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.
    Traducción:gestión / administración responsable
    Example:Environmental stewardship is vital for the survival of future generations.
    Collocation:environmental stewardship
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  • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪm ˌtʃeɪnʤə/n
    Definition:a person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing or thinking about something.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The introduction of drone technology has been a game-changer for wildlife monitoring.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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  • eco-friendly //

    /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrɛndli/adj
    Definition:not harmful to the environment.
    Traducción:ecológico / respetuoso con el medio ambiente
    Example:We are looking for more eco-friendly ways to manage the national park.
    Collocation:eco-friendly products
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  • hands-on //

    /ˌhændz ˈɒn/adj
    Definition:involving active participation rather than theory.
    Traducción:práctico / de primera mano
    Example:The volunteers gained hands-on experience in wildlife conservation during the summer.
    Collocation:hands-on experience
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  • greenwashing //

    /ˈɡriːnwɒʃɪŋ/n
    Definition:the discreditable practice of making one appear more environmentally friendly than they actually are.
    Traducción:lavado de imagen ecológico
    Example:Many companies use greenwashing to distract from their actual environmental impact.
    Collocation:accusations of greenwashing
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  • back to basics //

    /bæk tu ˈbeɪsɪks/phrase
    Definition:returning to the most fundamental aspects of something.
    Traducción:volver a lo básico
    Example:In terms of rewilding, it's about going back to basics and letting nature take the lead.
    Collocation:go back to basics
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  • cutting-edge //

    /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adj
    Definition:at the latest or most advanced stage of development.
    Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
    Example:The research centre uses cutting-edge technology to track migratory patterns.
    Collocation:cutting-edge technology
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  • game plan //

    /ˈɡeɪm plæn/n
    Definition:a strategy worked out in advance.
    Traducción:plan de acción / estrategia
    Example:The conservation group's game plan involves securing more land for wildlife.
    Collocation:solid game plan
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  • on the ground //

    /ɒn ðə ɡraʊnd/idiom
    Definition:in the actual place where something is happening.
    Traducción:sobre el terreno
    Example:We need more reports from the teams working on the ground in the rainforest.
    Collocation:working on the ground
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  • nature-based //

    /ˈneɪʧə beɪst/adj
    Definition:solutions or approaches that utilize natural processes.
    Traducción:basado en la naturaleza
    Example:Nature-based solutions are becoming more popular for flood management.
    Collocation:nature-based solutions
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  • top-notch //

    /ˌtɒp ˈnɒʧ/adj
    Definition:of the highest quality; excellent.
    Traducción:de primera / excelente
    Example:The park offers top-notch educational programmes for young conservationists.
    Collocation:top-notch quality
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