Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 2
Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 2, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del test de práctica.
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extremely amazing and great
fantástico
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era fantástica.
the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them
viaje
a group of people who work for a particular company or organization
personal
on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship
a bordo
Una vez a bordo, encontró su asiento asignado junto a la ventana.
denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations
además de, encima de
Además de estudiar para los exámenes, también tuvo que preparar una presentación.
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
costa
Dio un paseo pintoresco por la costa.
to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances
acabar, terminar en
Después de varios desvíos, terminamos en la hermosa playa escondida de la que habíamos oído hablar.
to improve equipment, software, or a system, especially by replacing it with a newer or better version
actualizar
the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.
exterior
Ella limpió el exterior de la caja antes de abrirla.
to be prominent and easily noticeable
destacar claramente, sobresalir entre los demás
La arquitectura única del edificio hizo que destacara en el horizonte de la ciudad.
to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space
contener
meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg, especially when cured by salting or smoking
jamón
a type of snack or appetizer made by spreading or rolling cheese, often with other ingredients
rollo de queso, arrollado de queso
a small container or package made of paper, plastic, cardboard, or similar material, often together with its contents
sobre, paquete
a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack
patata frita, chip
a flat, rectangular-shaped food made from chocolate that is usually divided into smaller pieces for easy consumption
barra de chocolate, tableta de chocolate
La tienda vende tabletas de chocolate en una variedad de sabores.
waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place
basura, residuos
a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in
papelera, cubo
Por favor, ponga su basura en el cubo proporcionado.
a paper or plastic bag used for carrying purchases, especially groceries
bolsa, saco
to begin a journey or depart from a place
emprender un viaje, salir de un lugar para ir a otro
Tuvo que partir hacia el aeropuerto para tomar su vuelo.
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
Cuando cayó el anochecer, el faro comenzó a brillar, proyectando su luz sobre el océano que se oscurecía.
important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact
significativo, importante, considerable
La nueva política tuvo un impacto significativo en la mejora de la productividad en el lugar de trabajo.
the death of an individual
pérdida, fallecimiento
the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure
construcción
existing at the start of a specific period or process
primario
a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.
concejo municipal
to be or remain in a specific state or position
permanecer, quedarse
to occupy a particular place
encontrarse, yacer
the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed
máximo
appropriate for a certain situation or purpose
adecuado
Necesitaban encontrar un lugar adecuado para la conferencia.
to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail
mencionar
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
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
bloquear
a high, steep face of rock, especially beside the sea
acantilado, precipicio
to cut something into pieces with a knife, axe, or other sharp tool
cortar, picar
wood that is cut and used as fuel for a fire
leña, madera para quemar
Cortar leña es una tarea común en las zonas rurales.
a person responsible for taking care of animals, buildings, grounds, or valuable property
guardián, cuidador
a person serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of a crime
convicto
interested or ready to do something
dispuesto
the conditions or factors that surround and influence a particular situation
circunstancia, contexto
to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else
asumir la responsabilidad o el control de algo que antes manejaba otra persona, sustituir a otra persona en la gestión de algo
El funcionario electo se hace cargo de las funciones de la oficina esta semana.
any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.
criatura
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
tender a
moving past a person, place, or object
que pasa, pasajero
the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center
borde
having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders
rocoso, pedregoso
El lecho del río era rocoso, con agua cayendo en cascada sobre las piedras lisas.
to reside in a specific place
habitar, residir
Los pueblos indígenas habitan esta tierra desde hace siglos.
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
having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding
curioso
El periodista curioso realizó una investigación exhaustiva para descubrir la verdad detrás de la historia.
to appear or happen unexpectedly
aparecer de repente, surgir de repente
No lo había visto en años, y luego simplemente apareció en la reunión.
an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals
depredador
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
to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so
descubrir, encontrar
to go close or closer to something or someone
acercarse a
to move or float on water
navegar, flotar
a natural hollow or passage in the earth, especially one with an opening to the surface
cueva
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
Cuando me ofrecieron el trabajo, me quedé sin palabras.
a type of boat that is light and has an opening in the top in which the paddler sits
kayak
Los kayaks se utilizan a menudo para actividades recreativas como el rafting en aguas bravas y el kayak de mar.
a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas
canal, cauce
the way something is arranged or organized in a particular pattern or structure
formación, disposición
(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person
aislado
La isla aislada solo era accesible en barco y no tenía residentes permanentes.
a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region
ubicación
to rub or treat a surface in order to make it smooth, clean, and shiny
dar brillo a
a yellow metal alloy consisting mainly of copper and zinc
latón
indicating the main part, material, or feature of something
a base de, basado en
Esta salsa es a base de tomate y llena de sabor.
