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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Escucha - Parte 4 (1)

Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 4, with useful words and expressions from this section.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
lecture
lecture
[Sustantivo]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

conferencia, clase magistral

conferencia, clase magistral

Ex: The lecture was held in the university's main auditorium. 
microplastic
microplastic
[Sustantivo]

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplástico

microplástico

Ex: Microplastics have been found in remote regions of the ocean, highlighting their widespread distribution. 
awareness
awareness
[Sustantivo]

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

conciencia, conocimiento

conciencia, conocimiento

Ex: She showed a strong awareness of the risks involved. 
to receive
to receive
[Verbo]

to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others

recibir, obtener

recibir, obtener

Ex: His proposal to revamp the company's marketing strategy received cautious optimism from the board of directors. 
widespread
widespread
[Adjetivo]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

extendido, generalizado

extendido, generalizado

Ex: The artist’s work gained widespread recognition after being featured in an international exhibition. 

El trabajo del artista obtuvo un reconocimiento generalizado después de ser presentado en una exposición internacional.

attention
attention
[Sustantivo]

special care or treatment given to someone or something

atención, cuidado

atención, cuidado

Ex: Her plants thrived because she gave them daily attention. 
freshwater
freshwater
[Sustantivo]

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

agua dulce

agua dulce

particularly
particularly
[Adverbio]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving. 

Ella encontró el último capítulo del libro particularmente conmovedor.

soil
soil
[Sustantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

tierra

tierra

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields. 
via
via
[Preposición]

by means of a particular person, system, etc.

por, a través de

por, a través de

Ex: Reports are coming in via satellite. 

Los informes llegan vía satélite.

thread
thread
[Sustantivo]

a thin cord of twisted fibers used especially for sewing or weaving

hilo,  hebra

hilo, hebra

Ex: Sarah cut the thread after sewing on the button. 
to detach
to detach
[Verbo]

to become separated or disconnected from something else

desprender, separar

desprender, separar

Ex: As the train reached full speed, a piece of luggage detached from the overhead compartment and fell onto the aisle. 

Mientras el tren alcanzaba su velocidad máxima, un equipaje se desprendió del compartimento superior y cayó al pasillo.

synthetic
synthetic
[Adjetivo]

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

sintético

sintético

Ex: Synthetic diamonds are manufactured in laboratories using high-pressure, high-temperature processes. 

Los diamantes sintéticos se fabrican en laboratorios utilizando procesos de alta presión y alta temperatura.

water system
water system
[Sustantivo]

a network of facilities and equipment that collects, stores, treats, and distributes water

sistema de agua

sistema de agua

Ex: The new water system supplies clean water to more than twenty villages. 
to break down

(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination

descomponer, analizar en detalle

descomponer, analizar en detalle

Ex: The scientist broke the experiment down into key variables. 

El científico desglosó el experimento en variables clave.

microscopic
microscopic
[Adjetivo]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

microscópico

microscópico

Ex: They found microscopic particles of dust on the surface of the antique book. 

Encontraron partículas microscópicas de polvo en la superficie del libro antiguo.

particle
particle
[Sustantivo]

an extremely small separate piece of a substance or material

partícula,  partícula diminuta

partícula, partícula diminuta

Ex: Emma found particles of sand inside her shoes. 
scale
scale
[Sustantivo]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

escala

escala

Ex: The scale of the forest fire was beyond anything the firefighters had ever encountered. 
tyre
tyre
[Sustantivo]

a rubber covering filled with air that fits around a vehicle's wheel to help it move smoothly and safely on the road

neumático, llanta

neumático, llanta

Ex: The tyre on my bicycle is losing air, so I need to inflate it. 

El neumático de mi bicicleta está perdiendo aire, así que necesito inflarlo.

to wear down

to become damaged through regular use

desgastarse o dañarse por el uso habitual, perder calidad con el tiempo por el uso

desgastarse o dañarse por el uso habitual, perder calidad con el tiempo por el uso

Ex: The constant dripping has worn down the stone surface beneath the leaky faucet. 

El goteo constante ha desgastado la superficie de piedra debajo del grifo que gotea.

lorry
lorry
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camión

camión

Ex: The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country efficiently. 

La empresa utiliza una flota de camiones para transportar mercancías por todo el país de manera eficiente.

and so on
and so on
[Adverbio]

used to show that a list could continue in the same way without naming everything

y así sucesivamente

y así sucesivamente

Ex: She likes swimming, running, cycling, and so on. 

A ella le gusta nadar, correr, andar en bicicleta, y así sucesivamente.

to travel along

travel along a certain course

viajar a lo largo de, seguir un cierto curso

viajar a lo largo de, seguir un cierto curso

creature
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered creatures like the black rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger from extinction. 
to damage
to damage
[Verbo]

to physically harm something

dañar

dañar

Ex: Using the wrong cleaning solution may damage the delicate fabric. 
to impair
to impair
[Verbo]

to cause something to become weak or less effective

perjudicar

perjudicar

Ex: Lack of sleep can impair cognitive function and decision-making. 

La falta de sueño puede deteriorar la función cognitiva y la toma de decisiones.

to lodge
to lodge
[Verbo]

to become firmly stuck or fixed in a particular place or position

alojarse,  quedarse atascado

alojarse, quedarse atascado

Ex: A piece of glass had lodged beneath her skin. 
digestive system
digestive system
[Sustantivo]

the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste

aparato digestivo

aparato digestivo

Ex: Waste products are then processed in the digestive system, eventually eliminated through the large intestine. 

