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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (3)

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distinct
[Adjetivo]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

distinto

distinto

Ex: The company 's logo has a distinct design , making it instantly recognizable .El logotipo de la empresa tiene un diseño **distinto**, lo que lo hace instantáneamente reconocible.
tribe
[Sustantivo]

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

tribu, pueblo

tribu, pueblo

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Her insights contributed to the development of the innovative idea .Sus ideas **contribuyeron** al desarrollo de la idea innovadora.

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

comprometerse a

comprometerse a

Ex: The team undertakes a comprehensive review of the project to identify areas for improvement .El equipo **emprende** una revisión exhaustiva del proyecto para identificar áreas de mejora.
artifact
[Sustantivo]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefacto

artefacto

Ex: This artifact, a beautifully carved statue , was a significant find that helped date the historical site .Este **artefacto**, una estatua bellamente tallada, fue un hallazgo significativo que ayudó a fechar el sitio histórico.
agrarian
[Adjetivo]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agrario

agrario

Ex: The agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .El paisaje **agrario** se extendía por millas, con campos de cultivos hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indígena,  autóctono

indígena, autóctono

Ex: Many indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, prompting efforts to preserve and revitalize them.Muchos idiomas **indígenas** están en riesgo de desaparecer, lo que impulsa esfuerzos para preservarlos y revitalizarlos.
communal
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

comunal

comunal

Ex: The tribe followed communal traditions passed down for generations .La tribu seguía tradiciones **comunales** transmitidas de generación en generación.

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: The timeless classic novel has left its mark on literature, influencing generations of readers and writers.
immigrant
[Sustantivo]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

inmigrante

inmigrante

Ex: The immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .La comunidad **inmigrante** celebró su herencia con un festival cultural.

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

mantener

mantener

Ex: They maintain that their product is the best on the market based on customer feedback .Ellos **mantienen** que su producto es el mejor del mercado según los comentarios de los clientes.
native
[Adjetivo]

describing the people who have lived in an area for a very long time

nativo

nativo

Ex: The native tribes of the Amazon rainforest have inhabited the region for countless generations , living in harmony with nature .Las tribus **nativas** de la selva amazónica han habitado la región durante innumerables generaciones, viviendo en armonía con la naturaleza.
to descend
[Verbo]

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

descender, proceder de

descender, proceder de

Ex: The DNA test confirmed that they indeed descend from a specific ethnic group with a rich cultural history .La prueba de ADN confirmó que efectivamente **descienden** de un grupo étnico específico con una rica historia cultural.
surround
[Sustantivo]

the area or conditions immediately around something or someone where it exists or operates

el entorno, el ambiente

el entorno, el ambiente

Ex: The artist drew inspiration from the serene surround of the countryside .El artista se inspiró en el **entorno** sereno del campo.
architect
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

arquitecto

arquitecto

Ex: As an architect, he enjoys transforming his clients ' visions into functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces .Como **arquitecto**, disfruta transformando las visiones de sus clientes en espacios funcionales y estéticamente agradables.
shadowy
[Adjetivo]

faint or unclear, often making it hard to see or understand fully

oscuro, difuso

oscuro, difuso

Ex: The movie featured a shadowy figure that haunted the protagonist ’s dreams .La película presentaba una figura **sombría** que perseguía los sueños del protagonista.
at best
[Frase]

‌used when you take the most optimistic view, especially in a bad situation

a lo más, en el mejor de los casos, como mucho

a lo más, en el mejor de los casos, como mucho

purpose
[Sustantivo]

the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: His speech outlined the purpose behind the new company policy .Su discurso delineó el **propósito** detrás de la nueva política de la empresa.
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Tenía una apariencia **llamativa** con su alta estatura y tatuajes distintivos, lo que lo hacía inolvidable.
consensus
[Sustantivo]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

consenso

consenso

Ex: Building consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .Construir un **consenso** entre los miembros de la familia fue un desafío, pero finalmente acordaron un destino de vacaciones.
majority
[Sustantivo]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: A majority of residents expressed concerns about the proposed construction project .Una **mayoría** de los residentes expresaron preocupaciones sobre el proyecto de construcción propuesto.
to serve
[Verbo]

to be suitable, advantageous, or occur at a convenient or favorable time

convenir, ser propicio

convenir, ser propicio

Ex: The location of the new office serves perfectly for the team ’s needs .La ubicación de la nueva oficina **sirve** perfectamente para las necesidades del equipo.
function
[Sustantivo]

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

función

función

Ex: The function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .La **función** del hígado es desintoxicar químicos y metabolizar medicamentos.
burial ground
[Sustantivo]

a tract of land used for burials

cementerio, terreno de entierro

cementerio, terreno de entierro

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

determinar

determinar

Ex: Right now , the researchers are actively determining the impact of the new policy .En este momento, los investigadores están **determinando** activamente el impacto de la nueva política.
astronomer
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe

astrónomo

astrónomo

Ex: Modern astronomers use computer simulations and mathematical models to predict celestial events and phenomena .Los **astrónomos** modernos utilizan simulaciones por computadora y modelos matemáticos para predecir eventos y fenómenos celestes.
cluster
[Sustantivo]

a grouping or concentration of data points in a specific region, often used in statistics and data analysis to describe a set of values that are close to each other

grupo, aglomeración

grupo, aglomeración

Ex: Cluster sampling involves dividing a population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters for analysis .El muestreo por **conglomerados** implica dividir una población en conglomerados y seleccionar aleatoriamente conglomerados enteros para su análisis.
megalithic
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to megaliths or the people who erected megaliths

megalítico, relativo a los megalitos

megalítico, relativo a los megalitos

to match or be similar to something else

corresponder

corresponder

Ex: Can you please ensure that the figures correspond with the data provided ?¿Puedes asegurarte de que las cifras **correspondan** con los datos proporcionados?
astrological
[Adjetivo]

relating to or concerned with astrology

astrológico

astrológico

phenomenon
[Sustantivo]

