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

Aprende vocabulario de la segunda parte del Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 3 Reading Passage 3, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
empirical
empirical
[Adjetivo]

based upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas

empírico

empírico

Ex: The study aimed to provide empirical evidence for the effectiveness of the new drug. 

El estudio tenía como objetivo proporcionar evidencia empírica de la efectividad del nuevo medicamento.

to suggest
to suggest
[Verbo]

to lead one to believe or consider that something exists or is true

sugerir, insinuar

sugerir, insinuar

Ex: The empty parking spaces in front of the store suggested that it was closed for the day. 

Los espacios de estacionamiento vacíos frente a la tienda sugerían que estaba cerrada por el día.

minimal
minimal
[Adjetivo]

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

mínimo

mínimo

Ex: His desk was clutter-free, with only minimal decorations. 

Su escritorio estaba libre de desorden, con solo decoraciones mínimas.

to assign
to assign
[Verbo]

to categorize or organize something into specific groups or classifications

asignar, distribuir

asignar, distribuir

Ex: She assigned the incoming emails into folders for better organization. 

Ella asignó los correos electrónicos entrantes en carpetas para una mejor organización.

to tend
to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment. 

Los patrones históricos sugieren que las recesiones económicas tienden a provocar un aumento del desempleo.

socioeconomic
socioeconomic
[Adjetivo]

referring to factors or conditions that involve both social and economic aspects

socioeconómico, socio-económico

socioeconómico, socio-económico

Ex: Government policies aim to address socioeconomic inequalities and promote social mobility. 

Las políticas gubernamentales tienen como objetivo abordar las desigualdades socioeconómicas y promover la movilidad social.

further
further
[Adverbio]

at or to a more advanced point or stage

más allá, más adelante

más allá, más adelante

Ex: The team decided to investigate further to find a more comprehensive solution. 

El equipo decidió investigar más a fondo para encontrar una solución más completa.

to entrench

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

atrincherar

atrincherar

Ex: If we don't address the issue now, it will only further entrench itself in our society. 

Si no abordamos el problema ahora, solo se arraigará más en nuestra sociedad.

divide
divide
[Sustantivo]

a significant disagreement or separation between two groups, often causing tension or conflict

división, brecha

división, brecha

Ex: The cultural divide influenced attitudes on education. 

La brecha cultural influyó en las actitudes hacia la educación.

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.

estimate
estimate
[Sustantivo]

a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers

estimación, cálculo aproximado

estimación, cálculo aproximado

Ex: The scientist gave an estimate of the time it would take to complete the research. 

El científico dio una estimación del tiempo que llevaría completar la investigación.

capable
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: He proved capable of leading the team. 

Demostró ser capaz de liderar el equipo.

diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music, from classical to jazz. 

A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.

flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

peer
peer
[Sustantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills. 

El campamento de verano tenía como objetivo crear un entorno de apoyo donde los niños pudieran interactuar con sus pares y desarrollar habilidades sociales.

crucial
crucial
[Adjetivo]

extremely important or essential

crucial, decisivo

crucial, decisivo

Ex: Communication is crucial in team projects. 

La comunicación es crucial en los proyectos de equipo.

aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or side of something that is worth considering

aspecto, faceta

aspecto, faceta

Ex: She approached the problem from a creative aspect, seeking innovative solutions. 

Ella abordó el problema desde un aspecto creativo, buscando soluciones innovadoras.

unrecognized
unrecognized
[Adjetivo]

not praised, appreciated, or respected for one’s achievements

no reconocido

no reconocido

to get over

to convey or communicate a message, idea, or emotion to someone effectively

transmitir, hacer entender

transmitir, hacer entender

Ex: The teacher is skilled at getting over mathematical concepts to the class. 

El profesor es hábil para transmitir conceptos matemáticos a la clase.

to operate
to operate
[Verbo]

to function in a specific way

funcionar

funcionar

Ex: The new software update is currently operating on the company's servers. 

La nueva actualización de software opera actualmente en los servidores de la empresa.

tool
tool
[Sustantivo]

the means whereby some act is accomplished

herramienta, instrumento

herramienta, instrumento

to possess
to possess
[Verbo]

to have a particular quality, attribute, knowledge, or skill

poseer

poseer

Ex: A good teacher should possess effective communication skills to connect with students. 

