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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

Learn vocabulary from the first part of Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 3 Reading Passage 2, with useful words and expressions from the text.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to derive from

to be originated from something

derivar

derivar

Ex: Certain traditions in the festival derive from ancient cultural practices passed down through generations. 

Ciertas tradiciones en el festival derivan de prácticas culturales antiguas transmitidas a través de generaciones.

to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumir, comer o beber

consumir, comer o beber

Ex: The athletes consumed a light meal before the race. 
to snack
to snack
[Verbo]

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

picar,  merendar

picar, merendar

Ex: While working on the project, they took a break to snack on nuts and energy bars. 

Mientras trabajaban en el proyecto, hicieron una pausa para picar frutos secos y barras energéticas.

manufacturer
manufacturer
[Sustantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

fabricante

fabricante

Ex: The manufacturer faced delays due to supply chain issues but managed to recover quickly. 
primarily
primarily
[Adverbio]

with a focus on the main aspects of a thing, situation, or person

principalmente, esencialmente

principalmente, esencialmente

Ex: His role in the project is primarily concerned with data analysis. 

Su papel en el proyecto está principalmente relacionado con el análisis de datos.

property
property
[Sustantivo]

a feature or quality of something

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: Location is often cited as the most important property factor when buying real estate. 
packaged
packaged
[Adjetivo]

enclosed in a package or protective covering

empaquetado, envuelto

empaquetado, envuelto

to seize
to seize
[Verbo]

to take hold of something suddenly and firmly

agarrar, coger

agarrar, coger

Ex: Daniel seized the handle and pulled the door open. 
to maximize

to increase something to the highest possible level

maximizar

maximizar

Ex: The changes implemented have maximized the software's performance. 

Los cambios implementados han maximizado el rendimiento del software.

to devote to

to dedicate or commit oneself, time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose, activity, or cause

dedicar a, consagrar a

dedicar a, consagrar a

Ex: He made a conscious decision to devote the next few months to improving his fitness and well-being. 

Tomó una decisión consciente de dedicar los próximos meses a mejorar su estado físico y bienestar.

to account for

to represent a specific amount or portion of a whole

representar, constituir

representar, constituir

Ex: The elderly population accounts for a growing percentage of healthcare expenditures. 

La población anciana representa un porcentaje creciente de los gastos en atención médica.

hectare
hectare
[Sustantivo]

a land measurement unit that equals 10000 square meters or 2471 acres

hectárea

hectárea

Ex: Parks and nature reserves are often measured in hectares to assess their size and conservation impact. 

Los parques y reservas naturales a menudo se miden en hectáreas para evaluar su tamaño e impacto en la conservación.

mere
mere
[Adjetivo]

used to highlight how insignificant, minor, or small something is

mero, simple

mero, simple

Ex: A mere $5 was all that was needed to make a difference. 
tonne
tonne
[Sustantivo]

a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms

tonelada,  tonelada métrica

tonelada, tonelada métrica

Ex: The elephant weighs about five tonnes. 
figure
figure
[Sustantivo]

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

cifra

cifra

Ex: She wrote down the figures for the monthly expenses. 
conservationist
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: Conservationists advocate for sustainable practices to preserve natural resources for future generations. 

Los conservacionistas abogan por prácticas sostenibles para preservar los recursos naturales para las generaciones futuras.

to cite
to cite
[Verbo]

to mention something as an example, reason, or evidence in support of a statement or argument

citar

citar

Ex: Daniel could cite numerous examples of similar problems. 
plantation
plantation
[Sustantivo]

a large piece of land where many trees are grown for harvesting

plantación, hacienda

plantación, hacienda

Ex: They planted new saplings to expand the plantation. 

Plantaron nuevos árboles jóvenes para expandir la plantación.

countless
countless
[Adjetivo]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

incontable

incontable

Ex: The museum housed countless artifacts from ancient civilizations. 

El museo albergaba incontables artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

dwindling
dwindling
[Adjetivo]

becoming gradually smaller or less

menguante

menguante

Ex: She struggled to maintain the company's dwindling profits. 
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. 
monoculture
monoculture
[Sustantivo]

the cultivation of a single crop (on a farm or area or country)

monocultivo

monocultivo

industrial
industrial
[Adjetivo]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industrial

industrial

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality. 

Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo mitigar el impacto de las actividades industriales en la calidad del aire y del agua.

endangered species
endangered species
[Sustantivo]

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

especie en peligro de extinción, especie amenazada

especie en peligro de extinción, especie amenazada

Ex: The tiger was declared an endangered species decades ago. 

