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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 2

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hall
[Sustantivo]

a large and imposing house

mansión, palacio

mansión, palacio

estate
[Sustantivo]

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

finca

finca

Ex: They bought an estate in the countryside , complete with a vineyard and stables .Compraron una **finca** en el campo, completa con un viñedo y establos.
guide
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

guía turístico

guía turístico

Ex: The knowledgeable museum guide made the history exhibits come alive .El **guía** conocedor del museo hizo que las exposiciones de historia cobraran vida.

to be formed from particular parts or things

consistir en

consistir en

Ex: The success of the recipe largely consists of the unique combination of spices used .El éxito de la receta **consiste en** gran medida en la combinación única de especias utilizadas.
parkland
[Sustantivo]

an area of land, often in a city or town, that is set aside for public use as a park or recreational space

zona verde, área de parque

zona verde, área de parque

Ex: The government preserved the parkland for future generations .El gobierno preservó las **áreas verdes** para las generaciones futuras.

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

remontarse a, datarse en

remontarse a, datarse en

Ex: The historic mansion 's construction dates back to the early 19th century .La construcción de la mansión histórica **se remonta** a principios del siglo XIX.
owner
[Sustantivo]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

dueño, propietario

dueño, propietario

Ex: The software owner is responsible for maintaining and updating the application .El **propietario** del software es responsable de mantener y actualizar la aplicación.

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: The timeless classic novel has left its mark on literature, influencing generations of readers and writers.
ballroom
[Sustantivo]

an extremely large room that is primarily used for formal dancing

salón de baile

salón de baile

conservatory
[Sustantivo]

a room with a roof and walls made of glass, often affixed to one side of a building, used for relaxing or growing plants in

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: In the depths of winter , the conservatory provided a welcome retreat from the cold , allowing residents to bask in the warmth and beauty of nature year-round .En lo más profundo del invierno, el **invernadero** proporcionaba un refugio bienvenido del frío, permitiendo a los residentes disfrutar del calor y la belleza de la naturaleza durante todo el año.

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .El equipo de construcción **demolerá** los muros existentes antes de reconstruir.

to a large extent

Ex: She cares a great deal about her family's well-being.
flower bed
[Sustantivo]

an area of ground planted with flowers or plants, often arranged in a decorative or artistic pattern

cantero, arriate

cantero, arriate

Ex: I love to sit on the bench and enjoy the view of the flower bed in the garden .Me encanta sentarme en el banco y disfrutar de la vista del **parterre de flores** en el jardín.
world
[Sustantivo]

people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest

mundo, universo

mundo, universo

politician
[Sustantivo]

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

político

político

Ex: Voters expect honesty from their politicians.Los votantes esperan honestidad de sus **políticos**.
worthy
[Adjetivo]

possessing qualities or abilities that deserve recognition or consideration

digno, merecedor

digno, merecedor

Ex: Her bravery in the face of adversity makes her a worthy role model for others .Su valentía frente a la adversidad la convierte en un **digno** modelo a seguir para los demás.
collection
[Sustantivo]

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

colección

colección

Ex: They admired the artist 's new collection of abstract paintings at the gallery .Admiraron la nueva **colección** de pinturas abstractas del artista en la galería.
sculpture
[Sustantivo]

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

escultura

escultura

Ex: The museum displayed an ancient marble sculpture of a Greek goddess .El museo exhibió una antigua **escultura** de mármol de una diosa griega.

to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly

romper, terminar

romper, terminar

Ex: Despite efforts at reconciliation , they had to break off the family ties .A pesar de los esfuerzos de reconciliación, tuvieron que **romper** los lazos familiares.
contact
[Sustantivo]

a means of communication between different groups or individuals

contacto, comunicación

contacto, comunicación

former
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The former mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new library.El **ex** alcalde asistió a la ceremonia de inauguración de la nueva biblioteca.
ally
[Sustantivo]

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

aliado

aliado

Ex: The superhero teamed up with his former enemy to defeat a common threat, proving that sometimes even foes can become allies.El superhéroe se unió a su antiguo enemigo para derrotar una amenaza común, demostrando que a veces incluso los enemigos pueden convertirse en **aliados**.
to host
[Verbo]

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

alojar

alojar

Ex: Families hosted a neighborhood block party .Las familias **organizaron** una fiesta en el vecindario.
servant
[Sustantivo]

a person who does the housework as a job

sirviente, criado

sirviente, criado

Ex: She worked as a live-in servant for a wealthy family in the city .Ella trabajó como **sirvienta** interna para una familia adinerada en la ciudad.

to wear specific clothing and accessories, often resembling a character or theme, for entertainment, celebrations, or events

disfrazarse, vestirse de

disfrazarse, vestirse de

Ex: During the carnival , participants enjoyed the opportunity to dress up in elaborate and colorful costumes .Durante el carnaval, los participantes disfrutaron de la oportunidad de **disfrazarse** con trajes elaborados y coloridos.

