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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 4

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session
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled period of teaching, instruction, or learning activities conducted within a defined timeframe

sesión, clase

sesión, clase

Ex: The afternoon session began with a hands-on laboratory experiment to reinforce concepts learned earlier in the day .La **sesión** de la tarde comenzó con un experimento práctico de laboratorio para reforzar los conceptos aprendidos anteriormente en el día.
decline
[Sustantivo]

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

reducción, disminución

reducción, disminución

Ex: Measures were introduced to address the decline in biodiversity .Se introdujeron medidas para abordar la **disminución** de la biodiversidad.
to affect
[Verbo]

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

afectar

afectar

Ex: Positive feedback can significantly affect an individual 's confidence and motivation .La retroalimentación positiva puede **afectar** significativamente la confianza y la motivación de un individuo.
in particular
[Adverbio]

used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context

en particular, especialmente

en particular, especialmente

Ex: The museum has a diverse collection , but the exhibit on ancient civilizations in particular is fascinating .El museo tiene una colección diversa, pero la exposición sobre civilizaciones antiguas **en particular** es fascinante.

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

explicar

explicar

Ex: He used a chart to illustrate the growth of the company over the years .Usó un gráfico para **ilustrar** el crecimiento de la empresa a lo largo de los años.
to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .En climas más fríos, las temperaturas **tienden** a bajar significativamente durante los meses de invierno.
to borrow
[Verbo]

to take or adopt external elements into one's own expression or creation

tomar prestado, inspirarse en

tomar prestado, inspirarse en

Ex: The composer borrowed melodies and rhythms from traditional folk music for the symphony .El compositor **tomó prestadas** melodías y ritmos de la música folclórica tradicional para la sinfonía.
millennium
[Sustantivo]

a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ

milenio

milenio

Ex: Futurists speculate about technological advancements that may shape the next millennium.Los futuristas especulan sobre los avances tecnológicos que podrían dar forma al próximo **milenio**.
to browse
[Verbo]

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

echar una ojeada

echar una ojeada

Ex: We browsed the web for restaurant reviews before deciding where to dine out .Navegamos por la web en busca de reseñas de restaurantes antes de decidir dónde cenar.

to a large extent

Ex: She cares a great deal about her family's well-being.
predominantly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

predominantemente, en su mayoría

predominantemente, en su mayoría

Ex: The weather in this area is predominantly hot and dry throughout the year .El clima en esta área es **predominantemente** caluroso y seco durante todo el año.
comparatively
[Adverbio]

to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

comparativamente, relativamente

comparativamente, relativamente

Ex: His speech was comparatively brief , lasting only a few minutes .Su discurso fue **comparativamente** breve, durando solo unos minutos.
respect
[Sustantivo]

a particular detail, feature, or aspect of something

aspecto, detalle

aspecto, detalle

Ex: The proposal was strong in most respects, but needed improvement in others.La propuesta fue sólida en la mayoría de los **aspectos**, pero necesitaba mejoras en otros.
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The community members joined hands to promote local businesses and economic growth .Los miembros de la comunidad unieron fuerzas para **promover** los negocios locales y el crecimiento económico.
bilingual
[Adjetivo]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

bilingüe

bilingüe

Ex: The bilingual signage in airports and train stations facilitates communication for travelers from different linguistic backgrounds .La señalización **bilingüe** en aeropuertos y estaciones de tren facilita la comunicación para viajeros de diferentes orígenes lingüísticos.
extent
[Sustantivo]

the point or degree to which something extends

extensión, grado

extensión, grado

influence
[Sustantivo]

the impact one thing or person has on another

influencia, impacto

influencia, impacto

Ex: The book 's influence on modern literature is undeniable .La **influencia** del libro en la literatura moderna es innegable.
staggering
[Adjetivo]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

asombroso, pasmoso

asombroso, pasmoso

Ex: The staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .El éxito **asombroso** de la empresa emergente superó todas las expectativas.
troubling
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

preocupante, inquietante

preocupante, inquietante

Ex: The report contains troubling statistics about climate change .El informe contiene estadísticas **preocupantes** sobre el cambio climático.
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

llevar

llevar

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .El CEO **llevará a cabo** personalmente las negociaciones con posibles socios comerciales.
mother tongue
[Sustantivo]

the first language that a baby acquires naturally

lengua materna

lengua materna

willing
[Adjetivo]

interested or ready to do something

dispuesto

dispuesto

Ex: She was willing to listen to different perspectives before making a decision .Ella estaba **dispuesta** a escuchar diferentes perspectivas antes de tomar una decisión.
to justify
[Verbo]

