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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 1 Reading Passage 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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to prowl
to prowl
[Verbo]

to roam about without a specific purpose

merodear, vagar

merodear, vagar

Ex: The detective would prowl the city in search of clues. 

El detective merodearía por la ciudad en busca de pistas.

to raid
to raid
[Verbo]

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

saquear, asaltar

saquear, asaltar

Ex: Criminals often raid shops during riots or civil unrest. 

Los criminales a menudo saquean tiendas durante disturbios o disturbios civiles.

merchant ship
merchant ship
[Sustantivo]

a vessel designed for transporting goods and merchandise as part of commercial trade

barco mercante, buque de carga

barco mercante, buque de carga

Ex: Pirates often sought out merchant ships for their valuable loads of goods. 

Los piratas a menudo buscaban barcos mercantes por sus valiosas cargas de bienes.

to threaten

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The predator's presence in the area threatened the smaller animals. 

La presencia del depredador en el área amenazaba a los animales más pequeños.

vital
vital
[Adjetivo]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

esencial, vital, crucial

esencial, vital, crucial

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life. 

El oxígeno es vital para sostener la vida.

trade route
trade route
[Sustantivo]

a regularly used path or route across the sea, often for the exchange of goods and services between different places or countries

ruta comercial, vía de comercio

ruta comercial, vía de comercio

Ex: The Mediterranean has long been an essential trade route. 

El Mediterráneo ha sido durante mucho tiempo una ruta comercial esencial.

state
state
[Sustantivo]

a country under the control of one government

nación

nación

Ex: Japan is an island state in East Asia, known for its technological innovation and cultural heritage. 

Japón es un Estado insular en Asia Oriental, conocido por su innovación tecnológica y patrimonio cultural.

piracy
piracy
[Sustantivo]

the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea, often for financial gain

piratería, corsarismo

piratería, corsarismo

Ex: Piracy in certain waters has become a major concern for international shipping. 

La piratería en ciertas aguas se ha convertido en una gran preocupación para el transporte marítimo internacional.

interest
interest
[Sustantivo]

something that benefits or advantages someone or something, often in a specific situation

interés, beneficio

interés, beneficio

Ex: It's essential to release this information in the public interest. 

Es esencial publicar esta información en el interés público.

republic
republic
[Sustantivo]

a state or country where power is held by the people or their elected representatives, typically with an elected head of state rather than a monarch

república, estado republicano

república, estado republicano

Ex: The United States is one of the world’s most prominent republics. 

Estados Unidos es una de las repúblicas más destacadas del mundo.

massive
massive
[Adjetivo]

extremely large or heavy

masivo

masivo

Ex: The mountain range was a massive barrier, separating the two regions and making travel difficult. 

La cordillera era una barrera masiva, que separaba las dos regiones y hacía difícil el viaje.

fleet
fleet
[Sustantivo]

a group of naval vessels organized as a single fighting or operational unit

flota

flota

Ex: A new destroyer joined the fleet last month. 

Un nuevo destructor se unió a la flota el mes pasado.

to eliminate

to fully remove or get rid of something

eliminar

eliminar

Ex: The government launched a program to eliminate poverty in the targeted communities. 

El gobierno lanzó un programa para eliminar la pobreza en las comunidades objetivo.

under
under
[Preposición]

being subject to the rule, authority, or governance of something or someone

bajo, bajo el gobierno de

bajo, bajo el gobierno de

Ex: This area is under strict lockdown. 

Esta área está bajo estricto confinamiento.

command
command
[Sustantivo]

a military unit, area, or operation that is under the control and direction of one officer or leader

mando, unidad

mando, unidad

Ex: The officer was placed in command of a special operations unit. 

El oficial fue puesto al mando de una unidad de operaciones especiales.

Roman
Roman
[Adjetivo]

related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire

romano

romano

Ex: Roman culture influenced many aspects of Western civilization, including law and governance. 

La cultura romana influyó en muchos aspectos de la civilización occidental, incluyendo la ley y el gobierno.

general
general
[Sustantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

oficial de alto rango

oficial de alto rango

Ex: The general's decisions during the conflict were pivotal, showcasing his tactical brilliance and leadership under pressure. 

Las decisiones del general durante el conflicto fueron fundamentales, mostrando su brillantez táctica y liderazgo bajo presión.

to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

erradicar

erradicar

Ex: The government is committed to eradicating poverty through various social programs. 

El gobierno se compromete a erradicar la pobreza a través de varios programas sociales.

to transform

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

transformar

transformar

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth. 

Una mentalidad positiva puede transformar los desafíos en oportunidades para el crecimiento personal.

to record
to record
[Verbo]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

grabar,  registrar

grabar, registrar

Ex: He has recorded all the important details in his research journal. 

Ha registrado todos los detalles importantes en su diario de investigación.

reign
reign
[Sustantivo]

the length of time during which a king, queen, or other monarch rules

reinado

reinado

Ex: During his reign, the empire expanded significantly. 

Durante su reinado, el imperio se expandió significativamente.

pharaoh
pharaoh
[Sustantivo]

a title used for ancient Egyptian rulers

faraón

faraón

Ex: The pharaoh Ramses II is known for his military campaigns and monumental building projects, including the temples of Abu Simbel. 

