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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 3

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 1 - Audición - Parte 3 en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
placement
placement
[Sustantivo]

the action of finding someone a job, home, or school

colocación

colocación

livestock
livestock
[Sustantivo]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

ganado

ganado

Ex: Proper care and feeding are essential for healthy livestock. 

El cuidado y la alimentación adecuados son esenciales para un ganado saludable.

to help out

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: She asked her neighbor to help out by watching her pets while she was on vacation. 

Ella le pidió a su vecino que la ayudara cuidando a sus mascotas mientras estaba de vacaciones.

to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to give birth to a baby or offspring

dar a luz, parir

dar a luz, parir

Ex: The zookeepers eagerly awaited the moment when the giraffe would deliver her calf. 

Los cuidadores del zoológico esperaban ansiosamente el momento en que la jirafa diera a luz a su cría.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjetivo]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

obvio, facíl

obvio, facíl

Ex: The process for renewing your driver's license is straightforward; you just need to fill out a form and pay a fee. 

El proceso para renovar tu licencia de conducir es sencillo; solo necesitas llenar un formulario y pagar una tarifa.

birth
birth
[Sustantivo]

the event or process of a baby being born

nacimiento

nacimiento

Ex: They celebrated the baby's birth with a small gathering of close friends and family. 

Celebraron el nacimiento del bebé con una pequeña reunión de amigos cercanos y familia.

to stagger
to stagger
[Verbo]

to move unsteadily or with difficulty

tambalearse, vacilar

tambalearse, vacilar

Ex: The injured athlete, with a twisted ankle, had to stagger off the field, wincing with each unsteady step. 

El atleta lesionado, con un tobillo torcido, tuvo que tambalearse fuera del campo, haciendo muecas con cada paso inestable.

straight away
straight away
[Adverbio]

without any delay

inmediatamente, enseguida

inmediatamente, enseguida

Ex: She called me straight away when she got the news. 

Ella me llamó inmediatamente cuando recibió la noticia.

to talk through

to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

discutir a fondo, hablar detenidamente

discutir a fondo, hablar detenidamente

Ex: We need to talk through the implications of this decision. 

Necesitamos hablar detenidamente sobre las implicaciones de esta decisión.

valley
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 

El valle estaba cubierto por un manto de nieve en el invierno.

lowland
lowland
[Adjetivo]

of relatively low or level country

de tierras bajas, llano

de tierras bajas, llano

veterinarian
veterinarian
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

veterinario

veterinario

Ex: The veterinarian performed surgery on the cat to remove a tumor. 

El veterinario realizó una cirugía al gato para extirpar un tumor.

to set
to set
[Verbo]

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

reducir, colocar en su sitio

reducir, colocar en su sitio

Ex: The paramedic was trained to set bones at the accident scene. 

El paramédico fue entrenado para reducir huesos en el lugar del accidente.

to breed
to breed
[Verbo]

to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

criar

criar

Ex: Professional horse breeders carefully pair stallions and mares to breed championship racehorses. 

Los criadores de caballos profesionales cruzan cuidadosamente sementales y yeguas para criar caballos de carreras campeones.

solid
solid
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and sturdy structure

sólido, resistente

sólido, resistente

Ex: The solid steel frame of the bridge provided the necessary support for heavy traffic. 

El marco de acero sólido del puente proporcionó el soporte necesario para el tráfico pesado.

sought after
sought after
[Adjetivo]

greatly desired

codiciado,  deseado

codiciado, deseado

hard-wearing
hard-wearing
[Adjetivo]

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

resistente, duradero

resistente, duradero

Ex: She bought a hard-wearing suitcase that could endure rough handling during travel. 

Ella compró una maleta resistente que podía soportar el manejo brusco durante el viaje.

supplement
supplement
[Sustantivo]

an additional component or element that enhances or improves the capability of something

complemento, suplemento

complemento, suplemento

Ex: The manual came with a supplement explaining new features. 

El manual vino con un suplemento que explica las nuevas funciones.

feed
feed
[Sustantivo]

food for domestic livestock

alimento para el ganado, pienso

alimento para el ganado, pienso

electrolyte
electrolyte
[Sustantivo]

a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

electrolito, sustancia electrolítica

electrolito, sustancia electrolítica

Ex: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong electrolyte, releasing hydrogen ions (H⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻) in water. 

