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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Test 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (2)

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 3 Reading Passage 1, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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numerous
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors. 

El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.

artifact
artifact
[Sustantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: Each artifact in the exhibit told a story about the civilization that created it. 

Cada artefacto en la exhibición contaba una historia sobre la civilización que lo creó.

fragment
fragment
[Sustantivo]

a small piece that has broken off or become separated from a larger whole

Ex: A small fragment of bone was discovered near the site. 
ax
ax
[Sustantivo]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

hacha

hacha

Ex: She learned how to handle an ax safely during the camping trip. 

Aprendió a manejar un hacha de manera segura durante el viaje de campamento.

to date
to date
[Verbo]

to determine or figure out when something happened or was created

fechar, determinar la fecha de

fechar, determinar la fecha de

Ex: They tried to date the painting by examining its brushstrokes and style. 
clamshell
clamshell
[Sustantivo]

the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together

concha de almeja, valva de almeja

concha de almeja, valva de almeja

Ex: The fisherman found an intact clamshell buried in the sand. 

El pescador encontró una concha de almeja intacta enterrada en la arena.

roughly
roughly
[Adverbio]

without being exact

aproximadamente

aproximadamente

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius. 

El pastel debe hornearse a aproximadamente 180 grados Celsius.

previously
previously
[Adverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente, antes

anteriormente, antes

Ex: The current system operates more efficiently than the one used previously. 

El sistema actual opera de manera más eficiente que el utilizado anteriormente.

elsewhere
elsewhere
[Adverbio]

at, in, or to another place

en otro lugar

en otro lugar

Ex: Most of the guests were busy chatting elsewhere when dinner was served. 

La mayoría de los invitados estaban ocupados charlando en otro lugar cuando se sirvió la cena.

nearby
nearby
[Adjetivo]

located close to a particular place or within a short distance

cercano, próximo

cercano, próximo

Ex: They chose a nearby hotel for their overnight stay. 

Ellos eligieron un hotel cercano para su estancia nocturna.

as
as
[Adverbio]

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

tan... como...

tan... como...

Ex: The room wasn't as cold as I expected. 

La habitación no estaba tan fría como esperaba.

highly
highly
[Adverbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

muy

muy

Ex: Her proposal is highly recommended by the board. 

Su propuesta es altamente recomendada por la junta.

construction
construction
[Sustantivo]

the creation of a construct; the process of combining ideas into a congruous object of thought

construcción, elaboración

construcción, elaboración

Ex: The construction of the concept drew on several earlier ideas. 
canoe
canoe
[Sustantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: Canoes are commonly used for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and exploring remote waterways. 

Las canoas se utilizan comúnmente para actividades recreativas como pescar, acampar y explorar vías fluviales remotas.

thus
thus
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

por consiguiente

por consiguiente

Ex: The proposal received unanimous approval from the board; thus, the project was officially greenlit. 
to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: Last month, he maintained the garden by trimming the hedges and watering the plants. 

El mes pasado, él mantuvo el jardín podando los setos y regando las plantas.

connection
connection
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

conexión

conexión

Ex: The bus arrives in time for the ferry connection. 
neighboring
neighboring
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) close to another

vecino

vecino

Ex: The neighboring villages collaborate on community projects to improve infrastructure and services. 

Los pueblos vecinos colaboran en proyectos comunitarios para mejorar la infraestructura y los servicios.

layer
layer
[Sustantivo]

a level or tier within a complex system, idea, or structure, often imagined as having depth or hierarchy

capa, nivel

capa, nivel

Ex: The artist painted layers of symbolism into the portrait. 
record
record
[Sustantivo]

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

registro, archivo

registro, archivo

Ex: The ancient manuscript provided a historical record of the civilization's achievements. 
to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

remontarse a, datarse en

remontarse a, datarse en

Ex: The traditions of the festival date back to a time when the community was founded. 

Las tradiciones del festival se remontan a una época en la que se fundó la comunidad.

impenetrable
impenetrable
[Adjetivo]

not capable of being entered, pierced, or passed through

impenetrable, infranqueable

impenetrable, infranqueable

Ex: The dense jungle was virtually impenetrable, with dense foliage blocking any attempts at passage. 

La densa jungla era prácticamente impenetrable, con un follaje denso que bloqueaba cualquier intento de paso.

encompassing
encompassing
[Adjetivo]

including or covering a wide range or scope

integral, abarcador

integral, abarcador

Ex: The strategic plan was developed with an encompassing approach, addressing not only immediate challenges but also considering long-term sustainability and growth. 

El plan estratégico se desarrolló con un enfoque integral, abordando no solo los desafíos inmediatos sino también considerando la sostenibilidad y el crecimiento a largo plazo.

recent
recent
[Adjetivo]

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

reciente

reciente

Ex: I watched their recent match and they played very well. 
ice age
ice age
[Sustantivo]

one of the periods in history when ice covered large parts of the world

glaciación

glaciación

Ex: Scientists study ice cores to understand the climate changes that occurred during the ice age. 

