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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Escucha - Parte 2 (2)

Aprende vocabulario de la segunda parte del Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
laughter
laughter
[Sustantivo]

the act of laughing or the sounds produced when people laugh

risa

risa

Ex: We could hear children's laughter coming from the playground. 
hilarious
hilarious
[Adjetivo]

causing great amusement and laughter

divertidísimo

divertidísimo

Ex: The hilarious antics of the mischievous puppy brightened up their day. 

Las travesuras hilarantes del cachorro travieso alegraron su día.

black-and-white
black-and-white
[Adjetivo]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

blanco y negro

blanco y negro

Ex: The old family album contained black-and-white photographs from generations past. 

El viejo álbum familiar contenía fotografías en blanco y negro de generaciones pasadas.

entry
entry
[Sustantivo]

an item that is written in a book, dictionary, list, etc. or a piece of information that is entered on a computer database

entrada

entrada

Ex: The database was updated with a new entry for each registered user. 
distraction
distraction
[Sustantivo]

the act of drawing someone's attention away from something

distracción

distracción

Ex: Distraction allowed the illusionist to conceal the mechanism. 
these days
these days
[Frase]

the current period of time or to the present situation, often implying a change from the past

Ex: I find it difficult to keep up with fashion trends these days. 
to [make] time

to set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments

Ex: Despite his busy work schedule, he always tries to make time for his family. 
to give up
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop or end an activity or state

rendirse, renunciar

rendirse, renunciar

Ex: The government had to give the plan up after public opposition. 

El gobierno tuvo que renunciar al plan después de la oposición pública.

aloud
aloud
[Adverbio]

in a voice that can be heard clearly

en voz alta, alto

en voz alta, alto

Ex: He thought aloud as he tried to solve the puzzle. 

Pensó en voz alta mientras intentaba resolver el rompecabezas.

independently
independently
[Adverbio]

without assistance from others

de forma independiente, autónomamente

de forma independiente, autónomamente

Ex: She completed the entire project independently, without group input. 

Ella completó todo el proyecto independientemente, sin aportación del grupo.

to [make] a note

to record or write down something for the purpose of remembering it or referring to it later

Ex: Don't forget to make a note of the address before you leave. 
librarian
librarian
[Sustantivo]

a person who works professionally in a library, especially one trained to organize collections and help users find information

bibliotecario

bibliotecario

Ex: The school librarian showed the students how to use the online catalog. 
prizewinning
prizewinning
[Adjetivo]

holding first place in a contest

galardonado,  premiado

galardonado, premiado

to aim at
to aim at
[Verbo]

to design something for a particular audience or market

dirigirse a, apuntar a

dirigirse a, apuntar a

Ex: The fashion line is aimed at high-end customers who value luxury and exclusivity. 

La línea de moda está dirigida a clientes de alta gama que valoran el lujo y la exclusividad.

disability
disability
[Sustantivo]

a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to do some activities and usually lasts for a long time

discapacidad

discapacidad

Ex: The organization supports children with physical disabilities. 
drama
drama
[Sustantivo]

the art of performing stories on stage, in film, or on television through acting and dialogue

teatro, arte dramático

teatro, arte dramático

Ex: The drama teacher assigned them roles for the upcoming play. 
specific
specific
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

específico

específico

Ex: She gave specific examples to illustrate her point during the presentation. 
age group
age group
[Sustantivo]

a group of people having approximately the same age

grupo de edad, rango de edad

grupo de edad, rango de edad

to explore
to explore
[Verbo]

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

explorar, investigar

explorar, investigar

Ex: The team often explores innovative technologies to improve efficiency. 
steel drum
steel drum
[Sustantivo]

a percussion instrument originally from Trinidad and Tobago that consists of a concave metal oil container which is beaten in differnet places to produce various notes

tambores metálicos

tambores metálicos

to [raise] awareness

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

Ex: Social media platforms have become powerful tools for raising awareness about social justice issues. 
particular
particular
[Adjetivo]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

especial

especial

Ex: She is dedicated to a particular area of research within the medical field. 

Ella está dedicada a un área particular de investigación dentro del campo médico.

bound
bound
[Adjetivo]

certain or extremely likely to happen or be true

de seguro

de seguro

Ex: The new restaurant is bound to attract plenty of attention. 
to appeal
to appeal
[Verbo]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

atraer

atraer

Ex: The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions. 
as soon as possible

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

tan pronto como sea posible, lo antes posible

tan pronto como sea posible, lo antes posible

Ex: We need to leave ASAP to avoid traffic. 

Necesitamos salir lo antes posible para evitar el tráfico.

illustration
illustration
[Sustantivo]

a picture, drawing, diagram, or other image used to explain, clarify, or decorate a text

ilustración

ilustración

Ex: The article contains several illustrations of ancient farming tools. 
to sound
to sound
[Verbo]

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

sonar, parecer

sonar, parecer

Ex: Your friend's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting. 
topic
topic
[Sustantivo]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

tema, asunto

tema, asunto

Ex: The panel discussion covered various topics related to sustainable agriculture. 
to write down

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

registrar algo escribiéndolo en papel, poner una idea o información por escrito

registrar algo escribiéndolo en papel, poner una idea o información por escrito

Ex: The journalist quickly wrote the breaking news down in her notebook. 

El periodista anotó rápidamente las noticias de última hora en su cuaderno.

to [give] {sb} a choice

to offer someone the option to make a decision between two or more alternatives or possibilities

Ex: Let's give our customers a choice of payment methods to enhance convenience. 
to wonder
to wonder
[Verbo]

to want to know about something particular

preguntarse

preguntarse

Ex: The detective couldn't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be. 
reader
reader
[Sustantivo]

someone who reads a certain magazine or newspaper

lector

lector

Ex: The editor wrote a note to the paper's readers. 
definitely
definitely
[Adverbio]

in a certain way

definitivamente

definitivamente

Ex: We are definitely going on vacation next month. 

Definitivamente nos vamos de vacaciones el próximo mes.

worth
worth
[Adjetivo]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valer

valer

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits. 
to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article? 
impressive
impressive
[Adjetivo]

evoking admiration through quality, skill, or performance

impresionante, notable

impresionante, notable

Ex: The athlete delivered an impressive performance, breaking several records during the competition. 

El atleta entregó una actuación impresionante, rompiendo varios récords durante la competencia.

basically
basically
[Adverbio]

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

básicamente

básicamente

Ex: The new software is basically an upgraded version of the previous one, with improved features and enhanced security. 
diary
diary
[Sustantivo]

a book or journal in which a person regularly records experiences, events, thoughts, or feelings

diario,  diario personal

diario, diario personal

Ex: She recorded her thoughts about the experience in her diary. 
immigration
immigration
[Sustantivo]

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

inmigración

inmigración

Ex: She applied for immigration status after marrying a citizen of the country. 

Solicitó el estatus de inmigración después de casarse con un ciudadano del país.

language barrier
language barrier
[Sustantivo]

a difficulty emerging from the fact that people cannot communicate because they do not have a common language

barrera del idioma

barrera del idioma

etc.
etc.
[Adverbio]

continuing in the same way

etc., y así sucesivamente

etc., y así sucesivamente

alive and (well|kicking)

(of people) still alive and in good health

vivo y coleando, bien

vivo y coleando, bien

Ex: After the accident, we were just happy that everyone was alive and well. 

Después del accidente, estábamos felices de que todos estuvieran vivos y coleando.

stick figure
stick figure
[Sustantivo]

drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines

figura de palo, monigote

figura de palo, monigote

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