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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 4

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aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: Climate change affects every aspect of our daily lives .El cambio climático afecta cada **aspecto** de nuestra vida diaria.
fashion
[Sustantivo]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

moda

moda

Ex: They opened a boutique that sells high-end fashion brands .Abrieron una boutique que vende marcas de **moda** de alta gama.
development
[Sustantivo]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

desarrollo

desarrollo

Ex: They monitored the development of the plant to understand its growth patterns .Monitorearon el **desarrollo** de la planta para entender sus patrones de crecimiento.
briefcase
[Sustantivo]

a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents

maletín

maletín

Ex: The businessman rushed to catch the train , holding his briefcase tightly .El hombre de negocios se apresuró para tomar el tren, sosteniendo firmemente su **maletín**.
convenient
[Adjetivo]

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

conveniente, práctico

conveniente, práctico

Ex: He arranged the meeting at a time that was convenient for everyone .Organizó la reunión en un momento que era **conveniente** para todos.
to pop
[Verbo]

to move or adjust something quickly and briefly

meter rápidamente, colocar rápidamente

meter rápidamente, colocar rápidamente

Ex: She popped the note into her pocket before heading out the door .Ella **metió** la nota en su bolsillo antes de salir por la puerta.
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ellos **sospechan** que la empresa podría estar ocultando información importante.

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .Sea cauteloso para no **pasar por alto** los signos de desgaste en el mantenimiento del equipo.
to go back
[Verbo]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

remontarse, retroceder

remontarse, retroceder

Ex: The local library's archives go back to the founding of the town.Los archivos de la biblioteca local **se remontan** a la fundación del pueblo.
knee-length
[Adjetivo]

extending to the knee

hasta la rodilla, de longitud hasta la rodilla

hasta la rodilla, de longitud hasta la rodilla

to refer
[Verbo]

use a name to designate

referir, designar

referir, designar

breeches
[Sustantivo]

short pants that end above the knee, often worn as a part of the outfit for horse riding

calzones

calzones

waistcoat
[Sustantivo]

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

chaleco, jubón

Ex: Many people appreciate the versatility of a waistcoat, as it can be dressed up for formal events or worn casually with jeans .Mucha gente aprecia la versatilidad de un **chaleco**, ya que puede vestirse para eventos formales o usarse de manera casual con jeans.
garment
[Sustantivo]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

prenda, ropa

prenda, ropa

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Ella seleccionó una **prenda** ligera para su viaje a los trópicos, priorizando la comodidad en el clima cálido.
to line
[Verbo]

to cover the interior surface of something, often for protection, decoration, or insulation

forrar, revestir

forrar, revestir

Ex: The box was lined with velvet to protect the jewelry inside .La caja estaba **forrada** con terciopelo para proteger las joyas en su interior.
to sew
[Verbo]

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

coser, unir

coser, unir

Ex: Grandma loved to sew patches on her grandchildren 's backpacks to personalize them .La abuela amaba **coser** parches en las mochilas de sus nietos para personalizarlas.
cloth
[Sustantivo]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

tela, tejido

tela, tejido

Ex: They used fine silk cloth to create elegant evening gowns .Usaron **tela** de seda fina para crear elegantes vestidos de noche.
tailor
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

sastre

sastre

Ex: He visited the tailor to have his pants hemmed .Visitó al **sastre** para que le doblara el bajo de los pantalones.
customer
[Sustantivo]

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

cliente

cliente

Ex: The store 's policy is ' the customer is always right ' .La política de la tienda es 'el **cliente** siempre tiene la razón'.
wearer
[Sustantivo]

a person who wears or has something on, such as clothing, accessories, or equipment

usuario, portador

usuario, portador

Ex: The badge identifies the wearer as an official member of the organization .La insignia identifica al **usuario** como miembro oficial de la organización.
person
[Sustantivo]

a human body (usually including the clothing)

persona, individuo

persona, individuo

gap
[Sustantivo]

a narrow opening

hueco, rendija

hueco, rendija

increasingly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time

cada vez más, cada vez mayor

cada vez más, cada vez mayor

Ex: The project 's complexity is increasingly challenging , requiring more resources .La complejidad del proyecto es **cada vez más** desafiante, requiriendo más recursos.
decorative
[Adjetivo]

intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use

decorativo

decorativo

Ex: The decorative tile mosaic in the foyer depicted scenes from local history , serving as both artwork and a conversation piece for visitors .El mosaico de azulejos **decorativos** en el vestíbulo representaba escenas de la historia local, sirviendo tanto como obra de arte como tema de conversación para los visitantes.
stylish
[Adjetivo]

