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

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textile
textile
[Sustantivo]

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

textil, tela, tejido

textil, tela, tejido

Ex: He imported fine silk textiles from Asia. 

Él importó finos textiles de seda de Asia.

foundation
foundation
[Sustantivo]

the core principles or base upon which something is started, developed, calculated, or explained

fundamento, base

fundamento, base

Ex: A strong moral foundation is essential for building a cohesive and ethical community. 

Una base moral sólida es esencial para construir una comunidad cohesionada y ética.

to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

remontarse a, datarse en

remontarse a, datarse en

Ex: The traditions of the festival date back to a time when the community was founded. 

Las tradiciones del festival se remontan a una época en la que se fundó la comunidad.

steam engine
steam engine
[Sustantivo]

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

máquina de vapor, motor de vapor

máquina de vapor, motor de vapor

Ex: The steam engine changed travel and work in the 1800s. 

La máquina de vapor cambió los viajes y el trabajo en el siglo XIX.

atmospheric
atmospheric
[Adjetivo]

having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere

atmosférico

atmosférico

Ex: Scientists study atmospheric chemistry to understand the composition of gases in the Earth's atmosphere. 

Los científicos estudian la química atmosférica para comprender la composición de los gases en la atmósfera de la Tierra.

originally
originally
[Adverbio]

at the initial state, purpose, or condition of something before any changes occurred

originalmente, en un principio

originalmente, en un principio

Ex: This subway line originally ended at 34th Street before extending downtown. 

Esta línea de metro originalmente terminaba en la calle 34 antes de extenderse hacia el centro.

to power
to power
[Verbo]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

propulsar, alimentar

propulsar, alimentar

Ex: Wind turbines power the entire town, providing a sustainable energy source. 

Los aerogeneradores alimentan toda la ciudad, proporcionando una fuente de energía sostenible.

to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

bombear

bombear

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen. 

El corazón bombea sangre a través del sistema circulatorio para suministrar oxígeno al cuerpo.

mine
mine
[Sustantivo]

a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.

mina

mina

Ex: The government regulated safety measures in the uranium mine to protect workers from radiation exposure. 

El gobierno reguló las medidas de seguridad en la mina de uranio para proteger a los trabajadores de la exposición a la radiación.

Scottish
Scottish
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to Scotland, its people, or the Gaelic language

escocés

escocés

Ex: He is proud of his Scottish heritage and family traditions. 

Está orgulloso de su herencia escocesa y de las tradiciones familiares.

engineer
engineer
[Sustantivo]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

ingeniero

ingeniero

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance. 

El ingeniero diseña coches y mejora su rendimiento.

to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: To accommodate new technologies, the software developer will adapt the application. 

Para acomodar nuevas tecnologías, el desarrollador de software adaptará la aplicación.

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The company's efficient use of resources maximized profits and minimized waste. 
manufacturer
manufacturer
[Sustantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

fabricante

fabricante

Ex: The manufacturer faced delays due to supply chain issues but managed to recover quickly. 

El fabricante enfrentó retrasos debido a problemas en la cadena de suministro pero logró recuperarse rápidamente.

to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to generate the power necessary to make a machine work

accionar, impulsar

accionar, impulsar

Ex: Wind turbines are designed to drive electricity generators. 

Los aerogeneradores están diseñados para impulsar los generadores de electricidad.

piston
piston
[Sustantivo]

a solid, round part that moves back and forth inside a hollow tube in an engine or machine, helping to push or pull gases or liquids, or to turn pressure into movement

pistón, émbolo

pistón, émbolo

Ex: The piston turns heat energy into movement. 

El pistón convierte la energía térmica en movimiento.

to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

(of a country, region, or a process) to yield, supply, or bring forth

producir, suministrar

producir, suministrar

Ex: The manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce thousands of units per day. 

La planta de fabricación tiene la capacidad de producir miles de unidades al día.

rotary motion
rotary motion
[Sustantivo]

a type of movement where something turns or spins around a central point or line

movimiento rotatorio, movimiento de rotación

movimiento rotatorio, movimiento de rotación

Ex: A windmill works with rotary motion. 

Un molino de viento funciona con movimiento rotatorio.

innovation
innovation
[Sustantivo]

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

innovación

innovación

Ex: He introduced an innovation that reduced production costs significantly. 

