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

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fantastic
[Adjetivo]

extremely amazing and great

fantástico

fantástico

Ex: His performance in the play was simply fantastic.Su actuación en la obra fue simplemente **fantástica**.
journey
[Sustantivo]

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

viaje

viaje

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .El **viaje** a la cima de la montaña puso a prueba su resistencia física y su resiliencia mental.
staff
[Sustantivo]

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

personal

personal

Ex: The restaurant staff received training on customer service .El **personal** del restaurante recibió capacitación en servicio al cliente.
on board
[Adverbio]

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

a bordo

a bordo

Ex: She was already on board when the announcement was made.Ella ya estaba **a bordo** cuando se hizo el anuncio.
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 his work commitments , he 's also coaching his son 's soccer team .**Además de** sus compromisos laborales, también está entrenando al equipo de fútbol de su hijo.
coastline
[Sustantivo]

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

costa

costa

Ex: Tourists admired the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline.Los turistas admiraron la belleza de la **costa** mediterránea.
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: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Si seguimos discutiendo, **terminaremos** arruinando nuestra amistad.
to upgrade
[Verbo]

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

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: The team has upgraded the website to improve user experience .El equipo ha **actualizado** el sitio web para mejorar la experiencia del usuario.
jet black
[Sustantivo]

a very dark black

negro azabache, negro como el tizón

negro azabache, negro como el tizón

exterior
[Sustantivo]

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

exterior

exterior

Ex: The building ’s stone exterior gave it a timeless , elegant look .El **exterior** de piedra del edificio le daba un aspecto atemporal y elegante.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

destacarse, sobresalir

destacarse, sobresalir

Ex: Her colorful dress made her stand out in the crowd of people wearing neutral tones .Su vestido colorido la hizo **destacar** entre la multitud de personas que llevaban tonos neutros.
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 container contains a mixture of sand and salt , ready for use .El recipiente **contiene** una mezcla de arena y sal, listo para usar.
ham
[Sustantivo]

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

jamón

jamón

Ex: The butcher sells a variety of hams, including smoked , honey-glazed , and spiral-cut options .El carnicero vende una variedad de **jamones**, incluyendo opciones ahumadas, glaseadas con miel y cortadas en espiral.
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
[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: She stored the remaining spices in a resealable packet.Ella guardó las especias restantes en un paquete **reutilizable**.
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: After a long hike , they shared a bag of crisps to refuel .Después de una larga caminata, compartieron una bolsa de **patatas fritas** para recargar energías.
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: The children were excited to find chocolate bars in their gift bags .Los niños estaban emocionados de encontrar **barras de chocolate** en sus bolsas de regalos.
litter
[Sustantivo]

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

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La ciudad lo multó por tirar **basura** por la ventana de su auto.
bin
[Sustantivo]

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

papelera, cubo

papelera, cubo

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Compraron un nuevo **cubo** con tapa para mantener el olor contenido.
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: The sack ripped open , spilling some of the items onto the ground .El **saco** se rompió, derramando algunos de los artículos en el suelo.

to begin a journey or depart from a place

partir, ponerse en camino

partir, ponerse en camino

Ex: I 'm heading off to work now ; I 'll be back in the evening .Me **voy** al trabajo ahora; volveré por la tarde.
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 lighthouse keeper diligently maintained the beacon, ensuring it remained visible in all weather conditions.El guardián del **faro** mantenía diligentemente el faro, asegurando que permaneciera visible en todas las condiciones climáticas.
shipwreck
[Sustantivo]

an accident that destroys a ship at sea

naufragio, hundimiento

naufragio, hundimiento

significant
[Adjetivo]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

significativo, importante, considerable

significativo, importante, considerable

Ex: The company 's decision to expand into international markets was significant for its growth strategy .La decisión de la empresa de expandirse a los mercados internacionales fue **significativa** para su estrategia de crecimiento.
loss
[Sustantivo]

the death of an individual

pérdida, fallecimiento

pérdida, fallecimiento

Ex: The loss of her mentor deeply impacted her career path .La **pérdida** de su mentor afectó profundamente su trayectoria profesional.
construction
[Sustantivo]

