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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 3

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 3, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del test de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
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.

essay
essay
[Sustantivo]

a short piece of writing that discusses, analyzes, or presents ideas about a particular subject

Ex: The book contains several essays on modern art. 
to focus on

to direct one's attention, energy, or efforts toward a particular goal, task, or objective

concentrar la atención o el esfuerzo en algo, dedicar toda la concentración a alcanzar un objetivo

concentrar la atención o el esfuerzo en algo, dedicar toda la concentración a alcanzar un objetivo

Ex: The team needs to focus on improving their communication skills. 

El equipo necesita centrarse en mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación.

poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a literary form that uses concentrated, imaginative, or rhythmic language to express ideas, feelings, or experiences

poesía

poesía

Ex: His poetry often explores memory and loss. 
imagery
imagery
[Sustantivo]

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

imaginería, imagen

imaginería, imagen

relevant
relevant
[Adjetivo]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: The course covers topics that are relevant to today's business environment. 

El curso cubre temas que son relevantes para el entorno empresarial actual.

production
production
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture, TV program, etc. that is created for the public view

producción

producción

Ex: The award-winning production captivated audiences with its stunning visuals. 
to handle
to handle
[Verbo]

to address, manage, or treat a subject, issue, or material in writing, speech, or artistic expression

tratar, abordar

tratar, abordar

Ex: The director handles difficult scenes with a unique creative touch. 
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.

set
set
[Sustantivo]

a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded

escenario, decorado

escenario, decorado

Ex: The designer created a beautiful set that transformed the theater into a magical forest, complete with twinkling lights and lifelike trees. 
visually
visually
[Adverbio]

in a way that is related to seeing, sight, or appearance

visualmente

visualmente

Ex: She described the scene visually, capturing every detail with her words. 

Ella describió la escena visualmente, capturando cada detalle con sus palabras.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

memorable
memorable
[Adjetivo]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

memorable

memorable

Ex: The memorable vacation to the mountains was filled with unforgettable experiences. 

Las vacaciones memorables en las montañas estuvieron llenas de experiencias inolvidables.

lighting
lighting
[Sustantivo]

the use and arrangement of lights in photography, film, theater, or similar visual work to create particular effects

iluminación,  luz

iluminación, luz

Ex: The director changed the lighting to make the scene more dramatic. 
scene
scene
[Sustantivo]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

escena

escena

Ex: The opening scene of the movie was shot in Paris. 
dimly
dimly
[Adverbio]

with a faint or soft light

tenuemente,  débilmente

tenuemente, débilmente

Ex: The nightlight in the child's room illuminated it dimly for a comforting ambiance. 

La luz nocturna en la habitación del niño la iluminaba tenuemente para un ambiente reconfortante.

costume
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 film's success was partly attributed to its stunning visual effects and detailed period costumes that transported viewers to another era. 

El éxito de la película se atribuyó en parte a sus impresionantes efectos visuales y a los trajes de época detallados que transportaron a los espectadores a otra era.

contemporary
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: The restaurant's decor is contemporary, with clean lines and minimalist furniture. 
conventional
conventional
[Adjetivo]

following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

convencional

convencional

Ex: He followed a conventional career path, working his way up through the corporate ranks over several years. 

Siguió un camino profesional convencional, ascendiendo en los rangos corporativos a lo largo de varios años.

brilliant
brilliant
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally impressive or outstanding

brillante, excepcional

brillante, excepcional

Ex: The film received brilliant reviews from critics across the board. 
shame
shame
[Sustantivo]

a situation or fact that is regrettable, unfortunate, or disappointing

lástima,  pena

lástima, pena

Ex: It's a shame to waste so much good food. 
to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

pronunciar, entregar

pronunciar, entregar

Ex: She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change, urging the audience to take action. 
line
line
[Sustantivo]

dialogue or spoken text assigned to an actor

línea

línea

Ex: He delivered the lines with emotion. 
relevant
relevant
[Adjetivo]

appropriate, important, or connected to the current time, situation, or context, often reflecting modern interests or concerns

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: The novel remains relevant decades after its publication, as its themes still resonate today. 