Introdujo una innovación que redujo significativamente los costos de producción.

demand
demand
[Sustantivo]

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

demanda

demanda

Ex: During the holiday season, there is a surge in demand for toys and electronics. 

Durante la temporada navideña, hay un aumento en la demanda de juguetes y productos electrónicos.

coal
coal
[Sustantivo]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

carbón

carbón

Ex: Despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources, coal remains an important fuel in many countries due to its abundance and affordability. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos por transitar hacia fuentes de energía más limpias, el carbón sigue siendo un combustible importante en muchos países debido a su abundancia y asequibilidad.

relatively
relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low. 

El costo de vida aquí es relativamente bajo.

rapidly
rapidly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: The athlete ran rapidly to break the record. 

El atleta corrió rápidamente para romper el récord.

to run
to run
[Verbo]

to cause engines or machines to operate, function, or perform their designated tasks

hacer funcionar, poner en marcha

hacer funcionar, poner en marcha

Ex: She ran the engine to warm up the car on a cold morning. 

Ella hizo funcionar el motor para calentar el coche en una mañana fría.

steam-powered
steam-powered
[Adjetivo]

working by using the force of steam made from boiling water

a vapor, propulsado por vapor

a vapor, propulsado por vapor

Ex: Steam-powered tools made work faster. 

Las herramientas a vapor hicieron el trabajo más rápido.

transportation
transportation
[Sustantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

transporte

transporte

Ex: The company provides free transportation for employees. 

La empresa proporciona transporte gratuito para los empleados.

locomotive
locomotive
[Sustantivo]

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

locomotora

locomotora

passenger
passenger
[Sustantivo]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

pasajero

pasajero

Ex: The bus was crowded with passengers during the morning commute. 

El autobús estaba lleno de pasajeros durante el viaje matutino.

industrial
industrial
[Adjetivo]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industrial

industrial

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality. 

Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo mitigar el impacto de las actividades industriales en la calidad del aire y del agua.

industrial revolution

the period of time in the 18th and 19th centuries that machines were used for the first time for mass production of goods, started in Britain

Revolución Industrial

Revolución Industrial

Ex: The invention of the steam engine by James Watt was a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution. 

La invención de la máquina de vapor por James Watt fue un momento crucial en la revolución industrial.

mid
mid
[Adjetivo]

referring to the middle part of a decade, era, or period

mediados de, mitad de

mediados de, mitad de

Ex: The internet became widely accessible to households by the mid-1990s. 

Internet se hizo ampliamente accesible para los hogares a mediados de la década de 1990.

to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

propagar

propagar

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans. 

La emoción de la victoria se extendió a los fanáticos.

including
including
[Preposición]

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

incluyendo, incluido

incluyendo, incluido

Ex: She invited many guests, including her family, friends, and colleagues. 

Ella invitó a muchos invitados, incluyendo a su familia, amigos y colegas.

largely
largely
[Adverbio]

for the greatest part

en gran parte

en gran parte

Ex: Our findings were largely consistent with previous research. 

Nuestros hallazgos fueron en gran medida consistentes con investigaciones anteriores.

rural
rural
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

rural

rural

Ex: The rural landscape is characterized by vast fields, rolling hills, and meandering streams. 

El paisaje rural se caracteriza por vastos campos, colinas ondulantes y arroyos serpenteantes.

agrarian
agrarian
[Adjetivo]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agrario

agrario

Ex: The government implemented agrarian policies to support and develop the agricultural sector. 

El gobierno implementó políticas agrarias para apoyar y desarrollar el sector agrícola.

to transform

to be subject to change in form, appearance, or nature

transformarse

transformarse

Ex: As technology advances, traditional industries transform, adapting to new methods of production and distribution. 

A medida que avanza la tecnología, las industrias tradicionales se transforman, adaptándose a nuevos métodos de producción y distribución.

industrialized
industrialized
[Adjetivo]

(of a country or region) having undergone significant economic and technological development

industrializado, altamente industrializado

industrializado, altamente industrializado

Ex: In many industrialized cities, pollution has become a major environmental concern. 

