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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Test 3 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 4

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 4, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
harassment
harassment
[Sustantivo]

the act of subjecting someone to repeated and unwanted attacks, criticism, or other forms of harmful behavior

acoso, hostigamiento

acoso, hostigamiento

Ex: The tenant filed a complaint against the landlord for harassment. 

El inquilino presentó una queja contra el propietario por acoso.

to ring
to ring
[Verbo]

to attach a ring, often for the purpose of identification, such as to an animal, key, or object

anillar, marcar con un anillo

anillar, marcar con un anillo

Ex: She rang the bird's leg with a colorful band to track its movements. 
to rely on
to rely on
[Verbo]

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

contar con, depender de

contar con, depender de

Ex: Many students rely on scholarships to fund their education. 

Muchos estudiantes dependen de becas para financiar su educación.

to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

identificar

identificar

Ex: The teacher identified the student's handwriting on the exam. 
data
data
[Sustantivo]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

datos

datos

Ex: Weather forecasters rely on data from satellites and weather stations to predict future conditions. 
atlas
atlas
[Sustantivo]

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

atlas, colección de mapas

atlas, colección de mapas

Ex: The atlas includes detailed maps of every continent, along with climate charts. 

El atlas incluye mapas detallados de cada continente, junto con gráficos climáticos.

to bury
to bury
[Verbo]

to cover or hide something from sight, often by placing it in the ground or covering it with another material

enterrar, esconder

enterrar, esconder

Ex: The construction workers had to bury the utility lines beneath the road. 
to disprove

to show that something is false or incorrect

refutar

refutar

Ex: She presented evidence to disprove the accusations against her. 

Ella presentó pruebas para refutar las acusaciones en su contra.

to popularize

to make something widely known and accepted by the general public, often by adjusting it to fit popular preferences or trends

popularizar, vulgarizar

popularizar, vulgarizar

Ex: The government initiated programs to popularize eco-friendly practices for sustainable living. 

El gobierno inició programas para popularizar prácticas ecológicas para una vida sostenible.

incapable
incapable
[Adjetivo]

lacking the necessary ability or skill to perform a specific task or achieve a particular outcome

incapaz, incompetente

incapaz, incompetente

Ex: As an incapable leader, he was unable to inspire confidence in his team. 

Como líder incapaz, no pudo inspirar confianza en su equipo.

population
population
[Sustantivo]

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

población

población

Ex: The fish population declined after the drought. 
to migrate
to migrate
[Verbo]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrar

migrar

Ex: Swans migrate to their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere during the spring. 

Los cisnes migran a sus áreas de reproducción en el hemisferio norte durante la primavera.

fashion
fashion
[Sustantivo]

a particular way in which something is done or happens

modo, manera

modo, manera

Ex: The argument ended in spectacular fashion, with both sides walking out. 
seasonally
seasonally
[Adverbio]

in a manner related to or characteristic of a particular season

estacionalmente, de manera estacional

estacionalmente, de manera estacional

Ex: Farmers plant and harvest crops seasonally, adapting their agricultural activities to the changing weather conditions. 

Los agricultores plantan y cosechan cultivos estacionalmente, adaptando sus actividades agrícolas a las condiciones climáticas cambiantes.

relatively
relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low. 

El costo de vida aquí es relativamente bajo.

habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Coral reefs are the habitat of thousands of marine species. 
lowlands
lowlands
[Sustantivo]

the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous

tierras bajas, llanuras

tierras bajas, llanuras

to study
to study
[Verbo]

to examine something closely and analyze it in order to understand its essential features or meaning

estudiar, analizar

estudiar, analizar

Ex: The economist studies the market trends to predict future fluctuations. 
pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

either of the two points at the northern and southern ends of Earth's axis of rotation

polo

polo

Ex: Earth rotates around an imaginary axis running between its two poles. 
mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

something that cannot be understood or explained because important facts are unknown

misterio,  enigma

misterio, enigma

Ex: Why the lights suddenly went out is still a mystery. 
lack
lack
[Sustantivo]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The team's lack of preparation led to their defeat. 
amusing
amusing
[Adjetivo]

providing enjoyment or laughter

divertido

divertido

Ex: Playing board games with friends is always an amusing way to spend an evening. 

Jugar juegos de mesa con amigos siempre es una manera divertida de pasar una tarde.

hibernation
hibernation
[Sustantivo]

a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy

hibernación, letargo invernal

hibernación, letargo invernal

Ex: In preparation for hibernation, the hedgehog builds up fat reserves to sustain itself through the inactive period. 

En preparación para la hibernación, el erizo acumula reservas de grasa para sostenerse durante el período de inactividad.

to hibernate

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hibernar

hibernar

Ex: The groundhog's shadow is said to predict how long it will hibernate. 

Se dice que la sombra de la marmota predice cuánto tiempo hibernará.

appearance
appearance
[Sustantivo]

the event of coming into sight

aparición,  llegada

aparición, llegada

Ex: The bird's appearance caused the children to stop talking. 
disappearance
disappearance
[Sustantivo]

the act or instance of going missing, often without explanation or a trace left behind

desaparición, extinción

desaparición, extinción

Ex: The detective investigated the mysterious disappearance of the artifact. 

