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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (2)

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (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
to pollute
to pollute
[Verbo]

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly. 

Los pesticidas utilizados en la agricultura pueden contaminar el suelo y las aguas subterráneas si no se aplican de manera responsable.

to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium. 
flourishing
flourishing
[Adjetivo]

thriving or prospering that results in success and positive development

floreciente, próspero

floreciente, próspero

Ex: The artist's career is flourishing, with numerous exhibitions and widespread recognition for their unique and captivating work. 

La carrera del artista está floreciendo, con numerosas exposiciones y un reconocimiento generalizado por su trabajo único y cautivador.

consultancy
consultancy
[Sustantivo]

the practice of giving professional advice within a particular field

consultoría, asesoría

consultoría, asesoría

to field
to field
[Verbo]

to answer questions or deal with requests

responder, gestionar

responder, gestionar

Ex: She fields phone calls from customers. 

Ella atiende las llamadas telefónicas de los clientes.

enquiry
enquiry
[Sustantivo]

an act of asking questions to gather information, clarify doubts, or seek answers about a particular topic or issue

consulta,  investigación

consulta, investigación

Ex: The journalist's enquiry led to a series of revealing interviews. 

La investigación del periodista condujo a una serie de entrevistas reveladoras.

to equip
to equip
[Verbo]

to provide with the tools, resources, or items necessary for a specific purpose or activity

equipar, dotar

equipar, dotar

Ex: The outdoor adventure club aims to equip its members with appropriate gear for mountain hiking. 

El club de aventuras al aire libre tiene como objetivo equipar a sus miembros con el equipo adecuado para el senderismo de montaña.

breed
breed
[Sustantivo]

a category or type of something

raza, estirpe

raza, estirpe

Ex: The film represents a new breed of documentary. 

La película representa una nueva categoría de documental.

inner
inner
[Adjetivo]

situated toward or near the center of a place, area, or structure

interior, interno

interior, interno

Ex: The renovation focused on improving the inner rooms of the house, which had been neglected for years. 

La renovación se centró en mejorar las habitaciones interiores de la casa, que habían sido descuidadas durante años.

advantage
advantage
[Sustantivo]

a benefit or gain resulting from something

ventaja,  beneficio

ventaja, beneficio

to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to apply a substance or process to something in order to protect it, preserve it, or give it special qualities

tratar, aplicar un tratamiento

tratar, aplicar un tratamiento

Ex: The surface of the stone was treated to resist stains and discoloration. 

La superficie de la piedra fue tratada para resistir manchas y decoloración.

pesticide
pesticide
[Sustantivo]

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticida

pesticida

Ex: Excessive use of pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment. 

El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar a los insectos beneficiosos y al medio ambiente.

intensive
intensive
[Adjetivo]

(of farming practices) using large amounts of labor, capital, and resources to produce high yields in a small area

intensivo, intensa

intensivo, intensa

Ex: Intensive poultry farming aims to maximize egg and meat production from a small space. 

La avicultura intensiva tiene como objetivo maximizar la producción de huevos y carne en un espacio pequeño.

generator
generator
[Sustantivo]

a device that creates gas or vapor by converting energy from another source

generador, generador de vapor

generador, generador de vapor

Ex: The generator malfunctioned, causing a disruption in the chemical plant's operations. 

El generador funcionó mal, causando una interrupción en las operaciones de la planta química.

greenhouse gas
greenhouse gas
[Sustantivo]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

Ex: The use of fossil fuels contributes to greenhouse gas pollution. 

El uso de combustibles fósiles contribuye a la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero.

refrigerated
refrigerated
[Adjetivo]

made or kept cold by refrigeration

refrigerado, mantenido en frío

refrigerado, mantenido en frío

to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to spray or cover someone or something with water in the form of small drops or a light stream

rociar, duchar

rociar, duchar

Ex: He had already showered the garden before sunrise. 

Ya había rociado el jardín antes del amanecer.

capacity
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child. 

Su capacidad artística era evidente en las intrincadas esculturas que creó de niña.

to withstand

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistir, aguantar

resistir, aguantar

Ex: Plants in arid climates have adaptations to withstand drought conditions. 

