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

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 3 (1) en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
ahead of {one's} time

having ideas, beliefs, or qualities that are more advanced or progressive than those of the current period or one's peers

Ex: His inventions were always ahead of his time. 
genius
genius
[Sustantivo]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

genio

genio

Ex: The young pianist was called a musical genius after his breathtaking performance. 

El joven pianista fue llamado un genio musical después de su actuación impresionante.

to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 

Asociar ayuda a algunos estudiantes a conectar la biblioteca con un entorno tranquilo y enfocado para estudiar.

to embody
to embody
[Verbo]

to express a particular characterization or a thing as a person

personificar

personificar

Ex: The historical figure is often portrayed to embody the ideals of justice and equality. 

La figura histórica a menudo se representa para encarnar los ideales de justicia e igualdad.

spirit
spirit
[Sustantivo]

a tendency or mindset of a particular type

actitud, mentalidad

actitud, mentalidad

Ex: Students responded in the spirit of curiosity. 

Los estudiantes respondieron con el espíritu de curiosidad.

artistic
artistic
[Adjetivo]

having or showing creativity and skill in the arts

artístico, creativo

artístico, creativo

Ex: She displayed artistic talent in her sculpture work. 

Mostró talento artístico en su trabajo de escultura.

humanist
humanist
[Adjetivo]

marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare

humanista

humanista

sensibility
sensibility
[Sustantivo]

the capacity to deeply appreciate and react to complicated emotional or aesthetic impacts

sensibilidad

sensibilidad

Ex: They admired her sensibility, which allowed her to interpret music with remarkable depth. 

Admiraban su sensibilidad, que le permitía interpretar la música con una profundidad notable.

to fade
to fade
[Verbo]

to disappear slowly

disiparse

disiparse

Ex: The sound of laughter faded as the party ended. 

El sonido de la risa se desvaneció cuando la fiesta terminó.

insignificance
insignificance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having little or no significance

insignificancia

insignificancia

thinking
thinking
[Sustantivo]

the set of opinions or ideas that one has about something

pensamiento, ideas

pensamiento, ideas

Renaissance
Renaissance
[Sustantivo]

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

Renacimiento

Renacimiento

Ex: The Renaissance saw the rediscovery of classical philosophy and learning from ancient Greece and Rome. 

El Renacimiento vio el redescubrimiento de la filosofía y el aprendizaje clásicos de la antigua Grecia y Roma.

to mark
to mark
[Verbo]

to serve as a distinguishing quality or characteristic of someone or something

caracterizar, distinguir

caracterizar, distinguir

Ex: The generosity that marks his philanthropic efforts has made a significant impact on countless lives. 

La generosidad que marca sus esfuerzos filantrópicos ha tenido un impacto significativo en innumerables vidas.

transition
transition
[Sustantivo]

the process or period of changing from one state, place, or condition to another

transición, cambio

transición, cambio

Ex: The country is undergoing a political transition after the election. 

El país está experimentando una transición política después de las elecciones.

modernity
modernity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

modernidad

modernidad

Ex: She embraces modernity, always keeping up with the latest fashion trends and technological advancements. 

Ella abraza la modernidad, siempre manteniéndose al día con las últimas tendencias de la moda y los avances tecnológicos.

to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium. 
plague
plague
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

plaga, peste

plaga, peste

Ex: Without prompt treatment with antibiotics, the plague can be fatal, leading to septicemia (blood infection) and organ failure. 

Sin un tratamiento rápido con antibióticos, la peste puede ser fatal, provocando septicemia (infección de la sangre) y fallo orgánico.

global
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The company operates on a global scale, with offices and operations in multiple countries. 

La empresa opera a escala global, con oficinas y operaciones en múltiples países.

crisis
crisis
[Sustantivo]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crisis

crisis

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals experiencing crisis, offering counseling, therapy, and intervention when needed. 

Los servicios de salud mental desempeñan un papel crucial al brindar apoyo a las personas que experimentan una crisis, ofreciendo asesoramiento, terapia e intervención cuando es necesario.

to result in

to cause something to occur

resultar en

resultar en

Ex: Insufficient preparation can result in failure in an exam. 

Una preparación insuficiente puede resultar en un fracaso en un examen.

on the cusp of
on the cusp of
[Preposición]

at the starting point of a major development or change

al borde de, en los albores de

al borde de, en los albores de

Ex: As he approached his 65th birthday, he felt he was on the cusp of retirement and a well-deserved break from work. 

A medida que se acercaba a su 65 cumpleaños, sentía que estaba al borde de la jubilación y de un merecido descanso del trabajo.

climate crisis
climate crisis
[Sustantivo]

an urgent situation in which proper action must be taken to remove the threats done to the environment

Crisis climática

Crisis climática

widespread
widespread
[Adjetivo]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

extendido, generalizado

extendido, generalizado

Ex: The artist’s work gained widespread recognition after being featured in an international exhibition. 

