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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 3 (2)

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 1 - Audición - Parte 3 (2) en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
unable
[Adjetivo]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

incapaz

incapaz

Ex: She apologized for being unable to fulfill her promise due to unforeseen circumstances .Se disculpó por no **poder** cumplir su promesa debido a circunstancias imprevistas.
variety
[Sustantivo]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

variedad

variedad

Ex: The city 's cultural festival featured a variety of performances , including music , dance , and theater .El festival cultural de la ciudad presentó una **variedad** de actuaciones, incluyendo música, danza y teatro.
at times
[Adverbio]

at moments that are not constant or regular

a veces, en ocasiones

a veces, en ocasiones

Ex: He can be unpredictable , getting into heated debates at times.Puede ser impredecible, **a veces** metiéndose en debates acalorados.
to follow
[Verbo]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

entender

entender

Ex: The book 's narrative was easy to follow, making it a quick and enjoyable read .La narrativa del libro era fácil de **seguir**, lo que lo convirtió en una lectura rápida y agradable.
critical
[Adjetivo]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

crítico, severo

crítico, severo

Ex: The article was critical of the government 's handling of the crisis .El artículo fue **crítico** con el manejo de la crisis por parte del gobierno.

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

criticar

criticar

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .Es injusto **criticar** a alguien sin entender los desafíos que enfrenta.
advice
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

consejo

consejo

Ex: I appreciate your advice on how to approach the interview confidently .Agradezco tus **consejos** sobre cómo abordar la entrevista con confianza.
to receive
[Verbo]

to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others

recibir, obtener

recibir, obtener

Ex: The mayor 's announcement of new infrastructure projects received enthusiastic endorsement from city residents .El anuncio del alcalde sobre nuevos proyectos de infraestructura **recibió** un respaldo entusiasta de los residentes de la ciudad.
realistic
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a practical and sensible outlook

realista, práctico

realista, práctico

Ex: She is realistic about her goals , focusing on what can truly be accomplished .Ella es **realista** acerca de sus metas, enfocándose en lo que realmente se puede lograr.
practice
[Sustantivo]

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

consultorio, práctica

consultorio, práctica

Ex: After graduating from medical school , he joined a well-established practice with experienced physicians .Después de graduarse de la escuela de medicina, se unió a un **consultorio** bien establecido con médicos experimentados.
dishonest
[Adjetivo]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

deshonesto, poco honrado

deshonesto, poco honrado

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend 's dishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .Se sintió traicionada por el comportamiento **deshonesto** de su amigo, que incluía difundir rumores a sus espaldas.
employer
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

empleador

empleador

Ex: The employer conducted background checks and interviews to ensure they hired qualified candidates for the job .El **empleador** realizó verificaciones de antecedentes y entrevistas para asegurarse de contratar candidatos calificados para el trabajo.
openly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is honest or direct

abiertamente

abiertamente

Ex: The teacher openly encouraged students to ask questions in class .El profesor **abiertamente** animó a los estudiantes a hacer preguntas en clase.
to dislike
[Verbo]

to not like a person or thing

no gustar

no gustar

Ex: We strongly dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .Nos desagradan mucho las personas maleducadas; son irrespetuosas.
to shop
[Verbo]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

hacer compras

hacer compras

Ex: Last week , she shopped for new electronics during a sale .La semana pasada, ella **compró** nuevos electrónicos durante una venta.
popular
[Adjetivo]

created for or easily understood by a wide range of ordinary people

popular, de divulgación

popular, de divulgación

Ex: She teaches using popular methods that help beginners learn quickly .Ella enseña usando métodos **populares** que ayudan a los principiantes a aprender rápidamente.

to expect or hope for something

esperar

esperar

Ex: They will be looking for a favorable outcome in the court case .Ellos **buscarán** un resultado favorable en el caso judicial.
back then
[Adverbio]

at a previous time in the past

en aquel entonces, en aquellos tiempos

en aquel entonces, en aquellos tiempos

Ex: The fashion trends back then were quite different from what we see today .Las tendencias de la moda **en aquel entonces** eran bastante diferentes de lo que vemos hoy.
reward
[Sustantivo]

payment made in return for a service rendered

recompensa, premio

recompensa, premio

mean
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

malo, mezquino

malo, mezquino

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .El vecino **malo** se quejó de asuntos triviales solo para causar problemas.
appearance
[Sustantivo]

the way that someone or something looks

aspecto

aspecto

Ex: The fashion show featured models of different appearances, showcasing diversity .El desfile de moda presentó modelos de diferentes **apariencias**, mostrando diversidad.