Las plantas en climas áridos tienen adaptaciones para resistir las condiciones de sequía.

grower
grower
[Sustantivo]

a plant that develops in a particular way

cultivador, planta de crecimiento rápido

cultivador, planta de crecimiento rápido

Ex: Tomatoes are known to be strong growers in warm weather. 

Se sabe que los tomates son cultivos fuertes en climas cálidos.

substantial
substantial
[Adjetivo]

significant in amount or degree

sustancial, importante

sustancial, importante

Ex: The storm caused substantial damage to homes and businesses in the area. 

La tormenta causó daños sustanciales a hogares y negocios en el área.

wholesaler
wholesaler
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers

mayorista, distribuidor al por mayor

mayorista, distribuidor al por mayor

solely
solely
[Adverbio]

with no one or nothing else involved

solo

solo

Ex: They focused solely on customer satisfaction during the redesign. 

Se centraron únicamente en la satisfacción del cliente durante el rediseño.

to enrich
to enrich
[Verbo]

to enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it

enriquecer

enriquecer

Ex: He was enriching his writing skills by attending workshops. 

Estaba enriqueciendo sus habilidades de escritura asistiendo a talleres.

nutrient
nutrient
[Sustantivo]

a chemical element or inorganic compound that green plants absorb and incorporate into their organic molecules to support growth and metabolism

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

Ex: After soil analysis indicated low phosphorus availability, the farmer applied a phosphate-rich nutrient amendment before planting corn. 

Después de que el análisis del suelo indicó una baja disponibilidad de fósforo, el agricultor aplicó una enmienda rica en nutrientes fosfatados antes de plantar maíz.

to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

bombear

bombear

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen. 

El corazón bombea sangre a través del sistema circulatorio para suministrar oxígeno al cuerpo.

closed circuit
closed circuit
[Sustantivo]

a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

circuito cerrado, bucle cerrado

circuito cerrado, bucle cerrado

barely
barely
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

apenas

apenas

Ex: After the long hike, they were barely able to reach the mountain's summit. 

Después de la larga caminata, apenas pudieron llegar a la cima de la montaña.

crop
crop
[Sustantivo]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions. 

La cosecha de arroz fue abundante este año debido a condiciones climáticas favorables.

resistance
resistance
[Sustantivo]

the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: The crop shows strong resistance to drought and pests. 

El cultivo muestra una resistencia fuerte a la sequía y las plagas.

chain
chain
[Sustantivo]

a series of connected or interdependent items or events

cadena, serie

cadena, serie

Ex: He traced a chain of mistakes that caused the accident. 

Él trazó una cadena de errores que causó el accidente.

to exhaust
to exhaust
[Verbo]

to use up or deplete a resource, material, or supply completely

agotar, consumir

agotar, consumir

Ex: Continuous deforestation has the potential to exhaust the soil's nutrients. 

La deforestación continua tiene el potencial de agotar los nutrientes del suelo.

gently
gently
[Adverbio]

with a soft or light touch, or with minimal force

suavemente, ligeramente

suavemente, ligeramente

Ex: The rain gently tapped on the roof all night. 

La lluvia suavemente golpeaba en el techo toda la noche.

to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar

reciclar

Ex: Composting is a method of recycling organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening. 

El compostaje es un método de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos para crear suelo rico en nutrientes para la jardinería.

classic
classic
[Adjetivo]

highly typical and recognizable example of a common situation, behavior, or mistake

clásico, típico

clásico, típico

Ex: They gave a classic response, blaming the problem on unforeseen circumstances. 

Dieron una respuesta clásica, culpando al problema de circunstancias imprevistas.

yield
yield
[Sustantivo]

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

rendimiento

rendimiento

Ex: The oil refinery's production reached a record-breaking yield, meeting the high demand in the market. 

La producción de la refinería de petróleo alcanzó un rendimiento récord, satisfaciendo la alta demanda del mercado.

phenomenon
phenomenon
[Sustantivo]

a remarkable, noteworthy, or outstanding development, person, or thing

fenómeno, prodigio

fenómeno, prodigio

Ex: The athlete's performance was a global phenomenon. 

El rendimiento del atleta fue un fenómeno mundial.

to boom
to boom
[Verbo]

to experience great growth and improvement

vivir un boom

vivir un boom

Ex: The local economy is booming thanks to the new shopping center opening. 

