Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Estado y condición

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chilly

[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .Una brisa **fría** barrió las calles vacías.

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overcrowded

[Adjetivo]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

sobrepoblado, abarrotado

Ex: The train was overcrowded, and there was barely enough room to stand .El tren estaba **abarrotado**, y apenas había suficiente espacio para pararse.

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refreshed

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) feeling less tired and more energized, typically after rest or a break

enérgico de nuevo

Ex: The spa treatment left her feeling relaxed and refreshed.El tratamiento de spa la dejó relajada y **refrescada**.

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dysfunctional

[Adjetivo]

not working normally in the body

disfuncional, defectuoso

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open-ended

[Adjetivo]

designed to allow for later additions, changes, or adaptations

de revisión abierta, evolutivo

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downward spiral

[Frase]

a continuous worsening of a situation, where one negative event causes another, leading to further decline

Ex: Ignoring the warning signs caused a downward spiral in his mental health.

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nasty

[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

asqueroso, repugnante

Ex: The nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove .La mancha **asquerosa** en la alfombra era difícil de quitar.

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drawn-out

[Adjetivo]

prolonged or extended longer than expected or necessary

prolongado, interminable

Ex: The movie ’s drawn-out ending left viewers feeling restless and unsatisfied .El final **prolongado** de la película dejó a los espectadores inquietos e insatisfechos.

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immobile

[Adjetivo]

unable to move

inmóvil, inamovible

Ex: The statue stood immobile in the town square , a symbol of permanence .Permaneció **inmóvil**, paralizado por la conmoción.

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a thing of the past

[Frase]

something that does not exist or happen anymore due to being replaced by something more modern or desirable

Ex: In the modern era, encyclopedias in printed form have become a thing of the past, as people turn to online sources for information.

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disposable

[Adjetivo]

meant to be thrown away after being used

desechable, de un solo uso

Ex: The disposable cup is made of paper and can be easily thrown away after use .El vaso **desechable** está hecho de papel y se puede tirar fácilmente después de su uso.

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beyond recognition

[Adverbio]

so changed or damaged that it looks completely different or is no longer identifiable

más allá del reconocimiento, sin reconocimiento alguno

Ex: Social media has reshaped communication beyond recognition.Las redes sociales han transformado la comunicación **más allá del reconocimiento**.

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running

[Adjetivo]

occurring repeatedly over a period of time

persistente, continuo

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unprecedented

[Adjetivo]

never having existed or happened before

sin precedentes

Ex: The government implemented unprecedented measures to control the crisis .El gobierno implementó medidas **sin precedentes** para controlar la crisis.

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made-to-measure

[Adjetivo]

made to fit the specific size and requirements of a person or thing

a medida, hecho a medida

Ex: Made-to-measure curtains perfectly fit the odd-shaped window.Las cortinas **hechas a medida** se ajustan perfectamente a la ventana de forma irregular.

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arid

[Adjetivo]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

árido

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .Las regiones **áridas** son susceptibles a la desertificación, un proceso donde la tierra fértil se vuelve cada vez más seca e incapaz de soportar vegetación debido a actividades humanas o al cambio climático.

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on track

[Frase]

following the right course in order to achieve a particular result or reach a particular goal

por buen camino

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tight

[Adjetivo]

having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely

ajustado, limitado

Ex: Their finances are tight, so they decided to postpone the vacation .

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airborne

[Adjetivo]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

aéreo, transportado por el aire

Ex: Scientists studied the airborne pollutants in urban areas to assess their impact on air quality .Los científicos estudiaron los contaminantes **transportados por el aire** en áreas urbanas para evaluar su impacto en la calidad del aire.

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impending

[Adjetivo]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

inminente, próximo

Ex: The clock ticking down signaled the impending end of the game , leaving little time for a comeback .El tic-tac del reloj señalaba el final **inminente** del juego, dejando poco tiempo para una remontada.

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top-of-the-form

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) achieving the highest marks or best results in a class, exam, or competition

el mejor de la clase, a la cabeza de la clase

Ex: Only the top-of-the-form students go on to advanced classes.Solo los estudiantes **más destacados** pasan a clases avanzadas.

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home from home

[Frase]

a place where one feels as comfortable and at ease as they do in their own home

Ex: The lodge was so warm and inviting that it became a home from home for the hikers.

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room to swing a cat

[Frase]

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

Ex: In the crowded marketplace, there was barely any room to swing a cat as people jostled past each other.

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a stone's throw

[Frase]

a distance that is very short

Ex: The school is a stone's throw from our neighborhood, which is convenient for the kids.

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watertight

[Adjetivo]

not letting water in or out

estanco, impermeable

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sluggish

[Adjetivo]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

lento

Ex: Blood circulation can become sluggish when sitting too long .La circulación sanguínea puede volverse **lenta** al estar sentado demasiado tiempo.

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vicious circle

[Sustantivo]

a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem

círculo vicioso, espiral negativa

Ex: The vicious circle of poverty can be challenging to escape , as financial hardships can lead to limited opportunities and vice versa .El **círculo vicioso** de la pobreza puede ser difícil de escapar, ya que las dificultades financieras pueden llevar a oportunidades limitadas y viceversa.

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fleeting

[Adjetivo]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

efímero

Ex: The photographer captured the fleeting moment when the butterfly landed on the flower .El fotógrafo capturó el momento **fugaz** en que la mariposa aterrizó en la flor.

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irreversible

[Adjetivo]

unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

irreversible

Ex: The irreversible loss of data due to a computer crash could have been prevented with regular backups .La pérdida **irreversible** de datos debido a un fallo informático podría haberse evitado con copias de seguridad periódicas.

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to stand up to

[Verbo]

to endure harsh conditions without being significantly damaged

resistir a, aguantar

Ex: Quality hiking boots that can stand up to rough terrain.Botas de senderismo de calidad que pueden **resistir** terrenos difíciles.

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innocence

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being free from worldly experience