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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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Revisión

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Tarjetas de memoria

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Ortografía

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to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

esperar, desear

esperar, desear

Ex: I am looking forward to the upcoming conference .Estoy **ansioso por** la próxima conferencia.
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: They packed the gifts up carefully to avoid any damage.Ellos **empaquetaron** los regalos con cuidado para evitar cualquier daño.
storage
[Sustantivo]

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

almacenamiento, depósito

almacenamiento, depósito

Ex: The company invested in more storage to accommodate their growing inventory .La empresa invirtió en más **almacenamiento** para acomodar su inventario creciente.
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: The heat wave caused many of the perishable items in the store to spoil quickly .La ola de calor hizo que muchos de los artículos perecederos en la tienda se **estropearan** rápidamente.
spine
[Sustantivo]

the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover

lomo

lomo

otherwise
[Adverbio]

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

de otra manera

de otra manera

Ex: Make sure to water the plants regularly , otherwise they may wilt .Asegúrate de regar las plantas regularmente, **de lo contrario** podrían marchitarse.
cover
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

portada, cubierta

portada, cubierta

Ex: He picked up the magazine because the cover promised exclusive celebrity interviews .Él recogió la revista porque la **portada** prometía entrevistas exclusivas con celebridades.
obvious
[Adjetivo]

noticeable and easily understood

obvio

obvio

Ex: The solution to the puzzle was obvious once she pointed it out .La solución al rompecabezas fue **obvia** una vez que ella lo señaló.
side
[Sustantivo]

a surface forming part of the outside of an object

lado, cara

lado, cara

to ruin
[Verbo]

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

arruinar

arruinar

Ex: The ongoing neglect of maintenance is ruining the structural integrity of the building .El continuo descuido del mantenimiento **arruina** la integridad estructural del edificio.
publisher
[Sustantivo]

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

editor

editor

Ex: The publisher's role is crucial in ensuring that high-quality content reaches readers .El papel del **editor** es crucial para garantizar que el contenido de alta calidad llegue a los lectores.

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

Ex: The leaves of the tree went yellow in the autumn season.
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .**Tiraron** la comida sobrante en el contenedor de compost.

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: Continuous exposure to sunlight can cause colors to fade and materials to deteriorate.La exposición continua a la luz solar puede hacer que los colores se desvanezcan y que los materiales se **deterioren**.
further
[Adverbio]

at or to a more advanced point or stage

más allá, más adelante

más allá, más adelante

Ex: The technology has advanced further since the initial release of the product .La tecnología ha avanzado **más** desde el lanzamiento inicial del producto.

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

Ex: The movie reminded them of their childhood adventures.
collector
[Sustantivo]

someone who gathers things, as a job or hobby

coleccionista

coleccionista

Ex: The antique collector spent years scouring flea markets and estate sales to find rare and valuable artifacts for their collection .El **coleccionista** de antigüedades pasó años recorriendo mercadillos y ventas de propiedades para encontrar artefactos raros y valiosos para su colección.
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: They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been .Ellos **lament** no haber aceptado la oferta de trabajo y se preguntaron qué podría haber sido.

to value and cherish deeply

atesorar, valorar

atesorar, valorar

Ex: The couple treasured the quiet moments spent watching the sunset on their favorite beach .La pareja **atesoraba** los momentos tranquilos pasados viendo el atardecer en su playa favorita.
to force
[Verbo]

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

forzar, obligar

forzar, obligar

Ex: Using a crowbar , he forced the wooden crate open , revealing the valuable contents inside .Usando una palanca, **forzó** la caja de madera a abrirse, revelando el valioso contenido en su interior.
paperback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

libro en rústica, edición rústica

Ex: She donated her gently used paperbacks to the local library to share her love of reading with others .Ella donó sus **libros de bolsillo** usados con cuidado a la biblioteca local para compartir su amor por la lectura con los demás.
to press
[Verbo]

to force or push something or someone in a certain direction

presionar, empujar

presionar, empujar

Ex: The strong ocean currents pressed the divers off course , making it difficult for them to reach the shipwreck .Las fuertes corrientes oceánicas **presionaron** a los buceadores fuera de curso, dificultándoles llegar al naufragio.
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: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Si seguimos discutiendo, **terminaremos** arruinando nuestra amistad.
unfortunately
[Adverbio]

