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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 4 (2)

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mainly
mainly
[Adverbio]

more than any other thing

principalmente

principalmente

Ex: The diet plan focuses mainly on incorporating whole foods and avoiding processed items. 

El plan de dieta se centra principalmente en incorporar alimentos integrales y evitar los productos procesados.

to coat
to coat
[Verbo]

(of a substance) to cover the surface something

cubrir, revestir

cubrir, revestir

Ex: A layer of frost coated the car windshield on the cold winter morning. 

Una capa de escarcha cubría el parabrisas del coche en la fría mañana de invierno.

incredibly
incredibly
[Adverbio]

to a very great degree

increíblemente

increíblemente

Ex: She is incredibly talented at playing the piano. 

Ella es increíblemente talentosa tocando el piano.

human beings
human beings
[Sustantivo]

individuals of the human race

seres humanos, individuos de la raza humana

seres humanos, individuos de la raza humana

Ex: Human beings are capable of great kindness and cruelty. 

Los seres humanos son capaces de gran amabilidad y crueldad.

to wipe out

to cause the death of a significant portion of a population

aniquilar, exterminar

aniquilar, exterminar

Ex: The war has sadly wiped out families, leaving behind a trail of devastation. 

La guerra tristemente ha arrasado con familias, dejando tras de sí un rastro de devastación.

in the event of
in the event of
[Preposición]

if a particular situation occurs

en caso de, en el evento de

en caso de, en el evento de

Ex: We have a contingency plan in place in the event of severe weather. 

Tenemos un plan de contingencia en caso de que ocurra clima severo.

asteroid
asteroid
[Sustantivo]

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

asteroide

asteroide

Ex: The asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs occurred approximately 66 million years ago. 

El impacto del asteroide que llevó a la extinción de los dinosaurios ocurrió aproximadamente hace 66 millones de años.

extreme
extreme
[Adjetivo]

very high in intensity or degree

extremo

extremo

Ex: The region experienced extreme drought, leading to water shortages and crop failures. 

La región experimentó una sequía extrema, lo que provocó escasez de agua y fallos en los cultivos.

at risk
at risk
[Frase]

prone to danger or harm

en peligro

en peligro

Ex: He saved the child at considerable risk to himself. 
to dry out
to dry out
[Verbo]

to become dry or drier after the removal of moisture

secarse, desecarse

secarse, desecarse

Ex: After the rain, the flooded streets started to dry out under the warmth of the sun. 

Después de la lluvia, las calles inundadas comenzaron a secarse bajo el calor del sol.

cryptobiosis
cryptobiosis
[Sustantivo]

a state in which an organism's metabolism nearly stops, allowing it to survive extreme conditions

criptobiosis, estado de criptobiosis

criptobiosis, estado de criptobiosis

Ex: Some bacteria are capable of cryptobiosis when they face extreme dryness. 

Algunas bacterias son capaces de criptobiosis cuando se enfrentan a una sequedad extrema.

to retract
to retract
[Verbo]

to draw something toward the inside

retraer

retraer

metabolism
metabolism
[Sustantivo]

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

metabolismo

metabolismo

Ex: The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism by producing hormones that control metabolic rate. 

La glándula tiroides juega un papel crucial en la regulación del metabolismo al producir hormonas que controlan la tasa metabólica.

level
level
[Sustantivo]

a point or position on a scale of quantity, quality, extent, etc.

nivel

nivel

Ex: The company is offering a new level of customer service. 

La empresa está ofreciendo un nuevo nivel de servicio al cliente.

to remain
to remain
[Verbo]

to stay in the same state or condition

quedarse

quedarse

Ex: Please remain seated until the airplane comes to a complete stop. 

Por favor, permanezca sentado hasta que el avión se detenga por completo.

to re-introduce

to bring something back or present it again after it has been removed or not used for a period of time

reintroducir, volver a presentar

reintroducir, volver a presentar

Ex: The restaurant will re-introduce the special menu item. 

El restaurante volverá a introducir el artículo especial del menú.

to revive
to revive
[Verbo]

to bring new life or energy to something

revivir, reavivar

revivir, reavivar

Ex: She listened to her favorite music to revive her spirits after a long day. 

Ella escuchó su música favorita para revivir su ánimo después de un largo día.

experiment
experiment
[Sustantivo]

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

experimento

experimento

Ex: The results of the experiment supported the theory of relativity. 

Los resultados del experimento apoyaron la teoría de la relatividad.

to determine

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

determinar

determinar

Ex: Last month, the investigators determined the cause of the fire in the building. 

El mes pasado, los investigadores determinaron la causa del incendio en el edificio.

record
record
[Sustantivo]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

récord

récord

Ex: The weightlifter lifted an astonishing amount of weight, breaking the national record in his weight class. 

El levantador de pesas levantó una cantidad asombrosa de peso, rompiendo el récord nacional en su categoría de peso.

erm
erm
[interjección]

used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, often to indicate a temporary pause or hesitation

eh, este

eh, este

Ex: So, erm, what do you think we should do next? 

Entonces, eh, ¿qué crees que deberíamos hacer ahora?

to move on
to move on
[Verbo]

to transition or shift to a different topic or activity

pasar a, seguir adelante

pasar a, seguir adelante

Ex: She quickly moved on to the next chapter after finishing the introductory section. 

Ella rápidamente pasó al siguiente capítulo después de terminar la sección introductoria.

in terms of
in terms of
[Preposición]

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

en términos de, en cuanto a

en términos de, en cuanto a

Ex: The project was successful in terms of meeting deadlines and objectives. 

El proyecto fue exitoso en términos de cumplimiento de plazos y objetivos.

diet
diet
[Sustantivo]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

tipo de dieta

tipo de dieta

Ex: The doctor advised him to follow a low-sodium diet to manage his high blood pressure. 