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: Before purchasing a new car , it 's wise to consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs .Antes de comprar un coche nuevo, es prudente **considerar** factores como la eficiencia de combustible y los costes de mantenimiento.
client
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

cliente

cliente

Ex: The therapist maintains strict confidentiality with each client's personal information .El terapeuta mantiene una estricta confidencialidad con la información personal de cada **cliente**.
obviously
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

Ex: The cake was half-eaten , so obviously, someone had already enjoyed a slice .El pastel estaba medio comido, así que **obviamente**, alguien ya había disfrutado de un trozo.
to lose
[Verbo]

to fail or cause someone to fail to get someone or something

perder, hacer perder

perder, hacer perder

Ex: Our mistake could lose us the chance to present at the conference .Nuestro error podría **perdernos** la oportunidad de presentar en la conferencia.
to pick up
[Verbo]

to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue

recuperarse, reponer fuerzas

recuperarse, reponer fuerzas

Ex: The team picked up in the second half of the match .El equipo **recuperó fuerzas** en la segunda mitad del partido.
retail
[Sustantivo]

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

venta al detalle

venta al detalle

Ex: Many businesses rely on retail sales during the holiday season.Muchas empresas dependen de las ventas **al por menor** durante la temporada navideña.
to fancy
[Verbo]

to picture or imagine something in one's mind

imaginar, figurarse

imaginar, figurarse

Ex: He fancied himself as a successful entrepreneur in the future .Se **imaginaba** a sí mismo como un empresario exitoso en el futuro.

at an unspecified time in the past, present, or future

Ex: At some point, we should discuss the project.

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

descubrir, enterarse

descubrir, enterarse

Ex: The teacher found out that one of the students had cheated on the test .El profesor **descubrió** que uno de los estudiantes había hecho trampa en el examen.
average
[Adjetivo]

having no distinctive charactristics

típico

típico

Ex: The neighborhood was average, with typical suburban homes and quiet streets .El vecindario era **promedio**, con casas suburbanas típicas y calles tranquilas.
shopper
[Sustantivo]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

comprador

comprador

Ex: The shopper appreciated the convenience of online shopping , allowing them to compare prices and read reviews from the comfort of their home .El **comprador** apreció la conveniencia de las compras en línea, permitiéndole comparar precios y leer reseñas desde la comodidad de su hogar.
manufacturer
[Sustantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

fabricante

fabricante

Ex: A well-known toy manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children .Un conocido **fabricante** de juguetes lanzó una línea de productos ecológicos para niños.
gap
[Sustantivo]

an opportunity for a product or service that is not currently available

hueco, nicho

hueco, nicho

Ex: He saw a gap in transportation services and started a new business .Vio un **vacío** en los servicios de transporte y comenzó un nuevo negocio.
market
[Sustantivo]

the realm of economic activity where goods, services, and commodities are exchanged between buyers and sellers

mercado, plaza de mercado

mercado, plaza de mercado

Ex: The company launched a new product to fill a gap in the market.La empresa lanzó un nuevo producto para llenar un vacío en el **mercado**.
to stock
[Verbo]

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

abastecer, almacenar

abastecer, almacenar

Ex: The company has recently stocked premium items for a special promotion .La empresa ha **abastecido** recientemente artículos premium para una promoción especial.
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in helping consumers make informed choices .Las reseñas en línea juegan un papel importante para ayudar a los **consumidores** a tomar decisiones informadas.
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .No **abandones** ahora; ya casi llegas.

to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund

devolver, retornar

devolver, retornar

Ex: If the shoes don't match your expectations, you can take them back to the store.Si los zapatos no cumplen con tus expectativas, puedes **devolverlos** a la tienda.
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: As a child , he used to imagine being a superhero and saving the day .De niño, solía **imaginar** ser un superhéroe y salvar el día.
garment
[Sustantivo]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

prenda, ropa

prenda, ropa

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Ella seleccionó una **prenda** ligera para su viaje a los trópicos, priorizando la comodidad en el clima cálido.
to return
[Verbo]

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

devolver, retornar

devolver, retornar

Ex: The customer realized that the color of the paint did n't match the sample , so they decided to return it .El cliente se dio cuenta de que el color de la pintura no coincidía con la muestra, por lo que decidió **devolverla**.

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

deshacerse, caerse a pedazos

deshacerse, caerse a pedazos

Ex: The poorly constructed furniture quickly started to fall apart, with joints loosening and pieces breaking off .Los muebles mal construidos rápidamente comenzaron a **desmoronarse**, con las juntas aflojándose y las piezas rompiéndose.
wash
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of cleaning something, typically using soap and water

lavado,  colada

lavado, colada

Ex: The wash of the floors took longer than expected , but now the house looked spotless .El **lavado** de los pisos tomó más tiempo de lo esperado, pero ahora la casa lucía impecable.
view
[Sustantivo]

the extent or range of what can be seen

vista, panorama

vista, panorama

design
[Sustantivo]

the work or industry focused on creating plans or drawings for something to look good or function well

diseño, proyecto

diseño, proyecto

Ex: Many companies hire experts in design to improve their branding .Muchas empresas contratan expertos en **diseño** para mejorar su marca.
Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico
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