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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Test 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 3 (1)

Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 3 Reading Passage 3, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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skyline
skyline
[Sustantivo]

the outline of objects seen against the sky

línea del horizonte, silueta

línea del horizonte, silueta

skyscraper
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades. 

El arquitecto diseñó un rascacielos futurista con fachadas de vidrio.

to review
to review
[Verbo]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

escribir críticas

escribir críticas

Ex: As a critic, it's important to review not only the plot but also the technical aspects of a movie, such as sound design and editing. 

Como crítico, es importante reseñar no solo la trama sino también los aspectos técnicos de una película, como el diseño de sonido y la edición.

geology
geology
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

geología

geología

Ex: Studying geology reveals the history of our planet, from the formation of continents to the evolution of life. 

El estudio de la geología revela la historia de nuestro planeta, desde la formación de los continentes hasta la evolución de la vida.

firm
firm
[Sustantivo]

a business or company, particularly one owned by two or more partners

firma

firma

Ex: She joined a marketing firm to gain experience in brand management. 

Se unió a una empresa de marketing para ganar experiencia en gestión de marcas.

distinct
distinct
[Adjetivo]

easily noticeable or perceived by senses

claro

claro

Ex: The manager outlined three distinct phases of the project, each with specific goals. 

El gerente describió tres fases distintas del proyecto, cada una con objetivos específicos.

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.

to address
to address
[Verbo]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

abordar

abordar

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate. 

El gobierno debe abordar la creciente tasa de desempleo.

settlement
settlement
[Sustantivo]

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

asentamiento

asentamiento

Ex: Archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient settlement deep in the jungle. 

Los arqueólogos descubrieron los restos de un antiguo asentamiento en lo profundo de la selva.

compilation
compilation
[Sustantivo]

something such as a book, record, etc. that consists of different pieces taken from several sources

compilación

compilación

Ex: The DJ released a compilation of popular tracks from the 80s. 

El DJ lanzó una compilación de canciones populares de los 80.

to comment
to comment
[Verbo]

to explain or annotate something

comentar

comentar

Ex: The researcher carefully commented throughout the report, adding footnotes for references and clarifications. 

El investigador comentó cuidadosamente a lo largo del informe, añadiendo notas al pie para referencias y aclaraciones.

tone
tone
[Sustantivo]

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

tono

tono

Ex: The article's tone suggested skepticism. 

El tono del artículo sugería escepticismo.

the latter
the latter
[Pronombre]

used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement

este último

este último

Ex: Sarah and Emily were both qualified candidates, but the latter was chosen for the position. 

Sarah y Emily eran ambas candidatas calificadas, pero la última fue elegida para el puesto.

to incorporate

to include something as part of a larger whole or system

incorporar, integrar

incorporar, integrar

Ex: The recipe incorporates fresh herbs to enhance its flavor. 

La receta incorpora hierbas frescas para realzar su sabor.

research paper
research paper
[Sustantivo]

a scholarly document presenting findings from an investigation or study on a particular topic

artículo de investigación, trabajo de investigación

artículo de investigación, trabajo de investigación

Ex: The conference accepted John's research paper, which explored the relationship between social media use and mental health. 

La conferencia aceptó el documento de investigación de John, que exploraba la relación entre el uso de las redes sociales y la salud mental.

account
account
[Sustantivo]

a general description of an idea, a theory, or an event

versión

versión

Ex: His account of the scientific theory was both detailed and accessible to a general audience. 

Su relato de la teoría científica era detallado y accesible para un público general.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 

El fotógrafo capturó el paisaje desértico en detalle.

subterranean
subterranean
[Adjetivo]

situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the earth

subterráneo

subterráneo

Ex: Our city has a network of subterranean passages used for utilities. 

Nuestra ciudad tiene una red de pasajes subterráneos utilizados para servicios públicos.

to indicate

to mention or express something in few words

mencionar, expresar

mencionar, expresar

Ex: The teacher indicated the due date for the assignment on the syllabus. 

El profesor indicó la fecha de entrega de la tarea en el programa del curso.

subsoil
subsoil
[Sustantivo]

the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock

subsuelo, estrato inferior

subsuelo, estrato inferior

to come through

to be transmitted or received clearly

llegar, ser transmitido claramente

llegar, ser transmitido claramente

Ex: The TV reception was poor, but with some adjustments, the picture came through clearly. 

La recepción de televisión era mala, pero con algunos ajustes, la imagen se recibió claramente.

residence
residence
[Sustantivo]

a place where someone lives, typically their home

residencia, domicilio

residencia, domicilio

Ex: After traveling for months, he was excited to return to his residence in the countryside. 

Después de viajar durante meses, estaba emocionado de regresar a su residencia en el campo.

vice president
vice president
[Sustantivo]

an executive officer whose rank is just below the rank of the president of a country and who can act in place of the president in certain cases to fulfill presidential duties

vicepresidente

vicepresidente

legend
legend
[Sustantivo]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

leyenda

leyenda

civil war
civil war
[Sustantivo]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

guerra civil

guerra civil

Ex: Civil wars often result in devastating consequences for the affected country, including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. 

Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan en consecuencias devastadoras para el país afectado, incluyendo pérdida de vidas y destrucción de infraestructura.

implementation
implementation
[Sustantivo]

the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order

implementación, aplicación

implementación, aplicación

Ex: The committee will oversee implementation of the reforms. 
grid
grid
[Sustantivo]

a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region

red eléctrica, cuadrícula de distribución

red eléctrica, cuadrícula de distribución

to [set] the stage for {sth}

to do something that makes it possible or easier for something else to occur

preparar el terreno, sentar las bases

preparar el terreno, sentar las bases

Ex: Her apology set the stage for a better relationship. 

Su disculpa sentó las bases para una relación mejor.

informative
informative
[Adjetivo]

providing useful or valuable information

informativo, instructivo

informativo, instructivo

Ex: The informative brochure contained helpful tips for traveling abroad. 

El folleto informativo contenía consejos útiles para viajar al extranjero.

to expand on

to provide more details, information, or a more comprehensive explanation about a particular topic or idea

ampliar, desarrollar

ampliar, desarrollar

Ex: The author took the opportunity to expand on the historical context of the events mentioned in the book. 

El autor aprovechó la oportunidad para ampliar el contexto histórico de los eventos mencionados en el libro.

tenement
tenement
[Sustantivo]

a house or building divided into separate residences, often large and associated with urban, lower-income housing

casa de vecindad

casa de vecindad

Ex: The tenement had several floors, each with multiple apartments. 

El tenement tenía varios pisos, cada uno con múltiples apartamentos.

slum
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents. 

Visitó el barrio marginal para entender las luchas de sus residentes.

clearance
clearance
[Sustantivo]

the act of clearing away obstacles or unwanted materials to make an area open or usable

despeje, limpieza

despeje, limpieza

Ex: Forest clearance has raised environmental concerns. 

El desmonte ha generado preocupaciones ambientales.

bedrock
bedrock
[Sustantivo]

solid rock beneath surface materials, forming the Earth's crust foundation

roca madre, sustrato rocoso

roca madre, sustrato rocoso

Ex: The river's erosion exposed the underlying bedrock, creating a scenic landscape of cliffs and rock formations. 

La erosión del río expuso el lecho rocoso subyacente, creando un paisaje escénico de acantilados y formaciones rocosas.

developer
developer
[Sustantivo]

a person or company that prepares a piece of land for residential or commercial use

desarrollador, promotor inmobiliario

desarrollador, promotor inmobiliario

Ex: They hired a developer to turn the old factory into loft apartments. 

Contrataron a un desarrollador para convertir la antigua fábrica en apartamentos loft.

foundation
foundation
[Sustantivo]

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

cimientos

cimientos

Ex: The engineer inspected the foundation of the bridge to ensure it could withstand heavy traffic. 
fraction
fraction
[Sustantivo]

a number obtained by dividing one integer or rational number by another, typically written in the form a/b

fracción, quebrado

fracción, quebrado

Ex: Fractions can be converted to decimals for easier calculation. 

Las fracciones pueden convertirse en decimales para facilitar el cálculo.

at first glance
at first glance
[Adverbio]

after an initial impression, which later proves incorrect

a primera vista

a primera vista

Ex: At first glance, the signature appeared genuine. 
occupancy
occupancy
[Sustantivo]

the state in which a space, building, or property is currently being used or inhabited by people

tasa de ocupación, ocupación

tasa de ocupación, ocupación

Ex: The building was closed due to unauthorized occupancy. 

El edificio fue cerrado debido a una ocupación no autorizada.

rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents. 

El vecindario deteriorado tenía una alta tasa de criminalidad y pocos residentes.

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. 

El profesor identificó la letra del estudiante en el examen.

enclave
enclave
[Sustantivo]

a specific part of a city or country surrounded by another territory, often one with a different background, culture, religion, nationality, etc.

enclave

enclave

in terms of
in terms of
[Preposición]

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

en términos de, en cuanto a

en términos de, en cuanto a

Ex: The project was successful in terms of meeting deadlines and objectives. 

El proyecto fue exitoso en términos de cumplimiento de plazos y objetivos.

amenities
amenities
[Sustantivo]

features, services, or other things that provide convenience, comfort, and enjoyment

comodidades, servicios

comodidades, servicios

Ex: The office building offers a range of amenities for employees, including a cafeteria, childcare center, and fitness room. 

El edificio de oficinas ofrece una variedad de comodidades para los empleados, incluyendo una cafetería, una guardería y un gimnasio.

waterfront
waterfront
[Sustantivo]

the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water

frente al mar, zona portuaria

frente al mar, zona portuaria

to border
to border
[Verbo]

to form a boundary around something

bordear, delimitar

bordear, delimitar

Ex: The fence bordered the property, marking the limits of the backyard. 

La valla bordeaba la propiedad, marcando los límites del patio trasero.

to distinguish

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguir

distinguir

Ex: The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks. 

El experto distingue entre obras de arte auténticas y falsificadas.

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The company's efficient use of resources maximized profits and minimized waste. 
return
return
[Sustantivo]

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

rendimiento,  ingreso

rendimiento, ingreso

Ex: The sale generated a substantial return. 
cluster
cluster
[Sustantivo]

a grouping or concentration of data points in a specific region, often used in statistics and data analysis to describe a set of values that are close to each other

grupo, aglomeración

grupo, aglomeración

Ex: When examining the distribution of test scores, a cluster of high scores may suggest a group of high-achieving students. 

Al examinar la distribución de las calificaciones de las pruebas, un grupo de puntuaciones altas puede sugerir un grupo de estudiantes de alto rendimiento.

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