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

Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 4 Listening Part 4, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to reside
to reside
[Verbo]

to live in a specific place

residir, vivir

residir, vivir

Ex: Residents of the small fishing village proudly reside in coastal homes, maintaining a close connection to the sea. 
a great deal

to a large extent

Ex: I learned a great deal during my internship. 
property
property
[Sustantivo]

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

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income. 

Invirtió en propiedades de alquiler como fuente de ingresos pasivos.

publication
publication
[Sustantivo]

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

publicación

publicación

Ex: The band celebrated the publication of their new album with a concert. 

La banda celebró la publicación de su nuevo álbum con un concierto.

poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

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

poesía

poesía

Ex: The class studied several famous pieces of poetry during the semester. 

La clase estudió varias piezas famosas de poesía durante el semestre.

storey
storey
[Sustantivo]

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

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: They added another storey to the school to accommodate more students. 

Añadieron otro piso a la escuela para acomodar a más estudiantes.

capital
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: London is the capital of the United Kingdom. 

Londres es la capital del Reino Unido.

empire
empire
[Sustantivo]

a territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority

imperio

imperio

Ex: The empire maintained order through a complex bureaucracy. 

El imperio mantenía el orden a través de una burocracia compleja.

to collapse

to experience a sudden and complete failure

fracasar

fracasar

Ex: Their marriage collapsed after years of unresolved conflicts and misunderstandings. 

Su matrimonio colapsó después de años de conflictos y malentendidos sin resolver.

to decorate

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

decorar

decorar

Ex: The interior designer suggested decorating the accent wall with bold wallpaper featuring a floral motif. 

El diseñador de interiores sugirió decorar la pared de acento con un papel tapiz llamativo que presenta un motivo floral.

to furnish
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: To create a cozy workspace, she plans to furnish her home office with a desk, chair, and bookshelves. 

Para crear un espacio de trabajo acogedor, planea amueblar su oficina en casa con un escritorio, una silla y estanterías.

to consider

to regard someone or something in a certain way

asumir, considerar

asumir, considerar

Ex: Many people consider him a genius in his field. 

Mucha gente lo considera un genio en su campo.

work of art
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 chef’s plating turned every dish into a work of art, almost too beautiful to eat. 

El emplatado del chef convirtió cada plato en una obra de arte, casi demasiado hermosa para comer.

portrait
portrait
[Sustantivo]

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

retrato

retrato

Ex: The photographer took a stunning portrait of the couple on their wedding day. 

El fotógrafo tomó un retrato impresionante de la pareja en el día de su boda.

to hang
to hang
[Verbo]

to decorate, furnish, or adorn by suspending objects

adornar algo con

adornar algo con

Ex: The hall was hung with flags from around the world. 

El salón estaba decorado con banderas de todo el mundo.

ground floor
ground floor
[Sustantivo]

the floor of a building at ground level

planta baja

planta baja

Ex: The ground floor of the shopping mall houses various retail stores and eateries. 

La planta baja del centro comercial alberga varias tiendas minoristas y restaurantes.

tapestry
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
paneling
[Sustantivo]

a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

panelería, revestimiento de paneles

panelería, revestimiento de paneles

relatively
relatively
[Adverbio]

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

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low. 

El costo de vida aquí es relativamente bajo.

intricate
intricate
[Adjetivo]

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

intrincado

intrincado

Ex: The puzzle was so intricate that it took hours to complete. 

El rompecabezas era tan intrincado que llevó horas completarlo.

carving
carving
[Sustantivo]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

talla, escultura

talla, escultura

atmosphere
atmosphere
[Sustantivo]

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

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

Ex: The party had a festive atmosphere with colorful decorations and lively music. 

La fiesta tenía un ambiente festivo con decoraciones coloridas y música animada.

shadowy
shadowy
[Adjetivo]

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

sombrío, oscuro

sombrío, oscuro

Ex: The shadowy silhouette of the mountains loomed against the evening sky. 

La silueta sombría de las montañas se recortaba contra el cielo del atardecer.

solemn
solemn
[Adjetivo]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solemne

solemne

Ex: The mood in the room turned solemn as they remembered their late friend. 

El ambiente en la habitación se volvió solemne mientras recordaban a su amigo fallecido.

lounge
lounge
[Sustantivo]

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

sala de estar

sala de estar

Ex: The lounge was spacious and filled with natural light. 

El salón era espacioso y estaba lleno de luz natural.

to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

entretener, divertir

entretener, divertir

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing. 

Ellos entretuvieron a los invitados en la cena con música en vivo y baile.

furnishings
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
pattern
[Sustantivo]

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

estampado, diseño

estampado, diseño

Ex: His shirt had a bold stripe pattern that made it stand out in the crowd. 

Su camisa tenía un patrón de rayas llamativo que la hacía destacar entre la multitud.

hallway
hallway
[Sustantivo]

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

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: The hotel's hallway had plush carpet and dim lighting. 

El pasillo del hotel tenía una alfombra mullida y una iluminación tenue.

lookout
lookout
[Sustantivo]

a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

atalaya, mirador

atalaya, mirador

harbor
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: The sailors were relieved to see the harbor after weeks at sea. 

Los marineros se sintieron aliviados al ver el puerto después de semanas en el mar.

in contrast to
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 modern architecture of the new building stands in contrast to the historic buildings nearby. 

La arquitectura moderna del nuevo edificio contrasta con los edificios históricos cercanos.

true to {sth}

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

Ex: The team has been true to their goal of winning the championship every year. 
value
value
[Sustantivo]

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

valor, principio

valor, principio

Ex: The company's value of teamwork fosters a collaborative work environment. 