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

elegante

elegante

Ex: The new restaurant in town has a stylish interior design , with chic decor and comfortable seating .El nuevo restaurante en la ciudad tiene un diseño interior **elegante**, con una decoración chic y asientos cómodos.
plain
[Adjetivo]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

sencillo, liso, llano

Ex: Her phone case was plain black, offering basic protection without any decorative elements.Su funda de teléfono era **sencilla** negra, ofreciendo protección básica sin ningún elemento decorativo.
medical instrument
[Sustantivo]

instrument used in the practice of medicine

instrumento médico, dispositivo médico

instrumento médico, dispositivo médico

physician
[Sustantivo]

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

médico

médico

Ex: The physician's bedside manner and communication skills are crucial in building trust with patients .El trato del **médico** con el paciente y sus habilidades de comunicación son cruciales para generar confianza con los pacientes.
for one thing
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

para empezar, entre otras cosas

para empezar, entre otras cosas

Ex: I do n't think we should go on this trip .For one thing, we ca n't afford it right now .No creo que debamos hacer este viaje. **Por un lado**, no nos lo podemos permitir en este momento.
to reach
[Verbo]

to extend one's hand far enough to be able to pick something up, touch something, etc.

alcanzar, tocar

alcanzar, tocar

Ex: She had arranged her desk so that she could reach everything easily .Había organizado su escritorio para poder **alcanzar** todo fácilmente.
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The city is known for its numerous historical landmarks and tourist attractions .La ciudad es conocida por sus **numerosos** monumentos históricos y atracciones turísticas.
possession
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) anything that a person has or owns at a specific time

posesión

posesión

Ex: Losing her possessions in the fire was devastating , but she was grateful that her family was safe .Perder sus **pertenencias** en el incendio fue devastador, pero estaba agradecida de que su familia estuviera a salvo.
worth
[Adjetivo]

equal to a specified amount of money, etc.

valer

valer

Ex: The car is worth $ 10,000 according to the appraisal .El coche vale **10.000 $** según la tasación.
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .El perro callejero, herido y solo, parecía **vulnerable** en las calles.
theft
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

robo

robo

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .El museo aumentó sus medidas de seguridad después de un **robo** muy publicitado de piezas de arte invaluables de su galería.
in particular
[Adverbio]

used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context

en particular, especialmente

en particular, especialmente

Ex: The museum has a diverse collection , but the exhibit on ancient civilizations in particular is fascinating .El museo tiene una colección diversa, pero la exposición sobre civilizaciones antiguas **en particular** es fascinante.
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a steady or unchanging way over time

constantemente, continuamente

constantemente, continuamente

Ex: Her routine was constantly the same each morning .Su rutina era **constantemente** la misma cada mañana.
pickpocket
[Sustantivo]

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

carterista

carterista

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after a pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .Tuvo que cancelar sus tarjetas de crédito después de que un **carterista** le robara la cartera durante el festival.
string
[Sustantivo]

a thin, flexible cord made from fibers twisted together, commonly used for tying, fastening, or threading objects

hilo, cuerda

hilo, cuerda

Ex: The balloon floated away when the child let go of the string.El globo se alejó flotando cuando el niño soltó el **hilo**.
fabric
[Sustantivo]

cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes

tela

tela

Ex: He ran his hand over the fabric swatches , feeling the difference between the smooth satin and the rough burlap .Pasó su mano sobre las muestras de **tela**, sintiendo la diferencia entre el satén suave y la arpillera áspera.
recycled
[Adjetivo]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

reciclado, reutilizado

reciclado, reutilizado

Ex: The recycled aluminum cans were turned into new products like bicycles .Las latas de aluminio **recicladas** se convirtieron en nuevos productos como bicicletas.
linen
[Sustantivo]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lino

lino

Ex: The table was elegantly set with a linen tablecloth , adding a touch of sophistication to the dinner party .La mesa estaba elegantemente puesta con un mantel de **lino**, añadiendo un toque de sofisticación a la cena.
to feature
[Verbo]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

presentar, incluir

presentar, incluir

Ex: The car featured advanced safety options such as automatic emergency braking .El coche **incluía** opciones de seguridad avanzadas como el frenado automático de emergencia.
delicate
[Adjetivo]

fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design

delicado, frágil

delicado, frágil

embroidery
[Sustantivo]

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

bordado, adorno

bordado, adorno

pouch
[Sustantivo]

a small bag or sack, often made of soft material, that is used to carry or store small items or objects

bolsa, saquito

bolsa, saquito

inevitably
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is bound to happen due to underlying circumstances

inevitablemente

inevitablemente

Ex: Aging populations mean healthcare systems must inevitably adapt to provide adequate elder care .El envejecimiento de la población significa que los sistemas de salud deben **inevitablemente** adaptarse para proporcionar una atención adecuada a los ancianos.
handbag
[Sustantivo]

a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

cartera

cartera

Ex: While shopping , she spotted a beautiful leather handbag that caught her eye immediately .Mientras compraba, vio un hermoso **bolso** de cuero que llamó su atención de inmediato.
times
[Sustantivo]