El médico le aconsejó seguir una dieta baja en sodio para controlar su presión arterial alta.

to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumir, comer o beber

consumir, comer o beber

Ex: As part of the celebration, the family gathered to consume a delicious feast. 

Como parte de la celebración, la familia se reunió para consumir un delicioso banquete.

in order to
in order to
[Preposición]

with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome

a fin de, para

a fin de, para

Ex: They worked overtime in order to finish the project on time. 

Trabajaron horas extras para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

to suck
to suck
[Verbo]

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

chupar

chupar

Ex: He sucked the juice from the orange, savoring its tangy flavor. 

Él chupó el jugo de la naranja, saboreando su sabor ácido.

moss
moss
[Sustantivo]

a small, non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves, typically forming dense green mats or cushions in damp or shady environments

musgo, briofito

musgo, briofito

Ex: Gardeners use moss to create lush, natural-looking landscapes in shaded areas. 

Los jardineros usan el musgo para crear paisajes exuberantes y de aspecto natural en áreas sombreadas.

seaweed
seaweed
[Sustantivo]

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

alga, alga marina

alga, alga marina

Ex: The children collected seaweed from the shore to examine its textures and colors. 

Los niños recolectaron algas de la orilla para examinar sus texturas y colores.

to prey on
to prey on
[Verbo]

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

depredar, cazar

depredar, cazar

Ex: The predatory cat preyed on a mouse that had ventured too far from its burrow. 

El felino depredador se alimentó de un ratón que se había aventurado demasiado lejos de su madriguera.

gel
gel
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is similar to a solid but is made from a liquid that has thickened into a semi-solid form

gel, sustancia gelatinosa

gel, sustancia gelatinosa

Ex: The gel coating the tardigrades protects them in extreme environments. 

El gel que recubre a los tardígrados los protege en entornos extremos.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 

La conservación del agua es esencial en las regiones que experimentan sequía severa.

status
status
[Sustantivo]

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

estado, situación

estado, situación

Ex: The weather status changed from clear to stormy. 

El estado del clima cambió de despejado a tormentoso.

existence
existence
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existencia

existencia

Ex: His existence was a subject of intense speculation after he disappeared without a trace. 

Su existencia fue un tema de intensa especulación después de que desapareció sin dejar rastro.

approximately
approximately
[Adverbio]

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

aproximadamente, más o menos

aproximadamente, más o menos

Ex: The meeting is scheduled to start at 3 PM, give or take approximately 15 minutes. 

La reunión está programada para comenzar a las 3 PM, aproximadamente 15 minutos más o menos.

mass
mass
[Adjetivo]

involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

de masas, masivo, colectivo

de masas, masivo, colectivo

Ex: The internet allows for mass distribution of information to global audiences. 
to [come] as a {sth}

to give the impression of having the quality or characteristic described by the following word

Ex: Winning the championship came as a triumph for the underdog team. 
to evaluate

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

evaluar, valorar

evaluar, valorar

Ex: The manager evaluates employees' productivity during performance reviews. 

El gerente evalúa la productividad de los empleados durante las revisiones de desempeño.

union
union
[Sustantivo]

a single political entity created by merging previously separate groups, states, or organizations

unión, federación

unión, federación

Ex: Scotland and England formed a political union in 1707 under the Act of Union. 

Escocia e Inglaterra formaron una unión política en 1707 bajo el Acta de Unión.

endangered
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: The extinction of the black rhinoceros is a tragic result of the species becoming endangered. 

La extinción del rinoceronte negro es un resultado trágico de la especie en peligro de extinción.

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.

respiratory organ
respiratory organ
[Sustantivo]

a part of the body that helps take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide, allowing breathing to occur

órgano respiratorio, aparato respiratorio

órgano respiratorio, aparato respiratorio

Ex: Insects have respiratory organs called tracheae to exchange gases. 

Los insectos tienen órganos respiratorios llamados tráqueas para intercambiar gases.

resilient
resilient
[Adjetivo]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resistente,  resiliente

resistente, resiliente

Ex: Despite the challenges, the resilient student maintained a positive attitude and excelled academically. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el estudiante resistente mantuvo una actitud positiva y sobresalió académicamente.

to ensure
to ensure
[Verbo]

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The teacher is ensuring that students understand the new lesson. 

El profesor se asegura de que los estudiantes entiendan la nueva lección.

underway
underway
[Adjetivo]

currently happening

en curso, en proceso

en curso, en proceso

Ex: The renovation of the house is underway, with workers busy repairing and painting. 

La renovación de la casa está en marcha, con los trabajadores ocupados reparando y pintando.

to enter
to enter
[Verbo]

to begin or become involved in a particular situation, activity, state, or conflict

entrar, involucrarse

entrar, involucrarse

Ex: The country entered a period of economic growth. 

El país entró en un período de crecimiento económico.

to curl
to curl
[Verbo]

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

enroscar, doblar

enroscar, doblar

Ex: The dancer gracefully curled her back into an elegant arch. 

La bailarina arqueó graciosamente su espalda en una elegante curva.

a matter of {duration}

a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

Ex: The distance was a matter of inches. 
juice
juice
[Sustantivo]

the liquid or moisture found inside something

jugo, zumo

jugo, zumo

Ex: The plant juice was dripping from the leaves. 

El jugo de la planta goteaba de las hojas.

tun
tun
[Sustantivo]

a dry, round, lifeless-looking form that some tiny animals, like water bears, change into by drying out their bodies to survive very hard conditions

tono, forma seca

tono, forma seca

Ex: The creature stayed in the tun state for years. 

La criatura permaneció en estado de tun durante años.

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