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

construcción

construcción

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.La **construcción** de carreteras causó retrasos en el tráfico.
original
[Adjetivo]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

primario

primario

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .Restauraron la casa a su estado **original**.
council
[Sustantivo]

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

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .El **consejo** propuso nuevas regulaciones ambientales.
to sit
[Verbo]

to be or remain in a specific state or position

permanecer, quedarse

permanecer, quedarse

Ex: The old barn has sat empty for decades , slowly succumbing to decay .El viejo granero ha **permanecido** vacío durante décadas, sucumbiendo lentamente a la decadencia.
to lie
[Verbo]

to occupy a particular place

encontrarse, yacer

encontrarse, yacer

Ex: The lake lies in the middle of the forest.El lago **se encuentra** en medio del bosque.
maximum
[Sustantivo]

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

máximo

máximo

Ex: The elevator has a weight maximum of 1,000 kg .El ascensor tiene un peso **máximo** de 1.000 kg.
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: The book contains content that is suitable for young readers .El libro contiene contenido que es **adecuado** para los jóvenes lectores.
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 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: He staffed the backstage area , helping performers get ready for the show .Él **formó parte del personal** del backstage, ayudando a los artistas a prepararse para el espectáculo.
to block
[Verbo]

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

bloquear

bloquear

Ex: The debris from the storm blocked the entrance to the harbor , preventing ships from docking .Los escombros de la tormenta **bloquearon** la entrada al puerto, impidiendo que los barcos atracaran.
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: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Los pájaros construyeron sus nidos a lo largo de la empinada cara del **acantilado**.
to chop
[Verbo]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

cortar, picar

cortar, picar

Ex: Last night , she chopped herbs for the marinade .Anoche, ella **picó** hierbas para el adobo.
firewood
[Sustantivo]

wood that is cut and used as fuel for a fire

leña, madera para quemar

leña, madera para quemar

Ex: Properly seasoned firewood burns more efficiently .La **leña** adecuadamente sazonada se quema de manera más eficiente.
keeper
[Sustantivo]

one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

guardián, cuidador

guardián, cuidador

convict
[Sustantivo]

a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

convicto

convicto

Ex: The convict's family visited him regularly , offering support and encouragement .La familia del **condenado** lo visitaba regularmente, ofreciéndole apoyo y aliento.
willing
[Adjetivo]

interested or ready to do something

dispuesto

dispuesto

Ex: She was willing to listen to different perspectives before making a decision .Ella estaba **dispuesta** a escuchar diferentes perspectivas antes de tomar una decisión.
circumstance
[Sustantivo]

the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation

circunstancia, contexto

circunstancia, contexto

Ex: Understanding the circumstances behind the decision is crucial for making sense of it.Entender las **circunstancias** detrás de la decisión es crucial para darle sentido.

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

tomar el poder

tomar el poder

Ex: The new director is taking over the film production.El nuevo director **se hace cargo** de la producción de la película.
creature
[Sustantivo]

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

criatura

criatura

Ex: The night came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures like owls , bats , and frogs , signaling the start of their active period .La noche cobró vida con los sonidos de las **criaturas** nocturnas como búhos, murciélagos y ranas, señalando el comienzo de su período activo.
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: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .En climas más fríos, las temperaturas **tienden** a bajar significativamente durante los meses de invierno.
passing
[Adjetivo]

moving past someone or something

pasajero, de paso

pasajero, de paso

Ex: A passing pedestrian stopped to help the elderly woman cross the street.Un peatón **que pasaba** se detuvo para ayudar a la anciana a cruzar la calle.
edge
[Sustantivo]

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

borde

borde

Ex: She ran her finger along the edge of the book 's pages , feeling the texture of the paper .Ella pasó su dedo por el **borde** de las páginas del libro, sintiendo la textura del papel.
to nest
[Verbo]

to build a nest or live in it

anidar

anidar

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree .La pareja de tortolitos trabajó meticulosamente juntos para **anidar** en el hueco de un árbol.
rocky
[Adjetivo]

