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

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

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
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]

smooth and graceful, without abrupt or awkward movements or changes

fluido

fluido

Ex: His fluid playing gave the piano piece a relaxed quality. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
to fulfill
to fulfill
[Verbo]

to satisfy or meet a need, requirement, condition, or purpose

satisfacer,  cumplir

satisfacer, cumplir

Ex: The building must fulfill strict safety standards. 
partial
partial
[Adjetivo]

relating to, affecting, or consisting of only part of something rather than the whole

parcial,  parciales

parcial, parciales

Ex: The doctors expect a partial recovery of movement in his hand. 
exposure
exposure
[Sustantivo]

the state of being subjected to something potentially harmful or unpleasant

exposición

exposición

Ex: Too much exposure to sunlight can damage the skin. 
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. 
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. 
flag
flag
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth or similar material bearing a distinctive design and used as a symbol, signal, or identifier

bandera

bandera

Ex: Each country carried its flag during the opening parade. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
container
container
[Sustantivo]

an object used for holding, storing, or carrying something

envase, recipiente

envase, recipiente

Ex: Daniel filled a large container with water. 
bark
bark
[Sustantivo]

the tough outer covering of the stems, branches, and roots of trees and other woody plants

corteza

corteza

Ex: Deer had eaten some of the bark near the base of the tree. 
storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

space or a place used for keeping things until they are needed

almacenamiento,  espacio de almacenamiento

almacenamiento, espacio de almacenamiento

Ex: The garage provides additional storage for garden equipment. 
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. 
to boil
to boil
[Verbo]

to heat a liquid or its container until the liquid reaches boiling point

hervir,  hacer hervir

hervir, hacer hervir

Ex: Boil the milk gently before adding the other ingredients. 
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. 
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. 
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 passing through the center of a circle or other round object from one side to the other, or the length of that line

diámetro

diámetro

Ex: The tree trunk is nearly a meter in diameter. 
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. 
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

Ex: The agreement led to the formation of a joint company. 
to drill
to drill
[Verbo]

to make a hole in something using a drill or similar rotating tool

taladrar,  perforar

taladrar, perforar

Ex: The dentist drilled the damaged tooth. 
to insert
to insert
[Verbo]

to put or place something inside or into something else

insertar,  introducir

insertar, introducir

Ex: The doctor carefully inserted the needle into his arm. 
tube
tube
[Sustantivo]

a long hollow cylinder through which liquids or gases can pass

tubo,  conducto

tubo, conducto

Ex: The gas passes through a metal tube into the chamber. 
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. 
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. 
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

aumentar, intensificarse

aumentar, intensificarse

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. 
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