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

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trade
trade
[Sustantivo]

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

comercio, negocio

comercio, negocio

Ex: He works in the fashion trade, selling clothing to stores. 

Él trabaja en el comercio de la moda, vendiendo ropa a las tiendas.

originality
originality
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being new, creative, and unique, not copied from another thing

originalidad

originalidad

fusion
fusion
[Sustantivo]

the process or occurrence of combining or merging elements to create a unified whole

fusión, combinación

fusión, combinación

Ex: The fusion of cultures in urban centers leads to a rich diversity of traditions and practices. 

La fusión de culturas en los centros urbanos conduce a una rica diversidad de tradiciones y prácticas.

engineering
engineering
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

ingeniería

ingeniería

Ex: He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. 

Se graduó con un título en ingeniería mecánica.

extensive
extensive
[Adjetivo]

covering a large area

extenso

extenso

Ex: The shopping mall offered extensive parking, ensuring convenience for shoppers with vehicles. 

El centro comercial ofrecía un estacionamiento extenso, asegurando comodidad para los compradores con vehículos.

hydraulic
hydraulic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the transmission or control of fluids under pressure within confined systems or machinery

hidráulico

hidráulico

Ex: Optimization of pressurized flows within marine vessels constitutes an active area of hydraulic study. 

La optimización de los flujos presurizados dentro de los buques marinos constituye un área activa de estudio hidráulico.

plant
plant
[Sustantivo]

a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced

planta

planta

Ex: He works night shifts at the power plant. 

Él trabaja turnos de noche en la planta de energía.

artificial
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificial

artificial

Ex: The plastic flowers in the vase looked remarkably real despite being artificial. 

Las flores de plástico en el jarrón parecían notablemente reales a pesar de ser artificiales.

canal
canal
[Sustantivo]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canal

canal

Ex: The canal was used to irrigate the surrounding farmland. 

El canal se utilizaba para regar las tierras de cultivo circundantes.

to regulate

to organize or arrange something in a systematic and orderly way to ensure efficiency or compliance

regular, reglamentar

regular, reglamentar

Ex: The parents regulate their children's screen time to encourage healthy habits. 

Los padres regulan el tiempo de pantalla de sus hijos para fomentar hábitos saludables.

basin
basin
[Sustantivo]

a large, bowl-shaped depression or low-lying area on the Earth's surface, typically surrounded by higher landforms and often filled with sedimentary deposits

cuenca, depresión

cuenca, depresión

Ex: Oil and gas exploration often targets sedimentary basins where hydrocarbons are trapped beneath layers of rock. 

La exploración de petróleo y gas a menudo se dirige a las cuencas sedimentarias donde los hidrocarburos están atrapados debajo de capas de roca.

to suppose
to suppose
[Verbo]

to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.

suponer, deber

suponer, deber

Ex: The students were supposed to hand in their assignments before the deadline. 

Se suponía que los estudiantes entregarían sus tareas antes del plazo.

to navigate

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

navegar

navegar

Ex: In the era of tall ships, sailors used stars to determine their position at sea, allowing them to navigate across vast distances. 

En la era de los grandes veleros, los marineros usaban las estrellas para determinar su posición en el mar, permitiéndoles navegar a través de vastas distancias.

inland
inland
[Sustantivo]

the interior or central parts of a country, away from the coast or borders

interior, tierra adentro

interior, tierra adentro

Ex: The explorers ventured into the inland, discovering new territories. 

Los exploradores se adentraron en el interior, descubriendo nuevos territorios.

ought to
ought to
[Verbo]

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

deber

deber

Ex: They ought to win the game, considering their strong performance in recent matches. 

Ellos deberían ganar el partido, considerando su fuerte desempeño en partidos recientes.

adjacent
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: The new playground was built adjacent to the elementary school. 

El nuevo parque infantil se construyó adyacente a la escuela primaria.

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.

contemporary
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

belonging to the current era

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: I enjoy movies and TV shows that reflect contemporary cultural experiences. 

Disfruto de las películas y programas de televisión que reflejan experiencias culturales contemporáneas.

access
access
[Sustantivo]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

acceso

acceso

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs. 

Los ciudadanos tienen acceso a los servicios de salud a través de programas financiados por el gobierno.

feature
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data. 

Esta actualización de software incluye una nueva característica de seguridad diseñada para proteger los datos del usuario.

compact
compact
[Adjetivo]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

compacto

compacto

Ex: The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed. 

El apartamento estudio era compacto pero tenía todo lo que necesitaba.

thoroughly
thoroughly
[Adverbio]

in a comprehensive manner

minuciosamente

minuciosamente

Ex: He studied the instructions thoroughly before assembling the furniture. 

Estudió las instrucciones a fondo antes de ensamblar los muebles.

technically
technically
[Adverbio]

with regard to technical skill and the technology available

técnicamente

técnicamente

to conceive

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

concebir

concebir

Ex: The artist conceived a unique painting that expressed deep emotions and symbolism. 

El artista concibió una pintura única que expresaba emociones profundas y simbolismo.

to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to implement, activate, or enforce a plan, policy, or procedure

aplicar, implementar

aplicar, implementar

Ex: In response to the emergency, authorities had to apply evacuation procedures to ensure the safety of residents. 

En respuesta a la emergencia, las autoridades tuvieron que aplicar los procedimientos de evacuación para garantizar la seguridad de los residentes.

subdivision
subdivision
[Sustantivo]

an area composed of subdivided lots

subdivisión, loteamiento

subdivisión, loteamiento

function
function
[Sustantivo]

the purpose or intended use of something

función

función

Ex: The function of the key is to unlock the door. 