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

rocoso, pedregoso

rocoso, pedregoso

Ex: The landscape was rocky and craggy , with cliffs rising steeply from the valley below .El paisaje era **rocoso** y escarpado, con acantilados que se elevaban abruptamente desde el valle debajo.
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The desert is sparsely inhabited due to its harsh climate .El desierto está escasamente **habitado** debido a su clima severo.
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
[Adjetivo]

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

curioso

curioso

Ex: The inquisitive traveler enjoys immersing themselves in different cultures , eager to learn about new customs and traditions .El viajero **curioso** disfruta sumergiéndose en diferentes culturas, ansioso por aprender sobre nuevas costumbres y tradiciones.
to pop up
[Verbo]

to appear or happen unexpectedly

aparecer de repente

aparecer de repente

Ex: Every now and then , a memory of our trip would pop up in our conversations .De vez en cuando, un recuerdo de nuestro viaje **aparecía** en nuestras conversaciones.
predator
[Sustantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .Los **depredadores**, con mandíbulas poderosas y sentidos agudos, son los principales depredadores en las densas selvas tropicales de América del Sur.
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: Tourists aboard the whale-watching boat gasped in awe as a pod of orcas swam alongside, their sleek forms slicing effortlessly through the waves.Los turistas a bordo del barco de avistamiento de ballenas quedaron boquiabiertos cuando un grupo de **orcas** nadó junto a ellos, sus formas elegantes cortando sin esfuerzo las olas.
to spot
[Verbo]

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

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: The teacher asked students to spot the errors in the mathematical equations .El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que **identificaran** los errores en las ecuaciones matemáticas.

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .Anoche, la policía se **acercó** a la casa del sospechoso con precaución.
to ride
[Verbo]

to move or float on water

navegar, flotar

navegar, flotar

Ex: As the ferry departed from the dock , it began to ride across the channel .Cuando el ferry salió del muelle, comenzó a **navegar** a través del canal.
cave
[Sustantivo]

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

cueva

cueva

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .Los entusiastas del buceo en **cuevas** se aventuran en las profundidades de las cuevas submarinas, navegando por pasajes estrechos y explorando cámaras sumergidas.

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

Ex: The stunning performance of the young pianist left the audience lost for words, and they erupted into applause.
kayak
[Sustantivo]

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

kayak

kayak

Ex: He strapped his fishing gear onto the kayak and paddled out onto the lake to find the best fishing spots .Ató su equipo de pesca al **kayak** y remó hacia el lago para encontrar los mejores lugares de pesca.
channel
[Sustantivo]

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

canal, cauce

canal, cauce

Ex: Coastal communities along the Intracoastal Waterway in the United States rely on this inland channel for recreational boating , fishing , and transportation between ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts .Las comunidades costeras a lo largo de la Vía Navegable Intracoastal en los Estados Unidos dependen de este **canal** interior para la navegación recreativa, la pesca y el transporte entre puertos a lo largo de las costas del Atlántico y del Golfo.
formation
[Sustantivo]

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

formación, disposición

formación, disposición

Ex: The trees were planted in a circular formation around the park .Los árboles fueron plantados en una **formación** circular alrededor del parque.
isolated
[Adjetivo]

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

aislado

aislado

Ex: The isolated research station in Antarctica housed scientists studying climate change .La estación de investigación **aislada** en la Antártida albergaba a científicos que estudiaban el cambio climático.
spot
[Sustantivo]

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

ubicación

ubicación

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 housekeeper polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster .El ama de llaves **pulió** las superficies de madera para quitar el polvo y restaurar el brillo.
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 collector displayed an impressive array of brass artifacts , including vintage instruments and historical items .El coleccionista exhibió una impresionante variedad de artefactos de **latón**, incluyendo instrumentos vintage y artículos históricos.
based
[Adjetivo]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a base de, basado en

a base de, basado en

Ex: The exhibit includes several plant-based materials.La exhibición incluye varios materiales **a base de** plantas.
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