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

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Ex: Unfortunately, the company had to downsize , resulting in the layoff of several employees .**Desafortunadamente**, la empresa tuvo que reducir su tamaño, lo que resultó en el despido de varios empleados.
to last
[Verbo]

to remain in a state of good repair or quality

durar, resistir

durar, resistir

Ex: The high-quality paint used on the exterior of the house has lasted for over a decade without fading or peeling .La pintura de alta calidad utilizada en el exterior de la casa ha **durado** más de una década sin desvanecerse ni descascararse.
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: She inherited a collection of vintage hardbacks from her grandmother .Heredó una colección de **libros encuadernados en tapa dura** vintage de su abuela.
to suppose
[Verbo]

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

suponer

suponer

Ex: Based on the results , I suppose the theory is correct .Según los resultados, **supongo** que la teoría es correcta.
to value
[Verbo]

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

valorar, apreciar

valorar, apreciar

Ex: Last month , the government valued citizen input in shaping public policy .El mes pasado, el gobierno **valoró** la contribución de los ciudadanos en la formación de políticas públicas.
used to
[Verbo]

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

soler

soler

Ex: We used to go on family vacations to the beach every summer.**Solíamos** ir de vacaciones familiares a la playa cada verano.
decorative
[Adjetivo]

intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use

decorativo

decorativo

Ex: The decorative tile mosaic in the foyer depicted scenes from local history , serving as both artwork and a conversation piece for visitors .El mosaico de azulejos **decorativos** en el vestíbulo representaba escenas de la historia local, sirviendo tanto como obra de arte como tema de conversación para los visitantes.
plus
[Preposición]

used to add more information or refer to unexpected facts

más

más

Ex: The hotel offers free breakfast, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.El hotel ofrece desayuno gratis, **además** de Wi-Fi gratuito.
nowadays
[Adverbio]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

hoy en día

hoy en día

Ex: It 's common for teenagers nowadays to have smartphones .Es común que los adolescentes **hoy en día** tengan smartphones.
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: We need to buy brackets to support the heavy shelf for the garage .Necesitamos comprar soportes para sostener la estantería pesada del garaje.
pity
[Sustantivo]

an unfortunate development

lástima, desgracia

lástima, desgracia

to draw
[Verbo]

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

atraer, captar

atraer, captar

Ex: In the crowded marketplace , the street performer used lively music to draw attention to his act .En el concurrido mercado, el artista callejero usó música animada para **atraer** la atención hacia su actuación.
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
[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 vintage car ’s restoration was a work of art, with every detail meticulously preserved .La restauración del coche antiguo fue una **obra de arte**, con cada detalle meticulosamente preservado.
eye-catching
[Adjetivo]

visually striking or captivating

llamativo, que atrae la mirada

llamativo, que atrae la mirada

Ex: The eye-catching packaging of the product helped it fly off the shelves .El empaque **llamativo** del producto ayudó a que se vendiera rápidamente.
to handle
[Verbo]

to pick something up and hold with one's hands

agarrando algo

agarrando algo

Ex: She skillfully handled the knitting needles , creating a beautiful scarf .Ella **manejó** hábilmente las agujas de tejer, creando una hermosa bufanda.

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
[Adverbio]

toward the side and away from the main path

aparte de

aparte de

Ex: She cleared the clutter off the table and pushed it aside.Ella despejó el desorden de la mesa y lo empujó **a un lado**.
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: The company offered several work placements to engineering students .La empresa ofreció varias **prácticas laborales** a los estudiantes de ingeniería.

to become loose and separate from something

desprenderse, separarse

desprenderse, separarse

Ex: A piece of fabric came away from the old chair .Un trozo de tela **se desprendió** de la vieja silla.

without considering any other connected ideas, effects, or situations

Ex: The paintings are beautiful in and of themselves, aside from their historical value.
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