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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 1

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 1 - Audición - Parte 1 del libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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survey
survey
[Sustantivo]

a collection of opinions or experiences from a specific group, typically gathered via questions

estudio

estudio

Ex: The survey results showed strong support for the policy. 

Los resultados de la encuesta mostraron un fuerte apoyo a la política.

transport
transport
[Sustantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transporte

transporte

Ex: The government invested in improving transport infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion. 

El gobierno invirtió en mejorar la infraestructura de transporte para reducir la congestión del tráfico.

first of all
first of all
[Adverbio]

used to introduce the first and essential point or reason when presenting a series of statements

en primer lugar, antes que nada

en primer lugar, antes que nada

Ex: First of all, let’s review what went wrong in the last project. 

En primer lugar, repasemos qué salió mal en el último proyecto.

to take
to take
[Verbo]

to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done

hacer falta, bastar

hacer falta, bastar

Ex: She didn't take much convincing to join the adventurous road trip with her friends. 

No le costó mucho convencerla para unirse al viaje por carretera aventurero con sus amigos.

date of birth
date of birth
[Sustantivo]

the exact day, month, and year when a person was born

fecha de nacimiento

fecha de nacimiento

Ex: Her passport shows her date of birth as July 5, 1990. 

Su pasaporte muestra su fecha de nacimiento como el 5 de julio de 1990.

postcode
postcode
[Sustantivo]

a special code made up of letters and numbers that helps the postman find exactly where a person lives so they can deliver the letters and packages to the right place

código postal, código de correos

código postal, código de correos

Ex: He double-checked the postcode to make sure it was correct before mailing the letter. 

Él verificó el código postal para asegurarse de que era correcto antes de enviar la carta.

though
though
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising

pero

pero

Ex: They faced obstacles in the project, though they ultimately succeeded. 

Enfrentaron obstáculos en el proyecto, aunque finalmente tuvieron éxito.

public transport
public transport
[Sustantivo]

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

transporte público

transporte público

Ex: Many cities have invested in improving their public transport systems to make them more accessible to residents. 

Muchas ciudades han invertido en mejorar sus sistemas de transporte público para hacerlos más accesibles a los residentes.

shopping
shopping
[Sustantivo]

the commodities purchased from stores

compras

compras

to [do] shopping

to purchase goods or products, typically while visiting stores or shopping destinations

Ex: Let's do some shopping for school supplies before the new semester starts. 
main
main
[Adjetivo]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: His main responsibility as a project manager is to ensure deadlines are met. 

Su principal responsabilidad como gerente de proyectos es asegurar que se cumplan los plazos.

checkup
checkup
[Sustantivo]

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

chequeo, revisión

chequeo, revisión

Ex: It's important to have a regular checkup to maintain optimal health. 

Es importante hacerse un chequeo regular para mantener una salud óptima.

city center
city center
[Sustantivo]

the part of the city where the main businesses and shops are located

centro de la ciudad, casco urbano

centro de la ciudad, casco urbano

Ex: The park is located in the heart of the city center. 

El parque está ubicado en el corazón del centro de la ciudad.

to drive in

arrive by motorcar

llegar en coche, venir en coche

llegar en coche, venir en coche

age
age
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a very long period of time

edades, siglos

edades, siglos

Ex: The speech went on for an age and bored everyone. 

El discurso duró una eternidad y aburrió a todos.

parking
parking
[Sustantivo]

an area designated for vehicles to be temporarily stationed

aparcamiento

aparcamiento

Ex: She paid for parking at the automated kiosk before heading to the concert. 

Ella pagó por el estacionamiento en el quiosco automatizado antes de dirigirse al concierto.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: It was convenient that the train arrived just as I reached the station. 

Fue conveniente que el tren llegara justo cuando yo llegaba a la estación.

journey
journey
[Sustantivo]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaje

viaje

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal, capturing memories and experiences along the way. 

