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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Escucha - Parte 3 (1)

Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic, Test 4 Listening Part 3, con palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección.

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to look forward to

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

esperar, desear

esperar, desear

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays, especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals. 

Siempre espero con ansias las vacaciones, especialmente el ambiente festivo y las comidas deliciosas.

to pack up
to pack up
[Verbo]

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

empacar, recoger las cosas para transportarlas

empacar, recoger las cosas para transportarlas

Ex: Can you help me pack up these files into boxes? 

¿Puedes ayudarme a empacar estos archivos en cajas?

storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

space or a place used for keeping things until they are needed

almacenamiento,  espacio de almacenamiento

almacenamiento, espacio de almacenamiento

Ex: The garage provides additional storage for garden equipment. 
to spoil
to spoil
[Verbo]

to decay or deteriorate until no longer suitable for use or consumption

estropearse,  echarse a perder

estropearse, echarse a perder

Ex: These vegetables spoil faster once they have been cut. 
spine
spine
[Sustantivo]

the narrow outer part of a book where the pages and covers are joined

lomo

lomo

Ex: The old dictionary has a cracked leather spine. 
otherwise
otherwise
[Adverbio]

used to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different

de otra manera

de otra manera

Ex: Please handle the vase carefully, otherwise it could break. 
cover
cover
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

portada, cubierta

portada, cubierta

Ex: The book's cover was damaged in transit, but the pages were intact. 
obvious
obvious
[Adjetivo]

noticeable and easily understood

obvio

obvio

Ex: The reason for her absence was obvious; she had called in sick earlier. 

La razón de su ausencia era obvia; había llamado para decir que estaba enferma antes.

side
side
[Sustantivo]

the outermost surface extending along one edge of an object

lado, costado

lado, costado

Ex: She leaned against the side of the car, waiting for her friend. 
to ruin
to ruin
[Verbo]

to spoil, damage, or destroy something severely

arruinar

arruinar

Ex: One careless comment could ruin his chances of getting the job. 
publisher
publisher
[Sustantivo]

a person or company that prepares and makes books, newspapers, magazines, or other works available to the public

editor

editor

Ex: The publisher plans to release the book next spring. 
to [go] yellow

to turn yellow in color, often due to factors such as ripening, discoloration, or exposure to certain substances or conditions

Ex: Let's be mindful of food items that may go yellow, indicating spoilage. 
to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of unwanted material or waste by leaving it somewhere

tirar

tirar

Ex: The truck dumped its load at the waste site. 
to deteriorate

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: The health of plants may deteriorate if not provided with proper care. 

La salud de las plantas puede deteriorarse si no se les proporciona el cuidado adecuado.

further
further
[Adverbio]

at or to a more advanced point or stage

más allá, más adelante

más allá, más adelante

Ex: The team decided to investigate further to find a more comprehensive solution. 

El equipo decidió investigar más a fondo para encontrar una solución más completa.

to [remind] {sb} of {sb/sth}

to cause someone to remember something or someone, often because of a similarity

Ex: Her laugh reminds me of my best friend from school. 
collector
collector
[Sustantivo]

a person who gathers and keeps objects of a particular type, especially as a hobby

coleccionista

coleccionista

Ex: Daniel has been a coin collector since childhood. 
to regret
to regret
[Verbo]

to feel sorry or disappointed about something that happened or that one did or failed to do

lamentar,  arrepentirse de

lamentar, arrepentirse de

Ex: You may regret buying the cheapest model if it breaks quickly. 
to treasure

to value, love, or care for someone or something very deeply

apreciar, atesorar

apreciar, atesorar

Ex: She still treasures the necklace her mother gave her. 
to force
to force
[Verbo]

to exert pressure or strength to achieve a particular outcome, often against opposition or resistance

forzar, obligar

forzar, obligar

Ex: The athlete forced the heavy weights overhead, determined to complete the lift despite the strain. 
paperback
paperback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

libro en rústica, edición rústica

Ex: He picked up a paperback from the bargain bin, excited to find a good read at a discounted price. 

