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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (2)

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blueprint
blueprint
[Sustantivo]

a detailed plan or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal

plan de acción

plan de acción

Ex: The blueprint outlined each step of the fundraising campaign. 

El plan maestro delineaba cada paso de la campaña de recaudación de fondos.

phenomenon
phenomenon
[Sustantivo]

a remarkable, noteworthy, or outstanding development, person, or thing

fenómeno, prodigio

fenómeno, prodigio

Ex: The athlete's performance was a global phenomenon. 

El rendimiento del atleta fue un fenómeno mundial.

power station
power station
[Sustantivo]

a facility that generates electricity on a large scale

central eléctrica, planta de energía

central eléctrica, planta de energía

Ex: Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, are increasingly being integrated into power stations. 

Las fuentes de energía renovable, como la solar y la eólica, se están integrando cada vez más en las centrales eléctricas.

to integrate

to bring things together to form a whole or include something as part of a larger group

integrar, incorporar

integrar, incorporar

Ex: The designer worked to integrate classic and modern styles in the interior decor. 

El diseñador trabajó para integrar estilos clásicos y modernos en la decoración interior.

interconnected
interconnected
[Adjetivo]

operating as a unit

interconectado, conectado

interconectado, conectado

grid
grid
[Sustantivo]

a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region

red eléctrica, cuadrícula de distribución

red eléctrica, cuadrícula de distribución

network
network
[Sustantivo]

a group or system of interconnected people or things

red, entramado

red, entramado

Ex: The network of sensors provided real-time data across the facility. 

La red de sensores proporcionó datos en tiempo real en toda la instalación.

to detect
to detect
[Verbo]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

detectar

detectar

Ex: Dogs have a remarkable ability to detect certain scents, aiding in search and rescue missions. 

Los perros tienen una habilidad notable para detectar ciertos olores, lo que ayuda en las misiones de búsqueda y rescate.

photovoltaic
photovoltaic
[Adjetivo]

related to the technology that turns sunlight directly into electricity

fotovoltaico, relacionado con la tecnología que convierte la luz solar directamente en electricidad

fotovoltaico, relacionado con la tecnología que convierte la luz solar directamente en electricidad

Ex: The calculator runs on photovoltaic power, eliminating the need for batteries. 

La calculadora funciona con energía fotovoltaica, eliminando la necesidad de baterías.

panel
panel
[Sustantivo]

a flat or slightly raised section of material used as a covering, divider, or decoration in construction, furniture, or other applications

panel, tablero

panel, tablero

Ex: The metal panel covered the electrical wiring. 

El panel metálico cubría el cableado eléctrico.

micro
micro
[Adjetivo]

extremely small or minuscule in size

microscópico

microscópico

wind turbine
wind turbine
[Sustantivo]

a turbine that is driven by the wind

aerogenerador, turbina eólica

aerogenerador, turbina eólica

wave
wave
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern

aumento repentino

aumento repentino

Ex: A wave of protests swept across the country following the announcement. 

Una ola de protestas barrió el país tras el anuncio.

the latter
the latter
[Pronombre]

used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement

este último

este último

Ex: Sarah and Emily were both qualified candidates, but the latter was chosen for the position. 

Sarah y Emily eran ambas candidatas calificadas, pero la última fue elegida para el puesto.

to inaugurate

to officially start or open something with a formal ceremony or event

inaugurar, oficializar

inaugurar, oficializar

Ex: The government inaugurated the highway, marking a milestone in infrastructure development. 

El gobierno inauguró la autopista, marcando un hito en el desarrollo de infraestructuras.

output
output
[Sustantivo]

the quantity of production or work done in a specified time period

producción, rendimiento

producción, rendimiento

Ex: Workers' output decreased during the heatwave. 

La producción de los trabajadores disminuyó durante la ola de calor.

carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide
[Sustantivo]

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

dióxido de carbono

dióxido de carbono

Ex: Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. 

Las plantas absorben el dióxido de carbono durante la fotosíntesis.

decidedly
decidedly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

decididamente

decididamente

Ex: He was decidedly uninterested in the topic of the conversation. 

Estaba decididamente desinteresado en el tema de la conversación.

in terms of
in terms of
[Preposición]

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

en términos de, en cuanto a

en términos de, en cuanto a

Ex: The project was successful in terms of meeting deadlines and objectives. 

El proyecto fue exitoso en términos de cumplimiento de plazos y objetivos.

hub
hub
[Sustantivo]

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

centro

centro

Ex: The kitchen is the hub of the house, where everyone gathers to cook and chat. 

La cocina es el centro de la casa, donde todos se reúnen para cocinar y charlar.

power plant
power plant
[Sustantivo]

a large building in which electricity is made

central

central

Ex: The city council debated the merits of building a new nuclear power plant to meet the growing energy demands. 

El consejo municipal debatió los méritos de construir una nueva planta de energía nuclear para satisfacer las crecientes demandas de energía.

trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

a tendency or pattern showing how things are changing or developing over time

tendencia, evolución

tendencia, evolución

Ex: Economic trends can affect jobs and prices. 

Las tendencias económicas pueden afectar los empleos y los precios.

equipped
equipped
[Adjetivo]

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

equipado

equipado

to serve
to serve
[Verbo]

to be of use or help in fulfilling or accomplishing something

servir, ser útil

servir, ser útil

Ex: These experiments serve no useful purpose. 

Estos experimentos no sirven para ningún propósito útil.

function
function
[Sustantivo]

the purpose or intended use of something

función

función

Ex: The function of the key is to unlock the door. 

La función de la llave es desbloquear la puerta.

retail
retail
[Sustantivo]

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

venta al detalle

venta al detalle

Ex: The rise of online retail has changed the way people shop. 