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

época, tiempos

época, tiempos

Ex: People lived differently in ancient times.La gente vivía de manera diferente en los **tiempos** antiguos.
to remove
[Verbo]

to get rid of something, often by throwing it away or selling it

quitar, eliminar

quitar, eliminar

Ex: The hired service efficiently removed fallen leaves from the yard .El servicio contratado **eliminó** eficientemente las hojas caídas del jardín.
altogether
[Adverbio]

in every way or to the fullest degree

completamente, totalmente

completamente, totalmente

Ex: The room was altogether silent after she left .La habitación estaba **completamente** en silencio después de que se fuera.
waist
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

cintura, talle

cintura, talle

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in his waist muscles .Sufría de dolor lumbar debido a una mala postura y falta de fuerza en los músculos de **la cintura**.
to hang
[Verbo]

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

colgar

Ex: The old painting continued to hang in the hallway for decades.El viejo cuadro siguió **colgado** en el pasillo durante décadas.
range
[Sustantivo]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

rango

rango

Ex: The company produces a range of products , from household appliances to personal care items .La empresa produce una **gama** de productos, desde electrodomésticos hasta artículos de cuidado personal.
petticoat
[Sustantivo]

a loose light underskirt that has a pleated, ruffled or lace edge

enagua, enaguas

enagua, enaguas

commonly
[Adverbio]

in most cases; as a standard or norm

frecuentemente

frecuentemente

Ex: Such symptoms are commonly associated with allergies .Estos síntomas se asocian **comúnmente** con alergias.
opening
[Sustantivo]

an open or empty space in or between things

apertura, hueco

apertura, hueco

to carry
[Verbo]

to possess or have with oneself, typically referring to items such as personal belongings, tools, or accessories

llevar, tener consigo

llevar, tener consigo

Ex: Music lovers often carry headphones to enjoy their favorite audio content while commuting .Los amantes de la música suelen **llevar** auriculares para disfrutar de su contenido de audio favorito mientras viajan.
tie-on
[Adjetivo]

fastened by tying on

atado por amarre

atado por amarre

to alter
[Verbo]

to change without becoming totally different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: The artist 's style gradually altered over the course of their career .El estilo del artista **cambió** gradualmente a lo largo de su carrera.
bulky
[Adjetivo]

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

voluminoso, grande

voluminoso, grande

Ex: The bulky equipment took up most of the storage space in the garage .El equipo **voluminoso** ocupó la mayor parte del espacio de almacenamiento en el garaje.
noticeable
[Adjetivo]

having qualities that make something easily seen or recognized

visible, notable

visible, notable

Ex: There was a noticeable improvement in her behavior after the counseling sessions .Hubo una mejora **notable** en su comportamiento después de las sesiones de consejería.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

destacarse, sobresalir

destacarse, sobresalir

Ex: Her colorful dress made her stand out in the crowd of people wearing neutral tones .Su vestido colorido la hizo **destacar** entre la multitud de personas que llevaban tonos neutros.
to detract
[Verbo]

to lessen the value or quality of something

quitar méritos a

quitar méritos a

subject
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

tema

tema

Ex: His favorite subject in school was history because he loved learning about the past .Su **asignatura** favorita en la escuela era la historia porque le encantaba aprender sobre el pasado.
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in helping consumers make informed choices .Las reseñas en línea juegan un papel importante para ayudar a los **consumidores** a tomar decisiones informadas.
certain
[Adjetivo]

referring to a specific thing, person, or group, distinct from others

cierto, particular

cierto, particular

Ex: The project will succeed to a certain degree if we stay on track .El proyecto tendrá éxito hasta un **cierto** grado si nos mantenemos en el camino correcto.
to link
[Verbo]

to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things

conectar

conectar

Ex: The pipeline links the oil field to the refinery , transporting crude oil for processing .El oleoducto **vincula** el campo petrolero con la refinería, transportando petróleo crudo para su procesamiento.
various
[Adjetivo]

several and of different types or kinds

varios

varios

Ex: The library offers various genres of books to cater to different interests .La biblioteca ofrece **varios** géneros de libros para satisfacer diferentes intereses.
fold
[Sustantivo]

a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape

pliegue, doblez

pliegue, doblez

Ex: The artist painted the folds of the gown carefully .El artista pintó los **pliegues** del vestido con cuidado.
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