Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (2)
Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 1 Reading Passage 2, with useful words and expressions from the text.
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to stop fighting or resisting and accept defeat
rendirse
used to introduce further information
además, también
Ella habla con fluidez español y francés y, además, habla un poco de italiano.
the act of taking revenge or responding to an injury or wrongdoing with a similar action
represalia, contraataque
El gobierno advirtió contra cualquier represalia por el ataque militar.
provided or controlled by the government
estatal, público
to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option
recurrir, acudir
to give work to someone and pay them
emplear
to be employed or work as a member of the military or armed forces
servir, prestar servicio
to make a person or thing ready for doing something
preparar
a sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely
puerto
as a response or exchange for something given or received
a cambio, en reciprocidad
Nos dieron un descuento a cambio de nuestra lealtad.
to increase or improve the progress, growth, or success of something
estimular
capable of being easily moved or directed
manejable, fácil de maniobrar
El helicóptero era lo suficientemente manejable como para aterrizar en un pequeño claro.
in a favorable or approving manner
muy
Su propuesta es altamente recomendada por la junta.
a person from Portugal or of Portuguese descent
Portugués, Lusitano
Ella conoció a un portugués mientras viajaba por Europa.
an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions
registro, archivo
specifically mentioned or identified by name
nombrado, designado
El boletín destacó a los voluntarios nombrados que ayudaron a organizar el evento.
the period during which a monarch, leader, or government has control or authority over a country or territory
reinado, gobierno
a short portion or segment taken from a larger work, such as a book, speech, or document
extracto, fragmento
related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries
diplomático
written communication exchanged between people or organizations, especially letters or emails
correspondencia, comunicación escrita
a person who supports or helps someone, especially against opposition or in a difficult situation
aliado
requiring immediate attention due to something's urgency or importance
urgente, apremiante
El gobierno enfrenta desafíos apremiantes en la atención médica y la educación.
to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship
molestar
separate and different in a way that is easily recognized
distinto
Cada sabor de helado tiene un gusto distinto, lo que facilita su identificación incluso con los ojos vendados.
used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it
a pesar de
significant in amount or degree
sustancial, importante
La tormenta causó daños sustanciales a hogares y negocios en el área.
an action that causes a delay or interruption in the ongoing continuity of an activity or process
interrupción, perturbación
La repentina enfermedad del actor principal causó una interrupción en la representación de la obra.
involving a particular region or geographic area
regional
the activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale
comercio
an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, known for its rich history, ancient ruins, and a mix of Greek and Turkish cultural influences
Chipre, la isla de Chipre
La isla de Chipre está dividida en dos partes principales, una controlada por los grecochipriotas y la otra por los turcochipriotas.
to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.
rechazar
a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof
afirmación
to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning
basar, establecer
of or belonging to the present time
contemporáneo, moderno
Algunas tradiciones se han adaptado a los estilos de vida modernos.
to make someone feel certain, confident, or less worried about something
asegurar
to make someone suffer a penalty or unpleasant consequence for wrongdoing
castigar
a person who is under the rule or authority of a monarch, government, or leader
súbdito, ciudadano
belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language
griego
a specific historical, cultural, or social domain, often referring to a particular period or civilization
mundo, universo
relating to Egypt, its people, culture, or language
egipcio
a person who governs or controls a country or territory
gobernante, soberano
a specific part or side of something that is worth considering
aspecto, faceta
involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons
guerra
Las tácticas de guerra de guerrillas fueron empleadas por la resistencia para acosar y socavar eficazmente a las fuerzas ocupantes.
in a way that arouses one's curiosity or attention
de manera interesante
El experimento tuvo un resultado sorprendente; curiosamente, las plantas crecieron mejor en condiciones de poca luz.
a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer
obra
an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer that tells the story of the Trojan War
La Ilíada, un poema épico griego antiguo de Homero que cuenta la historia de la guerra de Troya
Leyó la Ilíada para entender las raíces de la mitología griega.
an ancient Greek epic poem telling the story of Odysseus' long and adventurous journey home after the Trojan War
odisea, epopeya de Ulises
La Odisea de Homero es una de las obras más importantes de la literatura occidental.
to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong
consentir
El silencio sobre ciertos temas puede interpretarse como condonar las normas sociales, incluso si van en contra de los principios de igualdad y justicia.
to express approval or admiration for someone or something
elogiar, alabar
coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank
siguiente
a person who studies, researches, or writes about history
historiador
used to introduce an example of something mentioned
por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo
Hay varias formas de mantenerse en forma; por ejemplo, puedes unirte a un gimnasio, empezar a nadar o salir a correr regularmente.
given an exaggerated or excessively favorable view, often elevating something to a higher status than it deserves
glorificado, sobrevalorado
La idea de la familia 'perfecta' a menudo se glorifica en los anuncios.
brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things
atrevido, audaz
A pesar del clima tormentoso, el surfista audaz enfrentó las enormes olas.
the normal and routine activities and experiences that happen each day to people
vida cotidiana, día a día
Equilibrar el trabajo, la familia y el tiempo personal es un desafío en la vida cotidiana.
having a senior, important, or authoritative position within a particular hierarchy or organization
alto rango, de alto nivel
Ella es una de las pocas ejecutivas de alto rango en la empresa.
to take part in or become involved with something actively
participar
in regard to what someone has said or written
según
El libro, según el autor, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre el tema.
a person who is skilled at public speaking, especially one who delivers speeches in a formal or persuasive manner
orador, conferenciante
El político es un orador hábil, capaz de influir en la opinión pública con sus palabras.
relating to Athens, its people, or its culture, especially in ancient Greece
ateniense, relativo a Atenas
El estilo de vida ateniense valoraba la educación y el debate público.
a senior diplomatic official who represents their country in another country or at an international organization
embajador
a change or diversion from the planned path, often due to unexpected obstacles or circumstances
desvío, rodeo
El desvío nos llevó por calles desconocidas.
to seize or get control of something by force
capturar, apoderarse de
a large amount of valuable material possessions or financial resources
riqueza, fortuna
located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
a bordo
El Wi-Fi a bordo del tren era inesperadamente rápido.
related to or characteristic of a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, equality, and government intervention for social welfare and economic opportunity
liberal
a way of doing something or dealing with a problem
enfoque, planteamiento
to not oppose or prohibit something one does not like or agree with
soportar, aguantar
to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size
limitar
En un esfuerzo por frenar la contaminación, el gobierno planea restringir la energía de carbón y aumentar la energía renovable.