El detective investigó la desaparición misteriosa del artefacto.

abundant
abundant
[Adjetivo]

existing or available in large quantities

abundante

abundante

Ex: In the market, there was an abundant supply of fresh vegetables. 

En el mercado, había una oferta abundante de verduras frescas.

to persist
to persist
[Verbo]

to continue to exist, occur, or remain present over time

Ex: The smell of smoke persisted long after the fire had been extinguished. 
to cage
to cage
[Verbo]

to confine someone or something in a cage or similarly restricted space

enjaular,  encarcelar

enjaular, encarcelar

Ex: The farmer caged the chickens overnight to protect them from foxes. 
to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

probar

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time. 
instinct
instinct
[Sustantivo]

a natural tendency or ability to behave or react in a particular way without conscious thought or learning

instinto, intuición

instinto, intuición

Ex: Birds rely on instinct when they begin their seasonal migration. 
naturalist
naturalist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems

naturalista

naturalista

Ex: The museum hired a naturalist to lead educational tours and teach visitors about local wildlife. 

El museo contrató a un naturalista para dirigir visitas educativas y enseñar a los visitantes sobre la vida silvestre local.

species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

transmutation
transmutation
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of changing something into a different form, nature, or substance

transmutación, transformación

transmutación, transformación

Ex: The process involves the transmutation of raw matter into useful products. 
assumption
assumption
[Sustantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposición

suposición

Ex: She made the assumption that he would handle the project alone. 
interpretation
interpretation
[Sustantivo]

the act of forming a personal understanding or mental image of something based on individual perception or analysis

interpretación, comprensión

interpretación, comprensión

Ex: Each student's interpretation of the historical event was influenced by their own perspectives and experiences. 
bizarre
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: She had a bizarre dream last night, in which she was flying on a giant banana through a cotton candy sky. 

Ella tuvo un sueño extraño anoche, en el que volaba sobre un plátano gigante a través de un cielo de algodón de azúcar.

paper
paper
[Sustantivo]

a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses

artículo, publicación

artículo, publicación

Ex: The paper reports the results of a five-year study. 
to claim
to claim
[Verbo]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: Yesterday, the politician confidently claimed that the opposition's policies were harmful. 
development
development
[Sustantivo]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

desarrollo

desarrollo

Ex: The child's language development was impressive for his age. 
to [make] history

to do something important that will be remembered for a long time

hacer historia, pasar a la historia

hacer historia, pasar a la historia

Ex: That discovery will make history in the field of medicine. 

Ese descubrimiento hará historia en el campo de la medicina.

spear
spear
[Sustantivo]

a weapon with a long handle and a metal pointed tip, used for fighting and fishing in the past

lanza

lanza

Ex: He crafted a spear from a sturdy tree branch and a sharpened stone for the tip. 

Él elaboró una lanza con una rama de árbol resistente y una piedra afilada para la punta.

incredibly
incredibly
[Adverbio]

in a way that defies belief or seems impossible to be true

increíblemente, de manera increíble

increíblemente, de manera increíble

Ex: The magician moved incredibly, leaving the audience speechless. 

El mago se movió increíblemente, dejando a la audiencia sin palabras.

defining
defining
[Adjetivo]

having a distinctive or crucial role

definitorio, determinante

definitorio, determinante

Ex: His defining quality as a leader was his ability to inspire and motivate others. 

Su cualidad definitoria como líder era su capacidad para inspirar y motivar a los demás.

ornithology
ornithology
[Sustantivo]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

ornitología

ornitología

Ex: The ornithology class at the university involves field trips to observe and identify different bird species in their natural environments. 

La clase de ornitología en la universidad incluye excursiones al campo para observar e identificar diferentes especies de aves en sus entornos naturales.

zoological
zoological
[Adjetivo]

involving or concerning the branch of science that deals with animals

zoológico, relativo a la zoología

zoológico, relativo a la zoología

Ex: The zoological exhibit at the museum offers an in-depth look at the anatomy and behavior of marine life. 

La exhibición zoológica en el museo ofrece una mirada en profundidad a la anatomía y el comportamiento de la vida marina.

aware
aware
[Adjetivo]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

concienciado

concienciado

Ex: He wasn't aware of the consequences of his actions until it was too late. 

No estaba consciente de las consecuencias de sus acciones hasta que fue demasiado tarde.

to establish

to reach a level of acceptance and recognition due to permanent success

ganarse

ganarse

Ex: Through years of dedication and hard work, the musician managed to establish a loyal fan base. 
destination
destination
[Sustantivo]

the place to which someone or something is traveling or being sent

destino

destino

Ex: Emma entered the destination into the navigation system. 
to speculate

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

hacer conjeturas

hacer conjeturas

Ex: When the stock prices suddenly dropped, investors started to speculate on the reasons for the market downturn. 

Cuando los precios de las acciones cayeron repentinamente, los inversores comenzaron a especular sobre las razones de la caída del mercado.

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