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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Escucha - Parte 4

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to reside
[Verbo]

to live in a specific place

residir, vivir

residir, vivir

Ex: The diplomat and his family temporarily reside in the embassy compound .El diplomático y su familia **residen** temporalmente en el recinto de la embajada.

to a large extent

Ex: She cares a great deal about her family's well-being.
property
[Sustantivo]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: The deed and title documents confirm ownership of the property and its legal boundaries .Los documentos de escritura y título confirman la propiedad del **inmueble** y sus límites legales.
publication
[Sustantivo]

the act of preparation and distribution of a book, magazine, piece of music, etc. to the public

publicación

publicación

Ex: The publication process includes printing , marketing , and distribution .El proceso de **publicación** incluye la impresión, el marketing y la distribución.
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

poesía

poesía

Ex: Poetry has been a form of artistic expression for centuries , shaping cultures and societies .La **poesía** ha sido una forma de expresión artística durante siglos, moldeando culturas y sociedades.
storey
[Sustantivo]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: The second storey provides a beautiful view of the garden .El **piso** ofrece una hermosa vista del jardín.
capital
[Sustantivo]

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

capital

capital

Ex: The capital is home to most of the country ’s key political events .La **capital** alberga la mayoría de los eventos políticos clave del país.
empire
[Sustantivo]

the states or countries that are ruled under a single authority by a single government or monarch

imperio

imperio

Ex: The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful and extensive empires in ancient history .El **Imperio** romano fue uno de los imperios más poderosos y extensos de la historia antigua.

to experience a sudden and complete failure

fracasar

fracasar

Ex: The team 's strategy collapsed in the final minutes of the game .La estrategia del equipo **colapsó** en los minutos finales del juego.

to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful

decorar

decorar

Ex: They hired professionals to decorate the office space with a modern and sleek wallpaper design .Contrataron a profesionales para **decorar** el espacio de oficina con un diseño de papel tapiz moderno y elegante.
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: The office manager chose to furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .El gerente de la oficina eligió **amueblar** la sala de conferencias con una mesa grande, sillas cómodas y equipo audiovisual.

to regard someone or something in a certain way

asumir, considerar

asumir, considerar

Ex: He considers himself lucky to have such a supportive family .Él **considera** que tiene suerte de tener una familia tan solidaria.
work of art
[Sustantivo]

something that is exceptionally well-crafted, attractively presented, or intricately detailed, often admired for its beauty or creativity

obra de arte, obra maestra

obra de arte, obra maestra

Ex: The vintage car ’s restoration was a work of art, with every detail meticulously preserved .La restauración del coche antiguo fue una **obra de arte**, con cada detalle meticulosamente preservado.
portrait
[Sustantivo]

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

retrato

retrato

Ex: The museum displayed an array of historical portraits from different eras .El museo exhibió una variedad de **retratos** históricos de diferentes épocas.
to hang
[Verbo]

to attach a painting, clock, etc. to a wall using a hook

adornar algo con

adornar algo con

ground floor
[Sustantivo]

the floor of a building at ground level

planta baja

planta baja

Ex: The reception area is located on the ground floor of the office building .La zona de recepción se encuentra en la **planta baja** del edificio de oficinas.
tapestry
[Sustantivo]

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

tapiz

tapiz

paneling
[Sustantivo]

a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

panelería, revestimiento de paneles

panelería, revestimiento de paneles

relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: His explanation was relatively clear , though still a bit confusing .Su explicación fue **relativamente** clara, aunque todavía un poco confusa.
intricate
[Adjetivo]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

intrincado

intrincado

Ex: The project required an intricate strategy to ensure its success .El proyecto requería una estrategia **intrincada** para asegurar su éxito.
carving
[Sustantivo]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

talla, escultura

talla, escultura

atmosphere
[Sustantivo]

