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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: Mary hasn't changed at all. She's just as kind-hearted as she was before. 
to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

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

transformarse

transformarse

Ex: The liquid converts into a gas when exposed to high temperatures. 
to transform

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

transformar

transformar

Ex: The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space. 
to modify
to modify
[Verbo]

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

modificar

modificar

Ex: The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit. 
to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

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

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience. 
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 new administration decided to reverse the previous government's policy on environmental regulations. 
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: After receiving feedback from the editor, she decided to revise her manuscript to improve its clarity. 
to adjust
to adjust
[Verbo]

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

ajustar

ajustar

Ex: The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance. 
to customize

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

customizar

customizar

Ex: The software allows users to customize their interface to suit individual preferences. 
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: The tabloid newspaper distorted the politician's statements. 
to doctor
to doctor
[Verbo]

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

alterar, manipular

alterar, manipular

to modulate

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

modular

modular

Ex: Engineers modulate the frequency of radio signals to ensure clear communication. 
to reinvent

to completely change one's job or way of living

reinventarse

reinventarse

Ex: After years in finance, she decided to reinvent herself as a yoga instructor. 
to remodel
to remodel
[Verbo]

to change the figure, appearance or structure of something

remodelar

remodelar

Ex: They decided to remodel the kitchen to create a more open layout. 
to revolutionize

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar

revolucionar

Ex: The invention of the internet revolutionized the way people communicate and access information. 
to shift
to shift
[Verbo]

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

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: Over the years, public opinion on the issue of climate change has gradually shifted. 
to transition

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

transformar

transformar

Ex: The government transitioned the economy from industrial to service-based. 
to undo
to undo
[Verbo]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

deshacer

deshacer

Ex: Realizing the mistake, he quickly tried to undo the accidental deletion of the important file from his computer. 
to diversify

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

diversificarse

diversificarse

Ex: The technology company decided to diversify into the healthcare sector. 
to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

desarrollarse

desarrollarse

Ex: The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company. 
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: After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project. 
drastic
drastic
[Adjetivo]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

drástico

drástico

Ex: She made the drastic decision to quit her job and travel the world. 
developmental
developmental
[Adjetivo]

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

del desarrollo

del desarrollo

Ex: The developmental stage of the project focuses on research and planning. 
gradual
gradual
[Adjetivo]

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

gradual

gradual

Ex: The company experienced gradual growth over the past decade. 
radical
radical
[Adjetivo]

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

radical

radical

Ex: The scientist proposed a radical theory that challenged established beliefs. 
sweeping
sweeping
[Adjetivo]

wide-ranging or covering a large area or scope

amplio, exhaustivo

amplio, exhaustivo

Ex: The CEO presented a sweeping strategy to revitalize the company, addressing issues from marketing to internal operations. 
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: I made a quick amendment to the recipe after realizing I forgot an ingredient. 
alteration
alteration
[Sustantivo]

a change in something that does not fundamentally make it different

alteración

alteración

Ex: The alteration of the document was done to correct a typo. 
to make into

to change a person or thing into another

transformar

transformar

Ex: They are making their basement into a playroom for the children. 
to turn into

to change and become something else

convertirse en

convertirse en

Ex: The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly. 
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 stock prices were changing by the minute in response to market fluctuations. 
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