Un buen maestro debe poseer habilidades de comunicación efectivas para conectar con los estudiantes.

cognitive
cognitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

cognitivo

cognitivo

Ex: The cognitive abilities of children develop rapidly during early childhood. 

Las habilidades cognitivas de los niños se desarrollan rápidamente durante la primera infancia.

structure
structure
[Sustantivo]

a system of knowledge organized into interconnected elements

estructura, organización

estructura, organización

Ex: Understanding the structure of concepts helps in learning. 

Estructura ayuda en el aprendizaje de los conceptos.

to pass on
to pass on
[Verbo]

to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued

transmitir, legar

transmitir, legar

Ex: Grandparents often pass on family histories and traditions to their grandchildren through tales and anecdotes. 

Los abuelos a menudo transmiten las historias y tradiciones familiares a sus nietos a través de cuentos y anécdotas.

to master
to master
[Verbo]

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

dominar

dominar

Ex: He aimed to master the language by immersing himself in daily conversations and literature. 

Su objetivo era dominar el idioma sumergiéndose en conversaciones diarias y literatura.

zeal
zeal
[Sustantivo]

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

entusiasmo, fervor

entusiasmo, fervor

Ex: With great zeal, she tackled each new project, determined to excel in her work. 

Con gran celo, abordó cada nuevo proyecto, decidida a sobresalir en su trabajo.

freshness
freshness
[Sustantivo]

the quality or condition of being new, recently made, harvested, or experienced

frescura

frescura

Ex: She appreciated the freshness of the ideas presented in the conference, which sparked new inspiration for her project. 

Ella apreció la frescura de las ideas presentadas en la conferencia, que generaron una nueva inspiración para su proyecto.

interaction
interaction
[Sustantivo]

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

interacción

interacción

Ex: He had little interaction with his colleagues at work. 

Tenía poca interacción con sus colegas en el trabajo.

step
step
[Sustantivo]

a stage in a process or a grade in a scale

paso

paso

Ex: The treatment is carried out in several steps. 
collaborative
collaborative
[Adjetivo]

involving or done by two or more parties working together toward a shared goal

colaborativo, en colaboración, colaborador

colaborativo, en colaboración, colaborador

not to mention
not to mention
[Adverbio]

much less

sin mencionar, mucho menos

sin mencionar, mucho menos

communication
communication
[Sustantivo]

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

comunicación

comunicación

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma puede mejorar tu comunicación con personas de diferentes culturas.

to flourish

to quickly grow in a successful way

florecer, prosperar

florecer, prosperar

Ex: The young artist flourished under the mentorship of a renowned painter, rapidly improving her skills and gaining recognition. 

El joven artista floreció bajo la tutoría de un pintor renombrado, mejorando rápidamente sus habilidades y ganando reconocimiento.

at the expense of
at the expense of
[Preposición]

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another

a costa de, a expensas de

a costa de, a expensas de

Ex: The company prioritized profit margins at the expense of employee satisfaction. 

La empresa priorizó los márgenes de beneficio a expensas de la satisfacción de los empleados.

bunch
bunch
[Sustantivo]

a group of people, often with something in common

grupo

grupo

Ex: A bunch of friends gathered at the park for a picnic. 

Un montón de amigos se reunieron en el parque para un picnic.

reluctant
reluctant
[Adjetivo]

not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable

renuente, reacio

renuente, reacio

Ex: The company was reluctant to invest in new technology due to concerns about cost and implementation. 

La empresa estaba reacia a invertir en nueva tecnología debido a preocupaciones sobre el costo y la implementación.

lookout
lookout
[Sustantivo]

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

vigía, atalaya

vigía, atalaya

to demonstrate

to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: The speaker used statistical data to demonstrate the correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health. 

El orador utilizó datos estadísticos para demostrar la correlación entre el ejercicio regular y la mejora de la salud mental.

to handle
to handle
[Verbo]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

manejar, gestionar

manejar, gestionar

Ex: Last week, he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse. 

La semana pasada, él manejó una negociación difícil con destreza.

to disrupt
to disrupt
[Verbo]

to cause disorder or disturbance in something that was previously orderly or calm

perturbar, interrumpir

perturbar, interrumpir

Ex: His sudden outburst disrupted the meeting and caused confusion. 