Ella documentó su viaje en solitario por Europa en un diario de viaje, capturando recuerdos y experiencias en el camino.

satisfied
satisfied
[Adjetivo]

content with a result or outcome

satisfecho, contento

satisfecho, contento

Ex: She was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, as her concerns were addressed. 

Ella estaba satisfecha con el resultado de la reunión, ya que sus preocupaciones fueron abordadas.

complaint
complaint
[Sustantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

queja,  reclamación

queja, reclamación

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex, which had been disturbing his peace at night. 

Expresó su queja sobre los niveles de ruido en el complejo de apartamentos, que habían estado perturbando su paz por la noche.

still
still
[Adverbio]

despite what has been said or done

aún así, sin embargo

aún así, sin embargo

Ex: He's tired. Still, he's going to the gym. 

Está cansado. Aún así, va al gimnasio.

annoying
annoying
[Adjetivo]

causing slight anger

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance. 

Lidiar con las llamadas de telemarketing molestas durante la cena se convirtió en una molestia regular.

timetable
timetable
[Sustantivo]

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

horario, itinerario

horario, itinerario

Ex: He missed his train because he didn’t look at the timetable carefully. 

Perdió su tren porque no miró el horario con cuidado.

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.

mainly
mainly
[Adverbio]

most often or in most cases

en su mayoría

en su mayoría

Ex: His hobbies mainly revolve around painting and playing the piano. 

Sus pasatiempos giran principalmente en torno a la pintura y tocar el piano.

to notice
to notice
[Verbo]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

darse cuenta de, notar, reconocer

darse cuenta de, notar, reconocer

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department? 

¿Has notado al nuevo empleado en nuestro departamento?

that is (about|) it

used to show that nothing more needs to be said or done

Ex: That's it, you can all leave now. 
golf club
golf club
[Sustantivo]

a club of people to play golf

club de golf, asociación de golf

club de golf, asociación de golf

to rent
to rent
[Verbo]

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

alquilar, rentar

alquilar, rentar

Ex: She will rent a flat until she finds a house to buy. 

Ella alquilará un piso hasta que encuentre una casa para comprar.

keen
keen
[Adjetivo]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

entusiasta

entusiasta

Ex: He wasn’t too keen on attending the party, so he stayed in. 

No estaba muy interesado en asistir a la fiesta, así que se quedó en casa.

cycling
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country. 

El evento anual de ciclismo atrajo a participantes de todo el país.

pollution
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: Due to the severe pollution, many species of birds no longer visit the area. 

Debido a la grave contaminación, muchas especies de aves ya no visitan el área.

flat
flat
[Sustantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

plano

plano

Ex: He is looking for a flat with two bedrooms, as he plans to have a roommate next year. 

Él está buscando un piso con dos habitaciones, ya que planea tener un compañero de piso el próximo año.

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.

hall
hall
[Sustantivo]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: The children were playing in the hall, running from one room to another. 

Los niños estaban jugando en el pasillo, corriendo de una habitación a otra.

cost
cost
[Sustantivo]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

precio

precio

Ex: She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes. 

Ella se sorprendió por el bajo costo de los zapatos.

frequency
frequency
[Sustantivo]

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

frecuencia

frecuencia

Ex: The frequency of the train service varies during the holiday season. 

La frecuencia del servicio de tren varía durante la temporada de vacaciones.

to dislike
to dislike
[Verbo]

to not like a person or thing

no gustar

no gustar

Ex: Sarah dislikes crowded places; they make her uncomfortable. 

A Sarah no le gustan los lugares concurridos; la hacen sentir incómoda.

to own
to own
[Verbo]

to have something as for ourselves

tener, poseer

tener, poseer

Ex: Last year, he successfully owned a vintage car that he had restored. 

El año pasado, logró poseer un coche vintage que había restaurado.

lack
lack
[Sustantivo]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The team's lack of preparation led to their defeat. 

La falta de preparación del equipo llevó a su derrota.

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