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

Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 3, con palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
catastrophic
catastrophic
[Adjetivo]

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage

catastrófico, desastroso

catastrófico, desastroso

Ex: The catastrophic failure of the dam led to massive flooding downstream. 

El fallo catastrófico de la presa provocó inundaciones masivas aguas abajo.

volcano
volcano
[Sustantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcán

volcán

Ex: The volcano's eruption was one of the most destructive in history. 

La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.

to [make] sense (out|) of {sth}

to understand something, especially when it may initially appear confusing or unclear

Ex: The detective worked tirelessly to make sense of the clues and solve the mystery. 
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.

event
event
[Sustantivo]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: The company hosted a networking event to connect professionals in the industry. 

La empresa organizó un evento de networking para conectar a los profesionales de la industria.

massive
massive
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

masivo, enorme

masivo, enorme

Ex: The new policy led to massive changes in how the organization handles customer service. 

La nueva política llevó a cambios masivos en cómo la organización maneja el servicio al cliente.

observation
observation
[Sustantivo]

a fact or piece of information gathered by noticing or watching something carefully

observación, nota

observación, nota

Ex: There are three key observations that challenge the validity of the argument. 

Hay tres observaciones clave que desafían la validez del argumento.

consistent
consistent
[Adjetivo]

having the same quality, level, or effect throughout

constante, uniforme

constante, uniforme

Ex: Her work demonstrates consistent quality over time. 

Su trabajo demuestra una calidad consistente a lo largo del tiempo.

account
account
[Sustantivo]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

cuenta, relato

cuenta, relato

Ex: The witness's account of the incident helped the investigation. 

El relato del testigo del incidente ayudó a la investigación.

terminology
terminology
[Sustantivo]

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

terminología

terminología

Ex: The textbook includes a glossary of technical terminology for students. 

El libro de texto incluye un glosario de terminología técnica para los estudiantes.

weather station
weather station
[Sustantivo]

one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded

estación meteorológica

estación meteorológica

to establish

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

establecer

establecer

Ex: They decided to establish a non-profit organization to address the community's healthcare needs. 

Decidieron establecer una organización sin fines de lucro para abordar las necesidades de atención médica de la comunidad.

at the time
at the time
[Adverbio]

during a specific period in the past

en aquel entonces, en ese momento

en aquel entonces, en ese momento

Ex: They didn’t realize the significance of the discovery at the time, only understanding its impact years later. 

No se dieron cuenta de la importancia del descubrimiento en ese momento, solo entendiendo su impacto años después.

haze
haze
[Sustantivo]

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

bruma, calima

bruma, calima

Ex: During the dry season, agricultural burning often contributes to the haze that blankets the region. 

Durante la temporada seca, la quema agrícola a menudo contribuye a la bruma que cubre la región.

volcanic
volcanic
[Adjetivo]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

volcánico

volcánico

Ex: Volcanic ash can travel long distances and affect air quality and visibility. 

La ceniza volcánica puede viajar largas distancias y afectar la calidad del aire y la visibilidad.

fog
fog
[Sustantivo]

an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

niebla, neblina

niebla, neblina

to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

propagar

propagar

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans. 

La emoción de la victoria se extendió a los fanáticos.

across
across
[Preposición]

in all parts of a place, group, or area

a través de, por todo

a través de, por todo

Ex: The message was shared across social media. 

El mensaje fue compartido a través de las redes sociales.

to realize
to realize
[Verbo]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

saber, reconocer

saber, reconocer

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late. 

Solo se dieron cuenta de la importancia de la reunión cuando ya era demasiado tarde.

pre-industrial
pre-industrial
[Adjetivo]

relating to the period of time before the widespread adoption of industrial processes and technologies

preindustrial, antes de la era industrial

preindustrial, antes de la era industrial

Ex: Many pre-industrial civilizations developed sophisticated irrigation systems to support their agricultural needs. 

Muchas civilizaciones preindustriales desarrollaron sistemas de riego sofisticados para satisfacer sus necesidades agrícolas.

times
times
[Sustantivo]

a distinct period of history or culture, or a specific moment or duration of time

época, tiempos

época, tiempos

Ex: The times have changed, and so have our priorities. 

Los tiempos han cambiado, y también nuestras prioridades.

sulfur
sulfur
[Sustantivo]

an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)

azufre, azufre

azufre, azufre

Ex: Sulfur is used to make gunpowder, rubber, and fertilizers. 
smelling
smelling
[Adjetivo]

(used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous

oloroso, que huele

oloroso, que huele

Ex: The kitchen was smelling strongly of garlic. 
period
period
[Sustantivo]

a length of time defined by the repetition of a process or phenomenon

periodo

periodo

Ex: Interest is calculated over a monthly period. 

El interés se calcula sobre un período mensual.

to blame
to blame
[Verbo]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

culpar, echar la culpa a

culpar, echar la culpa a

Ex: The investigation revealed no evidence to blame the company for the unexpected equipment failure. 

La investigación no reveló evidencia para culpar a la empresa por la falla inesperada del equipo.

increase
increase
[Sustantivo]

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

aumento, incremento

aumento, incremento

Ex: The increase in traffic has caused delays during rush hour. 

El aumento del tráfico ha causado retrasos durante la hora punta.

respiratory
respiratory
[Adjetivo]

related to the process of breathing and the organs involved in it, such as the lungs and airways

respiratorio

respiratorio

Ex: Cigarette smoke can cause respiratory problems and increase the risk of lung cancer and other diseases. 