El faraón Ramsés II es conocido por sus campañas militares y sus proyectos de construcción monumentales, incluidos los templos de Abu Simbel.

reasonable
reasonable
[Adjetivo]

demonstrating sensible judgment or fairness in decision-making

racional

racional

Ex: It's reasonable to assume that prices will increase during peak season. 

Es razonable suponer que los precios aumentarán durante la temporada alta.

pirate
pirate
[Sustantivo]

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea, typically for personal gain

pirata, bucanero

pirata, bucanero

Ex: Pirates in the Caribbean were notorious for their violent raids. 

Los piratas del Caribe eran conocidos por sus violentos ataques.

to sail
to sail
[Verbo]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

navegar

navegar

Ex: In favorable conditions, the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake. 

En condiciones favorables, el pequeño bote navegó sin esfuerzo a través del lago sereno.

pursuer
pursuer
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that chases, follows, or tries to catch something or someone

perseguidor, cazador

perseguidor, cazador

Ex: The pursuer tracked the animal across the forest. 

El perseguidor rastreó al animal a través del bosque.

to [come|spring] (to|into) mind

(of an idea or thought) to suddenly be remembered or thought of

venir a la mente, ocurrírsele

venir a la mente, ocurrírsele

Ex: The first word that comes to mind is careless. 

La primera palabra que me viene a la mente es descuidado.

crew
crew
[Sustantivo]

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

tripulación

tripulación

Ex: The crew on the plane served food and drinks to the passengers. 

El equipaje del avión sirvió comida y bebidas a los pasajeros.

misfit
misfit
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is out of place or does not conform to the norms or expectations of a particular group, environment, or situation

inadaptado, desubicado

inadaptado, desubicado

Ex: Her unusual style made her stand out as a misfit at the party. 

Su estilo inusual la hizo destacar como un misfit en la fiesta.

daredevil
daredevil
[Sustantivo]

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

temerario

temerario

Ex: His reputation as a daredevil grew after he attempted a world record in base jumping. 

Su reputación de temerario creció después de intentar un récord mundial en salto base.

sailing ship
sailing ship
[Sustantivo]

a boat that uses large pieces of cloth called sails to catch the wind and move across the water

barco de vela, velero

barco de vela, velero

Ex: He joined the crew of a historic sailing ship for a voyage. 

Se unió a la tripulación de un barco de vela histórico para un viaje.

Caribbean
Caribbean
[Sustantivo]

a region of islands and territories in the Caribbean Sea known for its tropical climate, diverse cultures, and natural beauty

Caribe, Antillas

Caribe, Antillas

millennium
millennium
[Sustantivo]

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

milenio

milenio

Ex: The medieval cathedral took nearly a millennium to complete, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. 

La catedral medieval tardó casi un milenio en completarse, mostrando una artesanía exquisita.

swashbuckler
swashbuckler
[Sustantivo]

a daring or adventurous person, who engages in brave or reckless activities

espadachín, aventurero

espadachín, aventurero

Ex: The swashbuckler was always ready for a duel at the slightest provocation. 

El espadachín siempre estaba listo para un duelo ante la menor provocación.

to predate
to predate
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder, antedatar

preceder, antedatar

Ex: Ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia predate those in the Americas. 

Las civilizaciones antiguas en Mesopotamia preceden a las de las Américas.

civilization
civilization
[Sustantivo]

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

civilización

civilización

Ex: Many aspects of Greek civilization influence contemporary philosophy and art. 

Muchos aspectos de la civilización griega influyen en la filosofía y el arte contemporáneos.

partly
partly
[Adverbio]

to a specific extent or degree

en parte, parcialmente

en parte, parcialmente

Ex: The road was blocked, partly by snow and partly by fallen trees. 

El camino estaba bloqueado, en parte por la nieve y en parte por árboles caídos.

due to
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency. 

Perdió la reunión debido a una emergencia familiar.

predominantly
predominantly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

predominantemente, en su mayoría

predominantemente, en su mayoría

Ex: The forest ecosystem is predominantly composed of coniferous trees. 

El ecosistema forestal está predominantemente compuesto por árboles coníferos.

fertile
fertile
[Adjetivo]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fértil

fértil

Ex: The ancient civilizations settled near fertile river valleys, where they could grow crops and sustain large populations. 

Las antiguas civilizaciones se asentaron cerca de valles fluviales fértiles, donde podían cultivar y mantener a grandes poblaciones.

rugged
rugged
[Adjetivo]

(of land or terrain) rough, uneven, and often difficult to navigate, with features such as steep slopes or rocky surfaces

accidentado, escarpado

accidentado, escarpado

Ex: They navigated the rugged hills with great difficulty. 

Navegaron por las colinas escarpadas con gran dificultad.

hilly
hilly
[Adjetivo]

having many hills

montañoso

montañoso

Ex: The hilly terrain made the bike ride more challenging. 

El terreno montañoso hizo que el paseo en bicicleta fuera más desafiante.

mountainous
mountainous
[Adjetivo]

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

montañoso

montañoso

Ex: The small village was nestled in a mountainous area, surrounded by peaks. 

