Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Audición - Parte 4
Aprende vocabulario de Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 4, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.
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a defining or distinctive feature of something
aspecto, característica
the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place
moda
a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.
desarrollo
a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents
maletín
El maletín tenía un asa cómoda para facilitar su transporte.
suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability
conveniente, práctico
Es conveniente tener un gimnasio en el mismo edificio que mi apartamento.
to move or adjust something quickly and briefly
meter rápidamente, colocar rápidamente
to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof
sospechar
to fail to notice, see, or consider something
pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de
to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time
remontarse, retroceder
El compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad se remonta a décadas.
use a name to designate
referir, designar
short pants that end above the knee, often worn as a part of the outfit for horse riding
calzones
an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt
chaleco, jubón
Para la boda, el novio eligió un chaleco colorido que combinaba con los vestidos de las damas de honor.
an individual piece of clothing
prenda, ropa
to cover the interior surface of something, often for protection, decoration, or insulation
forrar, revestir
to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread
coser, unir
Los niños en la clase de arte estaban emocionados por aprender a coser botones en sus proyectos.
material made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise forming fibers, especially for making clothes or household items
tela, tejido
a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men
sastre
Ella se formó con un sastre para aprender el oficio.
a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores
cliente
a person who wears or has something on, such as clothing, accessories, or equipment
usuario, portador
La chaqueta está diseñada para mantener al usuario caliente en condiciones extremas.
a human figure, typically including the body and clothing
persona, individuo
a narrow opening
hueco, rendija
in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time
cada vez más, cada vez mayor
El equipo está cada vez más seguro de alcanzar sus objetivos.
intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use
decorativo
El jarrón ornamentado en la repisa de la chimenea era puramente decorativo, mostrando flores delicadas sin ningún propósito práctico.
appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant
elegante
Su apartamento está decorado con una estética elegante y minimalista, con líneas limpias y muebles modernos.
simple in design, without a specific pattern
sencillo, liso, llano
instrument used in the practice of medicine
instrumento médico, dispositivo médico
a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery
médico
El médico de atención primaria derivó al paciente a un especialista para una evaluación adicional.
used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument
para empezar, entre otras cosas
Prefiero vivir en los suburbios porque es más tranquilo y menos concurrido, por una cosa.
to extend one's hand far enough to be able to pick something up, touch something, etc.
alcanzar, tocar
indicating a large number of something
numeroso
El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.
(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time
posesión
equal to a specified amount of money, etc.
valer
able to be physically harmed or wounded
vulnerable
El pueblo costero es vulnerable a los huracanes.
the act or crime of dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else
robo, hurto
used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context
en particular, especialmente
El libro cubre varios temas, pero el capítulo sobre sostenibilidad en particular es estimulante.
in a steady or unchanging way over time
constantemente, continuamente
La máquina funcionó constantemente sin ningún fallo.
a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags
carterista
La policía advirtió a los ciudadanos que tengan cuidado con los carteristas en el mercado concurrido.
a thin, flexible cord made from fibers twisted together, commonly used for tying, fastening, or threading objects
hilo, cuerda
cloth or material made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise joining fibers together
tela
used again or transformed into a new product after being processed
reciclado, reutilizado
Las botellas de vidrio recicladas se derritieron y se remodelaron en nuevos recipientes.
cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.
lino
Como una opción sostenible, muchos consumidores conscientes del medio ambiente optan por toallas y ropa de cama de lino, apreciando las cualidades ecológicas de la fibra natural.
to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic
presentar, incluir
fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design
delicado, frágil
El artista trabajó en un delicado filigrana.
the addition of exaggerated details to a story, explanation, or interpretation
adorno, embellecimiento
Ella añadió adorno al cuento para hacerlo más entretenido.
a small bag or sack, often made of soft material, that is used to carry or store small items or objects
bolsa, saquito
in a manner that is bound to happen due to underlying circumstances
inevitablemente
Los avances en tecnología conducen inevitablemente a cambios en la forma en que operan las empresas.
a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items
cartera
La sorprendió con un bolso de diseñador para su cumpleaños, que le encantó.
a distinct period of history or culture, or a specific moment or duration of time
época, tiempos
Los tiempos han cambiado, y también nuestras prioridades.
to get rid of something, often by throwing it away or selling it
quitar, eliminar
in every way or to the fullest degree
completamente, totalmente
the part of the body between the ribs and hips, usually narrower than the areas above and below it
cintura, talle
to be positioned in a way that the top part is fixed or connected to something, but the bottom part can move freely without touching the ground
colgar
a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type
rango
a loose light underskirt that has a pleated, ruffled or lace edge
enagua, enaguas
in most cases; as a standard or norm
frecuentemente
Los murciélagos son comúnmente confundidos con roedores.
an empty or unobstructed space in or between things
abertura, brecha
to possess or have with oneself, typically referring to items such as personal belongings, tools, or accessories
llevar, tener consigo
to change without becoming totally different
cambiar
large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle
voluminoso, grande
El abrigo de invierno voluminoso la mantenía caliente pero dificultaba el movimiento libre.
having qualities that make something easily seen or recognized
visible, notable
Su emoción era notable cuando recibió la buena noticia.
to be prominent and easily noticeable
destacar claramente, sobresalir entre los demás
La arquitectura única del edificio hizo que destacara en el horizonte de la ciudad.
someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with
tema
someone who buys and uses services or goods
consumidor
referring to a specific thing, person, or group, distinct from others
cierto, particular
Había una cierta magia en la forma en que la luz del sol se filtraba entre los árboles del bosque.
to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things
conectar
several and of different types or kinds
varios
El museo exhibe varios artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.
a part or layer of cloth that bends, hangs, or lies loosely over another part
pliegue, doblez
