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

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moist
moist
[Adjetivo]

containing a small amount of moisture

húmedo, mojado

húmedo, mojado

Ex: The cake was moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb. 

El pastel estaba húmedo y esponjoso, con una miga tierna.

fluid
fluid
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to flow or move smoothly without interruption or obstruction

fluido, fluido

fluido, fluido

Ex: The artist's brushstrokes were fluid, creating a seamless blend of colors. 

Las pinceladas del artista eran fluidas, creando una mezcla perfecta de colores.

sap
sap
[Sustantivo]

a liquid containing nutrients that flows through a plant

savia, látex

savia, látex

Ex: The gardener tapped the tree to collect sap. 

El jardinero golpeó el árbol para recoger la savia.

maple
maple
[Sustantivo]

a tall tree, growing in northern countries, with leaves that have five points that turn gold or red in the fall

arce

arce

Ex: Canada is known for its iconic maple leaf symbol, which represents the country's national identity. 

Canadá es conocido por su icónico símbolo de la hoja de arce, que representa la identidad nacional del país.

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

verter, echar

verter, echar

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer. 

El bartender vertió una bebida para el cliente.

baking
baking
[Sustantivo]

the act of making food without using direct flame

repostería, hornear

repostería, hornear

Ex: Baking a cake from scratch is her favorite hobby. 

Hornear un pastel desde cero es su hobby favorito.

pastry
pastry
[Sustantivo]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

pastel, pastelillo

pastel, pastelillo

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked pastries filled the air in the quaint café. 

El aroma de los pasteles recién horneados llenaba el aire en el pintoresco café.

to contain
to contain
[Verbo]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contener

contener

Ex: The cupboard contains dishes, cups, and other kitchenware. 

El armario contiene platos, tazas y otros utensilios de cocina.

preservative
preservative
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservante, preservativo

conservante, preservativo

Ex: The bread contains a natural preservative to keep it fresh longer. 

El pan contiene un conservante natural para mantenerlo fresco por más tiempo.

refined sugar
refined sugar
[Sustantivo]

a processed form of sugar that has undergone purification and removal of impurities

azúcar refinado, azúcar purificado

azúcar refinado, azúcar purificado

Ex: She learned various techniques to reduce her dependence on refined sugar in her daily diet. 

Ella aprendió diversas técnicas para reducir su dependencia del azúcar refinado en su dieta diaria.

fertilizer
fertilizer
[Sustantivo]

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

fertilizante

fertilizante

Ex: After applying the fertilizer, the flowers bloomed beautifully within weeks. 

Después de aplicar el fertilizante, las flores florecieron hermosamente en semanas.

moisture
moisture
[Sustantivo]

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

humedad, mojadura

humedad, mojadura

Ex: Her hair retained moisture from the humid climate, making it difficult to style. 

Su cabello retenía la humedad del clima húmedo, lo que hacía difícil peinarlo.

soil
soil
[Sustantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

tierra

tierra

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields. 

Las lluvias intensas pueden causar la erosión del suelo, afectando los rendimientos de los cultivos.

criterion
criterion
[Sustantivo]

a specific condition or factor that is utilized for the evaluation of something

criterio

criterio

Ex: Accuracy is an essential criterion in evaluating scientific research papers. 

La precisión es un criterio esencial en la evaluación de los artículos de investigación científica.

to fulfill
to fulfill
[Verbo]

to satisfy a need, requirement, or condition

cumplir, satisfacer

cumplir, satisfacer

Ex: The project must fulfill specific criteria to be approved for funding. 

El proyecto debe cumplir criterios específicos para ser aprobado para financiación.

partial
partial
[Adjetivo]

involving only a part of something

parcial, incompleto

parcial, incompleto

Ex: The partial payment was enough to secure the reservation but not the full amount. 