El ácido clorhídrico (HCl) es un electrolito fuerte, que libera iones de hidrógeno (H⁺) y iones de cloruro (Cl⁻) en agua.

overpriced
overpriced
[Adjetivo]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

demasiado caro, sobrevalorado

demasiado caro, sobrevalorado

Ex: The hotel stay felt overpriced given its poor facilities. 

La estancia en el hotel parecía demasiado cara dadas sus malas instalaciones.

a matter of {duration}

a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

Ex: The distance was a matter of inches. 
routine
routine
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

rutina, costumbre

rutina, costumbre

Ex: The teacher started the class with her usual routine. 

El profesor comenzó la clase con su rutina habitual.

to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 

Para operar la maquinaria de manera segura, requerirá una capacitación adecuada.

dairy cow
dairy cow
[Sustantivo]

cattle that are reared for their milk

vaca lechera, vaca de leche

vaca lechera, vaca de leche

embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjetivo]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

embarazoso

embarazoso

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing. 

Enviar accidentalmente un mensaje privado a la persona equivocada siempre es vergonzoso.

to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

tratar

tratar

Ex: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries. 

Los instructores a menudo enseñan a las personas cómo tratar lesiones menores.

antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic. 

La penicilina es un antibiótico ampliamente utilizado.

consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

consumo, ingesta

consumo, ingesta

Ex: Consumption of sugary snacks should be limited for dental health. 

El consumo de bocadillos azucarados debe limitarse para la salud dental.

container
container
[Sustantivo]

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

envase, recipiente

envase, recipiente

Ex: The kitchen was filled with various containers for spices and herbs. 

La cocina estaba llena de varios recipientes para especias y hierbas.

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

verter, echar

verter, echar

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer. 

El bartender vertió una bebida para el cliente.

to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

tirar, botar

tirar, botar

Ex: Can you throw the expired items away from the pantry? 

¿Puedes tirar los artículos caducados de la despensa?

minor
minor
[Adjetivo]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

menos importante, leve

menos importante, leve

Ex: The error in the report was minor and easily corrected. 

El error en el informe fue menor y fácilmente corregido.

operation
operation
[Sustantivo]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

operación

operación

Ex: He underwent a successful operation to remove the appendix, and he was discharged the following day. 

Se sometió a una operación exitosa para extirpar el apéndice, y fue dado de alta al día siguiente.

capable
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: He proved capable of leading the team. 

Demostró ser capaz de liderar el equipo.

to reckon
to reckon
[Verbo]

to think or have an opinion about something

creer

creer

Ex: Many people reckon that kindness can significantly impact others' lives. 

Mucha gente cree que la amabilidad puede impactar significativamente en la vida de los demás.

term
term
[Sustantivo]

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

trimestre, semestre

trimestre, semestre

Ex: He enrolled in three courses for the spring term. 

Se matriculó en tres cursos para el trimestre de primavera.

module
module
[Sustantivo]

a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

módulo

módulo

Ex: The module on renewable energy sources is a core component of the environmental science program. 

El módulo sobre fuentes de energía renovables es un componente central del programa de ciencias ambientales.

apparently
apparently
[Adverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

por lo visto

por lo visto

Ex: Apparently, the train is delayed due to technical issues. 
terminology
terminology
[Sustantivo]

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

terminología

terminología

Ex: The textbook includes a glossary of technical terminology for students. 

El libro de texto incluye un glosario de terminología técnica para los estudiantes.

{one's} heart [sink]

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

se le hunde el corazón, sentir gran desilusión

se le hunde el corazón, sentir gran desilusión

Ex: His heart sank when he realized he had forgotten his passport. 

Se le hundió el corazón al darse cuenta de que había olvidado su pasaporte.

nutrition
nutrition
[Sustantivo]

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrición

nutrición

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian, helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition. 

Su pasión por la nutrición la llevó a seguir una carrera como dietista, ayudando a otros a mejorar su salud y bienestar a través de una nutrición adecuada.

contaminated
contaminated
[Adjetivo]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminado, contagiado

contaminado, contagiado

Ex: The soil in the industrial area was contaminated with chemicals from factory runoff. 

