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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (3)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
chemical compound
chemical compound
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio

compuesto químico, combinación química

compuesto químico, combinación química

Ex: The scientist studied the reaction of a chemical compound with various solvents. 

El científico estudió la reacción de un compuesto químico con varios solventes.

to account for

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

explicar

explicar

Ex: The witness was asked to account for what they saw at the scene of the accident. 

Se le pidió al testigo que explicara lo que vio en el lugar del accidente.

to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicar

indicar

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn. 
link
link
[Sustantivo]

a relationship or connection between two or more things or people

vínculo, relación

vínculo, relación

Ex: The study found a link between diet and heart disease. 
mention
mention
[Sustantivo]

a short reference to someone or something, often made in speech or writing without giving many details

mención, referencia

mención, referencia

Ex: I was happy to get a mention in the credits. 
to perceive

to understand, regard, or think about someone or something in a particular way

percibir

percibir

Ex: The new policy was widely perceived as unfair. 
to view
to view
[Verbo]

to regard or consider something in a particular way

considerar, ver

considerar, ver

Ex: She views nature as a source of inspiration and tranquility. 
stage
stage
[Sustantivo]

a segment or phase of a journey or process

etapa, fase

etapa, fase

Ex: The project is currently in its initial stage, focusing on research and planning. 
to drop out

to admit defeat and discontinue an effort

abandonar, tirar la toalla

abandonar, tirar la toalla

Ex: The team, realizing they couldn't overcome the challenges, made the difficult decision to drop out of the tournament. 

El equipo, al darse cuenta de que no podía superar los desafíos, tomó la difícil decisión de retirarse del torneo.

symptom
symptom
[Sustantivo]

anything that occurs alongside a particular condition or phenomenon, serving as an indication of its presence or existence

síntoma, indicio

síntoma, indicio

Ex: Excessive fatigue can be a symptom of overwork or stress. 
measure
measure
[Sustantivo]

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

medida, disposición

medida, disposición

Ex: He took several measures to ensure the success of his startup business. 
aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail. 
post
post
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing, image, etc. published online, usually on a social media website or application, or a blog

post, mensaje

post, mensaje

Ex: The viral post sparked a lively discussion among users. 
severe
severe
[Adjetivo]

intense or extreme in impact

severo, grave

severo, grave

Ex: The company experienced severe financial losses during the recession. 
apparent
apparent
[Adjetivo]

easy to see or notice

evidente

evidente

Ex: The apparent beauty of the landscape took her breath away. 

La belleza aparente del paisaje le dejó sin aliento.

frequently
frequently
[Adverbio]

regularly and with short time in between

frecuentemente, con frecuencia

frecuentemente, con frecuencia

Ex: The manager frequently communicates updates to the team. 

El gerente frecuentemente comunica las actualizaciones al equipo.

to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

encontrarse

Ex: Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project. 
to suffer
to suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn. 
episode
episode
[Sustantivo]

a particular event or group of related events forming part of a larger sequence or experience

episodio

episodio

Ex: The strike was one of the most dramatic episodes in the company's history. 
to couple
to couple
[Verbo]

to join or connect together to form a pair

acoplar, emparejar

acoplar, emparejar

Ex: The wires in the electrical circuit couple when connected. 
heart disease
heart disease
[Sustantivo]

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

enfermedad cardíaca

enfermedad cardíaca

Ex: The cardiologist recommended medication to manage Mary's heart disease and improve cardiac function. 

El cardiólogo recomendó medicamentos para controlar la enfermedad cardíaca de Mary y mejorar la función cardíaca.

depression
depression
[Sustantivo]

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and reduced energy or motivation

depresión

depresión

Ex: Daniel was diagnosed with depression during his first year at college. 
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. 
to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. 
through
through
[Preposición]

used to indicate the method or channel by which something is done

por, a través de

por, a través de

Ex: The funds were raised through donations. 

Los fondos se recaudaron a través de donaciones.

psychologist
psychologist
[Sustantivo]

a professional who studies the mind, emotions, and behavior, sometimes applying this knowledge to assessment or treatment

psicólogo, sicólogo

psicólogo, sicólogo

Ex: Daniel spoke with a psychologist about his anxiety. 
rather than
rather than
[Preposición]

used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other

en lugar de

en lugar de

Ex: I'll use the stairs rather than taking the elevator to get some exercise. 

Usaré las escaleras en lugar de tomar el ascensor para hacer algo de ejercicio.

nerves
nerves
[Sustantivo]

feelings of worry, anxiety, or nervous tension

nervios, ansiedad

nervios, ansiedad

Ex: My nerves always get worse before a major presentation. 
visualisation
visualisation
[Sustantivo]

a mental image that is similar to a visual perception

visualización, imagen mental

visualización, imagen mental

mental picture
mental picture
[Sustantivo]

a clear and telling mental image

imagen mental, representación mental

imagen mental, representación mental

to picture
to picture
[Verbo]

to create a mental image or representation

imaginar, visualizar

imaginar, visualizar

Ex: When planning the event, he tried to picture the venue layout in his mind. 
competitive
competitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

competitivo

competitivo

Ex: The job market has become more competitive due to the economic downturn. 

El mercado laboral se ha vuelto más competitivo debido a la crisis económica.

peer
peer
[Sustantivo]

a person who is the same age, has the same social status, or has similar abilities or qualifications as another person

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: Daniel performed better than most of his peers. 
sense
sense
[Sustantivo]

an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment

sentido, sensación

sentido, sensación

Ex: There was a sense of unease in the room as they awaited the verdict. 
session
session
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

sesión, clase

sesión, clase

Ex: Students actively participated in discussions and group activities throughout the session. 
sportsperson
sportsperson
[Sustantivo]

a person who takes part in sports, either professionally or for enjoyment

deportista, atleta

deportista, atleta

Ex: The young sportsperson dreamed of competing internationally. 

El joven deportista soñaba con competir internacionalmente.

threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 
to score
to score
[Verbo]

to record or keep track of the points, goals, or runs achieved by players or teams during a game or contest

anotar, marcar

anotar, marcar

Ex: The referee scores the goals as they happen. 
nota bene
nota bene
[Sustantivo]

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

nota bene, nótese bien

nota bene, nótese bien

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