PET LION RETURNED TO OWNER Flashcards

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captivity

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captivity

captivity n (animal: in a zoo, etc.) cautiverio nm cautividad nf

Captivity is not a natural state for animals. El cautiverio no es un estado natural para los animales.

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controversial

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controversial

controversial adj (debatable) discutible adj controvertido/a adj

Flavio loves to talk about controversial economic policies. Esa aseveración es discutible. Ésta es una controvertida aseveración.

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national

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national

national adj (relating to a country) nacional adj mf

Brad made the national soccer team. Brad llegó al equipo de fútbol nacional.

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raise

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raise

raise [sb] vtr (children: rear )criar a vtr + prep educar a vtr + prep

We raised the children to be respectful of their parents. Hemos criado a los niños para que le tengan respeto a sus padres.

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initially

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initially

initially adv (at first) al principio loc adv inicialmente adv

Initially I thought she was a private investigator. Al principio creí que era una investigadora privada.

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wildlife

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wildlife

wildlife n uncountable (animals, plants, etc.) vida salvaje, vida silvestre nf + adj mf fauna nf

The zoologist had spent years studying wildlife. El zoólogo pasó años estudiando la vida salvaje.

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loss

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loss

loss n (absence) pérdida nf

Rita felt a terrible sense of loss when her children left home. Rita sintió una sensación de pérdida cuando sus hijos se fueron de casa.

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disappointment

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disappointment

disappointment n uncountable (feeling of loss, failure) desilusión nf decepción nf

Diane was unable to hide her disappointment at not being invited to the party. Diane no era capaz de ocultar su desilusión por no haber sido invitada a la fiesta. Diane no era capaz de ocultar su decepción por no haber sido invitada a la fiesta.

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investigation

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investigation

investigation n (research, study )investigación nf

Our investigations into the disease show that it is genetic. Nuestra investigación demuestra que la enfermedad es genética.

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religion

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religion

religion n (philosophy based on faith) religión nf

This religion has only one god. Esta religión solo tiene un dios.

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disappearance

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disappearance

disappearance n (person: vanishing) desaparición nf

The actor’s disappearance is being investigated by police. La desaparición del actor está siendo investigada por la policía.

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stream

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stream

stream [sth] vtr(audio, video: deliver in real time)transmitir vtr I don’t have cable, but I can stream football games on my computer. No tengo televisión por cable, pero puedo transmitir los partidos de fútbol en mi ordenador.

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deforest

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deforest

deforest [sth] vtr (cut down trees in) deforestar vtr

The lumber company plans to deforest hundreds of acres. La compañía de tala planea deforestar cientos de acres.

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decrease

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decrease

decrease vi (go down) disminuir vtr mermar vtr (fuerza)menguar vtr

Water consumption needs to decrease if we are to avoid a drought. Debemos disminuir el consumo de agua si queremos evitar la sequía.

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habitation

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habitation

habitation n (place of residence) vivienda, residencia nf morada nf domicilio nm hábitat nm

Evidence of ancient habitations has been found in this area. Se encontraron evidencias de antiguas viviendas en esta zona.

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decline

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decline

decline n (decrease) disminución nf descenso nm empeoramiento nm

The company wondered how it could reverse the decline in sales. La compañía se preguntó cómo podía revertir la disminución en las ventas.

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monitor

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monitor

monitor n (computer display) monitor nm pantalla nf

My computer has a large monitor. Mi ordenador tiene un gran monitor. Mi computadora tiene una pantalla grande.

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significance

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significance

significance n (importance) significado nm importancia nf

This announcement has great significance for those who want peace. Este anuncio tiene gran significado para los que quieren la paz. Este anuncio tiene gran importancia para aquellos que quieren la paz.

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detection

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detection

detection n (by machine) detección nf

Security scanners at airports are used for detection of weapons. Los escáneres de seguridad en los aeropuertos se usan para la detección de armas.