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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Escucha - Parte 3

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automation
automation
[Sustantivo]

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

automatización

automatización

massive
massive
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

masivo, enorme

masivo, enorme

Ex: The new policy led to massive changes in how the organization handles customer service. 

La nueva política llevó a cambios masivos en cómo la organización maneja el servicio al cliente.

eye-opener
eye-opener
[Sustantivo]

something that helps a person realize something new or different about a situation or a person

revelación, sorpresa

revelación, sorpresa

textile
textile
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to fabrics or fabric making

textil, relativo a los textiles

textil, relativo a los textiles

to protest
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality. 

Los activistas marcharon pacíficamente para protestar contra la injusticia racial y abogar por la igualdad.

knitting machine
knitting machine
[Sustantivo]

a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics

máquina de tejer, tricotosa

máquina de tejer, tricotosa

ultimately
ultimately
[Adverbio]

after doing or considering everything

finalmente, por último

finalmente, por último

Ex: The goal of the research was to understand the underlying causes, and ultimately, to find effective solutions. 

El objetivo de la investigación era comprender las causas subyacentes y, en última instancia, encontrar soluciones efectivas.

industrialization
industrialization
[Sustantivo]

the process of developing and expanding industries within a region or country, involving the increased production of goods through the use of advanced machinery, technology, and organized labor

industrialización, desarrollo industrial

industrialización, desarrollo industrial

Ex: Industrialization in the 20th century saw the widespread adoption of assembly line production techniques. 

La industrialización en el siglo XX vio la adopción generalizada de técnicas de producción en línea de montaje.

at the time
at the time
[Adverbio]

during a specific period in the past

en aquel entonces, en ese momento

en aquel entonces, en ese momento

Ex: They didn’t realize the significance of the discovery at the time, only understanding its impact years later. 

No se dieron cuenta de la importancia del descubrimiento en ese momento, solo entendiendo su impacto años después.

to threaten

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

amenazar

amenazar

Ex: The predator's presence in the area threatened the smaller animals. 

La presencia del depredador en el área amenazaba a los animales más pequeños.

optimistic
optimistic
[Adjetivo]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimista

optimista

Ex: Despite the setbacks, he stayed optimistic that things would improve. 

A pesar de los contratiempos, se mantuvo optimista de que las cosas mejorarían.

for a change

***contrary to how things usually happen or in order to introduce variety

Ex: It's nice to be pampered for a change. 
repetitive
repetitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

repetitivo, monótono

repetitivo, monótono

Ex: He found the job tasks repetitive and uninspiring, leading him to seek more challenging opportunities. 

Encontró las tareas del trabajo repetitivas y poco inspiradoras, lo que lo llevó a buscar oportunidades más desafiantes.

leisure
leisure
[Sustantivo]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

ocio

ocio

Ex: Due to her busy schedule, she struggled to find a balance between work and leisure. 

Debido a su apretada agenda, le costó encontrar un equilibrio entre el trabajo y el ocio.

long term
long term
[Sustantivo]

a period of time extending into the future

largo plazo, perspectiva a largo plazo

largo plazo, perspectiva a largo plazo

Ex: The project will be beneficial in the long term. 

El proyecto será beneficioso a largo plazo.

foreseeable
foreseeable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being reasonably predicted

previsible, foreseeable

previsible, foreseeable

Ex: It's important to plan for foreseeable expenses in the budget. 

Es importante planificar los gastos previsibles en el presupuesto.

accountant
accountant
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

contador

contador

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning. 

Muchas empresas dependen de un contador profesional para ayudarles a gestionar sus impuestos y planificación financiera.

innovation
innovation
[Sustantivo]

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

innovación

innovación

Ex: He introduced an innovation that reduced production costs significantly. 

Introdujo una innovación que redujo significativamente los costos de producción.

to put out
to put out
[Verbo]

to stop working after reaching retirement age or for other reasons

jubilarse, dejar el puesto

jubilarse, dejar el puesto

Ex: She's ready to put out from her job and spend more time with her family. 

Ella está lista para jubilarse de su trabajo y pasar más tiempo con su familia.

in demand
in demand
[Adjetivo]

greatly desired

muy solicitado, codiciado

muy solicitado, codiciado

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity. 

El gerente eficiente optimizó el flujo de trabajo para aumentar la productividad.

times
times
[Preposición]

used to multiply a number by another

por

por

Ex: What is six times seven? 

¿Qué es seis por siete?

hairdressing
hairdressing
[Sustantivo]

care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair

peluquería, cuidado del cabello

peluquería, cuidado del cabello

hairdresser
hairdresser
[Sustantivo]

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

peluquero

peluquero

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me. 

Mi peluquero me recomendó un nuevo peinado.

to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies. 

Los individuos pueden permitirse la educación a través de varias estrategias de planificación financiera.

administrative
administrative
[Adjetivo]

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

administrativo

administrativo

Ex: Administrative tasks such as payroll processing and budget management are essential for business operations. 

Las tareas administrativas como el procesamiento de nómina y la gestión del presupuesto son esenciales para las operaciones comerciales.

staff
staff
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personal

personal

Ex: Our company is hosting a party for the staff next week. 

Nuestra empresa está organizando una fiesta para el personal la próxima semana.

enormously
enormously
[Adverbio]

to a great or vast degree

enormemente

enormemente

Ex: The CEO's decision impacted the organization enormously. 

La decisión del CEO impactó enormemente a la organización.

secretary
secretary
[Sustantivo]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

secretario

secretario

Ex: He works as a legal secretary, drafting documents and organizing case files for attorneys. 

Trabaja como secretario legal, redactando documentos y organizando archivos de casos para abogados.

dictation
dictation
[Sustantivo]

matter that has been dictated and transcribed; a dictated passage

dictado, transcripción

dictado, transcripción

status
status
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

posición social

posición social

Ex: The promotion elevated her status within the company. 

