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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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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail. 

Explicó cada aspecto del plan en detalle.

fashion
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: The fashion industry is constantly evolving with new ideas and concepts. 

La industria de la moda está en constante evolución con nuevas ideas y conceptos.

development
development
[Sustantivo]

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

desarrollo

desarrollo

Ex: The child's language development was impressive for his age. 

El desarrollo del lenguaje del niño era impresionante para su edad.

briefcase
briefcase
[Sustantivo]

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

maletín

maletín

Ex: The briefcase had a comfortable handle for easy carrying. 

El maletín tenía un asa cómoda para facilitar su transporte.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

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

conveniente, práctico

conveniente, práctico

Ex: It's convenient to have a gym in the same building as my apartment. 

Es conveniente tener un gimnasio en el mismo edificio que mi apartamento.

to pop
to pop
[Verbo]

to move or adjust something quickly and briefly

meter rápidamente, colocar rápidamente

meter rápidamente, colocar rápidamente

Ex: She popped the pillow into place for added comfort. 

Ella colocó la almohada en su lugar para mayor comodidad.

to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

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

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: Considering the clouds on the horizon, I suspect it might rain this afternoon. 

Considerando las nubes en el horizonte, sospecho que podría llover esta tarde.

to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: The supervisor is currently overlooking minor discrepancies to prioritize urgent matters. 

El supervisor está pasando por alto actualmente las discrepancias menores para priorizar asuntos urgentes.

to go back
to go back
[Verbo]

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

remontarse, retroceder

remontarse, retroceder

Ex: The company's commitment to sustainability goes back for decades. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad se remonta a décadas.

knee-length
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
to refer
[Verbo]

use a name to designate

referir, designar

referir, designar

Ex: The building is commonly referred to as City Hall. 
breeches
breeches
[Sustantivo]

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

calzones

calzones

waistcoat
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: For the wedding, the groom chose a colorful waistcoat that matched the bridesmaids' dresses. 

Para la boda, el novio eligió un chaleco colorido que combinaba con los vestidos de las damas de honor.

garment
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: The traditional garment worn during the ceremony was rich in cultural significance and history. 

La prenda tradicional usada durante la ceremonia era rica en significado cultural e historia.

to line
to line
[Verbo]

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

forrar, revestir

forrar, revestir

Ex: The jacket is lined with fleece for extra warmth. 

La chaqueta está forrada con polar para mayor calidez.

to sew
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: Children in the art class were excited to learn how to sew buttons onto their projects. 

Los niños en la clase de arte estaban emocionados por aprender a coser botones en sus proyectos.

cloth
cloth
[Sustantivo]

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

tela, tejido

tela, tejido

Ex: He preferred clothes made from natural cloth like cotton and linen. 

Él prefería la ropa hecha de tela natural como el algodón y el lino.

tailor
tailor
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is making clothes, especially for men

sastre

sastre

Ex: She apprenticed with a tailor to learn the trade. 

Ella se formó con un sastre para aprender el oficio.

customer
customer
[Sustantivo]

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

cliente

cliente

Ex: The restaurant treated every customer like family. 

El restaurante trataba a cada cliente como a un miembro de la familia.

wearer
wearer
[Sustantivo]

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

usuario, portador

usuario, portador

Ex: The jacket is designed to keep the wearer warm in extreme conditions. 

La chaqueta está diseñada para mantener al usuario caliente en condiciones extremas.

person
person
[Sustantivo]

a human figure, typically including the body and clothing

persona, individuo

persona, individuo

Ex: A person is visible in the distance near the shore. 

Una persona es visible en la distancia cerca de la orilla.

gap
gap
[Sustantivo]

a narrow opening

hueco, rendija

hueco, rendija

increasingly
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 team is increasingly confident about achieving its goals. 

El equipo está cada vez más seguro de alcanzar sus objetivos.

decorative
decorative
[Adjetivo]

intended to look attractive rather than being of practical use

decorativo

decorativo

Ex: The ornate vase on the mantelpiece was purely decorative, showcasing delicate flowers without any practical purpose. 

El jarrón ornamentado en la repisa de la chimenea era puramente decorativo, mostrando flores delicadas sin ningún propósito práctico.

stylish
stylish
[Adjetivo]

appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant

elegante

elegante

Ex: His apartment is decorated in a stylish, minimalist aesthetic, with clean lines and modern furniture. 

