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

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vast
vast
[Adjetivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto, enorme

vasto, enorme

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see the vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .

Desde la cima de la montaña, podían ver el vasto valle abajo, salpicado de pequeños pueblos.

sporting
sporting
[Adjetivo]

relating to or used in sports

deportivo, relacionado con el deporte

deportivo, relacionado con el deporte

medieval
medieval
[Adjetivo]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

medieval

medieval

Ex: Medieval armor and weapons are displayed in the exhibit on chivalric knights .

La armadura y las armas medievales se exhiben en la exposición sobre los caballeros de la caballería.

cathedral
cathedral
[Sustantivo]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

catedral

catedral

Ex: During the holiday season , the cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .

Durante la temporada navideña, la catedral está bellamente decorada con luces y adornos festivos.

to dominate

to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it

dominar, predominar

dominar, predominar

Ex: Freshwater fish dominate the lake , with only a few saltwater species .

Los peces de agua dulce dominan el lago, con solo unas pocas especies de agua salada.

skyline
skyline
[Sustantivo]

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

línea del horizonte, horizonte

línea del horizonte, horizonte

era
era
[Sustantivo]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

era, época

era, época

Ex: The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of rapid technological and economic change .

La Revolución Industrial marcó el comienzo de una era de rápidos cambios tecnológicos y económicos.

to regard
to regard
[Verbo]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

considerar

considerar

Ex: Employers often regard punctuality and reliability as important traits in employees .

Los empleadores a menudo consideran la puntualidad y la fiabilidad como características importantes en los empleados.

skepticism
skepticism
[Sustantivo]

a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted

escepticismo

escepticismo

Ex: The proposal was met with skepticism by the board , who questioned its feasibility .

La propuesta fue recibida con escepticismo por la junta, que cuestionó su viabilidad.

to soar
to soar
[Verbo]

to increase rapidly to a high level

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: The demand for electric cars is expected to soar in the coming years as more people seek environmentally-friendly transportation options .

Se espera que la demanda de coches eléctricos se dispare en los próximos años a medida que más personas buscan opciones de transporte respetuosas con el medio ambiente.

notably
notably
[Adverbio]

in a way that is significant

notablemente

notablemente

Ex: The book is notably popular among young readers for its compelling storyline .

El libro es notablemente popular entre los jóvenes lectores por su trama convincente.

disuse
disuse
[Sustantivo]

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

desuso, inutilización

desuso, inutilización

disrepair
disrepair
[Sustantivo]

a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of

mal estado

mal estado

case
case
[Sustantivo]

a particular situation defined by specific circumstances

caso, asunto

caso, asunto

Ex: His case presented complications .

Su caso presentaba complicaciones.

to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, conducir

impulsar, conducir

Ex: Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development .

El emprendimiento y las pequeñas empresas han impulsado el desarrollo económico local.

to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

adaptarse

adaptarse

Ex: The team has adapted itself to the changing dynamics of remote work .

El equipo se ha adaptado a las dinámicas cambiantes del trabajo remoto.

mono-
mono-
[Prefijo]

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

mono-, uni-

mono-, uni-

Ex: The company’s monolithic structure made change difficult.

La estructura monolítica de la empresa hizo difícil el cambio.

functional
functional
[Adjetivo]

made for practical use, not for looks

funcional

funcional

Ex: The design of the chair is purely functional, with no extra details .

El diseño de la silla es puramente funcional, sin detalles adicionales.

sports arena
sports arena
[Sustantivo]

a building for indoor sports

arena deportiva, pabellón deportivo

arena deportiva, pabellón deportivo

emblematic
emblematic
[Adjetivo]

serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

emblemático, simbólico

emblemático, simbólico

amphitheater
amphitheater
[Sustantivo]

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

anfiteatro

anfiteatro

Ex: Visitors could explore the remnants of the old amphitheater during their tour of the ancient city .

Los visitantes podían explorar los restos del antiguo anfiteatro durante su recorrido por la ciudad antigua.

spectator
spectator
[Sustantivo]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

espectador

espectador

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .

El árbitro tuvo que recordar a los espectadores que permanecieran sentados durante el juego para asegurar que todos tuvieran una vista clara de la acción.

versatile
versatile
[Adjetivo]

(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes

versátil

versátil

Ex: Her wardrobe includes versatile pieces that can be dressed up for work or dressed down for casual outings .

Su armario incluye piezas versátiles que pueden vestirse para el trabajo o vestirse de manera informal para salidas casuales.

fortress
fortress
[Sustantivo]

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: They sought refuge within the fortress during the attack on their village .

Buscaron refugio dentro de la fortaleza durante el ataque a su pueblo.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection, maintenance, and restoration of objects, buildings, or works of artistic or historical significance

conservación

conservación

Ex: Conservation techniques prevent deterioration of sculptures .

Las técnicas de conservación previenen el deterioro de las esculturas.

to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

transformar

transformar

Ex: The company will convert traditional paper records into a digital database for efficiency .

La empresa convertirá los registros de papel tradicionales en una base de datos digital para mayor eficiencia.

staging
staging
[Sustantivo]

the production of a drama on the stage

puesta en escena, producción teatral

puesta en escena, producción teatral

bullfight
bullfight
[Sustantivo]

a public entertainment, particularly in Spain, in which someone fights a bull and usually kills it

corrida de toros

corrida de toros

Ex: Animal rights activists protest against bullfights due to concerns about animal cruelty .

Los activistas por los derechos de los animales protestan contra las corridas de toros debido a preocupaciones sobre la crueldad animal.

venue
venue
[Sustantivo]

a location where an event or action takes place, such as a meeting or performance

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

Ex: They chose a historic venue for their anniversary celebration .

Ellos eligieron un lugar histórico para su celebración de aniversario.

spectacle
spectacle
[Sustantivo]

a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable

espectáculo, vista

espectáculo, vista

Ex: The magician 's disappearing act was a mesmerizing spectacle for the audience .

El acto de desaparición del mago fue un espectáculo cautivador para el público.

imposing
imposing
[Adjetivo]

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

imponente, majestuoso

imponente, majestuoso

Ex: The imposing statue in the town square honored the city's founder, standing tall and proud.

La estatua imponente en la plaza del pueblo honraba al fundador de la ciudad, erguida y orgullosa.

colosseum
colosseum
[Sustantivo]

a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80

coliseo, anfiteatro Flavio

coliseo, anfiteatro Flavio

to endure
to endure
[Verbo]

to remain in existence or functional over a long period of time

soportar, resistir

soportar, resistir

Ex: Despite regular use , the phone 's battery continues to endure through long days .

A pesar del uso regular, la batería del teléfono sigue resistir días largos.

prime
prime
[Adjetivo]

first in importance or rank

principal

principal

Ex: The prime focus of the study was to investigate climate change effects .

El enfoque principal del estudio fue investigar los efectos del cambio climático.

opera
opera
[Sustantivo]

a musical play sung and performed by singers

ópera

ópera

Ex: The opera tells a tragic story of love and betrayal .

La ópera cuenta una historia trágica de amor y traición.

outstanding
outstanding
[Adjetivo]

superior to others in terms of excellence

pendiente

pendiente

Ex: The athlete 's outstanding speed and agility make him a formidable opponent .

La velocidad y agilidad sobresalientes del atleta lo convierten en un oponente formidable.

acoustic
acoustic
[Sustantivo]

the qualities of a space that influence how sound is heard within it, including clarity, loudness, and resonance

acústica, cualidades acústicas

acústica, cualidades acústicas

Ex: Adjusting the acoustics in the room improved the listening experience for the audience.

Ajustar la acústica en la habitación mejoró la experiencia auditiva para la audiencia.

to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take something in and integrate it into a larger system or whole

absorber, asimilar

absorber, asimilar

Ex: The country absorbed many immigrants , making them part of its diverse culture .