Su repentino trastorno interrumpió la reunión y causó confusión.

broad
broad
[Adjetivo]

impacting or involving a wide and diverse group of people

amplio, extenso

amplio, extenso

Ex: She is known for her broad influence in both urban and rural areas, making her a formidable candidate. 

Es conocida por su influencia amplia tanto en áreas urbanas como rurales, lo que la convierte en una candidata formidable.

to favor
to favor
[Verbo]

to provide conditions or opportunities that help someone or something succeed

favorecer, beneficiar

favorecer, beneficiar

Ex: The timing of the event favors those with evening commitments. 

El horario del evento favorece a aquellos con compromisos por la tarde.

to implement

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

implementar

implementar

Ex: The farmer implemented advanced irrigation systems to conserve water during the drought. 

El agricultor implementó sistemas de riego avanzados para conservar agua durante la sequía.

assistance
assistance
[Sustantivo]

help or support given to someone to achieve something

ayuda, asistencia

ayuda, asistencia

Ex: Emergency services offered assistance after the storm. 

Los servicios de emergencia ofrecieron asistencia después de la tormenta.

appropriate
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party. 

Llevar un regalo es apropiado cuando se asiste a una fiesta.

indication
indication
[Sustantivo]

something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation

indicio

indicio

Ex: The footprints were an indication that someone had passed by. 
to point out

to present and emphasize reasons against a particular idea or suggestion

señalar, destacar

señalar, destacar

Ex: While everyone was excited about the merger, the financial analyst pointed out the potential economic pitfalls. 

Mientras todos estaban emocionados por la fusión, el analista financiero señaló los posibles obstáculos económicos.

proportion
proportion
[Sustantivo]

the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole

proporción

proporción

Ex: They discussed the proportion of profits that would be reinvested into the company. 

Discutieron la proporción de las ganancias que se reinvertirían en la empresa.

expectation
expectation
[Sustantivo]

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

expectación

expectación

Ex: Managing expectations is essential in any relationship to avoid disappointment and misunderstandings. 

Gestionar las expectativas es esencial en cualquier relación para evitar decepciones y malentendidos.

average
average
[Adjetivo]

having no distinctive charactristics

típico

típico

Ex: Her performance in the play was average, neither exceptional nor poor. 

Su actuación en la obra fue promedio, ni excepcional ni pobre.

disadvantaged
disadvantaged
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

desfavorecido

desfavorecido

Ex: The disadvantaged students received scholarships to help them pursue higher education. 

Los estudiantes desfavorecidos recibieron becas para ayudarlos a continuar su educación superior.

background
background
[Sustantivo]

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

origen

origen

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization. 

Su antecedentes en trabajo social lo inspiraron a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro.

impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

impresión, idea

impresión, idea

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well, despite the lack of feedback. 

Tenía la impresión de que la reunión había ido bien, a pesar de la falta de comentarios.

uncertain
uncertain
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something

inseguro, indeciso

inseguro, indeciso

Ex: The travelers were uncertain about their route, so they stopped to ask for directions. 

Los viajeros estaban inciertos sobre su ruta, por lo que se detuvieron para pedir direcciones.

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.

to acquire
to acquire
[Verbo]

to gain skills or knowledge in something

adquirir

adquirir

Ex: Through hands-on experience, he acquired expertise in repairing electronic devices. 

A través de la experiencia práctica, adquirió experiencia en la reparación de dispositivos electrónicos.

priority
priority
[Sustantivo]

something that is given or regarded as more important than others

prioridad

prioridad

to attain
to attain
[Verbo]

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: With dedication and perseverance, he was able to attain a high level of proficiency in playing the piano. 

Con dedicación y perseverancia, pudo alcanzar un alto nivel de habilidad en tocar el piano.

meta-analysis
meta-analysis
[Sustantivo]

a study that combines and examines the results of many separate studies on the same topic to find overall patterns or conclusions

meta-análisis, análisis integrador

meta-análisis, análisis integrador

Ex: The meta-analysis revealed common findings across all experiments. 

El meta-análisis reveló hallazgos comunes en todos los experimentos.

constructivist
constructivist
[Adjetivo]

related to an education theory that says learners build their own understanding and knowledge through active experience, reflection, and interaction with others.

constructivista, relacionado con el constructivismo

constructivista, relacionado con el constructivismo

Ex: A constructivist method focuses on learning through doing. 

Un método constructivista se centra en el aprendizaje a través de la acción.

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