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

shadowy
[Adjetivo]

dimly lit or obscured by shadows, often creating an atmosphere of mystery or uncertainty

sombrío, oscuro

sombrío, oscuro

Ex: The shadowy room was illuminated only by the glow of a distant candle .La habitación **sombría** estaba iluminada solo por el resplandor de una vela distante.
solemn
[Adjetivo]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solemne

solemne

Ex: The solemn vows exchanged at the wedding reflected their deep commitment to one another .Los votos **solemnes** intercambiados en la boda reflejaban su profundo compromiso mutuo.
lounge
[Sustantivo]

a room in a house where people can sit, wait, or relax in

sala de estar

sala de estar

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

entretener, divertir

entretener, divertir

Ex: The magician is entertaining the children with his magic tricks .El mago **entretiene** a los niños con sus trucos de magia.
furnishings
[Sustantivo]

(usually used in plural) the furniture or a set of decorative accessories such as curtains, carpets, etc. in a room

muebles, mobiliario

muebles, mobiliario

pattern
[Sustantivo]

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

estampado, diseño

estampado, diseño

Ex: The artist created a mesmerizing mosaic pattern on the courtyard floor using colorful tiles .El artista creó un **patrón** de mosaico fascinante en el suelo del patio usando baldosas de colores.
hallway
[Sustantivo]

a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: The fire alarm echoed through the school 's hallway.La alarma de incendios resonó por el **pasillo** de la escuela.
lookout
[Sustantivo]

a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

atalaya, mirador

atalaya, mirador

harbor
[Sustantivo]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

puerto

puerto

Ex: They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts .Construyeron una nueva marina en el **puerto** para acomodar más yates.
in contrast to
[Preposición]

showing a difference when compared to something else

en contraste con, a diferencia de

en contraste con, a diferencia de

Ex: The fast-paced city life is in contrast to the slow pace of rural living .La vida urbana acelerada está **en contraste con** el ritmo lento de la vida rural.

remaining loyal and devoted to a principle, cause, or commitment

Ex: She remains true to her principles even when faced with difficult decisions.
value
[Sustantivo]

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

valor, principio

valor, principio

Ex: His actions reflected the value he placed on community service and giving back .Sus acciones reflejaban el **valor** que le daba al servicio comunitario y a devolver la ayuda.
deprived
[Adjetivo]

lacking the basic necessities of life

privado

privado

Ex: Despite living in a deprived area , he remained determined to break the cycle of poverty .A pesar de vivir en un área **desfavorecida**, se mantuvo decidido a romper el ciclo de la pobreza.
extraordinary
[Adjetivo]

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: The scientist made an extraordinary discovery that revolutionized the field of medicine .El científico hizo un descubrimiento **extraordinario** que revolucionó el campo de la medicina.
gesture
[Sustantivo]

an action done to express an intention, feeling, or goodwill without necessarily using words

gesto, señal

gesto, señal

to donate
[Verbo]

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

donar

donar

Ex: The community raised funds to donate to a family in need during challenging times .La comunidad recaudó fondos para **donar** a una familia necesitada durante tiempos difíciles.
to restore
[Verbo]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

restaurar

restaurar

Ex: The team worked for months to restore the old cathedral ’s damaged windows .El equipo trabajó durante meses para **restaurar** las ventanas dañadas de la antigua catedral.
to mention
[Verbo]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: If you have any dietary restrictions , please mention them when making the reservation .Si tiene alguna restricción alimentaria, por favor **mencione** al hacer la reserva.
to hear of
[Verbo]

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

saber de

saber de

Ex: I never heard of such a thing .Nunca **he oído hablar** de tal cosa.
stage
[Sustantivo]

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

escenario

escenario

Ex: The comedian 's performance had the entire stage lit up with laughter .La actuación del comediante iluminó todo el **escenario** con risas.
musical
[Sustantivo]

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

musical

musical

Ex: I was captivated by the emotional depth of the musical, as it beautifully conveyed the characters' struggles and triumphs through powerful performances.Me cautivó la profundidad emocional del **musical**, ya que transmitió bellamente las luchas y triunfos de los personajes a través de actuaciones poderosas.
to release
[Verbo]