El país absorbió muchos inmigrantes, integrándolos en su diversa cultura.

progressively
progressively
[Adverbio]

in a manner that advances or develops gradually over time

progresivamente, poco a poco

progresivamente, poco a poco

Ex: The company 's commitment to diversity has grown progressively over the years .

El compromiso de la empresa con la diversidad ha crecido progresivamente a lo largo de los años.

variously
variously
[Adverbio]

in different ways

variadamente,  de diferentes maneras

variadamente, de diferentes maneras

Ex: The candidates responded variously to the interview questions .

Los candidatos respondieron de diversas maneras a las preguntas de la entrevista.

depot
depot
[Sustantivo]

a location in which goods or products are stored

depósito

depósito

Ex: The furniture depot had a wide selection of items available for immediate pickup .

El depósito de muebles tenía una amplia selección de artículos disponibles para recogida inmediata.

to revert
to revert
[Verbo]

to go back to a previous state, condition, or behavior

volver

volver

Ex: After a period of stability , his health began to revert to its previous precarious state .

Después de un período de estabilidad, su salud comenzó a revertir a su estado precario anterior.

ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city .

El equipo arqueológico descubrió las ruinas de una ciudad antigua.

to embed
to embed
[Verbo]

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

incrustar

incrustar

Ex: They embedded the seeds in the soil yesterday .

Incrustaron las semillas en el suelo ayer.

residence
residence
[Sustantivo]

a place where someone lives, typically their home

residencia, domicilio

residencia, domicilio

Ex: The historic building was converted into a luxurious private residence.

El edificio histórico fue convertido en una lujosa residencia privada.

reinforced concrete

a composite material that consists of concrete and embedded reinforcement, typically steel bars or mesh

hormigón armado, concreto reforzado

hormigón armado, concreto reforzado

tier
tier
[Sustantivo]

one of two or more layers one atop another

nivel, piso

nivel, piso

to situate
to situate
[Verbo]

to place something in a particular position or setting

situar, colocar

situar, colocar

Ex: The director wanted to situate the film 's climax in a dramatic and visually striking location .

El director quería situar el clímax de la película en un lugar dramático y visualmente impactante.

suburban
suburban
[Adjetivo]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

suburbano

suburbano

Ex: Suburban schools are known for their high-quality education programs and extracurricular activities .

Las escuelas suburbanas son conocidas por sus programas educativos de alta calidad y sus actividades extracurriculares.

accessible
accessible
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

accesible

accesible

Ex: The hotel provides accessible rooms equipped with grab bars and widened doorways for guests with mobility challenges .

El hotel ofrece habitaciones accesibles equipadas con barras de apoyo y puertas ampliadas para huéspedes con problemas de movilidad.

to contribute

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Her insights contributed to the development of the innovative idea .

Sus ideas contribuyeron al desarrollo de la idea innovadora.

innovative
innovative
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) producing creative and original ideas, equipment, methods, etc.

innovador, original

innovador, original

Ex: The author ’s innovative style redefined storytelling .

El estilo innovador del autor redefinió la narrativa.

romanticist
romanticist
[Sustantivo]

someone who supports or follows the ideas of Romanticism, which focus on strong emotions, imagination, nature, and individual freedom, especially in art, literature, or philosophy

romántico, seguidor del romanticismo

romántico, seguidor del romanticismo

Ex: The novel was written by a romanticist who disliked modern society .

La novela fue escrita por un romántico que no le gustaba la sociedad moderna.

fabric
fabric
[Sustantivo]

the basic structure or system that forms the foundation of something

tejido, estructura

tejido, estructura

Ex: New laws can affect the fabric of everyday life .

Las nuevas leyes pueden afectar el tejido de la vida cotidiana.

scope
scope
[Sustantivo]

the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something

alcance, ámbito

alcance, ámbito

Ex: The relaxed regulations offer scope for businesses to innovate and adapt .

Las regulaciones relajadas ofrecen margen para que las empresas innoven y se adapten.

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