Los productos de desecho son luego procesados en el sistema digestivo, eventualmente eliminados a través del intestino grueso.

surprisingly
surprisingly
[Adverbio]

against what might be expected

sorprendentemente

sorprendentemente

Ex: Surprisingly, no one was injured in the massive car crash. 

Sorprendentemente, nadie resultó herido en el masivo accidente de coche.

likely
likely
[Adjetivo]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

probable

probable

Ex: Based on recent trends, it's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter. 
to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumir, comer o beber

consumir, comer o beber

Ex: The athletes consumed a light meal before the race. 
to detect
to detect
[Verbo]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

detectar

detectar

Ex: Dogs have a remarkable ability to detect certain scents, aiding in search and rescue missions. 
product
product
[Sustantivo]

something that is created or grown for sale

producto

producto

Ex: Farmers in the region grow a variety of agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables. 
bottled water
bottled water
[Sustantivo]

drinking water (often spring water) that is put into bottles and offered for sale

agua embotellada, agua mineral embotellada

agua embotellada, agua mineral embotellada

tap
tap
[Sustantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

grifo, llave

grifo, llave

Ex: He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink. 
what is more
what is more
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an additional point or emphasize an even greater extent of what has been previously mentioned

además, es más

además, es más

Ex: The restaurant offers excellent food.  What is more, the service is outstanding. 

El restaurante ofrece una comida excelente. Además, el servicio es excepcional.

seafood
seafood
[Sustantivo]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

mariscos, marisco

mariscos, marisco

Ex: He's on a seafood diet, preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors. 

Él está en una dieta de mariscos, prefiriendo comer solo platos de mariscos por sus beneficios para la salud y sus sabores deliciosos.

to contain
to contain
[Verbo]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contener

contener

Ex: The cupboard contains dishes, cups, and other kitchenware. 
to underline

to emphasize or demonstrate the importance, significance, or truth of something

enfatizar

enfatizar

Ex: The accident has underlined the risks of driving in severe weather. 
conclusive
conclusive
[Adjetivo]

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

concluyente

concluyente

Ex: After reviewing all the data, the panel reached a conclusive decision on the matter. 

Después de revisar todos los datos, el panel llegó a una decisión concluyente sobre el asunto.

proof
proof
[Sustantivo]

evidence that establishes or strongly demonstrates that something is true or exists

prueba

prueba

Ex: The photographs provide clear proof that the damage occurred before delivery. 
significant
significant
[Adjetivo]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

significativo, importante, considerable

significativo, importante, considerable

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity. 

La nueva política tuvo un impacto significativo en la mejora de la productividad en el lugar de trabajo.

legislation
legislation
[Sustantivo]

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

legislación

legislación

Ex: The legislation on data privacy has changed how companies handle user information. 
to prevent
to prevent
[Verbo]

to not let someone do something

impedir

impedir

Ex: The referee intervened to prevent the players from escalating the argument into a physical altercation. 
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. 
shower gel
shower gel
[Sustantivo]

a liquid soap used in the shower that creates a foamy lather to cleanse and refresh the skin

gel de ducha, jabón líquido para la ducha

gel de ducha, jabón líquido para la ducha

Ex: The refreshing shower gel left him feeling clean and invigorated. 

El gel de ducha refrescante lo dejó sintiéndose limpio y vigorizado.

toothpaste
toothpaste
[Sustantivo]

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

pasta de dientes

pasta de dientes

Ex: The dentist recommended a whitening toothpaste for brighter teeth. 

El dentista recomendó una pasta de dientes blanqueadora para dientes más brillantes.

accurately
accurately
[Adverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

exactamente

exactamente

Ex: The accountant calculated the financial figures accurately for the annual report. 

El contador calculó las cifras financieras con precisión para el informe anual.

to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar

estimar

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles. 
to deposit
to deposit
[Verbo]

to place or fix something in a specific location

depositar, colocar

depositar, colocar

Ex: The hiker found a secluded spot to deposit the camping gear before exploring the area. 
fertiliser
fertiliser
[Sustantivo]

any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile

fertilizante, abono

fertilizante, abono

facial
facial
[Adjetivo]

relating to the face or its appearance

facial, del rostro

facial, del rostro

Ex: Facial recognition technology is used for security purposes and identification. 

La tecnología de reconocimiento facial se utiliza con fines de seguridad e identificación.

cleanser
cleanser
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is used to clean a surface, especially a cosmetic that cleans the skin

limpiador, desengrasante

limpiador, desengrasante

route
route
[Sustantivo]

a way or method that leads to a certain goal or result

camino, ruta

camino, ruta

Ex: Exercise and sleep are both good routes to better mental health. 
microbead
microbead
[Sustantivo]

a very small, round piece of plastic usually added to products like soap, toothpaste, or face scrubs to help clean surfaces like skin or teeth

microperla, bolita de plástico

microperla, bolita de plástico

Ex: Many countries have banned products with microbeads. 

Muchos países han prohibido los productos con microperlas.

microfiber
microfiber
[Sustantivo]

a very thin, soft, and strong fabric made from tiny man-made threads, often used for cleaning cloths and towels

microfibra, fibra sintética

microfibra, fibra sintética

Ex: Microfiber can pick up dust better than regular cloth. 

La microfibra puede recoger el polvo mejor que un paño normal.

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