Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Forma, Textura y Estructura

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amorphous

[Adjetivo]

lacking a clear or distinct shape or form

amorfo

Ex: The gelatin dessert was still amorphous before chilling .

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aquiline

[Adjetivo]

(of a person's nose) curved like an eagle's beak

aguileño, aquilino

Ex: Artists often gave their heroes aquiline noses to suggest nobility and strength.Los artistas a menudo daban a sus héroes narices **aquilinas** para sugerir nobleza y fuerza.

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asunder

[Adverbio]

into separate pieces

en pedazos

Ex: The rivalry between the two factions threatened to tear the organization asunder.La rivalidad entre las dos facciones amenazaba con desgarrar la organización **en pedazos**.

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brittle

[Adjetivo]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

quebradizo, frágil

Ex: The cookie had a brittle texture , with a satisfying crunch as you took a bite .La galleta tenía una textura **quebradiza**, con un crujido satisfactorio al darle un mordisco.

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concave

[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

cóncavo

Ex: The concave lens corrected his vision, allowing him to see distant objects more clearly.La lente **cóncava** corrigió su visión, permitiéndole ver objetos distantes con mayor claridad.

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convex

[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

Ex: The artist used a convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .El artista utilizó un molde **convexo** para crear la escultura redondeada.

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malleable

[Adjetivo]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

maleable

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .El plástico calentado se volvió **maleable**, permitiendo que se moldee en la forma deseada antes de enfriarse y endurecerse.

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pellucid

[Adjetivo]

allowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency

translúcido

Ex: The pellucid ice of the glacier revealed fascinating patterns and trapped bubbles, enhancing its natural beauty.El hielo **pellúcido** del glaciar revelaba patrones fascinantes y burbujas atrapadas, realzando su belleza natural.

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striated

[Adjetivo]

marked with thin lines or grooves, often creating a pattern on a surface

estriado, rayado

Ex: The fabric had a striated design that gave it a unique appearance .La tela tenía un diseño **estriado** que le daba una apariencia única.

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stratified

[Adjetivo]

formed in distinct layers, typically referring to geological or physical structures

estratificado, en capas distintas

Ex: The sediment was stratified, each layer telling a different story.El sedimento estaba **estratificado**, cada capa contaba una historia diferente.

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tumid

[Adjetivo]

enlarged beyond normal size, often due to internal pressure from fluid or gas

hinchado, tumefacto

Ex: The insect bite left a tumid bump on his arm .La picadura de insecto dejó un bulto **túmido** en su brazo.

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viscous

[Adjetivo]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

viscoso

Ex: The viscous substance oozed slowly from the container .La sustancia **viscosa** rezumaba lentamente del recipiente.

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crumbly

[Adjetivo]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

quebradizo, desmenuzable

Ex: The walls of the ancient ruins were crumbly and weathered, bearing the scars of centuries of erosion.Los muros de las antiguas ruinas eran **desmenuzables** y estaban erosionados, mostrando las cicatrices de siglos de erosión.

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flimsy

[Adjetivo]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fino

Ex: The flimsy support beams in the old house made it unsafe to live in .Las vigas de soporte **endebles** en la casa vieja la hacían insegura para vivir.

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malformed

[Adjetivo]

having a structure that deviates from the expected or natural form

malformado, deformado

Ex: His handwriting was so malformed, it was nearly illegible .Su letra era tan **malformada** que era casi ilegible.

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soggy

[Adjetivo]

lacking firmness or usual texture due to being soaked through with moisture or water

empapado, encharcado

Ex: She stepped onto the soggy carpet and immediately felt the water squishing beneath her feet .Ella pisó la alfombra **empapada** e inmediatamente sintió el agua chapoteando bajo sus pies.

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pliable

[Adjetivo]

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

flexible, maleable

Ex: The wire is pliable enough to be bent into intricate shapes for crafting or construction .El alambre es **flexible** lo suficiente como para doblarse en formas intrincadas para manualidades o construcción.

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corrugated

[Adjetivo]

having a surface or structure that is shaped with parallel grooves, ridges, or folds, often used for added strength or flexibility

corrugado, ondulado

Ex: The cardboard display at the store featured corrugated panels, providing a sturdy backdrop for products.La exhibición de cartón en la tienda presentaba paneles **corrugados**, proporcionando un fondo resistente para los productos.

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rustic

[Adjetivo]

crafted in a straightforward, unrefined manner using basic materials

rústico, campestre

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unwieldy

[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

poco manejable

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles , trying to set up the camping shelter .Luchó con los postes de la tienda **difíciles de manejar**, tratando de armar el refugio de campamento.

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to bifurcate

[Verbo]

to split something into two distinct parts

bifurcarse

Ex: In order to manage traffic more efficiently , the city planners decided to bifurcate the road .Para gestionar el tráfico de manera más eficiente, los urbanistas decidieron **bifurcar** la carretera.

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bicameral

[Adjetivo]

referring to a government structure where lawmaking power is divided between two distinct assemblies

bicameral

Ex: The reform proposal aimed to replace the bicameral system with a single legislative body .La propuesta de reforma tenía como objetivo reemplazar el sistema **bicameral** con un solo cuerpo legislativo.

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bifurcated

[Adjetivo]

split into two distinct paths or components

bifurcado, dividido en dos

Ex: The organization adopted a bifurcated structure , separating operations and strategy .La organización adoptó una estructura **bifurcada**, separando las operaciones y la estrategia.

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kernel

[Sustantivo]

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information

núcleo, esencia

Ex: His speech contained the kernel of a revolutionary idea .

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acute

[Adjetivo]

having a pointed or narrow tip

puntiagudo, agudo

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sodden

[Adjetivo]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

empapado

Ex: Despite the sodden conditions , they pressed on with their hike , determined to reach their destination before nightfall .A pesar de las condiciones **empapadas**, continuaron con su caminata, decididos a llegar a su destino antes del anochecer.

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tortuous

[Adjetivo]

having a lot of twists

tortuoso

Ex: The tortuous road wound through the hills , making the drive difficult .El camino **tortuoso** serpenteaba a través de las colinas, haciendo difícil el viaje.

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