El tigre fue declarado especie en peligro hace décadas.

fauna
fauna
[Sustantivo]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

fauna

fauna

Ex: The African savanna boasts a diverse fauna, including lions, elephants, and giraffes. 

La sabana africana cuenta con una fauna diversa, que incluye leones, elefantes y jirafas.

threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 
biodiversity
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: The loss of biodiversity due to deforestation has significant impacts on global climate patterns. 

La pérdida de la biodiversidad debido a la deforestación tiene impactos significativos en los patrones climáticos globales.

to declare
to declare
[Verbo]

to officially tell people something

declarar, manifestar

declarar, manifestar

Ex: The president addressed the nation to formally declare war against the aggressor. 
radical
radical
[Adjetivo]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radical

radical

Ex: His radical ideas about education sparked a lot of debate. 
environmentalist
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: Environmentalists often advocate for renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions. 

Los ambientalistas a menudo abogan por fuentes de energía renovables para reducir las emisiones de carbono.

to boycott
to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotear

boicotear

Ex: The consumers boycotted the company's products due to ethical concerns. 

Los consumidores boicotearon los productos de la empresa debido a preocupaciones éticas.

to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

argumentar, discutir

argumentar, discutir

Ex: The environmentalist argued for the preservation of the rainforest to protect biodiversity. 
dramatic
dramatic
[Adjetivo]

surprising or exciting in appearance or effect

dramático

dramático

Ex: Her sudden weight loss was dramatic, leaving friends and family astonished. 
intuitive
intuitive
[Adjetivo]

based on or derived from instinct rather than rational analysis

intuitivo

intuitivo

Ex: His intuitive sense of timing made him an excellent musician. 

Su sentido intuitivo del tiempo lo convirtió en un excelente músico.

argument
argument
[Sustantivo]

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

discusión

discusión

Ex: There are convincing arguments on both sides of the issue. 
nuanced
nuanced
[Adjetivo]

showing subtle differences or complexities, often in a way that requires careful consideration

matizado, sutilmente diferenciado

matizado, sutilmente diferenciado

Ex: His argument was nuanced, taking into account multiple viewpoints. 

Su argumento fue matizado, teniendo en cuenta múltiples puntos de vista.

vital
vital
[Adjetivo]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

esencial, vital, crucial

esencial, vital, crucial

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life. 
desirable
desirable
[Adjetivo]

worth doing or having

deseable

deseable

Ex: The vintage car's impeccable condition and rarity made it highly desirable among collectors. 

El estado impecable y la rareza del coche antiguo lo hicieron muy deseable entre los coleccionistas.

to eliminate

to completely remove, destroy, or get rid of something

eliminar

eliminar

Ex: The company is trying to eliminate waste from its production process. 
supply chain
supply chain
[Sustantivo]

the sequence of processes, organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in producing and delivering a product or service from its origin to the final customer

cadena de suministro, cadena de abastecimiento

cadena de suministro, cadena de abastecimiento

Ex: A strong supply chain ensures that goods reach customers on time. 

Una cadena de suministro sólida garantiza que los productos lleguen a los clientes a tiempo.

developing country
developing country
[Sustantivo]

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

país en desarrollo

país en desarrollo

Ex: The government of the developing country implemented policies to attract foreign investment. 

El gobierno del país en desarrollo implementó políticas para atraer inversión extranjera.

livelihood
livelihood
[Sustantivo]

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

sustento

sustento

Ex: Small businesses such as shops and restaurants are vital for urban dwellers' livelihoods, offering employment opportunities and goods and services. 

Las pequeñas empresas como tiendas y restaurantes son vitales para el sustento de los habitantes urbanos, ofreciendo oportunidades de empleo y bienes y servicios.

to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to successfully reach, achieve, or establish something that requires agreement or compromise

ocurrirse

ocurrirse

Ex: After weeks of debate, the committee struck an agreement on the budget. 
utilitarian
utilitarian
[Adjetivo]

having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics

utilitario

utilitario

Ex: The clothing line emphasized utilitarian features like durability and comfort. 

La línea de ropa enfatizó características utilitarias como la durabilidad y la comodidad.

cropland
cropland
[Sustantivo]

land that is used for growing crops like wheat, rice, or vegetables

tierra de cultivo, tierra agrícola

tierra de cultivo, tierra agrícola

Ex: That region has turned forests into cropland over the years. 

Esa región ha convertido los bosques en tierras de cultivo a lo largo de los años.

bone of contention

a subject over which people disagree

manzana de la discordia, motivo de disputa

manzana de la discordia, motivo de disputa

Ex: In the negotiations, the delivery date was the biggest bone of contention. 

En las negociaciones, la fecha de entrega fue la mayor manzana de la discordia.

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