El pago parcial fue suficiente para asegurar la reserva pero no el monto total.

exposure
exposure
[Sustantivo]

the state of being vulnerable or exposed

exposición, vulnerabilidad

exposición, vulnerabilidad

pointed
pointed
[Adjetivo]

having an end or tip that is sharp

puntiagudo, de pico, puntudo

puntiagudo, de pico, puntudo

Ex: The stiletto heel on her shoe was pointed, adding a touch of elegance to her outfit. 

El tacón de aguja de su zapato era puntiagudo, añadiendo un toque de elegancia a su atuendo.

symbol
symbol
[Sustantivo]

a sign or shape that represents a particular idea or organization

símbolo

símbolo

Ex: In ancient mythology, the owl was a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, associated with the goddess Athena. 

En la mitología antigua, el búho era un símbolo de sabiduría y conocimiento, asociado con la diosa Atenea.

to feature
to feature
[Verbo]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

presentar, incluir

presentar, incluir

Ex: The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients in all of its dishes. 

El restaurante presenta ingredientes de origen local en todos sus platos.

flag
flag
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.

bandera

bandera

Ex: The UN flag flew outside the headquarters. 

La bandera de la ONU ondeaba fuera de la sede.

to settle
to settle
[Verbo]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

establecerse, instalarse

establecerse, instalarse

Ex: They were excited to settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place. 

Estaban emocionados de establecerse en su nuevo hogar después de meses de buscar el lugar perfecto.

indigenous
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indígena,  autóctono

indígena, autóctono

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people, featuring traditional music, dance, and crafts. 

El festival celebró el rico patrimonio cultural de los pueblos indígenas, con música, danza y artesanías tradicionales.

to bore
to bore
[Verbo]

to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool

perforar, taladrar

perforar, taladrar

Ex: The carpenter bored a hole in the wood to accommodate a dowel. 

El carpintero perforó un agujero en la madera para acomodar una espiga.

trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

the main wooden body of a tree

tronco

tronco

Ex: The tree’s trunk had a rough, textured surface that provided a natural habitat for insects. 

El tronco del árbol tenía una superficie áspera y texturizada que proporcionaba un hábitat natural para los insectos.

container
container
[Sustantivo]

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

envase, recipiente

envase, recipiente

Ex: The kitchen was filled with various containers for spices and herbs. 

La cocina estaba llena de varios recipientes para especias y hierbas.

bark
bark
[Sustantivo]

the hard outer covering of a tree

corteza

corteza

Ex: He collected pieces of tree bark to use in his artwork, fascinated by the textures and patterns. 

Recogió trozos de corteza de árbol para usar en su obra de arte, fascinado por las texturas y los patrones.

storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

almacenamiento, depósito

almacenamiento, depósito

Ex: This closet offers ample storage for clothes and shoes. 

Este armario ofrece amplio almacenamiento para ropa y zapatos.

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

an object or installation designed to perform a specific function or provide convenience

instalación, equipo

instalación, equipo

Ex: The facility includes special equipment for training. 

La instalación incluye equipo especial para entrenamiento.

to boil
to boil
[Verbo]

to expose a container to heat until its content reaches its boiling point

hervir, llevar a ebullición

hervir, llevar a ebullición

Ex: She placed the pot of soup on the stove and waited for it to boil before reducing the heat. 

Ella colocó la olla de sopa en la estufa y esperó a que hirviera antes de reducir el fuego.

scorching hot

(of temperature or weather) extremely high in degree

Ex: The metal of the car's steering wheel was too hot to touch after sitting in the scorching sun all day. 
process
process
[Sustantivo]

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

proceso

proceso

Ex: We need to streamline the hiring process to attract qualified candidates. 

Necesitamos agilizar el proceso de contratación para atraer candidatos calificados.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Renewable energy resources such as wind and solar power are gaining importance. 

Los recursos energéticos renovables como la energía eólica y solar están ganando importancia.

to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding, watering, and pruning the plants. 

