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

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-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. 

En vacaciones, se sentía completamente libre de preocupaciones, disfrutando cada momento.

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. 

Su enfoque cauteloso hacia la inversión lo salvó de grandes pérdidas.

threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 

Los ciberataques son una amenaza creciente para la seguridad en línea.

striking
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: His striking blue hair and elaborate tattoos made him a memorable figure in the local art 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. 

El jardín bien cuidado es probable que produzca una variedad de verduras durante la temporada de crecimiento.

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 attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

Ex: The scientist is peering through the microscope to analyze the specimen. 

El científico mira fijamente a través del microscopio para analizar la muestra.

tube
tube
[Sustantivo]

a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids

tubo

tubo

Ex: She inserted the paper into the tube and sealed it for mailing. 

Ella insertó el papel en el tubo y lo selló para enviarlo por correo.

hollow
hollow
[Adjetivo]

having an empty space within

hueco, vacío

hueco, vacío

Ex: The sound echoed strangely in the hollow chamber of the abandoned building. 

El sonido resonó extrañamente en la cámara hueca del edificio abandonado.

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. 

El gato salió de repente de los arbustos, asustando a todos los que estaban cerca.

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 object with elevated edges, often used for holding or carrying food and drink

bandeja, charola

bandeja, charola

Ex: The tray was full of colorful fruits. 

La bandeja estaba llena de frutas coloridas.

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. 

Los amantes de la música abarrotaron la sala de conciertos para escuchar a la renombrada orquesta sinfónica tocar.

fiber
fiber
[Sustantivo]

a thin thread or strand, especially one that is used to make fabric or rope

fibra, hilo

fibra, hilo

Ex: The rope was made from natural fibers, making it both durable and eco-friendly. 

La cuerda estaba hecha de fibras naturales, lo que la hacía duradera y ecológica.

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. 

El proyecto de desarrollo del gobierno tenía como objetivo convertir la tierra estéril en una próspera zona industrial.

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. 

El consultor de TI ofreció orientación experta a las empresas con respecto a su infraestructura tecnológica, ayudándolas a optimizar operaciones y maximizar la eficiencia.

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. 

Él experimentó añadiendo azúcar extra a la receta del pastel para ver si hacía alguna diferencia.

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. 

Su granja abarca 50 millas cuadradas de pasto.

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. 

El entrenador instruyó al equipo para que se reunieran cerca del centro del campo.

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. 

Los dueños de mascotas atienden a sus animales, satisfaciendo sus necesidades dietéticas y emocionales.

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. 

Durante el verano, cosechamos hojas de menta frescas para nuestro té helado.

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 of something that could be difficult or dangerous

advertir

advertir

Ex: The police officer will caution drivers about the upcoming road closure. 

El oficial de policía advertirá a los conductores sobre el próximo cierre de la carretera.

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. 

La aplicación práctica de los principios de la física ayudó a mejorar los procesos de fabricación.

constraint
constraint
[Sustantivo]

something that limits or restricts actions, choices, or development

restricción, limitación

restricción, limitación

Ex: The lack of resources is a serious constraint on our progress. 

La falta de recursos es una restricción seria para nuestro progreso.

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. 

El gobierno local inició un proyecto para desarrollar el barrio deteriorado, revitalizando el área con viviendas asequibles.

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. 

El grupo dirigió sus esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos para el alivio de desastres.

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. 

El consumo excesivo de recursos conduce a daños ambientales.

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. 

Ella heredó una vasta propiedad que incluía bosques, lagos y tierras de cultivo.

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. 

Se implementaron prácticas sostenibles para hacer que la producción de bienes sea más ecológica.

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. 

Nuestra empresa está organizando una fiesta para el personal la próxima semana.

to harvest
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: The gardeners harvest tomatoes from the vines when they are fully red and ripe. 

Los jardineros cosechan los tomates de las vides cuando están completamente rojos y maduros.

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. 

Los científicos han identificado diferentes variedades de la misma especie de mariposa.

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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