El ascenso elevó su estatus dentro de la empresa.

graduate
graduate
[Sustantivo]

a person who has completed the requirements for a degree from a university or college and has been awarded it

graduado, licenciado

graduado, licenciado

agricultural
agricultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the practice or science of farming

agrícola, agrónomo

agrícola, agrónomo

Ex: Agricultural land is often characterized by vast fields of crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. 

La tierra agrícola a menudo se caracteriza por vastos campos de cultivos como maíz, trigo y soja.

census
census
[Sustantivo]

a periodic count of the population

censo

censo

barely
barely
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

apenas

apenas

Ex: After the long hike, they were barely able to reach the mountain's summit. 

Después de la larga caminata, apenas pudieron llegar a la cima de la montaña.

lifespan
lifespan
[Sustantivo]

the total amount of time that an organism, person, or object is alive or able to function

duración de la vida, esperanza de vida

duración de la vida, esperanza de vida

Ex: Scientists are working to understand the lifespan of human cells. 

Los científicos están trabajando para comprender la vida útil de las células humanas.

sector
sector
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

sector, rama

sector, rama

automated teller machine

a machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.

cajero automático

cajero automático

Ex: After forgetting his PIN, he contacted customer service to reset it so he could access his account via the ATM. 

Después de olvidar su PIN, se puso en contacto con el servicio al cliente para restablecerlo y así poder acceder a su cuenta a través del cajero automático.

to introduce

to insert or add something into a particular place or situation, often making it part of the whole

introducir, insertar

introducir, insertar

Ex: The artist introduced bold colors into the painting, making it stand out. 

El artista introdujo colores audaces en la pintura, haciéndola destacar.

bleak
bleak
[Adjetivo]

(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement

sombrío

sombrío

Ex: The end of the movie left a bleak impression with its tragic conclusion. 

El final de la película dejó una impresión desoladora con su conclusión trágica.

bank clerk
bank clerk
[Sustantivo]

an employee at a bank responsible for handling financial transactions, such as receiving and paying out money

empleado de banco, cajero de banco

empleado de banco, cajero de banco

Ex: The friendly bank clerk greeted every customer with a smile. 

El amable empleado de banco saludó a cada cliente con una sonrisa.

redundant
redundant
[Adjetivo]

no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary

despedido, redundante

despedido, redundante

Ex: Many redundant staff members were given severance packages. 

A muchos miembros del personal redundantes se les dieron paquetes de indemnización.

ineffective
ineffective
[Adjetivo]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

fútil, ineficaz

fútil, ineficaz

Ex: The marketing campaign was ineffective, as it failed to attract new customers. 

La campaña de marketing fue ineficaz, ya que no logró atraer nuevos clientes.

influential
influential
[Adjetivo]

able to have much impact on someone or something

influyente

influyente

Ex: The influential leader's decision had far-reaching effects on government policy. 

La decisión del líder influyente tuvo efectos de gran alcance en la política gubernamental.

criticism
criticism
[Sustantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

crítica

crítica

Ex: Her criticism felt personal, but it was focused on improving the work. 

Sus críticas parecían personales, pero estaban enfocadas en mejorar el trabajo.

attitude
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude, inspiring his team to work diligently towards success. 

Abordó el proyecto con una actitud positiva, inspirando a su equipo a trabajar diligentemente hacia el éxito.

understandable
understandable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being accepted or explained as reasonable given the circumstances

comprensible, aceptable

comprensible, aceptable

Ex: The delay in the project was understandable, considering the unforeseen challenges. 

El retraso en el proyecto era comprensible, considerando los desafíos imprevistos.

doubtful
doubtful
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

dudoso

dudoso

Ex: He was doubtful about the success of the project, considering the tight deadline. 

Estaba dudoso sobre el éxito del proyecto, considerando el plazo ajustado.

rewarding
rewarding
[Adjetivo]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

gratificante

gratificante

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding, as it demonstrates one's capabilities and skills. 

Completar un proyecto desafiante puede ser gratificante, ya que demuestra las capacidades y habilidades de uno.

frequently
frequently
[Adverbio]

regularly and with short time in between

frecuentemente, con frecuencia

frecuentemente, con frecuencia

Ex: The manager frequently communicates updates to the team. 

El gerente frecuentemente comunica las actualizaciones al equipo.

at risk
at risk
[Frase]

prone to danger or harm

en peligro

en peligro

Ex: He saved the child at considerable risk to himself. 
dramatically
dramatically
[Adverbio]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

radicalmente

radicalmente

Ex: The project timeline was shortened dramatically with better efficiency. 

El cronograma del proyecto se acortó drásticamente con mayor eficiencia.

to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 

Para operar la maquinaria de manera segura, requerirá una capacitación adecuada.

qualification
qualification
[Sustantivo]

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

clasificación

clasificación

Ex: His leadership qualifications made him the perfect candidate for the role of team manager. 

Sus cualificaciones de liderazgo lo convirtieron en el candidato perfecto para el papel de gerente de equipo.

disposable income
disposable income
[Sustantivo]

income (after taxes) that is available to you for saving or spending

ingreso disponible, renta disponible

ingreso disponible, renta disponible

rise
rise
[Sustantivo]

an increase in something's number, amount, size, power, or value

aumento

aumento

Ex: The rise in demand for electric cars is reshaping the automotive industry. 

El aumento de la demanda de coches eléctricos está transformando la industria automotriz.

care worker
care worker
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to look after people who are sick, elderly, or need help with daily activities

trabajador social, cuidador

trabajador social, cuidador

Ex: The care worker helped the patient with her meals. 

El trabajador de cuidados ayudó a la paciente con sus comidas.

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