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

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
skeletal frame
skeletal frame
[Sustantivo]

the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape

estructura esquelética, armazón

estructura esquelética, armazón

load-bearing wall
load-bearing wall
[Sustantivo]

a structural wall that supports the weight of the building or a significant portion of it, transmitting the load to the foundation and other structural elements

muro de carga, pared maestra

muro de carga, pared maestra

footage
footage
[Sustantivo]

a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done

tarifa por pie lineal, precio por pie lineal

tarifa por pie lineal, precio por pie lineal

regression
regression
[Sustantivo]

a statistical method used to model and analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables

regresión

regresión

Ex: Multiple regression allows for the analysis of the effect of several independent variables on a dependent variable. 

La regresión múltiple permite el análisis del efecto de varias variables independientes sobre una variable dependiente.

to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

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

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges. 
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. 
urban center
urban center
[Sustantivo]

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

centro urbano, metrópolis

centro urbano, metrópolis

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. 
prohibitively
prohibitively
[Adverbio]

in a way that forbids or effectively prevents something

prohibitivamente, de manera prohibitiva

prohibitivamente, de manera prohibitiva

Ex: The visa requirements are prohibitively strict for short-term visitors. 

Los requisitos de visa son prohibitivamente estrictos para los visitantes de corta estancia.

caisson
caisson
[Sustantivo]

large watertight chamber used for construction under water

cajón, cámara estanca

cajón, cámara estanca

to enable
to enable
[Verbo]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permitir

permitir

Ex: Financial assistance can enable students to pursue higher education. 
considerable
considerable
[Adjetivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

considerable, importante

considerable, importante

Ex: The storm left a considerable amount of debris scattered across the neighborhood. 

La tormenta dejó una cantidad considerable de escombros esparcidos por el vecindario.

water table
water table
[Sustantivo]

underground surface below which the ground is wholly saturated with water

nivel freático, tabla de agua

nivel freático, tabla de agua

thorough
thorough
[Adjetivo]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

meticuloso, minucioso

meticuloso, minucioso

Ex: His thorough cleaning left the house spotless and organized down to the last detail. 

Su limpieza minuciosa dejó la casa impecable y organizada hasta el último detalle.

to reference

to refer to a source, publication, or piece of information for evidence, support, or clarification

referenciar, citar

referenciar, citar

Ex: He referenced a quote from Shakespeare to strengthen his argument. 
empirical
empirical
[Adjetivo]

based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than primarily on theory

empírico

empírico

Ex: The study provides empirical data on changes in consumer behavior. 
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.

boom
boom
[Sustantivo]

a period of rapid economic growth and increased business activity

boom

boom

Ex: Many new companies were created during the postwar boom. 
to serve
to serve
[Verbo]

to produce a specific result or effect

servir, contribuir

servir, contribuir

Ex: His actions served only to make the situation worse. 
suited
suited
[Adjetivo]

fitting for a specific purpose, situation, or person

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: The adjustable straps make the backpack suited for various body types. 

Las correas ajustables hacen que la mochila sea adecuada para varios tipos de cuerpo.

undergraduate
undergraduate
[Sustantivo]

a student who is trying to complete their first degree in college or university

estudiante universitario

estudiante universitario

Ex: Many undergraduates take advantage of research opportunities to deepen their understanding of their field of study. 

Muchos estudiantes de pregrado aprovechan las oportunidades de investigación para profundizar en su comprensión de su campo de estudio.

to consider

to weigh relevant information to understand a situation or form a conclusion

tener en cuenta

tener en cuenta

Ex: The price seems reasonable considering the high quality of the materials used. 
exuberance
exuberance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, liveliness, and excitement

exuberancia,  entusiasmo

exuberancia, entusiasmo

Ex: The puppy greeted its owner with such exuberance, wagging its tail and jumping with excitement. 

