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

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
commonplace
commonplace
[Sustantivo]

an occurrence or item that is so widespread it is no longer considered unusual

lugar común, cosa común

lugar común, cosa común

Ex: Self-checkout machines have become commonplace in retail stores. 

Las máquinas de autopago se han vuelto comunes en las tiendas minoristas.

prototype
prototype
[Sustantivo]

an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied

prototipo

prototipo

Ex: The designer built a prototype of the innovative chair to showcase its ergonomic benefits and aesthetic appeal. 

El diseñador construyó un prototipo de la silla innovadora para mostrar sus beneficios ergonómicos y su atractivo estético.

to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}

to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought

subirse a la ola, aprovechar el impulso

subirse a la ola, aprovechar el impulso

Ex: She rode the wave of online fame to start her own brand. 

Aprovechó la ola de fama en línea para lanzar su propia marca.

to regard as

to think of someone or something in a particular way

considerar como, ver como

considerar como, ver como

Ex: She regards him as a talented artist. 

Ella lo considera como un artista talentoso.

eye-catching
eye-catching
[Adjetivo]

visually striking or captivating

llamativo, que atrae la mirada

llamativo, que atrae la mirada

Ex: The advertisement featured eye-catching graphics that immediately captured the audience's interest. 

El anuncio presentaba gráficos llamativos que captaron inmediatamente el interés del público.

novelty
novelty
[Sustantivo]

something new or different from what is commonly experienced

novedad, originalidad

novedad, originalidad

Ex: Her custom-designed shoes were a novelty at the fashion show. 

Sus zapatos diseñados a medida fueron una novedad en el desfile de moda.

step
step
[Sustantivo]

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

paso, etapa

paso, etapa

Ex: We need to take further steps to improve safety. 
towards
towards
[Preposición]

with the purpose of achieving something

hacia, con miras a

hacia, con miras a

Ex: They are donating a portion of their profits toward supporting local charities. 

Están donando una parte de sus ganancias hacia el apoyo de organizaciones benéficas locales.

transparent
transparent
[Adjetivo]

clear enough to be easily understood

comprensible

comprensible

Ex: The report was transparent in its findings, leaving no room for misinterpretation. 

El informe fue transparente en sus hallazgos, sin dejar lugar a malinterpretaciones.

to tend
to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment. 

Los patrones históricos sugieren que las recesiones económicas tienden a provocar un aumento del desempleo.

domestic
domestic
[Adjetivo]

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

interno, nacional, interno

interno, nacional, interno

Ex: The domestic economy is influenced by factors such as inflation, employment rates, and consumer spending. 

La economía doméstica está influenciada por factores como la inflación, las tasas de empleo y el gasto de los consumidores.

check-in
check-in
[Sustantivo]

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

facturación, mostrador de facturación

facturación, mostrador de facturación

Ex: Online check-in is available for this event, allowing participants to skip the registration line on the day of the conference. 

El check-in en línea está disponible para este evento, lo que permite a los participantes saltarse la fila de registro el día de la conferencia.

practical
practical
[Adjetivo]

(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective

práctico

práctico

Ex: The team developed a practical plan to improve productivity. 

El equipo desarrolló un plan práctico para mejorar la productividad.

alternative
alternative
[Sustantivo]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: You can either take the train or the bus, but there’s no third alternative. 

Puedes tomar el tren o el autobús, pero no hay una tercera alternativa.

traveler
traveler
[Sustantivo]

a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

viajero

viajero

Ex: Despite being a seasoned traveler, she still felt a thrill boarding the plane. 

A pesar de ser una viajera experimentada, todavía sentía emoción al abordar el avión.

efficiency
efficiency
[Sustantivo]

the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources

eficiencia

eficiencia

Ex: Home renovations took less time with the contractor's efficiency in planning and order of tasks. 

Las renovaciones del hogar tomaron menos tiempo con la eficiencia del contratista en la planificación y el orden de las tareas.

function
function
[Sustantivo]

the purpose or intended use of something

función

función

Ex: The function of the key is to unlock the door. 

La función de la llave es desbloquear la puerta.

inclined
inclined
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency to do something

interesado

interesado

Ex: The team is inclined to celebrate every small victory along the way. 

El equipo está inclinado a celebrar cada pequeña victoria en el camino.

patient
patient
[Adjetivo]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

paciente

paciente

Ex: Despite the delays, she remained patient during her commute, knowing that traffic was out of her control. 

A pesar de los retrasos, ella permaneció paciente durante su viaje, sabiendo que el tráfico estaba fuera de su control.

founder
founder
[Sustantivo]

someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

fundador, fundadora

fundador, fundadora

Ex: The museum honored the founder with a special exhibit. 

El museo honró al fundador con una exposición especial.

chief executive officer

the highest-ranking person in a company

director ejecutivo

director ejecutivo

Ex: The board of directors selected a new CEO last month. 

La junta directiva seleccionó un nuevo director ejecutivo el mes pasado.

to redress
to redress
[Verbo]

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

reparar, corregir

reparar, corregir

Ex: The government took steps to redress the wrongs done to the affected communities. 

El gobierno tomó medidas para reparar los agravios cometidos contra las comunidades afectadas.

professional
professional
[Adjetivo]

relevant to, connected with, or appropriate for a profession

profesional, profesionales

profesional, profesionales

Ex: The training program is designed for professional growth. 

El programa de capacitación está diseñado para el crecimiento profesional.

application
application
[Sustantivo]

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

uso

uso

Ex: The teacher demonstrated the application of theory in practice. 