Su apartamento está decorado con una estética elegante y minimalista, con líneas limpias y muebles modernos.

plain
plain
[Adjetivo]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

sencillo, liso, llano

Ex: His shirt was plain, without any stripes, dots, or other designs. 

Su camisa era sencilla, sin rayas, puntos u otros diseños.

medical instrument
medical instrument
[Sustantivo]

instrument used in the practice of medicine

instrumento médico, dispositivo médico

instrumento médico, dispositivo médico

physician
physician
[Sustantivo]

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

médico

médico

Ex: The primary care physician referred the patient to a specialist for further evaluation. 

El médico de atención primaria derivó al paciente a un especialista para una evaluación adicional.

for one thing
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 prefer living in the suburbs because it's quieter and less crowded, for one thing. 

Prefiero vivir en los suburbios porque es más tranquilo y menos concurrido, por una cosa.

to reach
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: He reached over and turned off his bedside light. 

Él alcanzó y apagó la luz de su mesita de noche.

numerous
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors. 

El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.

possession
possession
[Sustantivo]

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

posesión

posesión

Ex: The thief was caught red-handed with stolen possessions in his backpack. 

El ladrón fue sorprendido con las manos en la masa con posesiones robadas en su mochila.

worth
worth
[Adjetivo]

equal to a specified amount of money, etc.

valer

valer

Ex: The vacation package is worth the price. 

El paquete de vacaciones vale el precio.

vulnerable
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes. 

El pueblo costero es vulnerable a los huracanes.

theft
theft
[Sustantivo]

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

robo

robo

Ex: The theft of confidential documents from the office led to a breach of security and serious consequences for the company. 

El robo de documentos confidenciales de la oficina provocó una violación de la seguridad y graves consecuencias para la empresa.

in particular
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 book covers various topics, but the chapter on sustainability in particular is thought-provoking. 

El libro cubre varios temas, pero el capítulo sobre sostenibilidad en particular es estimulante.

constantly
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a steady or unchanging way over time

constantemente, continuamente

constantemente, continuamente

Ex: The machine operated constantly without any breakdowns. 

La máquina funcionó constantemente sin ningún fallo.

pickpocket
pickpocket
[Sustantivo]

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

carterista

carterista

Ex: Police warned citizens to be cautious of pickpockets in the crowded market. 

La policía advirtió a los ciudadanos que tengan cuidado con los carteristas en el mercado concurrido.

string
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 beads were threaded onto a string to make a necklace. 

Las cuentas se ensartaron en un hilo para hacer un collar.

fabric
fabric
[Sustantivo]

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

tela

tela

Ex: The tailor recommended using a lightweight fabric for the summer suit to keep it breathable. 

El sastre recomendó usar una tela ligera para el traje de verano para mantenerlo transpirable.

recycled
recycled
[Adjetivo]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

reciclado, reutilizado

reciclado, reutilizado

Ex: The recycled glass bottles were melted down and reshaped into new containers. 

Las botellas de vidrio recicladas se derritieron y se remodelaron en nuevos recipientes.

linen
linen
[Sustantivo]

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

lino

lino

Ex: As a sustainable choice, many environmentally-conscious consumers opt for linen towels and linens, appreciating the eco-friendly qualities of the natural fiber. 

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 feature
to feature
[Verbo]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

presentar, incluir

presentar, incluir

Ex: The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients in all of its dishes. 

El restaurante presenta ingredientes de origen local en todos sus platos.

delicate
delicate
[Adjetivo]

fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design

delicado, frágil

delicado, frágil

Ex: The artist worked on delicate filigree. 

El artista trabajó en un delicado filigrana.

embroidery
embroidery
[Sustantivo]

the addition of exaggerated details to a story, explanation, or interpretation

adorno, embellecimiento

adorno, embellecimiento

Ex: She added embroidery to the tale to make it more entertaining. 

Ella añadió adorno al cuento para hacerlo más entretenido.

pouch
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
inevitably
[Adverbio]

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

inevitablemente

inevitablemente

Ex: Advances in technology inevitably lead to changes in how businesses operate. 

