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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 4 - Escucha - Parte 1

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 4 - Audición - Parte 1 en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to require
[Verbo]

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

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Para hornear el pastel, la receta **requerirá** huevos, harina, azúcar y mantequilla.
domestic
[Adjetivo]

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

doméstico

doméstico

Ex: Their argument disrupted the peaceful domestic setting .Su discusión interrumpió el entorno **doméstico** pacífico.
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: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .El agente inmobiliario les mostró varios **pisos**, cada uno con características y diseños únicos.
package
[Sustantivo]

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

paquete, lote

paquete, lote

Ex: The tour package included meals and sightseeing .El **paquete** turístico incluía comidas y visitas turísticas.
thorough
[Adjetivo]

doing something completely and comprehensively without leaving out any important details

minucioso, exhaustivo

minucioso, exhaustivo

Ex: The thorough investigation uncovered all relevant evidence , leaving no stone unturned in the search for the truth .La investigación **exhaustiva** descubrió todas las pruebas relevantes, dejando ninguna piedra sin remover en la búsqueda de la verdad.
to polish
[Verbo]

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

dar brillo a

dar brillo a

Ex: The housekeeper polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster .El ama de llaves **pulió** las superficies de madera para quitar el polvo y restaurar el brillo.
hardly ever
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

casi nunca, raramente

casi nunca, raramente

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work .**Casi nunca** se toma un día libre en el trabajo.
to iron
[Verbo]

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

planchar

planchar

Ex: The seamstress irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .La costurera **plancha** la tela antes de coser para crear costuras suaves.

to entirely remove something

borrar

borrar

Ex: I accidentally wiped out all the files on my computer .Accidentalmente **borré** todos los archivos de mi computadora.
grubby
[Adjetivo]

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

mugriento, sucio

mugriento, sucio

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: A pressure washer is a great tool for cleaning outdoor furniture that has collected dust and pollen .Una **hidrolavadora** es una gran herramienta para limpiar muebles de exterior que han acumulado polvo y polen.
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

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

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .El equipo de **mantenimiento** reparó el ascensor roto.
plumber
[Sustantivo]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

fontanero, plomero

fontanero, plomero

Ex: The plumber provided advice on how to prevent future plumbing problems .El **fontanero** proporcionó consejos sobre cómo prevenir futuros problemas de fontanería.
in a hurry
[Adverbio]

in a quick manner due to having little time

apresuradamente, con prisa

apresuradamente, con prisa

Ex: They were in a hurry to finish the project before the deadline .Estaban **apurados** por terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.

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

Ex: She offered to put me in touch with a potential investor for my startup project.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .El producto **fiable** tiene una reputación de durabilidad y rendimiento.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

electricista

electricista

Ex: They consulted an electrician to troubleshoot the issue with the flickering lights .Consultaron a un **electricista** para solucionar el problema de las luces parpadeantes.
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: John 's uncle , who works at a major law firm , has been a valuable contact for him in his legal career .El tío de John, que trabaja en un importante bufete de abogados, ha sido un **contacto** valioso para él en su carrera legal.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: When designing the website, bear user experience in mind to ensure easy navigation.
to apply
[Verbo]

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

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began to apply for the available positions .A medida que se acercaba la fecha límite, más candidatos comenzaron a **solicitar** los puestos disponibles.
to undergo
[Verbo]

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

someterse a, padecer

someterse a, padecer

Ex: Students are undergoing intensive training for the upcoming competition .Los estudiantes **están sometiéndose** a un entrenamiento intensivo para la próxima competencia.
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: The security check ensures no prohibited items are brought into the building .El **control de seguridad** asegura que no se introduzcan artículos prohibidos en el edificio.
criminal
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving illegal activities

criminal

criminal

Ex: Legal procedures ensure that individuals accused of criminal conduct receive fair trials and due process .Los procedimientos legales aseguran que los individuos acusados de conducta **criminal** reciban juicios justos y debido proceso.
background
[Sustantivo]

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

origen

origen

Ex: Understanding your students ' backgrounds can help you teach them better .
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: Before leaving her old job , she made sure to ask for a written reference from her supervisor .Antes de dejar su antiguo trabajo, se aseguró de pedir una **referencia** escrita a su supervisor.
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: The book contains content that is suitable for young readers .El libro contiene contenido que es **adecuado** para los jóvenes lectores.
to monitor
[Verbo]

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

controlar

controlar

Ex: Journalists often monitor international news channels to stay updated on global events .Los periodistas a menudo **monitorean** los canales de noticias internacionales para mantenerse actualizados sobre los eventos globales.
client
[Sustantivo]

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

cliente

cliente

Ex: The therapist maintains strict confidentiality with each client's personal information .El terapeuta mantiene una estricta confidencialidad con la información personal de cada **cliente**.
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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