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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
-free
-free
[Sufijo]

indicating the absence of something, typically a substance or condition

sin, libre de

sin, libre de

Ex: On vacation, he felt completely carefree, enjoying every moment. 
approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 
threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 
striking
striking
[Adjetivo]

very attractive in a noticeable or unusual way

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: The actress was especially striking in the final scene. 
exhibition hall
exhibition hall
[Sustantivo]

a large hall for holding exhibitions

sala de exposiciones, pabellón de exposiciones

sala de exposiciones, pabellón de exposiciones

rooftop
rooftop
[Sustantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

techo

techo

Ex: The hotel has a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the sea. 

El hotel tiene una piscina en la azotea con vistas panorámicas al mar.

to bear
to bear
[Verbo]

to yield or produce, especially in reference to fruit or flowers

dar, producir

dar, producir

Ex: The well-tended garden is likely to bear a variety of vegetables throughout the growing season. 
intensely
intensely
[Adverbio]

to a very great or extreme extent or degree

intensamente

intensamente

Ex: The heat in the desert sun rose intensely by midday. 

El calor del sol del desierto aumentaba intensamente al mediodía.

flavored
flavored
[Adjetivo]

(of a food or drink) enhanced with added taste, such as fruit, spice or sweetener, beyond its natural flavor

saborizado, aromatizado

saborizado, aromatizado

Ex: They served flavored vodka with hints of lemon and lime. 

Sirvieron vodka saborizada con toques de limón y lima.

resplendently
resplendently
[Adverbio]

in an impressively beautiful manner

resplandecientemente, magníficamente

resplandecientemente, magníficamente

to sprout
to sprout
[Verbo]

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

brotar

brotar

Ex: Tiny lettuce seeds sprout from the soil, signaling the start of the growing season. 

Pequeñas semillas de lechuga brotan del suelo, señalando el inicio de la temporada de crecimiento.

abundantly
abundantly
[Adverbio]

to a very great or clear extent

abundantemente, ampliamente

abundantemente, ampliamente

Ex: His guilt was abundantly demonstrated by the surveillance footage. 

Su culpa fue abundantemente demostrada por las imágenes de vigilancia.

to peer
to peer
[Verbo]

to look closely or carefully at something, especially because it is difficult to see clearly

escudriñar,  mirar fijamente

escudriñar, mirar fijamente

Ex: She peered into the distance, trying to recognize the approaching car. 
tube
tube
[Sustantivo]

a soft, flexible container from which a thick liquid or paste is squeezed through a small opening

tubo

tubo

Ex: The paint comes in small metal tubes. 
hollow
hollow
[Adjetivo]

having an empty space inside rather than being solid

hueco, vacío

hueco, vacío

Ex: He tapped the wall and discovered that it was hollow. 
to dangle
to dangle
[Verbo]

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

colgar, balancear

colgar, balancear

Ex: The cat dangled its toy mouse from its mouth, inviting play. 

El gato colgaba su ratón de juguete de su boca, invitando a jugar.

identical
identical
[Adjetivo]

similar in every detail and totally alike

idéntico

idéntico

Ex: The test results for the two samples were identical, confirming their purity. 

Los resultados de las pruebas para las dos muestras fueron idénticos, lo que confirma su pureza.

to burst
to burst
[Verbo]

to appear or come out suddenly and unexpectedly

estallar, irrumpir

estallar, irrumpir

Ex: The cat burst out of the bushes, scaring everyone nearby. 
aromatic
aromatic
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and pleasant smell

aromático, fragante

aromático, fragante

Ex: The aromatic herbs added depth of flavor to the soup. 

Las hierbas aromáticas añadieron profundidad de sabor a la sopa.

basil
basil
[Sustantivo]

a plant of the mint family with aromatic leaves that are eaten raw or cooked

albahaca

albahaca

Ex: With a touch of creativity, I added basil as a garnish to my fruit salad. 

Con un toque de creatividad, añadí albahaca como adorno a mi ensalada de frutas.

sage
sage
[Sustantivo]

aromatic gray-green leaves, fresh or dried, used as a seasoning for meats, poultry, and game

salvia

salvia

Ex: The kitchen filled with the earthy scent of sage and garlic. 

La cocina se llenó del aroma terroso de la salvia y el ajo.

peppermint
peppermint
[Sustantivo]

a fragrant herb with a refreshing taste commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications

menta piperita, hierbabuena

menta piperita, hierbabuena

Ex: He enjoyed a soothing cup of peppermint tea before bedtime, which helped him relax and unwind. 

Disfrutó de una relajante taza de té de menta antes de acostarse, lo que le ayudó a relajarse y desconectar.

tray
tray
[Sustantivo]

a flat container, usually with raised edges, used for holding or carrying food, drinks, or other items

bandeja, charola

bandeja, charola

Ex: The waiter balanced the tray carefully with one hand. 
to pack
to pack
[Verbo]

to tightly fill a space or container until it is completely full or even overflowing

llenar, atestar

llenar, atestar

Ex: Music lovers packed the concert hall to hear the renowned symphony orchestra perform. 
fiber
fiber
[Sustantivo]

a thin, threadlike strand of natural or synthetic material, especially one used to make fabric, rope, or similar products

fibra,  filamento

fibra, filamento

Ex: Emma found a loose fiber sticking out of the carpet. 
aubergine
aubergine
[Sustantivo]

a vegetable with glossy, deep purple skin and firm, white flesh

berenjena, alberenjena

berenjena, alberenjena

Ex: I stuffed the aubergine with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs, creating a flavorful meal. 

