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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Nivel e intensidad

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

debilitamiento

debilitamiento

Ex: The storm raged for hours , but eventually , the wind and rain started to die down.La tormenta rugió durante horas, pero eventualmente, el viento y la lluvia comenzaron a **amainar**.

to be greater in number than someone or something else

superar en número, ser más numeroso que

superar en número, ser más numeroso que

Ex: The votes in favor of the proposal outnumbered those against it .Los votos a favor de la propuesta **superaron en número** a los que estaban en contra.
to narrow
[Verbo]

to make something more limited or restricted in width

estrechar, restringir

estrechar, restringir

Ex: In order to meet safety regulations , the company had to narrow the width of the staircases in the building .Para cumplir con las regulaciones de seguridad, la empresa tuvo que **reducir** el ancho de las escaleras en el edificio.
pace
[Sustantivo]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

ritmo, velocidad

ritmo, velocidad

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines .El proyecto avanzó a un **ritmo** constante, cumpliendo con todos los plazos.
abundance
[Sustantivo]

a large quantity or amount of something

abundancia, profusión

abundancia, profusión

Ex: The festival offered an abundance of activities for visitors of all ages .El festival ofreció una **abundancia** de actividades para visitantes de todas las edades.

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense

desvanecerse, disminuir gradualmente

desvanecerse, disminuir gradualmente

Ex: Over the weeks , the sadness from the loss began to wear off, allowing for healing .Con el paso de las semanas, la tristeza por la pérdida comenzó a **desvanecerse**, permitiendo la curación.
to swarm
[Verbo]

to be filled or crowded with large numbers of people, animals, or things

pulular, hormiguear

pulular, hormiguear

Ex: The old barn swarmed with bats at dusk .El viejo granero **se llenaba** de murciélagos al anochecer.
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The city is known for its numerous historical landmarks and tourist attractions .La ciudad es conocida por sus **numerosos** monumentos históricos y atracciones turísticas.
upturn
[Sustantivo]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

mejora

mejora

Ex: Analysts predict an upturn in the stock market by the end of the year .Los analistas predicen un **repunte** en el mercado de valores para finales de año.
deficiency
[Sustantivo]

the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength

escasez

escasez

to boost
[Verbo]

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: She boosts her productivity by organizing her tasks efficiently .Ella **aumenta** su productividad organizando sus tareas de manera eficiente.
frequency
[Sustantivo]

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

frecuencia

frecuencia

Ex: She was surprised by the frequency with which the company held meetings .Ella se sorprendió por la **frecuencia** con la que la empresa celebraba reuniones.

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

exacerbar, agravar

Ex: We exacerbated the misunderstanding by not clarifying sooner .**Agravamos** el malentendido al no aclarar antes.
fluctuation
[Sustantivo]

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

fluctuación

fluctuación

Ex: Currency fluctuations affected the company 's international profits .Las **fluctuaciones** cambiarias afectaron los beneficios internacionales de la empresa.
cascade
[Sustantivo]

a large, continuous flow or outpouring of something, such as light, hair, or even emotions, falling or spreading downward in abundance

cascada

cascada

a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is required, desired, or expected to have a meaningful impact

Ex: The new policy made some change, but it was a drop in the ocean of systemic issues.
to crop up
[Verbo]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

surgir, aparecer

surgir, aparecer

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .El coche se averió en la autopista, y varios problemas **surgieron**, haciendo el viaje más desafiante.
awash
[Adjetivo]

filled or overwhelmed with a large amount of something

inundado, abrumado

inundado, abrumado

Ex: He stood there, awash in admiration and pride.Se quedó allí, **inundado** de admiración y orgullo.
to brim
[Verbo]

to be full of a particular quality or feeling

rebosar, estar lleno de

rebosar, estar lleno de

Ex: They're brimming with ideas for the new project.Están rebosantes de ideas para el nuevo proyecto.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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