Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)
Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 1, Reading Passage 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.
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extremely great in extent, size, or area
vasto, enorme
relating to, used in, or involving sports
deportivo, de deportes
belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century
medieval
Los historiadores a menudo se refieren al tiempo entre la caída del Imperio Romano y el Renacimiento como el período medieval.
the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop
catedral
Los turistas acuden en masa a la catedral para admirar su importancia histórica y su diseño impresionante.
to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it
dominar, predominar
a period of history characterized by particular events, developments, or features
era, época
to think about someone or something in a specified way
considerar
a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted
escepticismo
A pesar de las garantías de la empresa, hubo un escepticismo generalizado entre los empleados sobre la nueva política.
to increase rapidly to a high level
aumentar
La popularidad del nuevo restaurante hizo que sus reservas se dispararan en cuestión de días después de su apertura.
in a way that is significant
notablemente
Las ganancias de la empresa han aumentado notablemente desde la implementación de nuevas estrategias de marketing.
a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of
mal estado
a particular situation defined by specific circumstances
caso, asunto
to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress
impulsar, conducir
to change one's behavior or habits in order to deal successfully with a new situation or environment
adaptarse
used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone
mono-, uni-
Muchas culturas valoran la monogamia como la forma estándar de matrimonio.
designed mainly to be practical and useful rather than attractive
funcional
functioning as a recognizable symbol of an abstract idea or quality
emblemático, simbólico
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
La arquitectura del anfiteatro era una maravilla de la ingeniería y el diseño antiguos.
a person who watches sport competitions closely
espectador
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores, todos esperando ansiosamente el comienzo del partido del campeonato.
(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes
versátil
El smartphone es versátil, con características que atienden tanto al trabajo como al entretenimiento.
a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks
fortaleza
Fortaleza
the protection, maintenance, and restoration of objects, buildings, or works of artistic or historical significance
conservación
to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something
transformar
a public entertainment, particularly in Spain, in which someone fights a bull and usually kills it
corrida de toros
El toro embistió ferozmente al matador durante la corrida de toros, creando una atmósfera tensa y dramática.
the place where an event, meeting, performance, or other activity takes place
a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable
espectáculo, vista
impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe
imponente, majestuoso
El nuevo rascacielos fue una adición imponente al horizonte de la ciudad.
a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
coliseo, anfiteatro Flavio
to remain in existence or functional over a long period of time
soportar, resistir
first in importance or rank
principal
a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung with musical accompaniment
ópera
superior to others in terms of excellence
pendiente
Sus habilidades de liderazgo sobresalientes fueron evidentes en cómo guió al equipo hacia el éxito.
the qualities of a space that influence how sound is heard within it, including clarity, loudness, and resonance
acústica, cualidades acústicas
La mala acústica del auditorio hizo difícil entender la conferencia.
to incorporate a person, group, organization, or thing into a larger whole
absorber
in a manner that advances or develops gradually over time
progresivamente, poco a poco
La infraestructura de la ciudad ha sido progresivamente mejorada para satisfacer las crecientes demandas.
in different ways
variadamente, de diferentes maneras
Los estudiantes pueden aprender de diversas maneras, adaptándose a diferentes estilos de enseñanza.
a location in which goods or products are stored
depósito
Después de la cosecha, los agricultores almacenaron sus productos en el depósito agrícola para mantenerlos frescos.
to go back to a previous state, condition, or behavior
volver
Debido a las restricciones presupuestarias, el proyecto tuvo que revertir a su alcance original.
the remains of a building, town, or other structure that has been destroyed or fallen into decay
ruinas
to firmly and deeply fix something in something else
incrustar
El jardinero eligió incrustar marcadores de plantas en el suelo para identificar diferentes variedades de flores.
the place where someone lives, especially their home
residencia, domicilio
a composite material that consists of concrete and embedded reinforcement, typically steel bars or mesh
hormigón armado, concreto reforzado
one of several rows or layers arranged one above another
piso, nivel
to place something in a particular location or position
situar, ubicar
characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town
suburbano
(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.
accesible
El lugar de la conferencia fue elegido por su ubicación central y sus instalaciones accesibles para los asistentes.
to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen
contribuir
(of a person) producing creative and original ideas, equipment, methods, etc.
innovador, original
La empresa prospera gracias a líderes innovadores.
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
Los románticos a menudo escribían sobre la naturaleza y las emociones personales.
the basic structure or framework that holds a system, society, or organization together
tejido, estructura
the opportunity or capacity to do or achieve something
alcance, ámbito