El trabajo del artista obtuvo un reconocimiento generalizado después de ser presentado en una exposición internacional.

displacement
displacement
[Sustantivo]

expulsion of people from their homes, typically caused by war, persecution, or natural catastrophe

desplazamiento

desplazamiento

extinction
extinction
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinción

extinción

unaddressed
unaddressed
[Adjetivo]

not addressed

no abordado, no dirigido

no abordado, no dirigido

radical
radical
[Adjetivo]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radical

radical

Ex: His radical ideas about education sparked a lot of debate. 

Sus ideas radicales sobre la educación generaron mucho debate.

to call for

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

requerir

requerir

Ex: The situation calls for immediate action. 

La situación requiere una acción inmediata.

to revolutionize

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar

revolucionar

Ex: The development of renewable energy sources has the capacity to revolutionize the energy sector. 

El desarrollo de fuentes de energía renovable tiene la capacidad de revolucionar el sector energético.

to safeguard

to take steps to ensure the safety and security of something or someone

proteger, resguardar

proteger, resguardar

Ex: Protective laws are in place to safeguard the rights of citizens. 

Las leyes protectoras están en vigor para salvaguardar los derechos de los ciudadanos.

humanity
humanity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

humanidad, bondad

humanidad, bondad

Ex: Displaying humanity, he forgave those who wronged him. 

Mostrando humanidad, perdonó a aquellos que lo ofendieron.

catastrophe
catastrophe
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme ruin, misfortune, or irreversible damage

catástrofe, desastre

catástrofe, desastre

Ex: Years of neglect brought the historic building to catastrophe. 

Años de negligencia llevaron el edificio histórico a la catástrofe.

pestilence
pestilence
[Sustantivo]

any epidemic disease with a high death rate

peste, epidemia mortal

peste, epidemia mortal

to turn to
to turn to
[Verbo]

to direct one's interest or attention toward a specific subject or activity

volverse hacia, dedicarse a

volverse hacia, dedicarse a

Ex: As the discussion evolved, we turned to more pressing matters. 

A medida que la discusión evolucionaba, nos volvimos hacia asuntos más urgentes.

urban planning
urban planning
[Sustantivo]

determining and drawing up plans for the future physical arrangement and condition of a community

planificación urbana, urbanismo

planificación urbana, urbanismo

to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to conform and adhere to the principles, practices, or guidelines established by someone or something

seguir, adherirse

seguir, adherirse

Ex: They follow the teachings of their spiritual leader. 

Ellos siguen las enseñanzas de su líder espiritual.

typical
typical
[Adjetivo]

representing the usual characteristics of a person, thing, or group

típico, característico

típico, característico

Ex: Her enthusiasm for learning is typical of students who excel. 

Su entusiasmo por aprender es típico de los estudiantes que sobresalen.

trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: The trend in smartphone technology shows an increasing emphasis on camera quality and AI features. 

La tendencia en la tecnología de los smartphones muestra un énfasis creciente en la calidad de la cámara y las funciones de IA.

due to
due to
[Preposición]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

debido a

debido a

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency. 

Perdió la reunión debido a una emergencia familiar.

excessive
excessive
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excesivo

excesivo

Ex: The car’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket. 

La velocidad excesiva del coche llevó a una multa por exceso de velocidad considerable.

unfulfilled
unfulfilled
[Adjetivo]

indicating a goal, wish, etc. that has not been accomplished, carried out, or come true

no cumplido

no cumplido

given
given
[Preposición]

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

dado, considerando

dado, considerando

Ex: She made an impressive recovery, given the severity of her injury. 

Ella hizo una recuperación impresionante, dada la gravedad de su lesión.

unsustainable
unsustainable
[Adjetivo]

not capable of being maintained or continued over the long term

insostenible,  no sostenible

insostenible, no sostenible

Ex: Overfishing was causing an unsustainable decline in fish populations. 

La sobrepesca estaba causando un declive insostenible en las poblaciones de peces.

global climate change

a change in the world's climate

cambio climático global,  calentamiento global

cambio climático global, calentamiento global

natural
natural
[Adjetivo]

functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies

natural, normal

natural, normal

to wonder
to wonder
[Verbo]

to want to know about something particular

preguntarse

preguntarse

Ex: The detective couldn't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be. 

El detective no podía evitar preguntarse quién podría ser la figura misteriosa en la fotografía.

renowned
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: The renowned musician captivated audiences with her virtuoso performances. 

El músico renombrado cautivó al público con sus actuaciones virtuosas.

era
era
[Sustantivo]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

era, época

era, época

Ex: The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of rapid technological and economic change. 

La Revolución Industrial marcó el comienzo de una era de rápidos cambios tecnológicos y económicos.

architecture
architecture
[Sustantivo]

the study or art of building and designing houses

arquitectura

arquitectura

Ex: Many students choose to study architecture to learn how to design buildings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. 

Muchos estudiantes eligen estudiar arquitectura para aprender a diseñar edificios que sean tanto funcionales como estéticamente agradables.

Renaissance man
Renaissance man
[Sustantivo]

a person who is skilled and knowledgeable in many different subjects or areas

hombre del Renacimiento, hombre renacentista

hombre del Renacimiento, hombre renacentista

Ex: The speaker was praised as a Renaissance man during the event. 

El orador fue elogiado como un hombre del Renacimiento durante el evento.

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