El profesor demostró la aplicación de la teoría en la práctica.

to entail
to entail
[Verbo]

to require or involve certain actions, conditions, or consequences as a necessary part of a situation or decision

implicar, conllevar

implicar, conllevar

Ex: Winning the championship entails rigorous training and dedication from the team. 

Ganar el campeonato implica un entrenamiento riguroso y dedicación por parte del equipo.

performance
performance
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

rendimiento,  desempeño

rendimiento, desempeño

Ex: The student's academic performance improved significantly after seeking extra help from tutors. 

El rendimiento académico del estudiante mejoró significativamente después de buscar ayuda adicional de tutores.

improvement
improvement
[Sustantivo]

a change for the better; progress in development

mejora, progreso

mejora, progreso

recognition
recognition
[Sustantivo]

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

reconocimiento,  comprensión

reconocimiento, comprensión

accuracy
accuracy
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being without any errors

exactitud

exactitud

to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

pronunciar, entregar

pronunciar, entregar

Ex: She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change, urging the audience to take action. 

Ella pronunció una presentación poderosa sobre el cambio climático, instando a la audiencia a tomar medidas.

earpiece
earpiece
[Sustantivo]

a device placed in or on the ear that delivers sound, commonly used with phones, radios, hearing aids, or communication systems

auricular

auricular

Ex: Her earpiece slipped out during the workout. 

Su auricular se salió durante el entrenamiento.

to find
to find
[Verbo]

to discover that something is true only after trying, testing, searching, or after gaining proper experience

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: The experiment found that exposure to sunlight can boost vitamin D levels in the body. 

El experimento encontró que la exposición a la luz solar puede aumentar los niveles de vitamina D en el cuerpo.

barrier
barrier
[Sustantivo]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barrera

barrera

Ex: Lack of funding is a major barrier to scientific research. 

La falta de financiación es un obstáculo importante para la investigación científica.

earphone
earphone
[Sustantivo]

electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

auricular, audífono

auricular, audífono

totally
totally
[Adverbio]

in a complete and absolute way

totalmente

totalmente

Ex: The city was totally different from what I remembered. 

La ciudad era totalmente diferente de lo que recordaba.

problem
problem
[Sustantivo]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

problema

problema

Ex: John needs help from a mechanic to fix the engine problem in his motorcycle. 

John necesita la ayuda de un mecánico para arreglar el problema del motor de su motocicleta.

to solve
to solve
[Verbo]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

resolver, solucionar

resolver, solucionar

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to solve the scientific question. 

El científico realizó experimentos para resolver la pregunta científica.

sufficiently
sufficiently
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is enough

suficientemente

suficientemente

Ex: He didn't arrive sufficiently early to catch the beginning of the lecture. 

No llegó suficientemente temprano para captar el comienzo de la conferencia.

prevalent
prevalent
[Adjetivo]

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

predominante, prevalente

predominante, prevalente

Ex: Gender inequality remains prevalent in many workplaces despite efforts to promote diversity. 

La desigualdad de género sigue siendo prevalente en muchos lugares de trabajo a pesar de los esfuerzos por promover la diversidad.

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. 

Según las tendencias recientes, es probable que la empresa vea un aumento en las ganancias el próximo trimestre.

prevalence
prevalence
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

preponderancia

preponderancia

Ex: There is a high prevalence of flu cases during the winter months. 

Hay una alta prevalencia de casos de gripe durante los meses de invierno.

in general
in general
[Adverbio]

in a manner that applies to the majority of situations, things, or people without specific details or exceptions

en general, generalmente

en general, generalmente

Ex: In general, exercise is beneficial for maintaining good health. 

En general, el ejercicio es beneficioso para mantener una buena salud.

to highlight

to draw special attention to something or to emphasize its importance

destacar, resaltar

destacar, resaltar

Ex: The coach highlighted the strengths of each player before the crucial match to boost their confidence. 

El entrenador destacó las fortalezas de cada jugador antes del partido crucial para aumentar su confianza.

significance
significance
[Sustantivo]

the state of being important or worthy of attention

importancia, significado

importancia, significado

Ex: The significance of teamwork in achieving success cannot be ignored. 

La importancia del trabajo en equipo para lograr el éxito no puede ser ignorada.

to note
to note
[Verbo]

to mention something to make it stand out

señalar, mencionar

señalar, mencionar

Ex: The guide noted the historical significance of the building. 

El guía señaló la importancia histórica del edificio.

to take off

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

saltar a la fama

saltar a la fama

Ex: The new tech gadget is expected to take off in the market due to its revolutionary features. 

Se espera que el nuevo gadget tecnológico despegue en el mercado debido a sus características revolucionarias.

range
range
[Sustantivo]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

rango

rango

Ex: The restaurant's menu features a range of dishes from different cuisines around the world. 

El menú del restaurante presenta una gama de platos de diferentes cocinas alrededor del mundo.

differing
differing
[Adjetivo]

showing differences in comparison

diferente, divergente

diferente, divergente

Ex: The two candidates had differing approaches to the problem. 

Los dos candidatos tenían enfoques diferentes para el problema.

voice-controlled

operated by recognizing and responding to spoken commands

controlado por voz, comandado por voz

controlado por voz, comandado por voz

Ex: The car's navigation system is voice-controlled for hands-free convenience. 

El sistema de navegación del coche es controlado por voz para mayor comodidad manos libres.

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