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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Audición - Parte 1

Aprende vocabulario de Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 1, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
reference
reference
[Sustantivo]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

referencia

referencia

Ex: The company requires at least two references from former employers before making a hiring decision. 
vacancy
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

a position or job that is available

vacante, puesto vacante

vacante, puesto vacante

Ex: The HR department is actively recruiting to fill several vacancies in the sales team. 

El departamento de RR.HH. está reclutando activamente para cubrir varias vacantes en el equipo de ventas.

reputation
reputation
[Sustantivo]

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

reputación, fama

reputación, fama

Ex: The restaurant's reputation for delicious food and friendly service attracted many new customers. 
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. 
employee
employee
[Sustantivo]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

empleado

empleado

Ex: The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria. 
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. 
shift
shift
[Sustantivo]

the period of time when a group of people work during the day or night

turno

turno

Ex: The factory operates in three shifts to keep production going 24 hours. 
specific
specific
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

específico

específico

Ex: She gave specific examples to illustrate her point during the presentation. 
requirement
requirement
[Sustantivo]

an activity or action that must be performed

necesidad

necesidad

Ex: Safety drills are a requirement for all staff. 
to look for

to try to find something or someone

buscar, procurar

buscar, procurar

Ex: She would often look for interesting events to attend in the city. 

Ella solía buscar eventos interesantes a los que asistir en la ciudad.

dynamic
dynamic
[Adjetivo]

characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

dinámico, en constante cambio

dinámico, en constante cambio

Ex: Urban life can be very dynamic, with the city landscape constantly evolving and new businesses opening. 

La vida urbana puede ser muy dinámica, con el paisaje de la ciudad en constante evolución y nuevos negocios que abren.

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. 
to fit in
to fit in
[Verbo]

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

encajar, encajar socialmente en un entorno

encajar, encajar socialmente en un entorno

Ex: It took a while for the new employee to fit in with the team, but eventually, they became close-knit. 

Al nuevo empleado le tomó un tiempo encajar con el equipo, pero eventualmente, se volvieron muy unidos.

to get on with

to have a good relationship with someone

llevarse bien con, tener buena relación con

llevarse bien con, tener buena relación con

Ex: They get on with each other like a house on fire. 

Ellos se llevan como una casa en llamas.

demanding
demanding
[Adjetivo]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

difícil y desafiante

difícil y desafiante

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument is demanding, requiring practice and dedication. 

Aprender a tocar un instrumento musical es exigente, requiere práctica y dedicación.

equally
equally
[Adverbio]

to the same amount or degree

igualmente

igualmente

Ex: She divided her time equally between her family and her career. 

Ella dividió su tiempo igualmente entre su familia y su carrera.

to [have] an eye for {sth}

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

tener buen criterio, tener buen gusto

tener buen criterio, tener buen gusto

Ex: My mother has an eye for antiques. 

Mi madre tiene muy buen gusto para las antigüedades.

detail
detail
[Sustantivo]

a small part or component considered separately from the whole

detalle

detalle

Ex: The carpenter studied the detail before assembly. 
to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 
certificate
certificate
[Sustantivo]

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

certificado

certificado

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills. 
supervisor
supervisor
[Sustantivo]

someone who observes or directs a person or an activity

supervisor

supervisor

Ex: The supervisor provided feedback and guidance to improve performance. 
familiar
familiar
[Adjetivo]

easily recognized due to prior contact or involvement, often evoking a sense of comfort or ease

familiar, conocido

familiar, conocido

Ex: The song had a familiar melody that brought back memories of happier times. 
to involve
to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicar, suponer, involucrar

implicar, suponer, involucrar

Ex: The job involves my travelling all over the country. 
obviously
obviously
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

Ex: The traffic light turned red, so obviously, we had to stop the car. 

El semáforo se puso rojo, así que obviamente, tuvimos que detener el coche.

portion
portion
[Sustantivo]

an amount of food served to one person

porción

porción

Ex: Each portion contains about three hundred calories. 
procedure
procedure
[Sustantivo]

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

procedimiento

procedimiento

Ex: He learned the procedure for conducting the financial audit according to company guidelines. 
equipment
equipment
[Sustantivo]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

equipo

equipo

Ex: The electrician carried a toolbox full of equipment for repairing electrical issues. 
to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

obedecer

obedecer

Ex: The soldiers claimed they were just following orders during the mission. 
salary
salary
[Sustantivo]

a fixed amount of money paid regularly to an employee for their work, usually expressed as an annual amount and paid monthly

salario

salario

Ex: The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. 
unattractive
unattractive
[Adjetivo]

lacking power to arouse interest

poco atractivo, poco interesante

poco atractivo, poco interesante

to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

instalar, preparar

instalar, preparar

Ex: Please set up the venue for the charity event tomorrow. 

