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Vocabulario para IELTS (General) - Similitud y Diferencia

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre similitudes y diferencias, como "distinguish", "diverse", "variety", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
to contrast

to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

mostrar la diferencia

mostrar la diferencia

Ex: We are contrasting the pricing strategies of various competitors in the market. 

Estamos contrastando las estrategias de precios de varios competidores en el mercado.

to differ
to differ
[Verbo]

to be different from something or someone

diferir

diferir

Ex: Can you please explain how your proposal differs from the previous one? 

¿Puedes explicar cómo tu propuesta difiere de la anterior?

to differentiate

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

diferenciar

diferenciar

Ex: The two products are clearly differentiated by their packaging and branding. 

Los dos productos están claramente diferenciados por su empaque y marca.

to distinguish

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguir

distinguir

Ex: The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks. 

El experto distingue entre obras de arte auténticas y falsificadas.

to vary
to vary
[Verbo]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variar

variar

Ex: The teacher varies the classroom activities to accommodate different learning styles. 

El profesor varía las actividades del aula para adaptarse a los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje.

to compare
to compare
[Verbo]

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

comparar

comparar

Ex: The scientist will compare the experimental results to draw conclusions. 

El científico comparará los resultados experimentales para sacar conclusiones.

to resemble

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

parecerse a

parecerse a

Ex: The painting resembled a famous masterpiece, but with slight differences in color. 

El cuadro se parecía a una obra maestra famosa, pero con ligeras diferencias en el color.

contrary
contrary
[Adjetivo]

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

contrario, opuesto

contrario, opuesto

Ex: Her actions were contrary to what she had promised, leading to confusion and mistrust among her colleagues. 

Sus acciones fueron contrarias a lo que había prometido, lo que llevó a confusión y desconfianza entre sus colegas.

conversely
conversely
[Adverbio]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

al contrario

al contrario

Ex: Although she expected increased vitality through exercise, conversely, she felt more fatigued after each workout. 

Aunque esperaba una mayor vitalidad a través del ejercicio, por el contrario, se sentía más fatigada después de cada entrenamiento.

distinct
distinct
[Adjetivo]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

distinto

distinto

Ex: Each flavor of ice cream has a distinct taste, making it easy to identify even when blindfolded. 

Cada sabor de helado tiene un gusto distinto, lo que facilita su identificación incluso con los ojos vendados.

diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music, from classical to jazz. 

A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.

alike
alike
[Adjetivo]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

parecido

parecido

Ex: The two models had strikingly alike bone structures, making them ideal candidates for twin-themed photo shoots. 

Los dos modelos tenían estructuras óseas sorprendentemente similares, lo que los hacía candidatos ideales para sesiones de fotos con temática de gemelos.

comparable
comparable
[Adjetivo]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

comparable

comparable

Ex: The salaries offered by the two companies are comparable, but the benefits differ. 

Los salarios que ofrecen las dos empresas son comparables, pero los beneficios difieren.

equivalent
equivalent
[Adjetivo]

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

equivalente

equivalente

Ex: Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept. 

Los matemáticos demostraron que las ecuaciones representaban formulaciones equivalentes del mismo concepto teórico subyacente.

identical
identical
[Adjetivo]

similar in every detail and totally alike

idéntico

idéntico

Ex: The test results for the two samples were identical, confirming their purity. 

Los resultados de las pruebas para las dos muestras fueron idénticos, lo que confirma su pureza.

similar
similar
[Adjetivo]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

parecido

parecido

Ex: The two cars had similar features, both having leather seats and a sunroof. 

Los dos autos tenían características similares, ambos con asientos de cuero y un techo corredizo.

homogeneous
homogeneous
[Adjetivo]

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

homogéneo

homogéneo

Ex: The music festival attracted a homogeneous crowd of rock music enthusiasts. 

El festival de música atrajo a una multitud homogénea de entusiastas del rock.

indistinguishable

impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

indistinguible

indistinguible

Ex: The two sauces tasted almost identical, making them indistinguishable in the blind taste test. 

Las dos salsas sabían casi idénticas, haciéndolas indistinguibles en la prueba de degustación a ciegas.

sort of {~noun}
sort of
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

en cierto modo

en cierto modo

Ex: The dress is nice, but it's sort of expensive. 

El vestido es bonito, pero es un poco caro.

distinction
distinction
[Sustantivo]

an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

distinción

distinción

Ex: The distinction of being the first to climb the mountain made him famous in the climbing community. 

La distinción de ser el primero en escalar la montaña lo hizo famoso en la comunidad de escalada.

variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

variedad

variedad

Ex: The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, catering to different interests and talents. 

La escuela ofrece una variedad de actividades extracurriculares, atendiendo a diferentes intereses y talentos.

variation
variation
[Sustantivo]

a slight change in level, amount, magnitude, etc. of something

variación

variación

Ex: His accent had a subtle variation from the local dialect. 

Su acento tenía una variación sutil del dialecto local.

collision
collision
[Sustantivo]

a serious disagreement between people, ideas, opinions, etc.

conflicto

conflicto

anomaly
anomaly
[Sustantivo]

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

anomalía

anomalía

Ex: Statistical process control charts are useful for detecting any anomalies that may signal issues with a manufacturing process. 

Los gráficos de control estadístico de procesos son útiles para detectar cualquier anomalía que pueda indicar problemas con un proceso de fabricación.

congruent
congruent
[Adjetivo]

similar and in agreement with something

congruente

congruente

Ex: Her beliefs are congruent with her actions, as she consistently supports environmental causes. 

Sus creencias son congruentes con sus acciones, ya que apoya constantemente las causas ambientales.

copycat
copycat
[Sustantivo]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

copión, persona que imita

copión, persona que imita

Ex: The marketing team was frustrated with the competitor's copycat advertising campaign, which mirrored their successful strategy. 

La llamaron copiona por copiar el estilo de su amiga.

generic
generic
[Adjetivo]

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

genérico

genérico

Ex: The store sells generic brands of household products that are more affordable than name brands. 

La tienda vende marcas genéricas de productos para el hogar que son más asequibles que las marcas de nombre.

chasm
chasm
[Sustantivo]

a profound division separating people, beliefs, or viewpoints

abismo

abismo

Ex: Generational chasms made communication difficult at family gatherings. 

Los abismos generacionales dificultaban la comunicación en las reuniones familiares.

to counterpoint

to highlight differences by comparison

diferenciarse

diferenciarse

Ex: The study counterpoints the effects of two different teaching methods. 

El estudio contrasta los efectos de dos métodos de enseñanza diferentes.

differential
differential
[Adjetivo]

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

diferencial

diferencial

Ex: The therapy program is tailored to each patient's needs, addressing their specific areas of concern with a personalized differential approach. 

El programa de terapia está adaptado a las necesidades de cada paciente, abordando sus áreas específicas de preocupación con un enfoque diferencial personalizado.

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