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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Escucha - Parte 1

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 4 Listening Part 1, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 
domestic
domestic
[Adjetivo]

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

doméstico

doméstico

Ex: They hired help to manage domestic affairs. 
flat
flat
[Sustantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

plano

plano

Ex: He is looking for a flat with two bedrooms, as he plans to have a roommate next year. 
package
package
[Sustantivo]

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

paquete, lote

paquete, lote

Ex: The holiday package includes flights and hotel stays. 
thorough
thorough
[Adjetivo]

doing something completely and comprehensively without leaving out any important details

minucioso, exhaustivo

minucioso, exhaustivo

Ex: He provided a thorough explanation of the topic, covering all key points in detail. 

Proporcionó una explicación exhaustiva del tema, cubriendo todos los puntos clave en detalle.

to polish
to polish
[Verbo]

to rub or treat a surface in order to make it smooth, clean, and shiny

dar brillo a

dar brillo a

Ex: She used a soft cloth to polish the wooden table. 
hardly ever
hardly ever
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

casi nunca, raramente

casi nunca, raramente

Ex: He hardly ever arrives late to meetings. 

Casi nunca llega tarde a las reuniones.

to iron
to iron
[Verbo]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

planchar

planchar

Ex: He irons his pants carefully to make sure they are wrinkle-free. 
to wipe out

to entirely remove something

eliminar por completo, borrar

eliminar por completo, borrar

Ex: Using a cloth, he wiped the fingerprints out from the glass surface. 

Con un paño, eliminó las huellas dactilares de la superficie de vidrio.

grubby
grubby
[Adjetivo]

dirty or grimy, especially from not having been washed or cleaned

sucio,  mugriento

sucio, mugriento

Ex: Their kitchen looked grubbier than ever. 
pressure washer
pressure washer
[Sustantivo]

a machine that uses high-pressure water spray to remove dirt, grime, and other types of stubborn stains from surfaces

hidrolimpiadora, lavadora a presión

hidrolimpiadora, lavadora a presión

Ex: After the rain, I took out the pressure washer to wash off the mud from my car. 

Después de la lluvia, saqué el lavadora a presión para lavar el barro de mi coche.

maintenance
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: Poor maintenance led to serious equipment failure. 
plumber
plumber
[Sustantivo]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

fontanero, plomero

fontanero, plomero

Ex: The plumber installed new pipes during the renovation of the bathroom. 

El fontanero instaló nuevas tuberías durante la renovación del baño.

in a hurry
in a hurry
[Adverbio]

in a quick manner due to having little time

apresuradamente, con prisa

apresuradamente, con prisa

Ex: She left in a hurry, forgetting her keys on the table. 

Ella se fue apresuradamente, olvidando sus llaves en la mesa.

to [put] {sb} in touch with {sb}

to provide someone with the contact information of another person such as their phone number, E-mail, or address

poner a alguien en contacto con alguien, conectar a alguien con alguien

poner a alguien en contacto con alguien, conectar a alguien con alguien

Ex: I'll put you in touch with someone who can help. 

Te pondré en contacto con alguien que pueda ayudarte.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

straight away
straight away
[Adverbio]

without any delay

inmediatamente, enseguida

inmediatamente, enseguida

Ex: She called me straight away when she got the news. 

Ella me llamó inmediatamente cuando recibió la noticia.

electrician
electrician
[Sustantivo]

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

electricista

electricista

Ex: The electrician tested the electrical system to ensure it met safety standards. 

El electricista probó el sistema eléctrico para asegurarse de que cumplía con los estándares de seguridad.

contact
contact
[Sustantivo]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contacto, relación

contacto, relación

Ex: Networking events are a great way to establish new contacts and expand your professional circle. 
to [bear] in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: As you make travel plans, bear in mind that the weather might affect your itinerary. 
to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 
to undergo
to undergo
[Verbo]

to experience or be subjected to a process, change, treatment, or event

someterse,  experimentar

someterse, experimentar

Ex: The building has undergone several renovations over the past decade. 
security check
security check
[Sustantivo]

an examination of a person or thing to ensure safety and prevent harm

control de seguridad, chequeo de seguridad

control de seguridad, chequeo de seguridad

Ex: She placed her bag on the conveyor belt during the security check. 

Ella colocó su bolso en la cinta transportadora durante el control de seguridad.

criminal
criminal
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving illegal activities

criminal

criminal

Ex: The suspect was arrested and charged with several criminal offenses. 
background
background
[Sustantivo]

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

origen

origen

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization. 
reference
reference
[Sustantivo]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

referencia

referencia

Ex: The company requires at least two references from former employers before making a hiring decision. 
suitable
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: They needed to find a suitable venue for the conference. 

Necesitaban encontrar un lugar adecuado para la conferencia.

to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: The technician is currently monitoring the system for any potential issues. 
client
client
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

cliente

cliente

Ex: The software company prides itself on delivering tailored solutions to its clients. 
to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.

captar

captar

Ex: My dog picked up the scent of another animal in the backyard. 

Mi perro detectó el olor de otro animal en el patio trasero.

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