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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 2

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 2, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del test de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
major
major
[Adjetivo]

serious and of great importance

importante

importante

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment. 
manufacturer
manufacturer
[Sustantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

fabricante

fabricante

Ex: The manufacturer faced delays due to supply chain issues but managed to recover quickly. 
work experience
work experience
[Sustantivo]

the knowledge, skills, and understanding gained from performing jobs or tasks in a professional setting

experiencia laboral, experiencia de trabajo

experiencia laboral, experiencia de trabajo

Ex: The internship provided valuable work experience for students. 

La pasantía proporcionó una valiosa experiencia laboral para los estudiantes.

managing director
managing director
[Sustantivo]

a senior executive or business leader who is responsible for the overall management and direction of a company or organization

director general, gerente

director general, gerente

Ex: The managing director attended an important business conference. 

El director gerente asistió a una importante conferencia de negocios.

founder
founder
[Sustantivo]

a person who establishes an organization, business, institution, or other undertaking

fundador,  fundadora

fundador, fundadora

Ex: As one of the organization's founders, Michael still serves on its board. 
to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer, montar

establecer, montar

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

apprenticeship
apprenticeship
[Sustantivo]

a formal training where an apprentice learns a trade or craft through practical experience under the guidance of a skilled mentor

aprendizaje, pasantía

aprendizaje, pasantía

Ex: The machinist apprenticeship program offered training in precision machining for those entering the manufacturing field. 

El programa de aprendizaje de maquinista ofrecía capacitación en mecanizado de precisión para quienes ingresaban al campo de la fabricación.

steel
steel
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acero, metal duro

acero, metal duro

Ex: The car's chassis was made from a blend of steel and aluminum. 
determined
determined
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

decidido

decidido

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship, training rigorously. 

El equipo estaba decidido a ganar el campeonato, entrenando rigurosamente.

to manufacture

to produce goods in large quantities, especially in a factory using machinery

fabricar

fabricar

Ex: Emma works for a firm that manufactures electric motors. 
component
component
[Sustantivo]

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

componente

componente

Ex: This component is responsible for the power supply. 
to come about

to happen, often unexpectedly

ocurrir

ocurrir

Ex: The error in the report came about due to a miscommunication. 

El error en el informe se produjo debido a una mala comunicación.

automotive
automotive
[Adjetivo]

related to the design, development, and maintenance of cars and other vehicles

automotriz,  automotor

automotriz, automotor

delay
delay
[Sustantivo]

a period of time during which an expected action or event is postponed or awaited

retraso, demora

retraso, demora

Ex: The team waited patiently during the delay. 
healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

premises
premises
[Sustantivo]

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

instalaciones

instalaciones

Ex: The premises were equipped with state-of-the-art security systems to ensure the safety of employees and assets. 
considerably
considerably
[Adverbio]

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

considerablemente

considerablemente

Ex: Her skills have improved considerably since the training. 

Sus habilidades han mejorado considerablemente desde el entrenamiento.

layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

the way in which the parts of something are arranged or positioned

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: David studied the layout of the building before entering. 
machinery
machinery
[Sustantivo]

machines, especially large or complex ones, considered collectively

maquinaria

maquinaria

Ex: Loose clothing can become caught in moving machinery. 
altogether
altogether
[Adverbio]

in every way or to the fullest degree

completamente, totalmente

completamente, totalmente

Ex: That's an altogether different problem from what we were discussing. 
to get on
to get on
[Verbo]

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

progresar, avanzar

progresar, avanzar

Ex: The students are getting on excellently with their studies and achieving high grades. 

Los estudiantes avanzan excelentemente con sus estudios y logran altas calificaciones.

reception
reception
[Sustantivo]

the area, desk, or office near the entrance of a hotel, office, or similar building where visitors are received and assisted

recepción

recepción

Ex: All visitors must report to reception before entering the office. 
welcoming
welcoming
[Adjetivo]

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

cordial, hospitalario, amable

cordial, hospitalario, amable

Ex: Despite being strangers, they were met with a welcoming attitude by the locals in the small town. 