Rellené la berenjena con una mezcla sabrosa de arroz, verduras y hierbas, creando una comida llena de sabor.

chard
chard
[Sustantivo]

a vegetable with white or red leaf stalks and large green leaves, used in cooking

acelga

acelga

Ex: The chef at the restaurant used chard as a garnish for the main course. 

El chef del restaurante usó acelgas como guarnición para el plato principal.

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: They built a sustainable energy system with solar panels. 

Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.

development
development
[Sustantivo]

the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose

desarrollo, urbanización

desarrollo, urbanización

Ex: The government's development project aimed to turn the barren land into a thriving industrial zone. 
consultant
consultant
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor

consultor

Ex: The IT consultant offered expert guidance to companies regarding their technological infrastructure, helping them streamline operations and maximize efficiency. 
to experiment

to try something new or test an idea, method, or process to discover its effect, outcome, or validity

experimentar, probar

experimentar, probar

Ex: He experimented by adding extra sugar to the cake recipe to see if it made a difference. 
apartment block
apartment block
[Sustantivo]

a large building that contains multiple flats on different floors, typically designed for people to live in

bloque de apartamentos, edificio de pisos

bloque de apartamentos, edificio de pisos

Ex: The city plans to demolish the old apartment block and build a new one in its place. 

La ciudad planea demoler el bloque de apartamentos antiguo y construir uno nuevo en su lugar.

somewhat
somewhat
[Adverbio]

to a moderate degree or extent

algo, un poco

algo, un poco

Ex: She looked somewhat tired after the long trip. 

Ella parecía algo cansada después del largo viaje.

square
square
[Adjetivo]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

cuadrado, cuadrático

cuadrado, cuadrático

Ex: Their farm covers 50 square miles of pasture. 
pitch
pitch
[Sustantivo]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

campo, cancha

campo, cancha

Ex: The coach instructed the team to gather near the center of the pitch. 
to tend
to tend
[Verbo]

to care for the needs of someone or something with attention and responsibility

cuidar, atender

cuidar, atender

Ex: Pet owners tend to their animals, meeting their dietary and emotional needs. 
to pick
to pick
[Verbo]

to take a flower or fruit from its plant with our fingers

coger, recoger

coger, recoger

Ex: During the summer, we pick fresh mint leaves for our iced tea. 
punnet
punnet
[Sustantivo]

a small light basket used as a measure for fruits

canastilla, cestita

canastilla, cestita

to caution
to caution
[Verbo]

to warn someone about a possible danger, problem, or undesirable consequence

advertir

advertir

Ex: Daniel cautioned his team that the deadline might change. 
significant
significant
[Adjetivo]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

significativo, importante, considerable

significativo, importante, considerable

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity. 

La nueva política tuvo un impacto significativo en la mejora de la productividad en el lugar de trabajo.

practical
practical
[Adjetivo]

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

práctico

práctico

Ex: The practical application of physics principles helped improve manufacturing processes. 
constraint
constraint
[Sustantivo]

something that limits what can be done, chosen, or developed

restricción,  limitación

restricción, limitación

Ex: Limited space placed a major constraint on the design. 
to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to transform a piece of land for a new purpose

urbanizar, desarrollar

urbanizar, desarrollar

Ex: The local government initiated a project to develop the blighted neighborhood, revitalizing the area with affordable housing. 
eventually
eventually
[Adverbio]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

finalmente

finalmente

Ex: They faced many obstacles, but eventually, they overcame all difficulties and reached their goal. 

Enfrentaron muchos obstáculos, pero finalmente, superaron todas las dificultades y alcanzaron su meta.

to target
to target
[Verbo]

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The group targeted their fundraising efforts for disaster relief. 
consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

consumo

consumo

Ex: Excessive consumption of resources leads to environmental damage. 
significantly
significantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context

significativamente, de manera significativa

significativamente, de manera significativa

Ex: He significantly avoided mentioning her name in the discussion. 

Él significativamente evitó mencionar su nombre en la discusión.

vast
vast
[Adjetivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto, enorme

vasto, enorme

Ex: She inherited a vast estate that included forests, lakes, and farmland. 
production
production
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

producción, fabricación

producción, fabricación

Ex: Sustainable practices were implemented to make the production of goods more eco-friendly. 
staff
staff
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personal

personal

Ex: Our company is hosting a party for the staff next week. 
to harvest
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut, pick, and collect a crop when it is ready

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: The grapes are harvested by hand in September. 
up to
up to
[Preposición]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

hasta, un máximo de

hasta, un máximo de

Ex: The discount applies to purchases up to $100. 

El descuento se aplica a compras hasta 100 $.

variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

a category or type of things that share common characteristics or qualities but have distinct differences

variedad

variedad

Ex: Scientists have identified different varieties of the same species of butterfly. 
real life
real life
[Sustantivo]

the practical world as opposed to the academic world

vida real, mundo real

vida real, mundo real

showcase
showcase
[Sustantivo]

an event that is intended to emphasize the positive aspects of someone

escaparate

escaparate

aeroponic
aeroponic
[Adjetivo]

related to a method of growing plants without soil, where roots hang in the air and are sprayed with a nutrient-rich mist

aeropónico, relacionado con la aeroponía

aeropónico, relacionado con la aeroponía

Ex: The aeroponic setup allows plants to grow faster. 

La configuración aeropónica permite que las plantas crezcan más rápido.

growing tower
growing tower
[Sustantivo]

a vertical structure used to grow plants in stacked layers, often with soil-free methods, to save space and resources

torre de cultivo, torre vegetal

torre de cultivo, torre vegetal

Ex: The kitchen has a growing tower for fresh vegetables. 

La cocina tiene una torre de cultivo para vegetales frescos.

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