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

justificar

justificar

Ex: The government had to justify the allocation of funds to a particular project by outlining its potential benefits for the community .El gobierno tuvo que **justificar** la asignación de fondos a un proyecto en particular describiendo sus beneficios potenciales para la comunidad.
expense
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

gasto

gasto

Ex: Many people use budgeting apps to categorize their expenses and identify areas where they can cut back to save money .Muchas personas usan aplicaciones de presupuesto para categorizar sus **gastos** e identificar áreas donde pueden recortar para ahorrar dinero.
drawback
[Sustantivo]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Aunque la oferta parece atractiva, su **desventaja** es la falta de flexibilidad.
giant
[Sustantivo]

a business or organization that is exceptionally large and influential in its field

gigante, empresa gigante

gigante, empresa gigante

Ex: Despite being a publishing giant, the company still values small , independent authors .A pesar de ser un **gigante** editorial, la empresa aún valora a los pequeños autores independientes.
to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo **abordan** el cambio climático a través de diversas iniciativas.
sum
[Sustantivo]

a total of money, typically owed in a financial transaction

suma

suma

Ex: She transferred a considerable sum of funds to her investment portfolio .Ella transfirió una **suma** considerable de fondos a su cartera de inversiones.

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

asignar

asignar

Ex: Companies allocate resources for employee training to enhance skills and productivity .Las empresas **asignan** recursos para la capacitación de los empleados con el fin de mejorar las habilidades y la productividad.
fund
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is collected and saved for a particular purpose

fondo

fondo

Ex: They set up a fund to help flood victims .Establecieron un **fondo** para ayudar a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
to source
[Verbo]

to obtain or procure a product, material, or service from a particular supplier, location, or country

conseguir

conseguir

uphill
[Adjetivo]

challenging situation that requires considerable effort

arduo, difícil

arduo, difícil

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder can be an uphill climb , but with hard work and dedication , success is possible .Ascender en la escalera corporativa puede ser una subida **empinada**, pero con trabajo duro y dedicación, el éxito es posible.
struggle
[Sustantivo]

something that is hard to achieve, do, or deal with

lucha,  batalla

lucha, batalla

sound
[Adjetivo]

being in good condition and without any damage or flaws

en buen estado, sólido

en buen estado, sólido

Ex: Her car is sound and runs smoothly .Su coche está **en buen estado** y funciona sin problemas.
doubt
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

duda

duda

Ex: The decision was made quickly , leaving no room for doubt.La decisión se tomó rápidamente, sin dejar lugar a la **duda**.
inevitable
[Adjetivo]

unable to be prevented

inevitable

inevitable

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries , war seemed inevitable.Con las tensiones aumentando entre los dos países, la guerra parecía **inevitable**.

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

Ex: The scientist's findings raised a question regarding the validity of previous research.
identity
[Sustantivo]

the unique personality that persists within an individual

identidad, personalidad

identidad, personalidad

Ex: Changing one 's identity is not an easy process , especially in the digital age .Cambiar la **identidad** no es un proceso fácil, especialmente en la era digital.
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preocupar

preocupar

Ex: The behavior of their teenage daughter concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .El comportamiento de su hija adolescente **preocupó** a los padres, quienes estaban preocupados por su bienestar.
fluent
[Adjetivo]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

fluido, elocuente

fluido, elocuente

Ex: They hired a fluent interpreter to help with the negotiations .Sus respuestas **fluidas** impresionaron al panel de la entrevista.
to express
[Verbo]

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

expresar

expresar

Ex: The dancer is expressing a story through graceful movements on stage .El bailarín **expresa** una historia a través de movimientos elegantes en el escenario.
approximately
[Adverbio]

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

aproximadamente, más o menos

aproximadamente, más o menos

Ex: The temperature is expected to reach approximately 25 degrees Celsius tomorrow .Se espera que la temperatura alcance **aproximadamente** 25 grados Celsius mañana.
based
[Adjetivo]

having a base

basado, fundado

basado, fundado

content
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

contenido

contenido

Ex: She poured the contents of the jar into the mixing bowl.Ella vertió el **contenido** del frasco en el tazón para mezclar.
nation-state
[Sustantivo]

a country with clear borders where most people share the same culture, language, or history, and it governs itself independently

Estado-nación, nación-Estado

Estado-nación, nación-Estado

Ex: Some groups aim to form a new nation-state for their people.Algunos grupos tienen como objetivo formar un nuevo **Estado-nación** para su gente.
to tie up
[Verbo]

to connect or link something to another thing, often making them depend on or relate to each other in some way

atar, vincular

atar, vincular

Ex: These problems are tied up with poor planning.Estos problemas están **vinculados** con una mala planificación.
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