El humo del cigarrillo puede causar problemas respiratorios y aumentar el riesgo de cáncer de pulmón y otras enfermedades.

asthma attack
asthma attack
[Sustantivo]

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

ataque de asma, crisis asmática

ataque de asma, crisis asmática

ambassador
ambassador
[Sustantivo]

a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

embajador

embajador

Ex: The ambassador met with the foreign minister to discuss trade agreements and international cooperation. 

El embajador se reunió con el ministro de relaciones exteriores para discutir acuerdos comerciales y cooperación internacional.

to credit
to credit
[Verbo]

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

atribuir, reconocer

atribuir, reconocer

Ex: The company credited the engineer with the invention of the groundbreaking technology. 

La empresa atribuyó al ingeniero la invención de la tecnología innovadora.

apparently
apparently
[Adverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

por lo visto

por lo visto

Ex: Apparently, the train is delayed due to technical issues. 
naturalist
naturalist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems

naturalista

naturalista

Ex: The museum hired a naturalist to lead educational tours and teach visitors about local wildlife. 

El museo contrató a un naturalista para dirigir visitas educativas y enseñar a los visitantes sobre la vida silvestre local.

to look up
to look up
[Verbo]

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

buscar

buscar

Ex: When I need a recipe, I always look it up online. 

Cuando necesito una receta, siempre la busco en línea.

independently
independently
[Adverbio]

without assistance from others

de forma independiente, autónomamente

de forma independiente, autónomamente

Ex: She completed the entire project independently, without group input. 

Ella completó todo el proyecto independientemente, sin aportación del grupo.

immediate
immediate
[Adjetivo]

arising directly from a specific cause or reason, without any intervening factors

inmediato, directo

inmediato, directo

Ex: His immediate reaction to the criticism was anger, though he calmed down later. 

Su reacción inmediata a la crítica fue enojo, aunque luego se calmó.

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.

enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in degree or intensity

enorme, inmenso

enorme, inmenso

Ex: His mistake had an enormous impact on the outcome of the project. 

Su error tuvo un enorme impacto en el resultado del proyecto.

to expect
to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, contar con

esperar, contar con

Ex: She didn't expect such a warm reception at the event. 

Ella no esperaba una recepción tan cálida en el evento.

ash
ash
[Sustantivo]

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

ceniza, polvo gris de combustión

ceniza, polvo gris de combustión

Ex: Cigarette ash fell onto the table as he tapped his cigarette. 

La ceniza del cigarrillo cayó sobre la mesa mientras golpeaba su cigarrillo.

to drift
to drift
[Verbo]

to slowly move in the air or on water

ir a la deriva

ir a la deriva

Ex: The dandelion seeds would drift in the air, dispersing with the wind. 

Las semillas de diente de león flotaban en el aire, dispersándose con el viento.

swiftly
swiftly
[Adverbio]

in a quick or immediate way

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: The wind blew swiftly through the tall grass. 

El viento sopló rápidamente a través de la hierba alta.

terrible
terrible
[Adjetivo]

having an extreme or intense quality

terrible, horrible

terrible, horrible

Ex: The explosion caused terrible damage to the entire block. 

La explosión causó un daño terrible a toda la manzana.

presentation
presentation
[Sustantivo]

a visual or oral communication delivered to an audience, often using slides or other aids, to inform or persuade

presentación, exposición

presentación, exposición

Ex: The students gave a group presentation on ancient history. 

Los estudiantes dieron una presentación grupal sobre historia antigua.

left
left
[Adjetivo]

remaining after part of something has been used, taken, or dealt with

restante, que queda

restante, que queda

Ex: The team has one match left in the tournament. 

El equipo tiene un partido restante en el torneo.

background
background
[Sustantivo]

information or context necessary to understand a situation, event, or problem

antecedentes, contexto

antecedentes, contexto

Ex: The teacher gave the students background on the historical event. 

El profesor dio a los estudiantes el contexto del evento histórico.

eruption
eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupción

erupción

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash. 

La erupción del Monte Vesubio en el año 79 d.C. enterró la ciudad de Pompeya bajo cenizas.

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. 

Supongo que el proyecto se completará a tiempo si todos se mantienen en el camino correcto.

devastating
devastating
[Adjetivo]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastador, arrasador

devastador, arrasador

Ex: The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident around the world. 

Las consecuencias devastadoras del cambio climático son cada vez más evidentes en todo el mundo.

consequence
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: The power outage was a direct consequence of the storm. 

El apagón fue una consecuencia directa de la tormenta.

primary
primary
[Adjetivo]

not influenced or derived from something else

primario, original

primario, original

Ex: Interviews with eyewitnesses are considered primary sources in historical research. 

Las entrevistas con testigos presenciales se consideran fuentes primarias en la investigación histórica.

source
source
[Sustantivo]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

fuente

fuente

Ex: The article lists all its sources at the end for further reading. 

El artículo enumera todas sus fuentes al final para una lectura adicional.

by the hour

with changes or occurrences happening every hour or during each passing hour

Ex: Hotel rooms can be rented by the hour in some places. 
to [beat] {sb} to {sth}

to do something before someone else gets the chance to do it

Ex: They beat their rivals to the finish line. 
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