El pequeño pueblo estaba enclavado en una zona montañosa, rodeado de picos.

inhabitant
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of inhabitants, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. 

El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes, incluyendo ciervos, zorros y numerosas especies de aves.

to rely on
to rely on
[Verbo]

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

contar con, depender de

contar con, depender de

Ex: Many students rely on scholarships to fund their education. 

Muchos estudiantes dependen de becas para financiar su educación.

heavily
heavily
[Adverbio]

to a great or considerable extent

fuerte

fuerte

Ex: The company is heavily invested in renewable energy. 

La empresa está muy invertida en energías renovables.

marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and preserve marine habitats. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación marina tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y preservar los hábitats marinos.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance. 

Los recursos energéticos renovables como la energía eólica y solar están ganando importancia.

to possess
to possess
[Verbo]

to have a particular quality, attribute, knowledge, or skill

poseer

poseer

Ex: A good teacher should possess effective communication skills to connect with students. 

Un buen maestro debe poseer habilidades de comunicación efectivas para conectar con los estudiantes.

seafaring
seafaring
[Adjetivo]

concerning or involving travel by sea, especially for work or adventure

marítimo, navegante

marítimo, navegante

Ex: The seafaring crew spent months at sea without seeing land. 

La tripulación marinera pasó meses en el mar sin ver tierra.

unsurpassed
unsurpassed
[Adjetivo]

not exceeded by anything or anyone else

inigualable, incomparable

inigualable, incomparable

Ex: The artist's mastery of the medium resulted in unsurpassed works of art that captivated viewers worldwide. 

El dominio del artista del medio resultó en obras de arte inigualables que cautivaron a espectadores de todo el mundo.

coastline
coastline
[Sustantivo]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

costa

costa

Ex: He took a scenic drive along the coastline. 

Dio un paseo pintoresco por la costa.

thus
thus
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

por consiguiente

por consiguiente

Ex: The proposal received unanimous approval from the board; thus, the project was officially greenlit. 

La propuesta recibió la aprobación unánime de la junta; por lo tanto, el proyecto fue oficialmente autorizado.

to turn to
to turn to
[Verbo]

to begin doing something harmful, like crime or drugs, often as a response to feeling unhappy

recurrir a, volcarse en

recurrir a, volcarse en

Ex: The man turned to alcohol following a series of personal setbacks. 

El hombre recurrió al alcohol tras una serie de contratiempos personales.

numerous
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors. 

El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.

cove
cove
[Sustantivo]

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

cala

cala

Ex: A secluded cove provided a perfect spot for a romantic picnic. 

Una cala apartada proporcionaba un lugar perfecto para un picnic romántico.

to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to launch a planned and forceful attack against an enemy or target

golpear

golpear

Ex: The troops were ordered to strike the rebel camp with full force. 

Las tropas recibieron la orden de atacar el campamento rebelde con toda su fuerza.

undetected
undetected
[Adjetivo]

not discovered, noticed, or detected, often referring to something that was searched or looked for

no detectado, inadvertido

no detectado, inadvertido

Ex: She managed to sneak into the house undetected. 

Ella logró colarse en la casa sin ser detectada.

oceangoing
oceangoing
[Adjetivo]

designed or capable of traveling on the open sea, especially over long distances

oceánico, de alta mar

oceánico, de alta mar

Ex: The oceangoing fleet set sail early in the morning. 

La flota oceánica zarpó temprano en la mañana.

open water
open water
[Sustantivo]

any body of water that is not contained within a defined or enclosed area

agua abierta, extensión de agua abierta

agua abierta, extensión de agua abierta

navigable
navigable
[Adjetivo]

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

navegable

navegable

Ex: The lake is only navigable by small boats. 

El lago es navegable solo por botes pequeños.

to lade
to lade
[Verbo]

to load or put cargo on board a ship

cargar, embarcar

cargar, embarcar

Ex: Refrigerated containers were laded onto the reefer ship. 

Los contenedores refrigerados fueron cargados en el barco frigorífico.

might
might
[Sustantivo]

the influence, control, or power that comes from status, money, or position

poder, fuerza

poder, fuerza

Ex: The president used political might to change the law. 

El presidente utilizó el poder político para cambiar la ley.

caravel
caravel
[Sustantivo]

a small, fast sailing ship used in the past mainly by the Portuguese and Spanish

carabela, barco veloz

carabela, barco veloz

Ex: The museum has a model of a famous caravel from the 1400s. 

El museo tiene un modelo de una famosa carabela de los años 1400.

circa
circa
[Preposición]

used typically before a date to show that it is not exact

alrededor de

alrededor de

Ex: The painting was created circa the 18th century. 

El cuadro fue creado circa el siglo XVIII.

route
route
[Sustantivo]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

recorrido

recorrido

Ex: The bus followed its usual route despite the heavy snow. 

El autobús siguió su ruta habitual a pesar de la fuerte nevada.

to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to have information, meaning, or condition

contener, tener

contener, tener

Ex: The document holds valuable information about the company's history. 

El documento contiene información valiosa sobre la historia de la empresa.

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