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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Desafíos

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los Desafíos que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
grueling
grueling
[Adjetivo]

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

agotador

agotador

Ex: After a grueling day of meetings , he could hardly keep his eyes open .Después de un día **agotador** de reuniones, apenas podía mantener los ojos abiertos.
daunting
daunting
[Adjetivo]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

desalentador

desalentador

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.Escribir una novela puede ser **desalentador**, pero con dedicación y perseverancia, es alcanzable.
Sisyphean
Sisyphean
[Adjetivo]

relating to a task that is endless, futile, and laborious

Sisífeo, relacionado con una tarea interminable

Sisífeo, relacionado con una tarea interminable

Ex: The teacher , tirelessly addressing the academic needs of struggling students , sometimes felt caught in a Sisyphean cycle as new challenges arose .El profesor, atendiendo incansablemente las necesidades académicas de los estudiantes con dificultades, a veces se sentía atrapado en un ciclo **Sisífeo** a medida que surgían nuevos desafíos.
Herculean
Herculean
[Adjetivo]

requiring great strength, effort, or courage

hercúleo

hercúleo

Ex: The historian faced a Herculean effort to compile and analyze centuries of historical records for the comprehensive book on the region's past.El historiador enfrentó un esfuerzo **Hercúleo** para compilar y analizar siglos de registros históricos para el libro integral sobre el pasado de la región.
draining
draining
[Adjetivo]

causing a significant loss of physical, emotional, or mental energy

agotador, desgastante

agotador, desgastante

Ex: Providing care for a loved one with a chronic illness can be emotionally draining over an extended period.Cuidar a un ser querido con una enfermedad crónica puede ser **agotador** emocionalmente durante un período prolongado.
thorny
thorny
[Adjetivo]

causing problem or difficulty

espinoso

espinoso

Ex: The company faced a thorny dilemma when it came to choosing between profitability and sustainability .La empresa se enfrentó a un dilema **espinoso** cuando se trataba de elegir entre rentabilidad y sostenibilidad.
painstaking
painstaking
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of effort and time

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: Writing the report was a painstaking process , involving thorough research and careful editing .Escribir el informe fue un proceso **minucioso**, que implicó una investigación exhaustiva y una edición cuidadosa.
onerous
onerous
[Adjetivo]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

oneroso

oneroso

Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him .Estudiar para el examen de la abogacía mientras trabajaba a tiempo completo resultó ser un desafío **oneroso** para él.
exacting
exacting
[Adjetivo]

severe, demanding, or unrelenting in requiring effort, compliance, or performance

exigente

exigente

Ex: Life in the high mountains is exacting, with constant physical and mental demands.
hard-won
hard-won
[Adjetivo]

achieving something after facing a lot of challenges and putting in a great deal of effort

duromente ganado, conseguido con esfuerzo

duromente ganado, conseguido con esfuerzo

Ex: The company 's success was built on the hard-won efforts of its employees , who persevered through numerous challenges .El éxito de la empresa se construyó sobre los esfuerzos **ganados con esfuerzo** de sus empleados, quienes perseveraron a través de numerosos desafíos.
wearisome
wearisome
[Adjetivo]

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: Frustration mounted as wearisome diplomatic negotiations , marked by prolonged discussions and little progress , failed to reach a resolution .La frustración aumentó cuando las **agotadoras** negociaciones diplomáticas, marcadas por discusiones prolongadas y poco progreso, no lograron alcanzar una resolución.
uphill
uphill
[Adjetivo]

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

arduo, difícil

arduo, difícil

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder can be an uphill climb , but with hard work and dedication , success is possible .Ascender en la escalera corporativa puede ser una subida **empinada**, pero con trabajo duro y dedicación, el éxito es posible.
to grin and bear {sth}

to accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation that one cannot change without complaint

Ex: In a difficult family situation, she had to grin and bear the tension during the holiday gatherings.
to surmount

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

superar

superar

Ex: Communities have successfully surmounted environmental challenges by implementing sustainable practices .Las comunidades han **superado** con éxito los desafíos ambientales mediante la implementación de prácticas sostenibles.
to brave
to brave
[Verbo]

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

afrontar, desafiar

afrontar, desafiar

Ex: They braved the harsh weather to attend the important event .Ellos **desafiaron** el clima severo para asistir al evento importante.
to outsmart

to use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over someone, defeating or surpassing them through intelligence

superar en astucia, vencer con inteligencia

superar en astucia, vencer con inteligencia

Ex: The spy relied on her ability to outsmart the enemy , using clever tactics to gather critical information without detection .El espía confiaba en su habilidad para **superar** al enemigo, usando tácticas inteligentes para recopilar información crítica sin ser detectado.
to strive
to strive
[Verbo]

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Despite exhaustion , they continued to strive against the current .A pesar del agotamiento, continuaron **esforzándose** contra la corriente.
to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle

competir, luchar

competir, luchar

Ex: He contends with rivals daily in the competitive tech industry.Él **compite** diariamente con rivales en la competitiva industria tecnológica.
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