Los científicos estudian los núcleos de hielo para comprender los cambios climáticos que ocurrieron durante la edad de hielo.

significantly
significantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context

significativamente, de manera significativa

significativamente, de manera significativa

Ex: He significantly avoided mentioning her name in the discussion. 

Él significativamente evitó mencionar su nombre en la discusión.

no doubt
no doubt
[Adverbio]

used to say that something is likely to happen or is true

sin duda, no cabe duda

sin duda, no cabe duda

Ex: The team's victory was achieved through hard work and determination, no doubt. 

La victoria del equipo se logró mediante el trabajo duro y la determinación, sin duda.

thick
thick
[Adjetivo]

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area

espeso, denso

espeso, denso

Ex: It was difficult to see the path through the thick bushes that had overgrown the trail. 
according to
according to
[Preposición]

in regard to what someone has said or written

según

según

Ex: The book, according to the author, offers a unique perspective on the subject. 

El libro, según el autor, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre el tema.

coincidence
coincidence
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

coincidencia

coincidencia

Ex: The timing of their phone calls was purely a coincidence. 

El momento de sus llamadas telefónicas fue pura coincidencia.

to craft
to craft
[Verbo]

to make or create something with skill and careful attention

confeccionar

confeccionar

Ex: Daniel crafted a sturdy table for his new apartment. 
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.

seashell
seashell
[Sustantivo]

the hard empty outer body of an oyster, clam, etc., often found on a shore

concha de mar, caracola

concha de mar, caracola

in response to
in response to
[Preposición]

as a reaction or answer to something

en respuesta a, como reacción a

en respuesta a, como reacción a

Ex: In response to the increased demand, the company has expanded its production capacity. 

En respuesta a la mayor demanda, la empresa ha ampliado su capacidad de producción.

heavy-duty
heavy-duty
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally strong and durable

resistente, robusto

resistente, robusto

Ex: The heavy-duty extension cords were built to support high power loads safely and reliably. 

Los cables de extensión de alta resistencia fueron construidos para soportar cargas de alta potencia de manera segura y confiable.

modification
modification
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of changing something, usually slightly

modificación

modificación

Ex: We made a small modification to the original plan. 
increasingly
increasingly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time

cada vez más, cada vez mayor

cada vez más, cada vez mayor

Ex: The team is increasingly confident about achieving its goals. 

El equipo está cada vez más seguro de alcanzar sus objetivos.

while
while
[Conjunción]

despite the fact that; even though

mientras que

mientras que

Ex: While he faced numerous challenges, he never gave up on his dream. 

Aunque enfrentó numerosos desafíos, nunca renunció a su sueño.

shell
shell
[Sustantivo]

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

concha

concha

Ex: The crab has a hard shell that protects its body. 
edge
edge
[Sustantivo]

a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object

borde, filo

borde, filo

Ex: He ran his finger along the edge of the metal sheet. 
to unearth
to unearth
[Verbo]

to dig the ground and discover something

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: Excavating the site, researchers unearthed a buried city from centuries ago. 

Excavando el sitio, los investigadores desenterraron una ciudad enterrada de hace siglos.

mainly
mainly
[Adverbio]

more than any other thing

principalmente

principalmente

Ex: The diet plan focuses mainly on incorporating whole foods and avoiding processed items. 

El plan de dieta se centra principalmente en incorporar alimentos integrales y evitar los productos procesados.

opossum
opossum
[Sustantivo]

a small nocturnal marsupial with a long tail that lives in trees and is found in the western hemisphere

zarigüeya

zarigüeya

Ex: Opossums are mostly active at night and often search for food alone. 
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. 
patch
patch
[Sustantivo]

a small area of land used for growing a particular crop or type of plant

terreno, parcela

terreno, parcela

Ex: The children picked pumpkins from the pumpkin patch. 
to clear
to clear
[Verbo]

to create a path or open space by removing obstacles or objects in the way

despejar, limpiar

despejar, limpiar

Ex: They cleared a path through the snow so they could walk to the cabin. 
to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

to wear down or shape something through repetitive friction or abrasion

moler, afilar

moler, afilar

Ex: The knife maker ground the blade against a sharpening stone to hone its edge to razor sharpness. 
Rothschild's cuscus

a rare, tree-living animal with thick fur and a long tail, found only in a small part of Indonesia, known for moving slowly and living alone in the forest

el cuscús de Rothschild, el falangero de Rothschild

el cuscús de Rothschild, el falangero de Rothschild

Ex: The thick fur of the Rothschild's cuscus keeps it warm in the forest. 

El pelaje grueso del cuscús de Rothschild lo mantiene caliente en el bosque.

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