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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 2

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fantastic
fantastic
[Adjetivo]

extremely amazing and great

fantástico

fantástico

Ex: The fantastic performance of the magician left the audience in awe. 
journey
journey
[Sustantivo]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaje

viaje

Ex: Their journey across the country took them through diverse landscapes and cultures. 
staff
staff
[Sustantivo]

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

personal

personal

Ex: All staff members are required to attend the meeting. 
on board
on board
[Adverbio]

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

a bordo

a bordo

Ex: He jumped on board just as the train started moving. 
on top of
on top of
[Preposición]

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

además de, encima de

además de, encima de

Ex: On top of her full-time job, she is also pursuing a master's degree. 
coastline
coastline
[Sustantivo]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

costa

costa

Ex: The rugged coastline stretched for miles. 
to end up
to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

terminar

terminar

Ex: Despite careful planning, we somehow ended up getting lost in the unfamiliar city. 
to upgrade
to upgrade
[Verbo]

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: The company upgrades its software regularly to enhance performance. 
jet black
jet black
[Sustantivo]

a very dark black

negro azabache, negro como el tizón

negro azabache, negro como el tizón

exterior
exterior
[Sustantivo]

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

exterior

exterior

Ex: The mug’s glossy exterior was decorated with colorful patterns. 
to stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

destacarse, sobresalir

destacarse, sobresalir

Ex: The glowing neon sign made the cafe stand out among the other businesses on the street. 
to contain
to contain
[Verbo]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contener

contener

Ex: The box regularly contains various items like books and documents. 
ham
ham
[Sustantivo]

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

jamón

jamón

Ex: He diced the leftover ham and used it to make a flavorful fried rice. 
cheese roll
cheese roll
[Sustantivo]

a type of snack or appetizer made by spreading or rolling cheese, often with other ingredients

rollo de queso, arrollado de queso

rollo de queso, arrollado de queso

packet
packet
[Sustantivo]

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

sobre, paquete

sobre, paquete

Ex: I used a packet of sauce to flavor the pasta. 
crisp
crisp
[Sustantivo]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

patata frita, chip

patata frita, chip

Ex: She snacked on a few crisps while waiting for dinner to cook. 
chocolate bar
chocolate bar
[Sustantivo]

a flat, rectangular-shaped food made from chocolate that is usually divided into smaller pieces for easy consumption

barra de chocolate, tableta de chocolate

barra de chocolate, tableta de chocolate

Ex: She bought a chocolate bar from the vending machine. 
litter
litter
[Sustantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: Please don’t throw litter on the sidewalk—use the bin. 
bin
bin
[Sustantivo]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

papelera, cubo

papelera, cubo

Ex: She threw the empty can into the recycling bin. 
sack
sack
[Sustantivo]

a container made of paper or plastic material used for holding and carrying a customer's purchased items

bolsa, saco

bolsa, saco

Ex: She carried the groceries home in a large sack. 
to head off

to begin a journey or depart from a place

partir, ponerse en camino

partir, ponerse en camino

Ex: We'll need to head off early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
lighthouse
lighthouse
[Sustantivo]

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

faro

faro

Ex: The old lighthouse guided ships safely through the treacherous waters of the harbor. 
shipwreck
shipwreck
[Sustantivo]

an accident that destroys a ship at sea

naufragio, hundimiento

naufragio, hundimiento

significant
significant
[Adjetivo]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

significativo, importante, considerable

significativo, importante, considerable

Ex: The discovery of the ancient artifact was significant for understanding the region's history. 
loss
loss
[Sustantivo]

the death of an individual

pérdida, fallecimiento

pérdida, fallecimiento

Ex: Coping with the loss of a close friend can be a challenging journey, filled with a mix of emotions and memories. 
construction
construction
[Sustantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construcción

construcción

Ex: The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule. 
original
original
[Adjetivo]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

primario

primario

Ex: The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory. 
council
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: She was elected to serve on the local council. 
to sit
to sit
[Verbo]

to be or remain in a specific state or position

permanecer, quedarse

permanecer, quedarse

Ex: The old car sat in the garage for decades. 
to lie
to lie
[Verbo]

to occupy a particular place

encontrarse, yacer

encontrarse, yacer

Ex: The book I'm looking for should lie somewhere on this bookshelf. 
maximum
maximum
[Sustantivo]

the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed

máximo

máximo

Ex: The hotel offers a maximum of two complimentary meals per day. 
suitable
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: The dress she chose was suitable for the formal event. 
to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

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

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: During the meeting, please mention any concerns or suggestions you may have. 
to staff
to staff
[Verbo]

to work as part of the team responsible for running or supporting an organization, event, or operation

trabajar como parte del personal, formar parte del equipo

trabajar como parte del personal, formar parte del equipo

Ex: The volunteers staffed the charity event with enthusiasm and dedication. 
to block
to block
[Verbo]

