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

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 4 - Audición - Parte 3 (1) en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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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, hacer las maletas

empacar, hacer las maletas

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

¿Puedes ayudarme a empacar estos archivos en cajas?

storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

almacenamiento, depósito

almacenamiento, depósito

Ex: This closet offers ample storage for clothes and shoes. 

Este armario ofrece amplio almacenamiento para ropa y zapatos.

to spoil
to spoil
[Verbo]

to become damaged or deteriorated to the point that it is no longer usable or edible

estropear, echarse a perder

estropear, echarse a perder

Ex: You should check the expiration date to ensure the food hasn’t spoiled. 

Deberías comprobar la fecha de caducidad para asegurarte de que la comida no se ha estropeado.

spine
spine
[Sustantivo]

the outer edge or binding of a book that encloses the inner pages and faces outward when shelved

lomo

lomo

Ex: Decorative lettering adorned the spine of the volume. 

La rotulación decorativa adornaba el lomo del volumen.

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. 

La cubierta del libro se dañó en tránsito, pero las páginas estaban intactas.

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. 

Se apoyó contra el lado del coche, esperando a su amigo.

to ruin
to ruin
[Verbo]

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

arruinar

arruinar

Ex: Reckless actions can easily ruin relationships. 

Las acciones imprudentes pueden fácilmente arruinar las relaciones.

publisher
publisher
[Sustantivo]

a person or firm that manages the preparation and public distribution of printed material such as books, newspapers, etc.

editor

editor

Ex: He started his career as a writer before becoming a successful publisher. 

Comenzó su carrera como escritor antes de convertirse en un editor exitoso.

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 waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: The authorities installed surveillance cameras to catch those who dump garbage along the roadside. 

Las autoridades instalaron cámaras de vigilancia para atrapar a aquellos que arrojan basura al borde de la carretera.

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]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

coleccionista

coleccionista

Ex: The museum reached out to a renowned artifact collector to procure pieces for their upcoming exhibit. 

El museo se acercó a un coleccionista de artefactos renombrado para adquirir piezas para su próxima exposición.

to regret
to regret
[Verbo]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

lamentar, arrepentirse

lamentar, arrepentirse

Ex: He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late. 

Él lamentó no haberle dicho a su amigo cuánto apreciaba su amistad antes de que fuera demasiado tarde.

to treasure

to value and cherish deeply

atesorar, valorar

atesorar, valorar

Ex: The family treasures the tradition of gathering for a meal on special occasions. 

La familia atesora la tradición de reunirse para una comida en ocasiones especiales.

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. 

El atleta forzó los pesos pesados por encima de la cabeza, decidido a completar el levantamiento a pesar del esfuerzo.

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. 

La excavadora presionó los escombros pesados a un lado, despejando el camino para los trabajadores de la construcción.

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

terminar

terminar

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. 

Estos zapatos resistentes están hechos para durar.

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. 

Supongo que el proyecto se completará a tiempo si todos se mantienen en el camino correcto.

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. 

El gerente valora constantemente las discusiones abiertas durante las reuniones de equipo.

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. 

Ella es una excelente cocinera, además es también una pintora talentosa.

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. 

Hoy en día, muchas empresas priorizan la sostenibilidad en sus prácticas comerciales.

shelf
shelf
[Sustantivo]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

estante, repisa, balda

estante, repisa, balda

Ex: He mounted a floating shelf above his desk to hold his computer monitor. 

Montó una estantería flotante encima de su escritorio para sostener su monitor de computadora.

pity
pity
[Sustantivo]

something regarded as unfortunate, disappointing, or regrettable

lástima, pena

lástima, pena

Ex: A pity we missed the last train. 

Lástima que perdimos el último tren.

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. 

El subastador utilizó hábilmente su voz para dirigir la atención de los postores hacia cada artículo en subasta.

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. 

Ella manejó la carta con cuidado, sin querer arrugarla.

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. 

Ella puso su bolso a un lado antes de sentarse.

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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