Recogió un libro de bolsillo de la caja de gangas, emocionado por encontrar una buena lectura a un precio rebajado.

to press
to press
[Verbo]

to force or push something or someone in a certain direction

presionar, empujar

presionar, empujar

Ex: The bulldozer pressed the heavy debris aside, clearing the path for the construction workers. 
to end up
to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

acabar, terminar en

acabar, terminar en

Ex: After several detours, we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about. 

Después de varios desvíos, terminamos en la hermosa playa escondida de la que habíamos oído hablar.

unfortunately
unfortunately
[Adverbio]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Ex: Unfortunately, the concert was canceled at the last minute, disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event. 

Desafortunadamente, el concierto fue cancelado en el último momento, decepcionando a los fanáticos que habían esperado con ansias el evento.

to last
to last
[Verbo]

to remain in a state of good repair or quality

durar, resistir

durar, resistir

Ex: These sturdy shoes are built to last. 
hardback
hardback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

libro de tapa dura

libro de tapa dura

Ex: His autobiography was released first as a hardback and later as a paperback. 

Su autobiografía se publicó primero en tapa dura y más tarde en rústica.

to suppose
to suppose
[Verbo]

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

suponer

suponer

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track. 
to value
to value
[Verbo]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

valorar, apreciar

valorar, apreciar

Ex: The manager consistently values open discussions during team meetings. 
used to
used to
[Verbo]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

soler

soler

Ex: She used to be a vegetarian, but now she eats meat occasionally. 

Ella solía ser vegetariana, pero ahora come carne ocasionalmente.

decorative
decorative
[Adjetivo]

intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use

decorativo

decorativo

Ex: The ornate vase on the mantelpiece was purely decorative, showcasing delicate flowers without any practical purpose. 

El jarrón ornamentado en la repisa de la chimenea era puramente decorativo, mostrando flores delicadas sin ningún propósito práctico.

plus
plus
[Preposición]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

más

más

Ex: She's an excellent cook, plus she's a talented painter too. 
nowadays
nowadays
[Adverbio]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

hoy en día

hoy en día

Ex: Nowadays, many companies prioritize sustainability in their business practices. 
shelf
shelf
[Sustantivo]

a flat horizontal board or surface used for holding or storing objects

estante, repisa, balda

estante, repisa, balda

Ex: Daniel installed a new shelf above his desk. 
pity
pity
[Sustantivo]

something that causes disappointment or regret

lástima,  pena

lástima, pena

Ex: It would be a pity to waste all this food. 
to draw
to draw
[Verbo]

to guide or capture someone's focus or interest towards a particular thing

atraer, captar

atraer, captar

Ex: The auctioneer skillfully used his voice to draw bidders' attention to each item on auction. 
book cover
book cover
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer covering of a book, which usually includes the title, author, and artwork or design that reflects the content of the book

cubierta del libro, portada del libro

cubierta del libro, portada del libro

work of art
work of art
[Sustantivo]

something that is exceptionally well-crafted, attractively presented, or intricately detailed, often admired for its beauty or creativity

obra de arte, obra maestra

obra de arte, obra maestra

Ex: The chef’s plating turned every dish into a work of art, almost too beautiful to eat. 

El emplatado del chef convirtió cada plato en una obra de arte, casi demasiado hermosa para comer.

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.

to handle
to handle
[Verbo]

to pick something up and hold with one's hands

agarrando algo

agarrando algo

Ex: She handled the letter gently, not wanting to crease it. 
to take off

to remove something from a particular place or position

quitar, remover

quitar, remover

Ex: The doctor instructed the patient to take off their bandage for examination. 

El médico le indicó al paciente que se quitara el vendaje para el examen.

aside
aside
[Adverbio]

toward the side and away from the main path

aparte de

aparte de

Ex: She set her bag aside before sitting down. 
work placement
work placement
[Sustantivo]

a short period of time when a person works for a company to gain experience and learn about a job, usually as part of their education or training

prácticas, colocación laboral

prácticas, colocación laboral

Ex: His work placement gave him real-world experience in marketing. 

Su prácticas laborales le proporcionaron experiencia real en marketing.

to come away

to become loose and separate from something

desprenderse, separarse

desprenderse, separarse

Ex: The sticker came away easily when pulled. 

La pegatina se desprendió fácilmente al tirar de ella.

in and of themselves

without considering any other connected ideas, effects, or situations

Ex: The buildings are impressive in and of themselves, regardless of their age. 
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