Los avances en tecnología conducen inevitablemente a cambios en la forma en que operan las empresas.

handbag
handbag
[Sustantivo]

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

cartera

cartera

Ex: He surprised her with a designer handbag for her birthday, which she absolutely loved. 

La sorprendió con un bolso de diseñador para su cumpleaños, que le encantó.

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.

to remove
to remove
[Verbo]

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

quitar, eliminar

quitar, eliminar

Ex: The company is planning to remove outdated equipment from the production line. 

La empresa planea eliminar los equipos obsoletos de la línea de producción.

altogether
altogether
[Adverbio]

in every way or to the fullest degree

completamente, totalmente

completamente, totalmente

Ex: That's an altogether different problem from what we were discussing. 

Ese es un problema completamente diferente de lo que estábamos discutiendo.

waist
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: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress. 

El sastre midió su cintura para asegurar el ajuste perfecto de su vestido hecho a medida.

to hang
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 wind chimes hung from the porch ceiling, producing a soothing melody in the breeze. 

Los carillones de viento colgaban del techo del porche, produciendo una melodía relajante con la brisa.

range
range
[Sustantivo]

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

rango

rango

Ex: The restaurant's menu features a range of dishes from different cuisines around the world. 

El menú del restaurante presenta una gama de platos de diferentes cocinas alrededor del mundo.

petticoat
petticoat
[Sustantivo]

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

enagua, enaguas

enagua, enaguas

commonly
commonly
[Adverbio]

in most cases; as a standard or norm

frecuentemente

frecuentemente

Ex: Bats are commonly mistaken for rodents. 

Los murciélagos son comúnmente confundidos con roedores.

opening
opening
[Sustantivo]

an empty or unobstructed space in or between things

abertura, brecha

abertura, brecha

Ex: The opening in the fence was wide enough to pass through. 

La abertura en la valla era lo suficientemente ancha para pasar.

to carry
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: Before leaving the house, he double-checked to ensure he was carrying his keychain. 

Antes de salir de la casa, comprobó dos veces para asegurarse de que llevaba su llavero.

tie-on
tie-on
[Adjetivo]

fastened by tying on

atado por amarre

atado por amarre

to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to change without becoming totally different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: The patient's condition began to alter, showing signs of improvement. 

La condición del paciente comenzó a alterarse, mostrando signos de mejora.

bulky
bulky
[Adjetivo]

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

voluminoso, grande

voluminoso, grande

Ex: The bulky winter coat kept her warm but made it difficult to move freely. 

El abrigo de invierno voluminoso la mantenía caliente pero dificultaba el movimiento libre.

noticeable
noticeable
[Adjetivo]

having qualities that make something easily seen or recognized

visible, notable

visible, notable

Ex: Her excitement was noticeable when she received the good news. 

Su emoción era notable cuando recibió la buena noticia.

to stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

destacarse, sobresalir

destacarse, sobresalir

Ex: The unique architecture of the building made it stand out in the city skyline. 

La arquitectura única del edificio hizo que destacara en el horizonte de la ciudad.

to detract
to detract
[Verbo]

to lessen the value or quality of something

quitar méritos a

quitar méritos a

subject
subject
[Sustantivo]

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

tema

tema

Ex: She found the subject of quantum mechanics challenging but intriguing. 

Ella encontró el tema de la mecánica cuántica desafiante pero intrigante.

consumer
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: The new smartphone model received positive reviews from consumers. 

El nuevo modelo de smartphone recibió críticas positivas de los consumidores.

certain
certain
[Adjetivo]

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

cierto, particular

cierto, particular

Ex: There was a certain magic in the way the sunlight filtered through the trees in the forest. 

Había una cierta magia en la forma en que la luz del sol se filtraba entre los árboles del bosque.

to link
to link
[Verbo]

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

conectar

conectar

Ex: The train tracks link cities and towns, facilitating transportation between them. 

Las vías del tren unen ciudades y pueblos, facilitando el transporte entre ellos.

various
various
[Adjetivo]

several and of different types or kinds

varios

varios

Ex: The museum exhibits various artifacts from ancient civilizations. 

El museo exhibe varios artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

fold
fold
[Sustantivo]

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

pliegue, doblez

pliegue, doblez

Ex: The curtain's folds made the room look elegant. 

Los pliegues de la cortina hacían que la habitación se viera elegante.

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