Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)
Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 2 Reading Passage 2, with useful words and expressions from the text.
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a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions
deportista
A pesar de su edad, el atleta continuó dominando en el tenis.
a situation or requirement that necessitates relief or assistance
demanda, necesidad
to deal with a situation or problem successfully
manejar, gestionar
to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one
enfrentar, hacer frente
very extreme or great
intenso, fuerte
Las escenas de acción intensas de la película mantuvieron a los espectadores al borde de sus asientos.
relating to or affecting the mind or the mental state
psicológico
El trauma psicológico puede tener efectos duraderos en la salud mental.
the stress or challenges that come from the demands of meeting goals or managing responsibilities
presión, estrés
an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other
competición
relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom
británico
a person who plays the sport of tennis
jugador de tenis, tenista
El tenista practicaba diariamente para mejorar su saque y volea.
the act or process of removing something, moving it away, or ending its provision
retirada, retiro
to organize or arrange something according to a regular, orderly, or systematic pattern
regular, reglamentar
the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again
respiración
La respiración rápida del atleta mostraba la intensidad de la carrera.
the number of times one's heart fills with and pumps out blood in one minute
ritmo cardíaco
to assign the cause or ownership of something to a specific person, thing, or factor
atribuir a, adscribir a
El ingeniero atribuye la eficiencia de la máquina al mantenimiento regular.
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
acumulación, conjunto
the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations
rendimiento, desempeño
unable to be prevented or escaped
inevitable
A pesar de sus esfuerzos, el equipo se dio cuenta de que los conflictos eran inevitables en un lugar de trabajo diverso.
one of the things that affects something or contributes to it
factor
to do something or provide a reply based on what others have done or said
responder, reaccionar
anything that takes place, particularly something important
acontecimiento
in a way that usually happens
típicamente
El restaurante está normalmente ocupado los fines de semana.
qualities, skills, or abilities that help someone manage challenges or accomplish tasks
recurso, habilidad
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
esfuerzo, trabajo
to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation
exigir, requerir
a feeling of being uneasy, troubled, or worried about something such as problem, threat, uncertainty, etc.
preocupación
any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack
herida
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point
por otro lado, por otra parte
Este teléfono tiene una cámara excelente. Por otro lado, su duración de batería es terrible.
to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully
aguantar, afrontar
a person who takes part in a sport or contest and tries to win
competidor
to hold an opinion that something is the case
creer, pensar
to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done
controlar
to wait with satisfaction for something to happen
esperar, desear
Siempre espero con ansias las vacaciones, especialmente el ambiente festivo y las comidas deliciosas.
the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation
circunstancia, contexto
to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.
afectar
to put or cause someone to be in a particular position or location, especially for a specific purpose or function
colocar
having a possibility of happening or being the case
probable
an atmosphere of excitement, interest, or lively talk among people
un ambiente de emoción, un murmullo de expectación
El nuevo producto creó un buzz en el mercado.
to determine or control what happens or how something is done
dictar, determinar
a mental condition where a person believes they have enough ability, energy, and control to handle a difficult situation, which makes them feel confident, focused, and ready to succeed
estado de desafío, estado de reto
Ella estaba en un estado de desafío cuando se enfrentó a su oponente más difícil ayer.
a mental condition where a person feels they lack enough ability, strength, or control to handle a situation, causing negative emotions like fear and stress, which can harm performance
estado de amenaza, estado de vulnerabilidad
Un estado de amenaza lo hizo sentir nervioso e inseguro.
