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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 3 (2)

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 3, with useful words and expressions from this section.

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identical
identical
[Adjetivo]

similar in every detail and totally alike

idéntico

idéntico

Ex: The test results for the two samples were identical, confirming their purity. 

Los resultados de las pruebas para las dos muestras fueron idénticos, lo que confirma su pureza.

to ship
to ship
[Verbo]

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

enviar

enviar

Ex: The online retailer ships items directly from the warehouse to the customer's doorstep. 
overseas
overseas
[Adverbio]

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

en el extranjero, al extranjero

en el extranjero, al extranjero

Ex: The military deployed troops overseas for peacekeeping missions. 

El ejército desplegó tropas en el extranjero para misiones de mantenimiento de la paz.

perspective
perspective
[Sustantivo]

a specific manner of considering something

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: The artist's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life. 
the (big|bigger) picture

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

el panorama general, la visión de conjunto

el panorama general, la visión de conjunto

Ex: A good manager keeps the big picture in mind while handling daily problems. 

Un buen gerente tiene presente el panorama general mientras resuelve los problemas diarios.

approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 
absolutely
absolutely
[interjección]

used to show complete agreement

absolutamente, totalmente

absolutamente, totalmente

Ex: "Is she qualified for the role?"  "Absolutely!" 

"¿Está cualificada para el papel?" "Absolutamente!"

scope
scope
[Sustantivo]

the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something

alcance, ámbito

alcance, ámbito

Ex: The additional funding will provide more scope for research and development. 
to wear out

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

desgastar, estropear por el uso

desgastar, estropear por el uso

Ex: Excessive heat can wear out electronic devices, so keep them well-ventilated. 

El calor excesivo puede desgastar los dispositivos electrónicos, así que manténgalos bien ventilados.

in fashion
in fashion
[Frase]

popular and regarded as appealing or fashionable at a specific time, reflecting current trends and tastes

Ex: That hairstyle was very much in fashion a few years ago. 
consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

consumo

consumo

Ex: Excessive consumption of resources leads to environmental damage. 
to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: Her salary rose significantly after the promotion. 
to dispose
to dispose
[Verbo]

to get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed

desechar,  eliminar

desechar, eliminar

Ex: Please dispose of empty containers in the recycling bin. 
missing
missing
[Adjetivo]

describing something or someone that cannot be found

desaparecido, perdido

desaparecido, perdido

Ex: The missing documents delayed the completion of the project. 

Los documentos faltantes retrasaron la finalización del proyecto.

to fade
to fade
[Verbo]

(of a color) to gradually become less bright or vivid

desvanecerse, destenir

desvanecerse, destenir

Ex: Bright fabrics may fade if they are washed too often. 
hole
hole
[Sustantivo]

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

agujero

agujero

Ex: He fell and twisted his ankle when he stepped into a hidden hole in the ground. 
brand-new
brand-new
[Adjetivo]

having never been used or worn before

flamante, nuevo en caja

flamante, nuevo en caja

Ex: He wore a brand-new suit to the important job interview. 

Llevaba un traje nuevo en etiqueta a la importante entrevista de trabajo.

stitching
stitching
[Sustantivo]

the lines of thread made by sewing cloth, leather, or other material together

costura, puntada

costura, puntada

Ex: He admired the detailed stitching on the fabric. 

Admiró el costura detallada en la tela.

unhygienic
unhygienic
[Adjetivo]

not clean enough to be safe or healthy

insalubre, poco higiénico

insalubre, poco higiénico

Ex: The restaurant was closed because of its unhygienic conditions. 

El restaurante estaba cerrado debido a sus condiciones poco higiénicas.

alike
alike
[Adjetivo]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

parecido

parecido

Ex: The two models had strikingly alike bone structures, making them ideal candidates for twin-themed photo shoots. 

Los dos modelos tenían estructuras óseas sorprendentemente similares, lo que los hacía candidatos ideales para sesiones de fotos con temática de gemelos.

to present
to present
[Verbo]

to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

presentar

presentar

Ex: The advocate will present her case for environmental conservation at the community forum. 
angle
angle
[Sustantivo]

a particular perspective or way of looking at a situation or issue

ángulo, perspectiva

ángulo, perspectiva

Ex: Looking at the problem from a financial angle helped the team make better decisions. 
relevant
relevant
[Adjetivo]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: The course covers topics that are relevant to today's business environment. 

El curso cubre temas que son relevantes para el entorno empresarial actual.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjetivo]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

obvio, facíl

obvio, facíl

Ex: The process for renewing your driver's license is straightforward; you just need to fill out a form and pay a fee. 

El proceso para renovar tu licencia de conducir es sencillo; solo necesitas llenar un formulario y pagar una tarifa.

to bother
to bother
[Verbo]

to put effort and energy into doing something

molestarse, tomarse la molestia

molestarse, tomarse la molestia

Ex: Don't bother trying to fix the old computer; it's beyond repair. 
shame
shame
[Sustantivo]

a situation or fact that is regrettable, unfortunate, or disappointing

lástima,  pena

lástima, pena

Ex: It's a shame to waste so much good food. 
to split
to split
[Verbo]

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

dividir,  separar

dividir, separar

Ex: After the lecture, the students split into study groups to prepare for the upcoming exam. 
sole
sole
[Sustantivo]

the bottom part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground

suela

suela

Ex: Emma noticed a crack in the sole of her sneaker. 
through
through
[Adverbio]

from one side to the other side of something, typically through an opening or passage

por

por

Ex: The dog ran through, vanishing into the yard. 

El perro corrió a través, desapareciendo en el patio.

recycling center
recycling center
[Sustantivo]

a place where materials such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal are collected and sorted so they can be reused or turned into new products

centro de reciclaje, planta de reciclaje

centro de reciclaje, planta de reciclaje

Ex: The city built a new recycling center to reduce waste. 

La ciudad construyó un nuevo centro de reciclaje para reducir los residuos.

to throw
to throw
[Verbo]

to place something in a location hastily, casually, or without much concern for precision or orderliness

tirar, arrojar

tirar, arrojar

Ex: The children threw their backpacks in the corner of the room when they got home from school. 
landfill
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: The old landfill site is being transformed into a park. 

El antiguo vertedero se está transformando en un parque.

to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer, montar

establecer, montar

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

to match
to match
[Verbo]

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

emparejar

emparejar

Ex: He matched the colors of the wall to the furniture in the room. 
germ
germ
[Sustantivo]

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

germen

germen

Ex: That shopping cart handle is covered in germs, so grab a wipe first. 
to catch
to catch
[Verbo]

to get sick, usually with bacteria or a virus

coger

coger

Ex: Children in school often catch and spread germs quickly. 
baby shoe
baby shoe
[Sustantivo]

a footwear designed for infants or toddlers typically made of soft materials such as cloth, leather or plastic

zapato para bebé, zapatito

zapato para bebé, zapatito

obviously
obviously
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

Ex: The traffic light turned red, so obviously, we had to stop the car. 

El semáforo se puso rojo, así que obviamente, tuvimos que detener el coche.

shade
shade
[Sustantivo]

a particular variation of a color

tono, matiz

tono, matiz

Ex: The leaves turned several shades of red and orange. 
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