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Vocabulario para IELTS (General) - Hablar de Cambio

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre cómo hablar sobre el cambio, como "convert", "adjust", "gradual", etc., que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
to change
to change
[Verbo]

to not stay the same and as a result become different

cambiar, modificarse

cambiar, modificarse

Ex: The seasons change throughout the year. 

Las estaciones cambian a lo largo del año.

to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

transformarse

transformarse

Ex: The ottoman in the study converts into a twin-size sleeper, offering a convenient sleeping option for guests. 

El otomán en el estudio se convierte en una cama individual, ofreciendo una opción de dormir conveniente para los invitados.

to transform

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

transformar

transformar

Ex: A positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth. 

Una mentalidad positiva puede transformar los desafíos en oportunidades para el crecimiento personal.

to modify
to modify
[Verbo]

to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better

modificar

modificar

Ex: The architect proposed to modify the building layout to improve its functionality. 

El arquitecto propuso modificar el diseño del edificio para mejorar su funcionalidad.

to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 

Un buen corte de pelo puede alterar completamente la apariencia de una persona.

to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: To accommodate new technologies, the software developer will adapt the application. 

Para acomodar nuevas tecnologías, el desarrollador de software adaptará la aplicación.

to reverse
to reverse
[Verbo]

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

invertir

invertir

Ex: The school board voted to reverse the decision to eliminate art and music programs. 

La junta escolar votó para revertir la decisión de eliminar los programas de arte y música.

to revise
to revise
[Verbo]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

revisar

revisar

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor's suggestions. 

El autor decidió revisar el manuscrito basándose en las sugerencias del editor.

to adjust
to adjust
[Verbo]

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

ajustar

ajustar

Ex: Yesterday, the mechanic adjusted the brakes to ensure a smoother ride. 

Ayer, el mecánico ajustó los frenos para garantizar un viaje más suave.

to customize

to change or make something in a way that better serves a particular task, person, etc.

customizar

customizar

Ex: Homeowners often customize their living spaces to reflect personal tastes and needs. 

Los propietarios a menudo personalizan sus espacios de vida para reflejar gustos y necesidades personales.

to distort
to distort
[Verbo]

to change and twist a fact, idea, etc. in a way that no longer conveys its true meaning

distorsionar, tergiversar

distorsionar, tergiversar

Ex: Propaganda campaigns often distort reality, manipulating information to sway public opinion. 

Las campañas de propaganda a menudo distorsionan la realidad, manipulando información para influir en la opinión pública.

to doctor
to doctor
[Verbo]

to change something in order to trick people into believing a lie

alterar, manipular

alterar, manipular

Ex: He was accused of doctoring the documents. 
to modulate

to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect

modular

modular

Ex: The scientist modulated the experimental conditions to observe varied outcomes. 

El científico moduló las condiciones experimentales para observar resultados variados.

to reinvent

to completely change one's job or way of living

reinventarse

reinventarse

Ex: Following the loss of her job, she took the opportunity to reinvent her life by traveling the world. 

Tras la pérdida de su trabajo, aprovechó la oportunidad para reinventar su vida viajando por el mundo.

to remodel
to remodel
[Verbo]

to change the figure, appearance or structure of something

remodelar

remodelar

Ex: She remodeled her wardrobe by donating old clothes and buying new ones. 

Ella remodeló su armario donando ropa vieja y comprando ropa nueva.

to revolutionize

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar

revolucionar

Ex: The development of renewable energy sources has the capacity to revolutionize the energy sector. 

El desarrollo de fuentes de energía renovable tiene la capacidad de revolucionar el sector energético.

to shift
to shift
[Verbo]

(of a policy, point of view, or situation) to become something different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: The economic climate shifted dramatically, forcing businesses to reconsider their operational models. 

El clima económico cambió drásticamente, obligando a las empresas a reconsiderar sus modelos operativos.

to transition

to make something change from a particular state, condition or position to another

transformar

transformar

Ex: Scientists transitioned the experiment from theory to practical testing. 

Los científicos transicionaron el experimento de la teoría a pruebas prácticas.

to undo
to undo
[Verbo]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

deshacer

deshacer

Ex: She had to undo the changes in the document. 

Ella tuvo que deshacer los cambios en el documento.

to diversify

(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

diversificarse

diversificarse

Ex: The software company aims to diversify into mobile app development. 

La empresa de software tiene como objetivo diversificarse en el desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles.

to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

desarrollarse

desarrollarse

Ex: Over time, economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks. 

Con el tiempo, las economías pueden desarrollarse y volverse más resistentes a los shocks externos.

to switch
to switch
[Verbo]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: During the conversation, they decided to switch topics to something more lighthearted. 

Durante la conversación, decidieron cambiar de tema a algo más alegre.

drastic
drastic
[Adjetivo]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

drástico

drástico

Ex: The city implemented drastic measures to reduce pollution, including banning certain vehicles. 

La ciudad implementó medidas drásticas para reducir la contaminación, incluyendo la prohibición de ciertos vehículos.

developmental
developmental
[Adjetivo]

related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time

del desarrollo

del desarrollo

Ex: Developmental psychology studies how individuals change and develop over the lifespan. 

La psicología del desarrollo estudia cómo los individuos cambian y se desarrollan a lo largo de la vida.

gradual
gradual
[Adjetivo]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

gradual

gradual

Ex: The erosion of the coastline was a gradual process, occurring over many years. 

La erosión de la costa fue un proceso gradual, que ocurrió a lo largo de muchos años.

radical
radical
[Adjetivo]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radical

radical

Ex: His radical ideas about education sparked a lot of debate. 

Sus ideas radicales sobre la educación generaron mucho debate.

sweeping
sweeping
[Adjetivo]

wide-ranging or covering a large area or scope

amplio, exhaustivo

amplio, exhaustivo

Ex: The city unveiled a sweeping urban redevelopment plan, encompassing improvements to infrastructure, housing, and public spaces. 

La ciudad presentó un amplio plan de reurbanización urbana, que abarca mejoras en infraestructura, vivienda y espacios públicos.

accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

an arrangement made and accepted by a group of people who were in disagreement

acuerdo

acuerdo

amendment
amendment
[Sustantivo]

the process of slightly changing something in order to fix or improve it

enmienda

enmienda

Ex: The builder suggested an amendment to the design to make it more practical. 

El constructor sugirió una enmienda al diseño para hacerlo más práctico.

alteration
alteration
[Sustantivo]

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

alteración

alteración

Ex: A minor alteration to the design improved its overall functionality. 

Una modificación menor al diseño mejoró su funcionalidad general.

to make into

to change a person or thing into another

transformar

transformar

Ex: The tragedy made the survivor into a more compassionate person. 

La tragedia convirtió al superviviente en una persona más compasiva.

to turn into

to change and become something else

convertirse en

convertirse en

Ex: The seedling will eventually turn into a tall oak tree. 

La plántula eventualmente se convertirá en un alto roble.

to morph into

to gradually turn into something else

transformarse

transformarse

by the minute

with changes or occurrences happening continuously and rapidly

minuto a minuto

minuto a minuto

Ex: The news updates were coming in by the minute during the crisis. 
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