La novela sigue siendo relevante décadas después de su publicación, ya que sus temas todavía resuenan hoy.

tension
tension
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

tensión

tensión

Ex: Chronic tension from work led to his insomnia. 
to relate to

to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

identificarse con, sentirse conectado a

identificarse con, sentirse conectado a

Ex: Many people can relate to the feeling of excitement on the first day of a new job. 

Muchas personas pueden identificarse con la sensación de emoción en el primer día de un trabajo nuevo.

violence
violence
[Sustantivo]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violencia

violencia

Ex: The film depicted graphic scenes of violence that were unsettling to some viewers. 
to intensify

to increase the degree, strength, or severity of something

intensificar, aumentar

intensificar, aumentar

Ex: The speaker's passionate delivery served to intensify the impact of her message. 

La entrega apasionada del orador sirvió para intensificar el impacto de su mensaje.

appeal
appeal
[Sustantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals. 
depth
depth
[Sustantivo]

the quality of thought or emotion showing great insight or understanding

profundidad, intensidad

profundidad, intensidad

Ex: He spoke with depth about the meaning of loss. 
angle
angle
[Sustantivo]

a particular perspective or way of looking at a situation or issue

ángulo, perspectiva

ángulo, perspectiva

Ex: Looking at the problem from a financial angle helped the team make better decisions. 
plot
plot
[Sustantivo]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento, trama

argumento, trama

Ex: She explained the plot of the play, highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions. 
reaction
reaction
[Sustantivo]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

reacción

reacción

Ex: His reaction to criticism was to reflect on how he could improve. 
atmosphere
atmosphere
[Sustantivo]

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

ambiente, atmósfera

ambiente, atmósfera

Ex: The party had a festive atmosphere with colorful decorations and lively music. 
strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

a positive quality or attribute that enhances or enriches the overall value or effectiveness of a person or thing

fuerza, virtud

fuerza, virtud

Ex: The team's greatest strength is its defense. 
aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail. 
to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual. 
to [get|become] involved (with|in) {sth}

to start being mentally or emotionally engaged or interested in something

Ex: She found herself becoming too involved with her friend's personal issues. 
play
play
[Sustantivo]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

teatro

teatro

Ex: They adapted the popular novel into a television play, bringing the story to life on screen. 
to end up
to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

acabar, terminar en

acabar, terminar en

Ex: After several detours, we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about. 

Después de varios desvíos, terminamos en la hermosa playa escondida de la que habíamos oído hablar.

impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

impresión, idea

impresión, idea

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well, despite the lack of feedback. 
in case
in case
[Conjunción]

used to indicate a precaution for a possible future event

por si acaso, en caso de que

por si acaso, en caso de que

Ex: Take your laptop with you in case you need to work while you're away. 

Llévate tu portátil contigo por si acaso necesitas trabajar mientras estás fuera.

assignment
assignment
[Sustantivo]

a piece of school or college work that a student is required to complete

tarea, deberes, trabajo

tarea, deberes, trabajo

Ex: The teacher gave the class a writing assignment. 
demanding
demanding
[Adjetivo]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

difícil y desafiante

difícil y desafiante

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument is demanding, requiring practice and dedication. 

Aprender a tocar un instrumento musical es exigente, requiere práctica y dedicación.

moving
moving
[Adjetivo]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

emotivo, conmovedor

emotivo, conmovedor

Ex: The moving tribute to the fallen soldiers was both heart-wrenching and beautiful. 

El homenaje conmovedor a los soldados caídos fue desgarrador y hermoso a la vez.

recognizable
recognizable
[Adjetivo]

able to be identified or distinguished from other things or people

reconocible, identificable

reconocible, identificable

Ex: Her artwork has a recognizable style that sets it apart from other artists. 

Su obra de arte tiene un estilo reconocible que la distingue de otros artistas.

to interpret

to understand or assign meaning to something

interpretar, entender

interpretar, entender

Ex: Interpreting facial expressions helps people understand emotions in non-verbal communication. 
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