El valor del trabajo en equipo de la empresa fomenta un entorno de trabajo colaborativo.

deprived
deprived
[Adjetivo]

lacking the basic necessities of life

privado

privado

Ex: The deprived community lacked access to clean water and adequate healthcare. 

La comunidad desfavorecida carecía de acceso a agua limpia y atención médica adecuada.

extraordinary
extraordinary
[Adjetivo]

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

extraordinario

extraordinario

Ex: The singer's voice was extraordinary, captivating audiences with its beauty and power. 

La voz del cantante era extraordinaria, cautivando al público con su belleza y poder.

gesture
gesture
[Sustantivo]

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

gesto, señal

gesto, señal

Ex: Waving goodbye was a final gesture of friendship. 

Decir adiós con la mano fue un último gesto de amistad.

to donate
to donate
[Verbo]

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

donar

donar

Ex: Many people donate to food banks to help those facing hunger. 

Muchas personas donan a los bancos de alimentos para ayudar a quienes enfrentan el hambre.

to restore
to restore
[Verbo]

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

restaurar

restaurar

Ex: The craftsmen carefully restored the antique furniture, removing scratches and restoring the wood's luster. 

Los artesanos restauraron cuidadosamente los muebles antiguos, eliminando los arañazos y restaurando el brillo de la madera.

to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

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

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article? 

¿Puedes mencionar dónde encontraste ese artículo interesante?

to hear of
to hear of
[Verbo]

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

saber de

saber de

Ex: The last I heard of him, he had moved to New York and started a new job. 

Lo último que supe de él fue que se había mudado a Nueva York y comenzado un nuevo trabajo.

stage
stage
[Sustantivo]

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

escenario

escenario

Ex: She stood on the stage, taking a bow as the audience applauded. 

Ella se paró en el escenario, haciendo una reverencia mientras el público aplaudía.

musical
musical
[Sustantivo]

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

musical

musical

Ex: After watching the musical, I found myself humming the catchy songs long after the curtain had fallen. 

Después de ver el musical, me encontré tarareando las canciones pegadizas mucho después de que cayera el telón.

to release
to release
[Verbo]

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

lanzar, publicar

lanzar, publicar

Ex: The video game company released their highly anticipated game for consoles and PC. 

La compañía de videojuegos lanzó su muy anticipado juego para consolas y PC.

plot
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: She explained the plot of the play, highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions. 

Ella explicó la trama de la obra, destacando los principales conflictos y resoluciones.

insight
insight
[Sustantivo]

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

perspicacia

perspicacia

Ex: Reflecting on past experiences provided valuable insight into behavior and motivations. 

Reflexionar sobre experiencias pasadas proporcionó un entendimiento valioso sobre el comportamiento y las motivaciones.

height
height
[Sustantivo]

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

cumbre, cúspide

cumbre, cúspide

Ex: Her acclaimed novel represented the height of her writing career. 

Su aclamada novela representó la cumbre de su carrera como escritora.

to regard
to regard
[Verbo]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

considerar

considerar

Ex: In his eyes, she is regarded as a trustworthy friend. 

En sus ojos, ella es considerada como una amiga confiable.

(as|so) far as {sth} [is] concerned

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: So far as your health is concerned, it would be wise to prioritize regular exercise and a balanced diet. 
leading
leading
[Adjetivo]

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

destacado

destacado

Ex: The city's leading hospital provides top-notch healthcare services to its residents. 

El hospital principal de la ciudad proporciona servicios de atención médica de primera calidad a sus residentes.

figure
figure
[Sustantivo]

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

figura, personaje

figura, personaje

Ex: The scientist is a respected figure in her field. 

El científico es una figura respetada en su campo.

romantic movement
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
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.

outspoken
outspoken
[Adjetivo]

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: His outspoken criticism of the government policies sparked debates among policymakers and citizens alike. 

Sus críticas francas a las políticas del gobierno provocaron debates entre los responsables políticos y los ciudadanos por igual.

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.

eventually
eventually
[Adverbio]

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

finalmente

finalmente

Ex: They faced many obstacles, but eventually, they overcame all difficulties and reached their goal. 

Enfrentaron muchos obstáculos, pero finalmente, superaron todas las dificultades y alcanzaron su meta.

exile
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: Many intellectuals and activists fled into exile to escape persecution and censorship. 

Muchos intelectuales y activistas huyeron al exilio para escapar de la persecución y la censura.

to adapt
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 producers hired a team of writers to adapt the classic play for a modern audience. 

Los productores contrataron a un equipo de escritores para adaptar la obra clásica para un público moderno.

elsewhere
elsewhere
[Adverbio]

at, in, or to another place

en otro lugar

en otro lugar

Ex: Most of the guests were busy chatting elsewhere when dinner was served. 

La mayoría de los invitados estaban ocupados charlando en otro lugar cuando se sirvió la cena.

sale
sale
[Sustantivo]

the act of selling something

venta

venta

Ex: The sale of the old car gave him enough money to buy a new bike. 

La venta del coche viejo le dio suficiente dinero para comprar una bicicleta nueva.

to consist of

to be formed from particular parts or things

consistir en

consistir en

Ex: The novel consists of three main plotlines that intertwine throughout the narrative. 

La novela consiste en tres tramas principales que se entrelazan a lo largo de la narrativa.

design
design
[Sustantivo]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

diseño

diseño

Ex: The rug displays a colorful design with circles and squares. 

La alfombra muestra un diseño colorido con círculos y cuadrados.

ownership
ownership
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being an owner

propiedad,  posesión

propiedad, posesión

Ex: Foreign ownership of farmland is restricted by law. 
to land
to land
[Verbo]

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

aterrizar, desembarcar

aterrizar, desembarcar

Ex: After hours of sailing, the sailors were delighted to land on the sandy beach. 

Después de horas de navegación, los marineros estaban encantados de desembarcar en la playa de arena.

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