La economía local está en auge gracias a la apertura del nuevo centro comercial.

disused
disused
[Adjetivo]

previously in use but is now abandoned, neglected, or no longer in operation

en desuso, abandonado

en desuso, abandonado

shipping container
shipping container
[Sustantivo]

a large standardized metal container used for the transportation of goods by ship, truck, or train

contenedor de transporte, contenedor marítimo

contenedor de transporte, contenedor marítimo

Ex: The company uses shipping containers to store inventory at the warehouse. 

La empresa utiliza contenedores de transporte para almacenar inventario en el almacén.

car park
car park
[Sustantivo]

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

aparcamiento, estacionamiento

aparcamiento, estacionamiento

Ex: After the concert, the car park was filled with people trying to leave at the same time. 

Después del concierto, el aparcamiento estaba lleno de personas intentando salir al mismo tiempo.

virtuous
virtuous
[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: It's important to surround yourself with virtuous friends who inspire you to do good. 

Es importante rodearse de amigos virtuosos que te inspiren a hacer el bien.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

instalar

instalar

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling. 

Los propietarios suelen contratar a profesionales para instalar unidades de aire acondicionado para un enfriamiento adecuado.

roughly
roughly
[Adverbio]

without being exact

aproximadamente

aproximadamente

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius. 

El pastel debe hornearse a aproximadamente 180 grados Celsius.

to run
to run
[Verbo]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

dirigir

dirigir

Ex: They ran a fundraising event to support the local animal shelter. 

Ellos organizaron un evento de recaudación de fondos para apoyar al refugio de animales local.

to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

consumir

consumir

Ex: As the population grows, cities continue to consume vast amounts of water for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs. 

A medida que la población crece, las ciudades continúan consumiendo grandes cantidades de agua para necesidades residenciales, industriales y agrícolas.

fraction
fraction
[Sustantivo]

a number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b

fracción, quebrado

fracción, quebrado

Ex: Fractions can be converted to decimals for easier calculation. 

Las fracciones pueden convertirse en decimales para facilitar el cálculo.

based
based
[Adjetivo]

having a base

basado, fundado

basado, fundado

organic
organic
[Adjetivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: Many consumers prefer organic food due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact. 

Muchos consumidores prefieren los alimentos orgánicos debido a sus beneficios percibidos para la salud y su menor impacto ambiental.

suited
suited
[Adjetivo]

fitting for a specific purpose, situation, or person

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: The adjustable straps make the backpack suited for various body types. 

Las correas ajustables hacen que la mochila sea adecuada para varios tipos de cuerpo.

radish
radish
[Sustantivo]

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

rábano

rábano

Ex: She sliced the radishes into thin rounds and added them to a fresh garden salad. 

Cortó los rábanos en rodajas finas y los agregó a una ensalada fresca de jardín.

simply
simply
[Adverbio]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

sencillamente, con sencillez

sencillamente, con sencillez

Ex: The reason is simply that the product is out of stock. 

La razón es simplemente que el producto está agotado.

return
return
[Sustantivo]

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

rendimiento,  ingreso

rendimiento, ingreso

nevertheless
nevertheless
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an opposing statement

sin embargo

sin embargo

Ex: She doubted his motives; she trusted him nevertheless. 
picture
picture
[Sustantivo]

a situation treated as an observable object

cuadro, escena

cuadro, escena

harvest
harvest
[Sustantivo]

the amount of produce gathered from crops during one growing season

cosechar

cosechar

Ex: The vineyard produced a rich harvest of grapes. 

El viñedo produjo una cosecha abundante de uvas.

to account for

to represent a specific amount or portion of a whole

representar, constituir

representar, constituir

Ex: The elderly population accounts for a growing percentage of healthcare expenditures. 

La población anciana representa un porcentaje creciente de los gastos en atención médica.

overall
overall
[Adverbio]

with everything considered

en total

en total

Ex: The weather was a bit unpredictable, but overall, it was a good day for a picnic. 

El clima fue un poco impredecible, pero en general, fue un buen día para un picnic.

versus
versus
[Preposición]

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

versus, frente a

versus, frente a

Ex: Cats versus dogs: which pet is more popular in the world? 

Gatos versus perros: ¿qué mascota es más popular en el mundo?

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