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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 2

Aprende vocabulario de Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 4 Listening Part 2, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
chair
chair
[Sustantivo]

the person who leads or presides over meetings or activities of a committee, board, or organization

presidente, presidenta

presidente, presidenta

Ex: The chair summarized the board's decision. 
council
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council members debated the housing plan. 
subcommittee
subcommittee
[Sustantivo]

a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose

subcomité, subcomisión

subcomité, subcomisión

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

instalación, equipo

instalación, equipo

Ex: The facility includes special equipment for training. 
to bring
to bring
[Verbo]

to make someone or something to be placed in a certain condition or state

llevar, conducir

llevar, conducir

Ex: Regular exercise can bring your body to a healthier and more energetic state. 
to hand out

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

repartir, dar algo a cada miembro de un grupo

repartir, dar algo a cada miembro de un grupo

Ex: The organization handed blankets out to those affected by the disaster. 

La organización repitió mantas a los afectados por el desastre.

overview
overview
[Sustantivo]

a broad, general summary that covers the main aspects or features of a subject

resumen, panorámica

resumen, panorámica

Ex: Before the meeting, we were given an overview of the project's goals and timeline. 

Antes de la reunión, nos dieron un resumen de los objetivos y el cronograma del proyecto.

arrangement
arrangement
[Sustantivo]

the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

disposición, arreglo

disposición, arreglo

Ex: The arrangement of buildings in the neighborhood followed a uniform design. 
assortment
assortment
[Sustantivo]

a group of various kinds or categories of items or people

surrido, variedad

surrido, variedad

Ex: The store offers an assortment of kitchen gadgets and utensils. 

La tienda ofrece un surrido de gadgets y utensilios de cocina.

snack
snack
[Sustantivo]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

tentempié

tentempié

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack, but they aren't very healthy. 

Las patatas fritas son un tentempié común, pero no son muy saludables.

to look out over

be oriented in a certain direction

dar a, mirar hacia

dar a, mirar hacia

toilet
toilet
[Sustantivo]

a room containing a toilet

baño, servicio

baño, servicio

Ex: There's a toilet at the end of the hallway. 
out of the way
out of the way
[Adverbio]

in a remote location or at a distance from the usual route

fuera del camino, apartado

fuera del camino, apartado

at present
at present
[Adverbio]

at the current moment or during the existing time

actualmente, en este momento

actualmente, en este momento

Ex: The website is experiencing technical issues at present; please try again later. 

El sitio web está experimentando problemas técnicos en este momento; por favor, inténtelo de nuevo más tarde.

to replant
to replant
[Verbo]

plant again or anew

replantar, volver a plantar

replantar, volver a plantar

boundary
boundary
[Sustantivo]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

límite, frontera

límite, frontera

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four. 
ramp
ramp
[Sustantivo]

a sloped structure designed for performing stunts or jumps, often used with motorcycles, skateboards, or other vehicles

rampa, pendiente

rampa, pendiente

Ex: The motorcyclist raced up the ramp to perform a flip. 

El motociclista corrió por la rampa para realizar un vuelco.

to lead off

to begin at a location and continue on a street or path away from it

iniciar, partir

iniciar, partir

Ex: There are many narrow streets leading off from the main square. 

Hay muchas calles estrechas que salen de la plaza principal.

bend
bend
[Sustantivo]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

curva

curva

Ex: The hiker enjoyed the scenic beauty of the river's gentle bends. 
nowhere
nowhere
[Pronombre]

no place at all

dónde

dónde

Ex: Emma searched for a quiet desk, but nowhere was available. 
to [let off|blow off] steam

to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

Ex: She jogs after work to let off steam. 
fund
fund
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

fondo

fondo

Ex: He contributed to a scholarship fund. 
year-round
year-round
[Adjetivo]

happening the whole year

todo el año

todo el año

Ex: The museum offers year-round exhibits and events to engage visitors of all ages. 
entrance
entrance
[Sustantivo]

the right granted to someone to enter a place or event

entrada, acceso

entrada, acceso

Ex: Entrance to the VIP lounge requires a special pass. 
irrespective
irrespective
[Adverbio]

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

independientemente, sin tener en cuenta

independientemente, sin tener en cuenta

to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

Ex: Keep an eye on your bag; this station gets very crowded. 

Estate pendiente de tu bolso; esta estación se llena muchísimo.

lastly
lastly
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize that what follows is the concluding point

por último

por último

Ex: Lastly, I want to thank everyone who helped make this project a success. 

Por último, quiero agradecer a todos los que ayudaron a que este proyecto fuera un éxito.

disastrous
disastrous
[Adjetivo]

very harmful or bad

desastroso, catastrófico

desastroso, catastrófico

Ex: The invasive species had a disastrous effect on the local ecosystem. 
tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

tropical

tropical

Ex: The island is home to hundreds of tropical bird species. 
palm tree
palm tree
[Sustantivo]

a tall tree with a straight trunk and big leaves at the top that looks like an umbrella

palmera, palma

palmera, palma

Ex: The resort has palm trees along the walkway. 

El complejo tiene palmeras a lo largo del paseo.

to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something

prolongar, extender

prolongar, extender

Ex: The new software update promises to extend the battery life of smartphones, improving user experience. 
to supervise

to be responsible for watching and directing a person, activity, or place to ensure that things are done correctly and safely

supervisar

supervisar

Ex: Michael was supervising construction work at the new office building. 
to expand
to expand
[Verbo]

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

ampliar, expandir

ampliar, expandir

Ex: Last year, they expanded the factory to accommodate higher production levels. 
badly
badly
[Adverbio]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

gravemente

gravemente

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident. 
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