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

fenómeno, hecho observable

fenómeno, hecho observable

Ex: Earthquakes are natural phenomena that scientists continuously study.
eclipse
[Sustantivo]

a period during which the sun or moon is temporarily obscured by the shadow of another celestial body

eclipse

eclipse

Ex: During the eclipse, the sky darkened as the moon blocked out the sun 's light .
to receive
[Verbo]

to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others

recibir, obtener

recibir, obtener

Ex: The mayor 's announcement of new infrastructure projects received enthusiastic endorsement from city residents .El anuncio del alcalde sobre nuevos proyectos de infraestructura **recibió** un respaldo entusiasta de los residentes de la ciudad.
considerable
[Adjetivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

considerable, importante

considerable, importante

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years .Ella acumuló una cantidad **considerable** de tiempo de vacaciones a lo largo de los años.
attention
[Sustantivo]

a general interest that leads people to want to know more

atención,  interés

atención, interés

critic
[Sustantivo]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

crítico

crítico

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.El análisis perspicaz del **crítico** de arte sobre las pinturas en exhibición ayudó a los visitantes a comprender mejor las técnicas e influencias del artista.
to lack
[Verbo]

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

faltar

faltar

Ex: The success of the business proposal was compromised because it lacked a clear strategy .El éxito de la propuesta de negocio se vio comprometido porque **carecía** de una estrategia clara.
cover
[Sustantivo]

the act of hiding something from sight by blocking the view

cobertura, encubrimiento

cobertura, encubrimiento

Ex: The mountain offered natural cover from enemy fire .La montaña ofrecía **cobertura** natural contra el fuego enemigo.
to obscure
[Verbo]

to conceal or hide something

ocultar

ocultar

Ex: The artist intentionally used brushstrokes to obscure certain details in the painting .El artista utilizó intencionalmente pinceladas para **oscurecer** ciertos detalles en la pintura.
to unearth
[Verbo]

to find out about something, particularly by doing research

descubrir, desenterrar

descubrir, desenterrar

Ex: Lawyers unearthed new evidence that exonerated their client of the crime they were accused of .Los abogados **descubrieron** nuevas pruebas que exoneraron a su cliente del crimen del que era acusado.

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

hacer conjeturas

hacer conjeturas

Ex: Neighbors started speculating about the reasons for the sudden increase in security measures .Los vecinos comenzaron a **especular** sobre las razones del aumento repentino de las medidas de seguridad.
healing
[Sustantivo]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness

curación

curación

Ex: Physical therapy plays a crucial role in facilitating the healing of sports injuries .La fisioterapia juega un papel crucial en la facilitación de la **curación** de lesiones deportivas.
curative
[Adjetivo]

able to heal or relieve a medical condition

curativo

curativo

Iron Age
[Sustantivo]

the period that began about 1100 BC when people used iron tools for the first time

Edad del Hierro

Edad del Hierro

Ex: The Iron Age brought about changes in social structures and trade , as iron became a valuable and widely-used resource .**La Edad de Hierro** trajo cambios en las estructuras sociales y el comercio, ya que el hierro se convirtió en un recurso valioso y ampliamente utilizado.
Common Era
[Adverbio]

used with a date to refer to things happened or existed after the birth of Christ

EC

EC

Ex: The American Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 CE.La Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos fue adoptada el 4 de julio de 1776 **era común**.
pit
[Sustantivo]

a large hole in the ground where stones, minerals, or other materials are removed

foso, cantera

foso, cantera

Ex: Trucks carried loads of gravel from the pit to the factory .Los camiones transportaban cargas de grava desde la **cantera** hasta la fábrica.
to arise
[Verbo]

to begin to exist or become noticeable

surgir, aparecer

surgir, aparecer

Ex: A sense of urgency arose when the company realized the impending deadline for product launch .Un sentido de urgencia **surgió** cuando la empresa se dio cuenta del plazo inminente para el lanzamiento del producto.
sandstone
[Sustantivo]

a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty

arenisca, piedra arenisca

arenisca, piedra arenisca

spot
[Sustantivo]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

ubicación

ubicación

approximately
[Adverbio]

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

aproximadamente, más o menos

aproximadamente, más o menos

Ex: The temperature is expected to reach approximately 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow .Se espera que la temperatura alcance **aproximadamente** 25 grados Celsius mañana.
finding
[Sustantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

resultado

resultado

Ex: Their finding suggested that diet plays a major role in health outcomes .Su **hallazgo** sugirió que la dieta juega un papel importante en los resultados de salud.
equinox
[Sustantivo]

either of the two moments in a year when the Sun, in its apparent motion along the ecliptic, crosses the celestial equator, resulting in approximately equal periods of daylight and darkness worldwide

equinoccio

equinoccio

Ex: The equinoxes are important for astronomers studying the Earth 's tilt and orbit .Los **equinoccios** son importantes para los astrónomos que estudian la inclinación y la órbita de la Tierra.
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