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

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 3 (3) en el libro de curso académico Cambridge IELTS 19, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to retain
[Verbo]

to keep what one has or to continue having something

retener

retener

Ex: The professor encouraged students to actively engage with course materials to better retain knowledge for future applications .El profesor animó a los estudiantes a participar activamente con los materiales del curso para **retener** mejor el conocimiento para futuras aplicaciones.
despite
[Preposición]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

a pesar de

a pesar de

Ex: She smiled despite the bad news.Ella sonrió **a pesar de** la mala noticia.
circumstance
[Sustantivo]

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

circunstancia, contexto

circunstancia, contexto

Ex: Understanding the circumstances behind the decision is crucial for making sense of it.Entender las **circunstancias** detrás de la decisión es crucial para darle sentido.
remarkable
[Adjetivo]

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: The remarkable precision of the machine 's engineering amazed engineers .La precisión **notable** de la ingeniería de la máquina asombró a los ingenieros.
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.La organización benéfica se centra en proporcionar alimentos y refugio a quienes viven en la **pobreza**.
single parent
[Sustantivo]

a person who raises a child or children without a partner

padre soltero, madre soltera

padre soltero, madre soltera

Ex: Single parents often juggle multiple roles , acting as both mother and father to their children .Los **padres solteros** a menudo hacen malabares con múltiples roles, actuando como madre y padre para sus hijos.
disadvantaged
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

desfavorecido

desfavorecido

Ex: Growing up in a disadvantaged area , she faced limited opportunities for advancement .Al crecer en un área **desfavorecida**, enfrentó oportunidades limitadas para avanzar.
to uncover
[Verbo]

to reveal or bring to light something that was previously unknown or kept secret

revelar, descubrir

revelar, descubrir

Ex: The whistleblower 's testimony helped uncover corruption at the highest levels of government .El testimonio del denunciante ayudó a **descubrir** la corrupción en los más altos niveles del gobierno.
to value
[Verbo]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

valorar, apreciar

valorar, apreciar

Ex: Last month , the government valued citizen input in shaping public policy .El mes pasado, el gobierno **valoró** la contribución de los ciudadanos en la formación de políticas públicas.
immediate
[Adjetivo]

belonging to a person's closest family members, such as parents, siblings, or children

inmediato, cercano

inmediato, cercano

Ex: Only immediate family members were invited to the private ceremony .Solo los miembros de la familia **inmediata** fueron invitados a la ceremonia privada.
extended family
[Sustantivo]

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

familia extendida

familia extendida

Ex: The extended family helped raise the children , providing additional care and guidance .La **familia extendida** ayudó a criar a los niños, proporcionando cuidado y orientación adicionales.
to keep
[Verbo]

to do something many times or continue doing something

seguir, no dejar de

seguir, no dejar de

Ex: Why does he keep interrupting me ?¿Por qué **sigue** interrumpiéndome?
epitome
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

paradigma

paradigma

Ex: The mountains provided the epitome of natural unspoiled beauty and serenity .Las montañas proporcionaban **el epítome** de la belleza natural inalterada y la serenidad.
determination
[Sustantivo]

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

determinación

determinación

Ex: The team 's determination led them to victory against the odds .La **determinación** del equipo los llevó a la victoria contra todo pronóstico.
rejection
[Sustantivo]

the state of being rejected

rechazo,  denegación

rechazo, denegación

undeterred
[Adjetivo]

not deterred

impertérrito, inalterable

impertérrito, inalterable

intellect
[Sustantivo]

the ability to reason, understand, and learn, often associated with intelligence or mental capacity

intelecto

intelecto

Ex: She used her intellect to analyze complex theories .Ella usó su **intelecto** para analizar teorías complejas.

to think of someone or something in a particular way

considerar como, ver como

considerar como, ver como

Ex: The movie is regarded as a classic .La película es **considerada como** un clásico.
holder
[Sustantivo]

a legal possessor of a negotiable financial document, often with rights to claim payment or ownership

titular, tenedor

titular, tenedor

prestigious
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

prestigioso

prestigioso

Ex: The prestigious golf tournament attracts elite players from across the globe .El torneo de golf **prestigioso** atrae a jugadores de élite de todo el mundo.
mathematician
[Sustantivo]

someone who is a specialist or expert in mathematics

matemático

matemático

Ex: The mathematician used a computer program to analyze the data more quickly.El **matemático** utilizó un programa informático para analizar los datos más rápidamente.
inquiring
[Adjetivo]

eager to learn or ask questions

curioso, preguntón

curioso, preguntón

Ex: The inquiring nature of the students made the classroom vibrant and engaging.La naturaleza **indagadora** de los estudiantes hizo que el aula fuera vibrante y atractiva.

to progress or proceed without problems or interruptions

Ex: She was relieved to see that her travel plans were going smoothly without delays.
extremely
[Adverbio]

to a very great amount or degree

extremadamente

extremadamente

Ex: The view from the mountain is extremely beautiful .La vista desde la montaña es **extremadamente** hermosa.
appeal
[Sustantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: The scenic beauty of the beach enhances its appeal.La belleza escénica de la playa realza su **atractivo**.
determined
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

decidido

decidido

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Su espíritu **determinado** inspiró a todos a su alrededor a trabajar más duro.