Por favor, prepare el lugar para el evento benéfico mañana.

advantage
advantage
[Sustantivo]

a benefit or gain resulting from something

ventaja,  beneficio

ventaja, beneficio

Ex: Solar power has several environmental advantages. 
branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

a store, office, etc. that belongs to a larger business, organization, etc. and is representing it in a certain area

sucursal, filial

sucursal, filial

Ex: The company's branch in New York handles all the east coast operations and customer service inquiries. 
chef
chef
[Sustantivo]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef

chef

Ex: The restaurant’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques. 

El chef principal del restaurante es conocido por sus platos innovadores que combinan sabores tradicionales con técnicas modernas.

position
position
[Sustantivo]

a job, role, or function within an organization

puesto

puesto

Ex: He applied for a position in the marketing department. 
sous-chef
sous-chef
[Sustantivo]

a cook who ranks second after the head chef in a professional restaurant

sous-chef

sous-chef

senior
senior
[Adjetivo]

having a higher status or rank than someone else within an organization, profession, or hierarchy

superior, mayor

superior, mayor

Ex: Senior members of the team were responsible for making strategic decisions and guiding junior colleagues. 
responsible
responsible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

responsable

Ex: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace. 

La empresa es responsable de mantener los estándares de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo.

stock
stock
[Sustantivo]

a supply of something available for future use

existencia, reserva

existencia, reserva

Ex: The laboratory maintains a stock of clean containers. 
to sort out

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

ordenar, colocar las cosas de forma ordenada

ordenar, colocar las cosas de forma ordenada

Ex: He began to sort out the files on his computer to create a more efficient digital workspace. 

Comenzó a organizar los archivos en su computadora para crear un espacio de trabajo digital más eficiente.

delivery
delivery
[Sustantivo]

an item or package that is brought to a person or place, often as part of a service or order

entrega, envío

entrega, envío

Ex: The delivery arrived intact, with no damage to the items inside. 
fairly
fairly
[Adverbio]

more than average, but not too much

bastante

bastante

Ex: She is fairly good at playing the piano. 

Ella es bastante buena tocando el piano.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjetivo]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

obvio, facíl

obvio, facíl

Ex: The process for renewing your driver's license is straightforward; you just need to fill out a form and pay a fee. 

El proceso para renovar tu licencia de conducir es sencillo; solo necesitas llenar un formulario y pagar una tarifa.

to [get] the hang of {sth}

to learn how something works or how to use it

pillarle el truco, cogerle el tranquillo

pillarle el truco, cogerle el tranquillo

Ex: She got the hang of the machine faster than anyone else. 

Le cogió el tranquillo a la máquina más rápido que nadie.

alongside
alongside
[Preposición]

in collaboration or cooperation with

junto a,  en colaboración con

junto a, en colaboración con

Ex: The company's marketing department worked alongside the design team to launch a successful advertising campaign. 

El departamento de marketing de la empresa trabajó junto al equipo de diseño para lanzar una campaña publicitaria exitosa.

worth
worth
[Adjetivo]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valer

valer

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits. 
to sound
to sound
[Verbo]

to convey or make a specific impression when read about or when heard

sonar, parecer

sonar, parecer

Ex: Your friend's suggestion for a road trip sounds exciting. 
to send off

to send a letter, document, or package to its intended destination using postal services

enviar, remitir

enviar, remitir

Ex: He sent the gift off to his friend for their birthday. 

Él envió el regalo a su amigo para su cumpleaños.

to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: Last month, he maintained the garden by trimming the hedges and watering the plants. 

El mes pasado, él mantuvo el jardín podando los setos y regando las plantas.

specification
specification
[Sustantivo]

a detailed statement of the features, materials, dimensions, standards, or requirements that something must have

especificación,  especificaciones

especificación, especificaciones

Ex: Check the product specifications before buying the laptop. 
qualification
qualification
[Sustantivo]

a certificate, degree, or diploma received after completing a training, course, or exam successfully

título, certificación

título, certificación

Ex: The job requires a qualification in computer science. 
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