La función de la llave es desbloquear la puerta.

infrastructure
infrastructure
[Sustantivo]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infraestructura

infraestructura

Ex: The city's infrastructure includes highways, water systems, and public transit. 

La infraestructura de la ciudad incluye carreteras, sistemas de agua y transporte público.

ventilated
ventilated
[Adjetivo]

exposed to air

aireado, ventilado

aireado, ventilado

boulevard
boulevard
[Sustantivo]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

bulevar

bulevar

Ex: She admired the elegant architecture along the historic boulevard. 

Ella admiraba la elegante arquitectura a lo largo del bulevar histórico.

walkway
walkway
[Sustantivo]

a path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level

pasaje, pasarela

pasaje, pasarela

Ex: The covered walkway provided shelter from the rain as shoppers moved between stores in the outdoor mall. 

El pasillo cubierto proporcionaba refugio de la lluvia mientras los compradores se movían entre las tiendas del centro comercial al aire libre.

resident
resident
[Sustantivo]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

residente

residente

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood formed a community watch program to improve safety. 

Los residentes del vecindario formaron un programa de vigilancia comunitaria para mejorar la seguridad.

renovation
renovation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

renovación

renovación

emperor
emperor
[Sustantivo]

a male king that rules an empire

emperador, soberano

emperador, soberano

Ex: The emperor wore a golden crown encrusted with jewels. 

El emperador llevaba una corona dorada incrustada con joyas.

simply
simply
[Adverbio]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

sencillamente, con sencillez

sencillamente, con sencillez

Ex: The reason is simply that the product is out of stock. 

La razón es simplemente que el producto está agotado.

valid
valid
[Adjetivo]

(of an argument, idea, etc.) having a strong logical foundation or reasoning

válido

válido

Ex: The scientist's theory was deemed valid as it aligned with existing experimental results. 

La teoría del científico fue considerada válida ya que coincidía con los resultados experimentales existentes.

scholar
scholar
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

erudito, sabio

erudito, sabio

Ex: He was recognized as a leading scholar in the field of Renaissance art history. 

Fue reconocido como un erudito destacado en el campo de la historia del arte del Renacimiento.

to integrate

to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group

integrar, incorporar

integrar, incorporar

Ex: The designer worked to integrate classic and modern styles in the interior decor. 

El diseñador trabajó para integrar estilos clásicos y modernos en la decoración interior.

water system
water system
[Sustantivo]

a facility that provides a source of water

sistema de agua,  red de agua

sistema de agua, red de agua

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The company's efficient use of resources maximized profits and minimized waste. 
sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: They built a sustainable energy system with solar panels. 

Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.

to align
to align
[Verbo]

to agree with a group, idea, person, or organization and support it

alinearse

alinearse

Ex: It's important for teachers to align their teaching strategies with the learning styles of their students to maximize educational outcomes. 

Es importante que los profesores alineen sus estrategias de enseñanza con los estilos de aprendizaje de sus estudiantes para maximizar los resultados educativos.

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.

contributor
contributor
[Sustantivo]

a factor that helps to make something happen

factor que contribuye

factor que contribuye

Ex: Healthy eating habits are important contributors to weight management. 

Los hábitos alimenticios saludables son contribuyentes importantes para el control del peso.

paperwork
paperwork
[Sustantivo]

a set of documents necessary for a particular business deal, trip, etc.

trabajo administrativo

trabajo administrativo

to reveal
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

revelar

revelar

Ex: After years of speculation, the archaeologists finally revealed the hidden chamber beneath the pyramid. 

Después de años de especulación, los arqueólogos finalmente revelaron la cámara oculta debajo de la pirámide.

polluted
polluted
[Adjetivo]

containing harmful or dirty substances

contaminado, polucionado

contaminado, polucionado

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris, causing harm to marine animals. 

La playa contaminada estaba llena de botellas de plástico y escombros, causando daño a los animales marinos.

tower block
tower block
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building that is divided into several apartments or offices

torre

torre

Ex: The council decided to renovate the tower block to improve living conditions. 

El consejo decidió renovar el bloque de torres para mejorar las condiciones de vida.

exterior
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

Ex: She admired the intricate designs on the cathedral’s exterior façade. 

Ella admiraba los intrincados diseños en la fachada exterior de la catedral.

expertise
expertise
[Sustantivo]

high level of skill, knowledge, or proficiency in a particular field or subject matter

experticia,  pericia

experticia, pericia

Ex: The mechanic's expertise in automotive repair allowed him to quickly diagnose and fix complex engine issues. 

La experticia del mecánico en reparación automotriz le permitió diagnosticar y arreglar rápidamente problemas complejos del motor.

evident
evident
[Adjetivo]

easily perceived by the mind or senses

evidente, manifiesto

evidente, manifiesto

Ex: Her talent for singing was evident from her powerful and melodious voice. 

Su talento para el canto era evidente por su voz potente y melodiosa.

to relate
to relate
[Verbo]

to make or show a logical connection between two things

relacionar

relacionar

Ex: In her presentation, the speaker related economic trends to the global market, providing valuable insights for the audience. 

En su presentación, la oradora relacionó las tendencias económicas con el mercado global, proporcionando información valiosa para la audiencia.

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.

to [put] {sth} into practice

to apply a concept or idea in a real-life situation to test its effectiveness or gain experience in using it

Ex: The students were eager to put their knowledge into practice by working on a real engineering project. 
to envisage

to imagine something in one's mind, often considering it as a possible future scenario

prever, imaginar

prever, imaginar

Ex: During the planning phase, they envisaged a community garden as a central feature. 

Durante la fase de planificación, imaginaron un jardín comunitario como una característica central.

approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 

Su enfoque cauteloso hacia la inversión lo salvó de grandes pérdidas.

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