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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Escucha - Parte 3

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refrigeration
[Sustantivo]

the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes

refrigeración, congelación

refrigeración, congelación

to freeze
[Verbo]

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

congelar

congelar

Ex: The river gradually froze as the winter chill set in , transforming its flowing waters into a solid sheet of ice .El río se congeló gradualmente a medida que el frío del invierno se instalaba, transformando sus aguas fluyentes en una sólida capa de hielo.
to realize
[Verbo]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

saber, reconocer

saber, reconocer

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .No fue hasta que se apagaron las luces que nos **dimos cuenta** de que se había cortado la energía.

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

aislar, proteger

aislar, proteger

Ex: To conserve energy , the eco-conscious homeowner opted to insulate the water heater .Para conservar energía, el propietario ecológico optó por **aislar** el calentador de agua.
straw
[Sustantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

sawdust
[Sustantivo]

the tiny pieces of wood that are left over after you cut or shape a piece of wood with a saw or other tool

serrín, virutas de madera

serrín, virutas de madera

Ex: The hamster ’s cage was filled with soft sawdust.La jaula del hámster estaba llena de **serrín** suave.
pit
[Sustantivo]

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

foso, hoyo

foso, hoyo

to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .La estabilidad financiera permite a los individuos **permitirse** gastos inesperados sin causar dificultades.

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .No esperaba **encontrarme con** un viejo amigo de la secundaria en la conferencia, pero fue una grata sorpresa.
domestic
[Adjetivo]

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

doméstico

doméstico

Ex: Their argument disrupted the peaceful domestic setting .Su discusión interrumpió el entorno **doméstico** pacífico.
complex
[Adjetivo]

not easy to understand or analyze

difícil

difícil

Ex: The novel ’s plot is intricate and highly complex.La trama de la novela es intrincada y altamente **compleja**.

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: She wanted to get rid of toxic relationships and surround herself with positive influences.
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .Los desechos electrónicos pueden ser **reciclados** para recuperar materiales valiosos y reducir la contaminación por desechos electrónicos.
component
[Sustantivo]

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

componente

componente

Ex: The software requires several components to run smoothly .El software requiere varios **componentes** para funcionar sin problemas.
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .**Tiraron** la comida sobrante en el contenedor de compost.
countryside
[Sustantivo]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

campo

campo

Ex: He grew up in the countryside, surrounded by vast fields and meadows .Creció en el **campo**, rodeado de vastos campos y praderas.
altogether
[Adverbio]

used to express the sum or entire amount

en total, completamente

en total, completamente

Ex: Altogether, we raised enough money to fund the entire trip .**En total**, recaudamos suficiente dinero para financiar todo el viaje.
to sound
[Verbo]

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

sonar, parecer

sonar, parecer

Ex: The plan sounds promising , but we need to consider all the potential risks .El plan **suena** prometedor, pero necesitamos considerar todos los riesgos potenciales.
hardly ever
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

casi nunca, raramente

casi nunca, raramente

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work .**Casi nunca** se toma un día libre en el trabajo.

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

estropearse

estropearse

Ex: The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .El cortacésped **se averió** en medio del corte del césped.
on average
[Adverbio]

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

en promedio

en promedio

Ex: The restaurant serves on average 200 customers daily .El restaurante sirve **en promedio** a 200 clientes diariamente.

a machine or device that is designed to do a particular thing, like cleaning or cooking, in a home

electrodoméstico, aparato doméstico

electrodoméstico, aparato doméstico

Ex: The dishwasher is a convenient household appliance for busy families .El lavavajillas es un **electrodoméstico** conveniente para familias ocupadas.
hardly
[Adverbio]

barely at a particular time in the past

apenas, casi no

apenas, casi no

Ex: They had hardly sat down when dinner was served .**Apenas** se habían sentado cuando sirvieron la cena.
to cover
[Verbo]

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

cubrir, tratar, tocar

cubrir, tratar, tocar

Ex: The media outlet covered the protest rally , capturing the crowd 's chants and speeches from various perspectives .El medio de comunicación **cubrió** la manifestación, capturando los cánticos y discursos de la multitud desde diversas perspectivas.