to continue or start an activity

ponerse a hacer

ponerse a hacer

Ex: When facing a problem, it's essential to know how to go about finding a solution.Al enfrentar un problema, es esencial saber cómo **proceder** para encontrar una solución.

a play area where kids play freely with simple materials like wood, tires, and tools, designed for creativity and manageable risk

parque de aventuras, área de juegos de aventura

parque de aventuras, área de juegos de aventura

Ex: Kids built a fort from wooden crates at the adventure playground.Los niños construyeron un fuerte con cajas de madera en el **área de juegos de aventura**.
sized
[Adjetivo]

having a specified size or bulk, often used in combination with other words to describe the dimensions or magnitude of something

de tamaño, de dimensión

de tamaño, de dimensión

Ex: They purchased a king-sized mattress for their new bedroom.Compraron un colchón **king-size** para su nuevo dormitorio.

belong to an earlier time

datarse de, remontarse a

datarse de, remontarse a

to step
[Verbo]

to transition or progress gradually into a different state or circumstance

pasar, evolucionar

pasar, evolucionar

Ex: The athlete trained rigorously to step into the professional league .El atleta entrenó rigurosamente para **dar el paso** a la liga profesional.
dairy
[Sustantivo]

a farm where dairy products are produced

lechería, granja lechera

lechería, granja lechera

to stand above and have a view or control over everything around it

dominar, sobresalir

dominar, sobresalir

Ex: The lighthouse dominated the coastline , guiding ships safely to shore .El faro **dominaba** la costa, guiando a los barcos de manera segura a la orilla.
barn
[Sustantivo]

a building on a farm in which people keep their animals, straw, hay, or grains

establo

establo

to plow
[Verbo]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

arar

arar

Ex: The farmers plow the field in straight rows to optimize planting efficiency .Los agricultores **arran** el campo en hileras rectas para optimizar la eficiencia de la siembra.
to sow
[Verbo]

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

sembrar

sembrar

Ex: Sowing lettuce seeds in rows ensures a plentiful supply of fresh greens for salads .**Sembrar** semillas de lechuga en hileras asegura un suministro abundante de verduras frescas para ensaladas.
to groom
[Verbo]

to brush and take care of the fur or coat of an animal

acicalar, cepillar

acicalar, cepillar

Ex: Every weekend , she grooms her dog to remove loose hair .Cada fin de semana, ella **asea** a su perro para eliminar el pelo suelto.
stable
[Sustantivo]

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

cuadra, caballeriza

cuadra, caballeriza

Ex: During the storm, the horses sought refuge in the stable, finding comfort and safety in their familiar surroundings.Durante la tormenta, los caballos buscaron refugio en **el establo**, encontrando consuelo y seguridad en su entorno familiar.
shed
[Sustantivo]

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

establo

establo

Ex: She bought a new shed to organize her gardening equipment and supplies .Ella compró un **cobertizo** para organizar su equipo y suministros de jardinería.
horse-drawn
[Adjetivo]

pulled or powered by a horse or horses

tirado por caballos, de tracción animal

tirado por caballos, de tracción animal

Ex: The museum displayed an antique horse-drawn fire engine .El museo exhibió un antiguo camión de bomberos **tirado por caballos**.
carriage
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

carruaje, coche

carruaje, coche

Ex: The royal carriage was adorned with gold trim and velvet cushions for maximum comfort .El **carruaje** real estaba adornado con adornos de oro y cojines de terciopelo para la máxima comodidad.
cattle
[Sustantivo]

large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor

ganado

ganado

Ex: He purchased more cattle to expand his business .Compró más **ganado** para expandir su negocio.
costume
[Sustantivo]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

vestuario

vestuario

Ex: The costume party was a hit , with guests arriving dressed as everything from superheroes to classic movie monsters .La fiesta de **disfraces** fue un éxito, con invitados llegando vestidos de todo, desde superhéroes hasta monstruos clásicos del cine.
to milk
[Verbo]

to collect milk from animals such as cows, goats, etc.

ordeñar

ordeñar

Ex: During the winter months , the sheep are milked twice a day to meet demand .Durante los meses de invierno, las ovejas son **ordeñadas** dos veces al día para satisfacer la demanda.
breed
[Sustantivo]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

raza

raza

Ex: The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor .La **variedad** de manzana Red Delicious es famosa por su color rojo intenso y su sabor dulce.
audio guide
[Sustantivo]

a small electronic device that plays recorded explanations or stories to help visitors understand what they are seeing in a museum, gallery, or similar place

guía de audio, audioguía

guía de audio, audioguía

Ex: He listened to the audio guide while walking through the gallery.Escuchó el **guía auditivo** mientras caminaba por la galería.
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