El suelo en el área industrial estaba contaminado con productos químicos de los vertidos de la fábrica.

(in|by) comparison
in comparison
[Adverbio]

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

en comparación, por comparación

en comparación, por comparación

Ex: By comparison, her sister is more outgoing and sociable. 

En comparación, su hermana es más extrovertida y sociable.

domesticated
domesticated
[Adjetivo]

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

domesticado

domesticado

Ex: Domesticated horses are used for various purposes, including riding, racing, and agriculture. 

Los caballos domesticados se utilizan para varios propósitos, incluyendo montar, carreras y agricultura.

water buffalo
water buffalo
[Sustantivo]

a domestic mammal of the cow family with long horns that is used in farming, originated in Asia

búfalo de agua

búfalo de agua

to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

erradicar

erradicar

Ex: The government is committed to eradicating poverty through various social programs. 

El gobierno se compromete a erradicar la pobreza a través de varios programas sociales.

case
case
[Sustantivo]

an example of a certain kind of situation

caso

caso

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children. 

Este es un caso raro de una enfermedad que generalmente afecta a los niños.

medication
medication
[Sustantivo]

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

medicamento

medicamento

Ex: Some medications can have side effects, so read the instructions carefully 

Algunos medicamentos pueden tener efectos secundarios, así que lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente.

oil spill
oil spill
[Sustantivo]

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

derrame de petróleo, vertido de petróleo

derrame de petróleo, vertido de petróleo

Ex: Oil spills can devastate marine ecosystems for years. 

Los derrames de petróleo pueden devastar los ecosistemas marinos durante años.

dissertation
dissertation
[Sustantivo]

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

tesis

tesis

Ex: Writing the dissertation was challenging but ultimately rewarding. 

Escribir la tesis fue un desafío pero finalmente gratificante.

veterinary
veterinary
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

veterinario, de veterinaria

veterinario, de veterinaria

initial
initial
[Adjetivo]

related to the beginning of a series or process

inicial

inicial

Ex: She made initial inquiries about the job before submitting her application. 

Ella hizo iniciales consultas sobre el trabajo antes de presentar su solicitud.

to [make] contact

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

Ex: The researcher made contact with experts in the field to gather information for the study. 
variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

a taxonomic rank below that of subspecies and refers to distinct forms of a species that differ in minor ways

variedad, forma

variedad, forma

Ex: The study focused on the genetic differences between various varieties of wheat. 

El estudio se centró en las diferencias genéticas entre diversas variedades de trigo.

to rear
to rear
[Verbo]

to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity

criar, alimentar

criar, alimentar

Ex: Villagers rear ducks for eggs and meat. 

Los aldeanos crían patos para obtener huevos y carne.

to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

identificar

identificar

Ex: The teacher identified the student's handwriting on the exam. 

El profesor identificó la letra del estudiante en el examen.

to cope
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

aguantar, afrontar

aguantar, afrontar

Ex: Employees cope with changes in the workplace by adapting to new procedures and technologies. 

Los empleados se enfrentan a los cambios en el lugar de trabajo adaptándose a nuevos procedimientos y tecnologías.

fundamental
fundamental
[Adjetivo]

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

fundamental

fundamental

Ex: Good communication skills are fundamental to success in any profession. 

Las buenas habilidades de comunicación son fundamentales para el éxito en cualquier profesión.

milkshed
milkshed
[Sustantivo]

the area around a city or town where milk is produced and quickly delivered before it spoils

cuenca lechera, zona de producción lechera

cuenca lechera, zona de producción lechera

Ex: Many small farms within the milkshed supply fresh milk every day. 

Muchas pequeñas granjas dentro de la cuenca lechera suministran leche fresca todos los días.

to mix up
to mix up
[Verbo]

to cause someone to become confused

confundir, desconcertar

confundir, desconcertar

Ex: The tricky riddle really mixed up the kids; they couldn't figure it out. 

El acertijo complicado realmente confundió a los niños; no podían resolverlo.

unit
unit
[Sustantivo]

a fixed amount of educational instruction, often based on the number of hours spent in class

unidad, módulo

unidad, módulo

Ex: He signed up for fifteen units this semester. 

Se inscribió en quince unidades este semestre.

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