to collaborate or work collectively on a shared project or task

juntarse, colaborar

juntarse, colaborar

Ex: It's time for us to get together and launch the new product.Es hora de que **nos reunamos** y lancemos el nuevo producto.
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .Decidió donar sus **bienes** ligeramente usados a la caridad, con la esperanza de ayudar a los necesitados.
medicine
[Sustantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.El niño se negó a tomar la medicina de sabor amargo.
after all
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification

después de todo, al fin y al cabo

después de todo, al fin y al cabo

Ex: I was hesitant about going to the party , but after all, it was my best friend 's birthday .Dudaba en ir a la fiesta, pero **después de todo**, era el cumpleaños de mi mejor amigo.
chemical
[Sustantivo]

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

producto químico

producto químico

fresh food
[Sustantivo]

food that is not preserved by canning or dehydration or freezing or smoking

alimentos frescos, comida fresca

alimentos frescos, comida fresca

to fancy
[Verbo]

to like or want someone or something

gustar, apetecer

gustar, apetecer

Ex: I fancy a cup of coffee right now .Me **apetece** una taza de café ahora mismo.

to fail to remember what one previously knew

Ex: The witness's mind went blank when the lawyer asked him about the crime.

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
to owe
[Verbo]

to carry a sense of gratitude, recognition, or indebtedness toward someone or something for intellectual or abstract contributions

deber, estar en deuda

deber, estar en deuda

Ex: The team owes its problem-solving skills to the collective intelligence fostered through open communication .El equipo **debe** sus habilidades para resolver problemas a la inteligencia colectiva fomentada a través de la comunicación abierta.
produce
[Sustantivo]

products grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.

frutas y verduras

frutas y verduras

Ex: Fresh produce is essential for a healthy diet .Los **productos frescos** son esenciales para una dieta saludable.

used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation

economics
[Sustantivo]

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

economía

economía

Ex: Behavioral economics studies how emotions and psychology influence financial decisions .La **economía** conductual estudia cómo las emociones y la psicología influyen en las decisiones financieras.

a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to be heavy going, with its intricate design and numerous pieces requiring intense concentration and problem-solving skills.

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: She had a go at solving the difficult puzzle.
railroad car
[Sustantivo]

a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad

vagón, coche de ferrocarril

vagón, coche de ferrocarril

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

diferenciar

diferenciar

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .La combinación de colores ayudó a **diferenciar** un diseño de otro.
to suit
[Verbo]

to fulfill or satisfy the needs, desires, or preferences of individuals or groups

adecuarse, satisfacer

adecuarse, satisfacer

Ex: The fast-paced environment of the startup company suits individuals who thrive on challenges.El entorno acelerado de la empresa startup **se adapta** a las personas que prosperan con los desafíos.
icehouse
[Sustantivo]

a house for storing ice

nevera, casa de hielo

nevera, casa de hielo

to emphasize, express, or communicate a specific idea or argument

Ex: He made a point to highlight the benefits of the new policy last week.
in connection with
[Preposición]

used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

en relación con, en conexión con

en relación con, en conexión con

Ex: The announcement was made in connection with the company 's quarterly earnings report .El anuncio se hizo **en relación con** el informe de ganancias trimestrales de la empresa.
complexity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being intricate and compounded

complejidad, complicación

complejidad, complicación

to dispose
[Verbo]

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

desechar, eliminar

desechar, eliminar

Ex: As part of the move, they had to dispose of furniture that was no longer needed.Como parte de la mudanza, tuvieron que **deshacerse** de los muebles que ya no necesitaban.
irresponsibly
[Adverbio]

in a manner lacking a sense of duty, often characterized by carelessness

irresponsablemente, de manera irresponsable

irresponsablemente, de manera irresponsable

Ex: He irresponsibly left his children alone at home .Él **irresponsablemente** dejó a sus hijos solos en casa.
value for money
[Sustantivo]

the worth of a product or service in relation to its price

relación calidad-precio, valor por el dinero

relación calidad-precio, valor por el dinero

Ex: The local gym offers great value for money, with a wide range of classes included in the membership .El gimnasio local ofrece un gran **valor por dinero**, con una amplia gama de clases incluidas en la membresía.
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