El jardinero cuida del jardín deshierbando, regando y podando las plantas.

diameter
diameter
[Sustantivo]

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

diámetro

diámetro

Ex: The engineer measured the diameter of the pipe to ensure it would fit snugly within the existing framework. 

El ingeniero midió el diámetro de la tubería para asegurarse de que encajaría perfectamente dentro del marco existente.

to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to move from a lower to a higher position

subir

subir

Ex: If you had followed the instructions, the cake would have risen perfectly. 

Si hubieras seguido las instrucciones, el pastel se habría elevado perfectamente.

vascular system
vascular system
[Sustantivo]

the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant

sistema vascular, aparato circulatorio

sistema vascular, aparato circulatorio

formation
formation
[Sustantivo]

the act of forming or establishing something

formación

formación

to drill
to drill
[Verbo]

to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

taladrar, perforar

taladrar, perforar

Ex: The DIY enthusiast drilled holes in the plastic container to create drainage for the plants. 

El entusiasta del bricolaje taladró agujeros en el contenedor de plástico para crear drenaje para las plantas.

to insert
to insert
[Verbo]

to place or add something into a specific space or object

insertar, introducir

insertar, introducir

Ex: The nurse skillfully inserted the needle into the patient's arm for a blood test. 

La enfermera hábilmente insertó la aguja en el brazo del paciente para un análisis de sangre.

tube
tube
[Sustantivo]

a cylindrical hollow structure used for conveying fluids, gases, or electrical signals

tubo, conducto

tubo, conducto

tap
tap
[Sustantivo]

a soft hit or strike, usually with the hand or a light object

toque, golpecito

toque, golpecito

Ex: She responded to a tap on the window. 

Ella respondió a un golpecito en la ventana.

nutrient
nutrient
[Sustantivo]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

Ex: A balanced diet includes a variety of nutrients. 

Una dieta equilibrada incluye una variedad de nutrientes.

to evaporate

to become gas or vapor from liquid

evaporarse

evaporarse

Ex: The spilled coffee has evaporated, leaving a stain. 

El café derramado se ha evaporado, dejando una mancha.

steam
steam
[Sustantivo]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

vapor

vapor

Ex: She carefully avoided the steam coming from the pot as she opened the lid. 

Ella evitó cuidadosamente el vapor que salía de la olla al abrir la tapa.

dense
dense
[Adjetivo]

thick or heavy in a chemical context

denso, espeso

denso, espeso

Ex: Some liquids are more dense than water, causing them to sink. 

Algunos líquidos son más densos que el agua, lo que hace que se hundan.

to filter out

to remove or separate unwanted items or elements from a group

filtrar, eliminar

filtrar, eliminar

Ex: We need to filter out the spam emails from our inbox. 

Necesitamos filtrar los correos no deseados de nuestra bandeja de entrada.

to build up

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

desarrollar

desarrollar

Ex: Pressure can build up in a closed system if not released properly. 

La presión puede acumularse en un sistema cerrado si no se libera adecuadamente.

cloudy
cloudy
[Adjetivo]

(of liquids) having a murky appearance due to suspended particles

turbio, opaco

turbio, opaco

Ex: The bartender served the cocktail, which had a cloudy appearance due to the fresh fruit puree mixed in. 

El bartender sirvió el cóctel, que tenía una apariencia turbia debido a la puré de fruta fresca mezclada.

gritty
gritty
[Adjetivo]

containing or resembling small, rough particles

granuloso, áspero

granuloso, áspero

Ex: The artist mixed gritty charcoal with pastels to create a textured and expressive drawing. 

El artista mezcló carbón arenoso con pasteles para crear un dibujo texturizado y expresivo.

to package
to package
[Verbo]

to pack something in order to sell or transport it

empaquetar, embalar

empaquetar, embalar

Ex: The online retailer had to package the products before shipping to customers. 

El minorista en línea tuvo que empaquetar los productos antes de enviarlos a los clientes.

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