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

bloquear

bloquear

Ex: To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags. 
cliff
cliff
[Sustantivo]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

acantilado, precipicio

acantilado, precipicio

Ex: They stood at the edge of the cliff, taking in the breathtaking view. 
to chop
to chop
[Verbo]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

cortar, picar

cortar, picar

Ex: She chops vegetables for the stir-fry every evening. 
firewood
firewood
[Sustantivo]

wood that is cut and used as fuel for a fire

leña, madera para quemar

leña, madera para quemar

Ex: They gathered firewood to keep the cabin warm during winter. 
keeper
keeper
[Sustantivo]

one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

guardián, cuidador

guardián, cuidador

convict
convict
[Sustantivo]

a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

convicto

convicto

Ex: The convict was sentenced to ten years in prison for robbery. 
willing
willing
[Adjetivo]

interested or ready to do something

dispuesto

dispuesto

Ex: She was willing to lend a helping hand whenever her friends needed it. 
circumstance
circumstance
[Sustantivo]

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

circunstancia, contexto

circunstancia, contexto

Ex: Given the circumstances, they decided to cancel the outdoor event. 
to take over

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

tomar el poder

tomar el poder

Ex: He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success. 
creature
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: The forest was teeming with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from tiny insects to large mammals. 
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: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
passing
passing
[Adjetivo]

moving past someone or something

pasajero, de paso

pasajero, de paso

Ex: A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk after the heavy rain. 
edge
edge
[Sustantivo]

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

borde

borde

Ex: He stood on the edge of the cliff, admiring the breathtaking view below. 
to nest
to nest
[Verbo]

to build a nest or live in it

anidar

anidar

Ex: The robins worked tirelessly to nest in the branches of the old oak tree. 
rocky
rocky
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rocoso, pedregoso

rocoso, pedregoso

Ex: The path up the mountain was rocky, making the hike challenging. 
to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round. 
fur seal
fur seal
[Sustantivo]

a type of pinniped that belongs to the family Otariidae, known for their dense fur coats, streamlined bodies, and ability to both swim and move on land using their flippers

lobo marino de piel, foca peletera

lobo marino de piel, foca peletera

inquisitive
inquisitive
[Adjetivo]

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

curioso

curioso

Ex: The inquisitive child always has a multitude of questions about how things work. 
to pop up
to pop up
[Verbo]

to appear or happen unexpectedly

aparecer de repente

aparecer de repente

Ex: While reading the article, a related video popped up on the sidebar. 
predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: The lion is a formidable predator, using its strength and agility to hunt large herbivores such as zebras and wildebeests. 
orca
orca
[Sustantivo]

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

orca, ballena asesina

orca, ballena asesina

Ex: The orca breached the surface of the ocean in a spectacular display of power and grace, its massive black and white body glistening in the sunlight. 
to spot
to spot
[Verbo]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: The hiker could spot the rare bird perched high in the trees. 
to approach

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech. 
to ride
to ride
[Verbo]

to move or float on water

navegar, flotar

navegar, flotar

Ex: As the yacht set sail, it began to ride gracefully on the calm waters of the bay. 
cave
cave
[Sustantivo]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

cueva

cueva

Ex: Exploring caves can be an exciting adventure, revealing hidden chambers and breathtaking formations. 
lost for words

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

sin palabras, quedarse sin palabras

sin palabras, quedarse sin palabras

Ex: When I saw the breathtaking sunset over the ocean, I was completely lost for words. 
kayak
kayak
[Sustantivo]

a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits

kayak

kayak

Ex: They rented a kayak for a day of exploring the scenic coastline and hidden coves. 
channel
channel
[Sustantivo]

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

canal, cauce

canal, cauce

Ex: The English Channel separates the United Kingdom from continental Europe, serving as one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. 
formation
formation
[Sustantivo]

the way something is arranged or organized in a particular pattern or structure

formación, disposición

formación, disposición

Ex: The rocks were found in a unique formation along the beach. 
isolated
isolated
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

aislado

aislado

Ex: The isolated cabin in the mountains offered solitude and tranquility. 
spot
spot
[Sustantivo]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

ubicación

ubicación

Ex: The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail. 
to polish
to polish
[Verbo]

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

dar brillo a

dar brillo a

Ex: The jeweler polished the silver necklace to a high shine. 
brass
brass
[Sustantivo]

a yellowish metal alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative items, and various other objects

latón, metal amarillo

latón, metal amarillo

Ex: The antique doorknob was made of polished brass, adding a touch of elegance to the entrance. 
based
based
[Adjetivo]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a base de, basado en

a base de, basado en

Ex: The restaurant serves many rice-based dishes. 
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