A pesar de ser extraños, fueron recibidos con una actitud acogedora por los locales en el pequeño pueblo.

corridor
corridor
[Sustantivo]

a long passage in a building, usually with rooms opening from one or both sides

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: Daniel heard footsteps in the hotel corridor. 
to run
to run
[Verbo]

to pass in a specific direction

correr, pasar

correr, pasar

Ex: The old tramlines are still visible, but no trams run along them now. 
to face
to face
[Verbo]

to be oriented with the face or front pointing toward a particular direction

mirar hacia, estar orientado

mirar hacia, estar orientado

Ex: As per traditional architectural principles, the temple is built to face east. 
warehouse
warehouse
[Sustantivo]

a large building where goods are stored before being sold, used, or distributed

almacén

almacén

Ex: Thousands of boxes were stacked inside the warehouse. 
to access
to access
[Verbo]

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

entrar

entrar

Ex: The hiking trail provides a way for visitors to access the summit. 
turning
turning
[Sustantivo]

the part in a path that separates into two paths with different directions

giro

giro

Ex: She slowed down as she approached the turning, unsure which direction to take. 

Ella redujo la velocidad al acercarse al giro, insegura de qué dirección tomar.

courtyard
courtyard
[Sustantivo]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

patio

patio

Ex: After the renovation, the old mansion now has a peaceful courtyard with blooming flowers. 

Después de la renovación, la antigua mansión ahora tiene un patio tranquilo con flores florecientes.

keen
keen
[Adjetivo]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

entusiasta

entusiasta

Ex: He wasn't too keen on attending the party, so he stayed in. 
canteen
canteen
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant or cafeteria located in a workplace, such as a factory or school, where employees or students can purchase and eat food

cantina, comedor

cantina, comedor

Ex: She bought a sandwich and coffee from the canteen during her break. 

Ella compró un sándwich y un café en la cantina durante su descanso.

access road
access road
[Sustantivo]

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

vía de acceso

vía de acceso

Ex: We took the access road to avoid the heavy traffic on the main highway. 

Tomamos la carretera de acceso para evitar el tráfico pesado en la autopista principal.

I am afraid
I am afraid
[Oración]

used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

Ex: I'm afraid I have to disagree with your interpretation of the data. 
daylight
daylight
[Sustantivo]

light during the daytime

luz del día, día

luz del día, día

human resources
human resources
[Sustantivo]

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

recursos humanos

recursos humanos

Ex: The human resources organized a training session for all employees. 

Los recursos humanos organizaron una sesión de capacitación para todos los empleados.

to head
to head
[Verbo]

to move toward a particular direction

dirigirse

dirigirse

Ex: Yesterday, we headed towards the mountains for a weekend getaway. 
boardroom
boardroom
[Sustantivo]

a room where the board of directors meet

sala de juntas

sala de juntas

Ex: They presented their proposal to the board of directors in the spacious boardroom. 

Presentaron su propuesta a la junta directiva en la espaciosa sala de juntas.

to found
to found
[Verbo]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

fundar

fundar

Ex: The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century. 
program
program
[Sustantivo]

a course of study or curriculum offered by an educational institution

programa

programa

Ex: The STEM program at the local high school provides students with opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 
to carry out

to execute a decision, order, or directive

ejecutar, llevar a cabo

ejecutar, llevar a cabo

Ex: She carried out her promise to donate a portion of her earnings to a local charity every month. 

Ella cumplió su promesa de donar una parte de sus ganancias a una organización benéfica local todos los meses.

refurbishment
refurbishment
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of making a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating or cleaning it

renovación

renovación

Ex: The house was in need of refurbishment before it could be put on the market. 

La casa necesitaba una reformación antes de poder ponerse en el mercado.

research and development

the planned work done by companies to discover new knowledge and use it to make or improve products, services, or processes

investigación y desarrollo

investigación y desarrollo

Ex: Many industries depend on Research and Development to improve their products. 

Muchas industrias dependen de la investigación y desarrollo para mejorar sus productos.

to orientate

to adjust one's position or direction relative to a reference point

orientarse, situarse

orientarse, situarse

Ex: The surveyor orientated the instruments before beginning measurements. 

El topógrafo orientó los instrumentos antes de comenzar las mediciones.

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