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

lanzar, publicar

lanzar, publicar

Ex: The record label is releasing the artist 's single on all major music platforms .El sello discográfico **lanza** el sencillo del artista en todas las principales plataformas musicales.
plot
[Sustantivo]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento, trama

argumento, trama

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Los críticos elogiaron **la trama** de la película por su originalidad y profundidad.
insight
[Sustantivo]

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

perspicacia

perspicacia

Ex: Meditation and mindfulness practices fostered deeper insight into interconnectedness .La meditación y las prácticas de atención plena fomentaron una **perspicacia** más profunda sobre la interconexión.
height
[Sustantivo]

the most advanced stage of something, achieved after a period of growth or effort

cumbre, cúspide

cumbre, cúspide

Ex: The merger 's success marked the height of the company 's strategic goals .El éxito de la fusión marcó el **punto culminante** de los objetivos estratégicos de la empresa.
to regard
[Verbo]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

considerar

considerar

Ex: Employers often regard punctuality and reliability as important traits in employees .Los empleadores a menudo **consideran** la puntualidad y la fiabilidad como características importantes en los empleados.

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

por lo que a alguien respecta

por lo que a alguien respecta

Ex: As far as his career is concerned, he has always been passionate about working in the field of technology.
leading
[Adjetivo]

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

destacado

destacado

Ex: Poor sanitation is the leading cause of the disease.El saneamiento deficiente es la **principal** causa de la enfermedad.
figure
[Sustantivo]

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

figura, personaje

figura, personaje

romantic movement
[Sustantivo]

a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization

movimiento romántico, romanticismo

movimiento romántico, romanticismo

genius
[Sustantivo]

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

genio

genio

Ex: Many consider Leonardo da Vinci a genius for his contributions to art and science .Muchos consideran a Leonardo da Vinci un **genio** por sus contribuciones al arte y a la ciencia.
outspoken
[Adjetivo]

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: The outspoken journalist fearlessly exposed corruption and wrongdoing , regardless of the risks .El periodista **directo** expuso sin miedo la corrupción y las fechorías, sin importar los riesgos.
criticism
[Sustantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

crítica

crítica

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .Las **críticas** del manager impulsaron al equipo a desempeñarse mejor la próxima vez.
eventually
[Adverbio]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

finalmente

finalmente

Ex: After years of hard work , he eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business .Después de años de trabajo duro, **finalmente** logró su sueño de comenzar su propio negocio.
exile
[Sustantivo]

the situation of someone who is sent to live in another country or city by force, particularly as a penalty or for political reasons

exilio

exilio

Ex: Exile often imposes emotional and psychological challenges on individuals separated from their homeland and loved ones .**El exilio** a menudo impone desafíos emocionales y psicológicos a las personas separadas de su patria y seres queridos.
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The studio acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel for TV .El estudio adquirió los derechos para **adaptar** la novela gráfica para la televisión.
elsewhere
[Adverbio]

at, in, or to another place

en otro lugar

en otro lugar

Ex: If you 're not happy with this restaurant , we can eat elsewhere.Si no estás contento con este restaurante, podemos comer **en otro lugar**.
sale
[Sustantivo]

the act of selling something

venta

venta

Ex: Their family ’s main income comes from the sale of farm produce .El ingreso principal de su familia proviene de la **venta** de productos agrícolas.

to be formed from particular parts or things

consistir en

consistir en

Ex: The success of the recipe largely consists of the unique combination of spices used .El éxito de la receta **consiste en** gran medida en la combinación única de especias utilizadas.
design
[Sustantivo]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

diseño

diseño

Ex: The tiles in the kitchen form a geometric design with triangles and squares .Los azulejos de la cocina forman un **diseño** geométrico con triángulos y cuadrados.
ownership
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being an owner

propiedad,  posesión

propiedad, posesión

to land
[Verbo]

to reach and disembark on solid ground, typically after a journey by water

aterrizar, desembarcar

aterrizar, desembarcar

Ex: Upon reaching the mainland , the crew of the research vessel prepared to land and conduct studies .Al llegar al continente, la tripulación del buque de investigación se preparó para **aterrizar** y realizar estudios.
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