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

intrigar

intrigar

Ex: The intricate artwork intrigues visitors to the gallery , leaving them wanting to learn more .La intrincada obra de arte **intriga** a los visitantes de la galería, dejándolos con ganas de aprender más.
devoted
[Adjetivo]

expressing much attention and love toward someone or something

leal, ferviente

leal, ferviente

Ex: The dog was devoted to its owner , following them everywhere and eagerly awaiting their return home .El perro era **devoto** de su dueño, siguiéndolo a todas partes y esperando ansiosamente su regreso a casa.
innovative
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) producing creative and original ideas, equipment, methods, etc.

innovador, original

innovador, original

Ex: The author ’s innovative style redefined storytelling .El estilo **innovador** del autor redefinió la narrativa.
satisfaction
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

satisfacción

satisfacción

Ex: Despite the challenges , graduating with honors brought her immense satisfaction, a testament to her dedication .A pesar de los desafíos, graduarse con honores le trajo una inmensa **satisfacción**, un testimonio de su dedicación.
intent
[Adjetivo]

having a strong resolve or determination to achieve a particular goal or outcome

determinado, resuelto

determinado, resuelto

Ex: He was intent on finding a solution to the problem , no matter how long it took .Estaba **decidido** a encontrar una solución al problema, sin importar cuánto tiempo llevara.
to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

terminar

terminar

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Si seguimos discutiendo, **terminaremos** arruinando nuestra amistad.
intellectual
[Adjetivo]

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

intelectual

intelectual

Ex: Intellectual stimulation can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life .La estimulación **intelectual** puede llevar a una mayor satisfacción y realización en la vida.
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: The cancellation of classes was due to a teacher strike .La cancelación de las clases fue **debido a** una huelga de profesores.
discipline
[Sustantivo]

a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

disciplina

disciplina

staff
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personal

personal

Ex: The restaurant staff received training on customer service .El **personal** del restaurante recibió capacitación en servicio al cliente.
assistance
[Sustantivo]

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

ayuda,  asistencia

ayuda, asistencia

peer
[Sustantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .A pesar de ser nueva en la empresa, rápidamente se estableció como una **par** entre sus colegas a través del trabajo duro y la experiencia.
spirit
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

espíritu, alma

espíritu, alma

to surpass
[Verbo]

to exceed in quality or achievement

superar, sobrepasar

superar, sobrepasar

Ex: The students worked diligently to surpass the school 's previous record for the highest exam scores .Los estudiantes trabajaron diligentemente para **superar** el récord anterior de la escuela en las puntuaciones más altas de los exámenes.
expert
[Adjetivo]

having or showing extensive knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field

experto

experto

Ex: The expert programmer developed the complex software with efficiency and accuracy.El programador **experto** desarrolló el software complejo con eficiencia y precisión.
physical exercise
[Sustantivo]

any physical activity that is performed with the goal of improving or maintaining one's physical fitness, health, and overall well-being

ejercicio físico, actividad física

ejercicio físico, actividad física

Ex: Schools encourage children to engage in physical exercise.Las escuelas animan a los niños a participar en **ejercicio físico**.
crucial
[Adjetivo]

having great importance, often having a significant impact on the outcome of a situation

crucial, decisivo

crucial, decisivo

Ex: Good communication skills are crucial in building strong relationships .Las buenas habilidades de comunicación son **cruciales** para construir relaciones sólidas.
to raise
[Verbo]

to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: The chef is raising the heat to cook the steak perfectly .El chef **aumenta** el calor para cocinar el bistec a la perfección.
relevant
[Adjetivo]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: It 's important to provide relevant examples to support your argument .Es importante proporcionar ejemplos **relevantes** para respaldar tu argumento.
demanding
[Adjetivo]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

difícil y desafiante

difícil y desafiante

Ex: His demanding schedule made it difficult to find time for rest.Su horario **exigente** hacía difícil encontrar tiempo para descansar.
penultimate
[Adjetivo]

second to last in a sequence or series

penúltimo

penúltimo

Ex: The auditorium's penultimate row of seats offered an excellent view of the stage for the audience.La penúltima fila de asientos del auditorio ofrecía una excelente vista del escenario para la audiencia.
deprived
[Adjetivo]

lacking the basic necessities of life

privado

privado

Ex: Despite living in a deprived area , he remained determined to break the cycle of poverty .A pesar de vivir en un área **desfavorecida**, se mantuvo decidido a romper el ciclo de la pobreza.
nourishing
[Adjetivo]

providing essential nutrients and promoting health and well-being

nutritivo, alimenticio

nutritivo, alimenticio

Ex: After a strenuous workout , a nourishing meal of quinoa , grilled chicken , and steamed broccoli helped with recovery and replenishment .Después de un entrenamiento intenso, una comida **nutritiva** de quinua, pollo a la parrilla y brócoli al vapor ayudó en la recuperación y la reposición.
funded
[Adjetivo]

furnished with funds

financiado

financiado

guidance
[Sustantivo]

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

consejo

consejo

Ex: The career counselor offered guidance to job seekers , assisting them with resume writing , interview skills , and job search strategies .El consejero de carrera ofreció **orientación** a los buscadores de empleo, ayudándoles con la redacción de currículums, habilidades para entrevistas y estrategias de búsqueda de empleo.

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

reconocer, identificar

reconocer, identificar

Ex: Recognizing her own limitations , she sought help from a professional to improve her skills .**Reconociendo** sus propias limitaciones, buscó la ayuda de un profesional para mejorar sus habilidades.
spin-off
[Sustantivo]

a product made during the manufacture of something else

subproducto, derivado

subproducto, derivado

strong
[Adjetivo]

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

fuerte, invulnerable

fuerte, invulnerable

groundbreaking
[Adjetivo]

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

innovador, revolucionario

innovador, revolucionario

Ex: The architect's groundbreaking design for the new building won several awards for its innovative approach.El diseño **innovador** del arquitecto para el nuevo edificio ganó varios premios por su enfoque pionero.
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