El cachorro saludó a su dueño con tal exuberancia, moviendo la cola y saltando de emoción.

financing
financing
[Sustantivo]

the act of providing a sum of money for running a business, activity, project, or individual needs, typically through loans, investments, etc.

financiación

financiación

Ex: Homebuyers rely on mortgage financing to purchase property, spreading payments over several years. 

Los compradores de viviendas dependen del financiamiento hipotecario para adquirir propiedades, distribuyendo los pagos a lo largo de varios años.

to assess
to assess
[Verbo]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

valorar

valorar

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient's mental health to determine the best treatment plan. 
viability
viability
[Sustantivo]

the ability of something to work successfully or be effective in practice

viabilidad

viabilidad

Ex: The team evaluated the viability of their plan during the strategic meeting. 

El equipo evaluó la viabilidad de su plan durante la reunión estratégica.

supply and demand

the relationship between the availability of a commodity and the desire for it, which determines market prices

oferta y demanda

oferta y demanda

Ex: The pandemic disrupted global supply and demand for semiconductors. 
credit
credit
[Sustantivo]

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

crédito

crédito

Ex: Banks provide credit to borrowers who meet certain requirements. 
to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar

estimar

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles. 
reverse
reverse
[Sustantivo]

a complete change, resulting in a situation that is opposite to the previous one

revés, inversión

revés, inversión

Ex: The policy change led to a significant reverse in the company's growth strategy. 
epilogue
epilogue
[Sustantivo]

a brief section added at the end of a literary work, providing closure, commentary, or resolution

epílogo

epílogo

Ex: The epilogue tied up loose plot threads left in the main story. 

El epílogo ató los cabos sueltos de la trama que quedaron en la historia principal.

approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 
conflicting
conflicting
[Adjetivo]

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

contradictorio, divergente

contradictorio, divergente

Ex: The politician's statements were conflicting, causing confusion among the public regarding their stance on the issue. 

Las declaraciones del político eran contradictorias, causando confusión entre el público respecto a su postura sobre el tema.

trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: The trend in smartphone technology shows an increasing emphasis on camera quality and AI features. 
specialized
specialized
[Adjetivo]

made or designed for a specific function

especializado

especializado

Ex: The company offers specialized software for accounting professionals, optimized for managing financial data. 

La empresa ofrece software especializado para profesionales de la contabilidad, optimizado para gestionar datos financieros.

to draw on
to draw on
[Verbo]

to use information, knowledge, or past experience to aid in performing a task or achieving a goal

recurrir a, aprovechar

recurrir a, aprovechar

Ex: When faced with a challenging decision, the manager decided to draw on the team's collective expertise. 

Ante una decisión desafiante, el gerente decidió recurrir a la experiencia colectiva del equipo.

to finance
to finance
[Verbo]

to provide funds or an amount of money

financiar

financiar

Ex: Governments may finance infrastructure projects to improve public facilities. 
appeal
appeal
[Sustantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals. 
broad
broad
[Adjetivo]

covering or including a wide range of topics, subjects, or people

amplio, extenso

amplio, extenso

Ex: The museum's collection includes artworks from a broad array of cultures and time periods. 
harbor
harbor
[Sustantivo]

a sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely

puerto

puerto

Ex: We watched the ferry enter the harbor at sunset. 
to regard as

to think of someone or something in a particular way

considerar como, ver como

considerar como, ver como

Ex: She regards him as a talented artist. 

Ella lo considera como un artista talentoso.

excavation
excavation
[Sustantivo]

a hole in the ground made by excavating

excavación, hoyo

excavación, hoyo

guideline
guideline
[Sustantivo]

a principle, recommendation, or instruction that helps determine how something should be done

directriz

directriz

Ex: These guidelines explain how personal information should be stored. 
to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 
expenditure
expenditure
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money paid or spent

gastos

gastos

Ex: The government approved new expenditures for infrastructure. 
myth
myth
[Sustantivo]

a widely believed idea that is false or unsupported by evidence

mito,  creencia errónea

mito, creencia errónea

Ex: Doctors are trying to dispel myths about the disease. 
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