El auge del comercio en línea ha cambiado la forma en que la gente compra.

outlet
outlet
[Sustantivo]

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

tienda, outlet

tienda, outlet

Ex: They decided to visit the factory outlet to buy kitchen appliances at a fraction of the cost. 

Decidieron visitar el outlet de fábrica para comprar electrodomésticos de cocina a una fracción del costo.

conference center
conference center
[Sustantivo]

a center where conferences can be conducted

centro de conferencias, centro de congresos

centro de conferencias, centro de congresos

to reinforce

to enhance or make something more effective by providing additional resources, encouragement, or positive feedback

reforzar, fortalecer

reforzar, fortalecer

Ex: Exercise strengthens muscles and reinforces overall health. 

El ejercicio fortalece los músculos y refuerza la salud en general.

compactness
compactness
[Sustantivo]

the spatial property of being crowded together

compacidad, densidad

compacidad, densidad

functionality
functionality
[Sustantivo]

the ability of something to perform its intended purpose, especially in terms of efficiency, practicality, or usability

funcionalidad

funcionalidad

Ex: The user-friendly functionality of the website makes navigation effortless. 

La funcionalidad fácil de usar del sitio web hace que la navegación sea sencilla.

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The company's efficient use of resources maximized profits and minimized waste. 
to regenerate

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

regenerar, renovar

regenerar, renovar

cross section
cross section
[Sustantivo]

a sample meant to be representative of a whole population

muestra representativa, sección transversal representativa

muestra representativa, sección transversal representativa

emission
emission
[Sustantivo]

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

emisión, descarga

emisión, descarga

Ex: Scientists measure carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. 

Los científicos miden las emisiones de dióxido de carbono de las centrales eléctricas.

to acquire
to acquire
[Verbo]

to develop or adopt a specific characteristic or significance

adquirir, desarrollar

adquirir, desarrollar

Ex: The novel’s protagonist gradually acquires a sense of purpose. 

El protagonista de la novela adquiere gradualmente un sentido de propósito.

residential
residential
[Adjetivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residencial

residencial

Ex: Residential leases often include clauses outlining tenant responsibilities for property maintenance. 

Los arrendamientos residenciales a menudo incluyen cláusulas que describen las responsabilidades del inquilino en el mantenimiento de la propiedad.

experimentation
experimentation
[Sustantivo]

the testing of an idea

experimentación

experimentación

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: They built a sustainable energy system with solar panels. 

Construyeron un sistema de energía sostenible con paneles solares.

nota bene
nota bene
[Sustantivo]

a Latin phrase (or its abbreviation) used to indicate that special attention should be paid to something

nota bene, nótese bien

nota bene, nótese bien

attitude
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude, inspiring his team to work diligently towards success. 

Abordó el proyecto con una actitud positiva, inspirando a su equipo a trabajar diligentemente hacia el éxito.

figure
figure
[Sustantivo]

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

cifra

cifra

Ex: She wrote down the figures for the monthly expenses. 

Ella anotó las cifras de los gastos mensuales.

to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

probar

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time. 

Ellos demostraron su compromiso con el proyecto al completarlo a tiempo.

to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporar, integrar

incorporar, integrar

Ex: The recipe incorporates fresh herbs to enhance its flavor. 

La receta incorpora hierbas frescas para realzar su sabor.

imaginatively
imaginatively
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows creativity, originality, or inventiveness

imaginativamente, de manera imaginativa

imaginativamente, de manera imaginativa

Ex: He wrote the story imaginatively, filling it with unique characters and settings. 

Escribió la historia de manera imaginativa, llenándola de personajes y escenarios únicos.

spacious
spacious
[Adjetivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The hotel suite was spacious, with separate areas for sleeping, lounging, and dining. 

La suite del hotel era espaciosa, con áreas separadas para dormir, descansar y comer.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

conveniente, práctico

conveniente, práctico

Ex: It's convenient to have a gym in the same building as my apartment. 

Es conveniente tener un gimnasio en el mismo edificio que mi apartamento.

durable
durable
[Adjetivo]

able to resist wear, damage, or decay

resistente, duradero

resistente, duradero

Ex: This phone case is durable against drops and scratches. 

Esta funda de teléfono es duradera contra caídas y arañazos.

amenities
amenities
[Sustantivo]

features, services, or other things that provide convenience, comfort, and enjoyment

comodidades, servicios

comodidades, servicios

Ex: The office building offers a range of amenities for employees, including a cafeteria, childcare center, and fitness room. 

El edificio de oficinas ofrece una variedad de comodidades para los empleados, incluyendo una cafetería, una guardería y un gimnasio.

resident
resident
[Sustantivo]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

residente

residente

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood formed a community watch program to improve safety. 

Los residentes del vecindario formaron un programa de vigilancia comunitaria para mejorar la seguridad.

consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

consumo

consumo

Ex: Excessive consumption of resources leads to environmental damage. 

El consumo excesivo de recursos conduce a daños ambientales.

installation
installation
[Sustantivo]

the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use

instalación

instalación

Ex: The installation team arrived early to set up the new machinery in the factory. 

El equipo de instalación llegó temprano para instalar la nueva maquinaria en la fábrica.

renewable
renewable
[Adjetivo]

(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up

renovable

renovable

Ex: Hydropower, generated from flowing water, is a renewable energy source used for electricity generation. 

La energía hidroeléctrica, generada a partir del agua fluyente, es una fuente de energía renovable utilizada para la generación de electricidad.

canopy
canopy
[Sustantivo]

a roof-like structure that sticks out from a building to give cover from sun or rain

marquesina, tejadillo

marquesina, tejadillo

Ex: The hotel entrance had a glass canopy above the door. 

La entrada del hotel tenía un dosel de cristal sobre la puerta.

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