En muchas ciudades industrializadas, la contaminación se ha convertido en una gran preocupación ambiental.

urban
urban
[Adjetivo]

describing the physical setting, culture, or lifestyle typically found in cities

urbano

urbano

Ex: Urban fashion trends often originate from large metropolitan cities. 

Las tendencias de la moda urbana a menudo se originan en las grandes ciudades metropolitanas.

goods
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late, causing a delay in restocking the shelves. 

El envío de mercancías llegó tarde, lo que causó un retraso en el reabastecimiento de los estantes.

to craft
to craft
[Verbo]

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

confeccionar

confeccionar

Ex: Artists often craft sculptures from various materials, expressing their creativity. 

Los artistas a menudo elaboran esculturas con diversos materiales, expresando su creatividad.

by hand
by hand
[Adverbio]

with the hands or physical effort rather than relying on machines or tools

a mano, manualmente

a mano, manualmente

Ex: The artisan crafted the pottery by hand, shaping and molding each piece individually. 

El artesano elaboró la cerámica a mano, dando forma y moldeando cada pieza individualmente.

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. 
quantity
quantity
[Sustantivo]

the amount of something or the whole number of things in a group

cantidad

cantidad

Ex: The scientist measured the quantity of rainfall over the course of a month. 

El científico midió la cantidad de lluvia durante un mes.

machine
machine
[Sustantivo]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

máquina

máquina

Ex: The MRI machine is used for medical imaging in hospitals. 

La máquina de resonancia magnética se utiliza para imágenes médicas en los hospitales.

manufacturing
manufacturing
[Sustantivo]

the process of making or producing goods, especially in large quantities, typically using machinery or labor

fabricación, manufactura

fabricación, manufactura

Ex: The manufacturing of smartphones requires a complex assembly process. 

La fabricación de teléfonos inteligentes requiere un proceso de ensamblaje complejo.

center
center
[Sustantivo]

a place where a certain activity, business, or interest is mostly gathered or focused

centro, núcleo

centro, núcleo

Ex: The country is known as a center of art and culture. 

El país es conocido como un centro de arte y cultura.

in addition
in addition
[Adverbio]

used to introduce further information

además, también

además, también

Ex: She is fluent in Spanish and French and, in addition, speaks a little Italian. 

Ella habla con fluidez español y francés y, además, habla un poco de italiano.

widely
widely
[Adverbio]

in a manner accepted, used, or practiced by a large number of people or throughout many locations

ampliamente

ampliamente

Ex: This software is widely used by professionals in the industry. 

Este software es ampliamente utilizado por profesionales en la industria.

along
along
[Preposición]

used to indicate motion in a continuous direction on a surface or path

a lo largo de, por

a lo largo de, por

Ex: The children ran along the sidewalk, eager to reach the park. 

Los niños corrieron a lo largo de la acera, ansiosos por llegar al parque.

canal
canal
[Sustantivo]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canal

canal

Ex: The canal was used to irrigate the surrounding farmland. 

El canal se utilizaba para regar las tierras de cultivo circundantes.

gear
gear
[Sustantivo]

a set of mechanical parts or devices that transmit and control power or motion in a machine or vehicle

marcha, velocidad

marcha, velocidad

mechanism
mechanism
[Sustantivo]

a system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task

mecanismo

mecanismo

Ex: The mechanism inside the toy makes it walk forward when wound up. 
power
power
[Sustantivo]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

energía eléctrica

energía eléctrica

Ex: The power plant supplies electricity to the entire city. 

La planta de energía suministra electricidad a toda la ciudad.

making
making
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of forming, producing, creating, or preparing something

fabricación, elaboración

fabricación, elaboración

Ex: She enjoyed the making of handmade clothes. 

Ella disfrutó de la elaboración de ropa hecha a mano.

stroke
stroke
[Sustantivo]

one movement in a series of repeated actions where something moves back and forth or up and down

golpe, movimiento

golpe, movimiento

Ex: The insect hovered in the air with quick strokes of its wings. 

El insecto se cernía en el aire con rápidos movimientos de sus alas.

source
source
[Sustantivo]

(technology) the origin or starting point of data, energy, or a process

fuente, origen

fuente, origen

Ex: The code's source file was stored in the repository. 

El archivo fuente del código se almacenó en el repositorio.

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