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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Audición - Parte 4

Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 4, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
(with|in) regard to
with regard to
[Preposición]

used to show that the following statement or discussion is about a specific topic, highlighting its importance and relevance

con respecto a, en relación con

con respecto a, en relación con

Ex: With regard to your question about the budget, let's discuss potential allocations. 

Con respecto a su pregunta sobre el presupuesto, hablemos de las posibles asignaciones.

to define
to define
[Verbo]

to mark clear boundaries or distinctions for a concept or area

definir, delimitar

definir, delimitar

Ex: The guidelines help to define the scope of the project, outlining the specific objectives and deliverables. 
perspective
perspective
[Sustantivo]

a specific manner of considering something

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: The artist's paintings reflect his abstract perspective on nature and life. 
wholly
wholly
[Adverbio]

to a full or complete degree

completamente, totalmente, enteramente

completamente, totalmente, enteramente

Ex: The team's success was wholly attributed to their collaborative efforts. 

El éxito del equipo fue totalmente atribuido a sus esfuerzos colaborativos.

caution
caution
[Sustantivo]

carefulness intended to avoid danger, mistakes, or undesirable consequences

cautela,  precaución

cautela, precaución

Ex: Daniel urged caution before making such a large investment. 
initiation
initiation
[Sustantivo]

wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

iniciación, sabiduría

iniciación, sabiduría

desire
desire
[Sustantivo]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

deseo

deseo

Ex: Emily's desire for success drove her to work tirelessly toward achieving her career goals. 
undertaking
undertaking
[Sustantivo]

a formal promise or commitment to do something

tarea

tarea

Ex: The minister gave an undertaking that the service would remain open. 
entrepreneur
entrepreneur
[Sustantivo]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

empresario

empresario

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors. 

Los eventos de networking son esenciales para que un emprendedor se conecte con inversores potenciales.

Founding father
Founding father
[Sustantivo]

one of the political leaders who helped establish the United States as an independent nation and create its system of government

padre fundador,  padre de la patria

padre fundador, padre de la patria

Ex: John Adams served as both a diplomat and a Founding Father. 
to inspire
to inspire
[Verbo]

to make someone want or feel motivated to do something, especially something positive or creative

inspirar

inspirar

Ex: His recovery inspired me to keep trying. 
to put on
to put on
[Verbo]

to stage a play, a show, etc. for an audience

presentar, montar

presentar, montar

Ex: The community center put a show on to celebrate the holidays. 

El centro comunitario organizó un espectáculo para celebrar las fiestas.

liberty
liberty
[Sustantivo]

freedom from unfair or oppressive control by a government or other authority

libertad,  autonomía

libertad, autonomía

Ex: The law was criticized for restricting personal liberty. 
to lecture
to lecture
[Verbo]

to give a formal talk or presentation to teach someone or a group

dar una conferencia, impartir una clase

dar una conferencia, impartir una clase

Ex: The author was asked to lecture at the literary festival, discussing the creative process behind writing a novel. 
dense
dense
[Adjetivo]

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

denso

denso

Ex: The concert had a dense crowd, making it hard to move through the venue. 

El concierto tenía una multitud densa, lo que hacía difícil moverse por el lugar.

triumph
triumph
[Sustantivo]

a great victory, success, or achievement, especially one gained after difficulty or effort

triunfó

triunfó

Ex: The new bridge is considered a triumph of modern engineering. 
to refer
to refer
[Verbo]

to mention something or someone particularly in speech or writing

mencionar, referirse a

mencionar, referirse a

Ex: When discussing the project, the manager referred to specific milestones that needed to be achieved. 
stoicism
stoicism
[Sustantivo]

an ancient Greek philosophy that values virtue and encourages living in harmony with nature's divine Reason

estoicismo

estoicismo

Ex: By learning to distinguish between what is and isn't within our control, stoicism provides tools for inner peace. 

Al aprender a distinguir entre lo que está y no está bajo nuestro control, el estoicismo proporciona herramientas para la paz interior.

practical
practical
[Adjetivo]

(of a method, idea, or plan) likely to be successful or effective

práctico

práctico

Ex: The team developed a practical plan to improve productivity. 
appealing
appealing
[Adjetivo]

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

atractivo, atrayente

atractivo, atrayente

Ex: Her bright smile and sparkling eyes made her instantly appealing to everyone she met. 

Su brillante sonrisa y sus ojos centelleantes la hacían instantáneamente atractiva para todos los que conocía.

amazingly
amazingly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is extremely well or impressive

increíblemente

increíblemente

Ex: The acrobat flipped and twirled amazingly in the air. 

El acróbata dio volteretas y giros increíblemente en el aire.

access
access
[Sustantivo]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

acceso

acceso

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs. 
stoic
stoic
[Sustantivo]

a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

estoico, seguidor del estoicismo

estoico, seguidor del estoicismo

principle
principle
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

principio

principio

Ex: She taught her children the importance of having principles and standing by them. 
unshakable
unshakable
[Adjetivo]

firm in a way that cannot be destroyed or changed

inquebrantable,  firme

inquebrantable, firme

Ex: The soldier's unshakable courage inspired his entire unit. 

El coraje inquebrantable del soldado inspiró a toda su unidad.

key
key
[Sustantivo]

a crucial factor in achieving or understanding something

clave, factor clave

clave, factor clave

Ex: Leadership is the key to managing a successful team. 
virtue
virtue
[Sustantivo]

moral goodness or excellence in a person's character or conduct

virtud

virtud

Ex: The story contrasts a life of virtue with one driven by selfishness. 
in turn
in turn
[Adverbio]

in a sequential manner, referring to actions or events occurring in a specific order

por turnos, sucesivamente

por turnos, sucesivamente

Ex: Employees were called into the meeting room in turn to receive their performance reviews. 

Los empleados fueron llamados a la sala de reuniones por turnos para recibir sus evaluaciones de desempeño.

conscious
conscious
[Adjetivo]

done with purpose

deliberado, consciente

deliberado, consciente

Ex: The painting shows a conscious attempt to break traditional rules. 

La pintura muestra un intento consciente de romper las reglas tradicionales.

external
external
[Adjetivo]

relating to a source outside a specific situation or context

externo, exterior

externo, exterior

Ex: The government implemented measures to attract external investment and boost economic growth. 
renowned
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: The renowned musician captivated audiences with her virtuoso performances. 

El músico renombrado cautivó al público con sus actuaciones virtuosas.

ardent
ardent
[Adjetivo]

showing a great amount of eagerness

ferviente, apasionado

ferviente, apasionado

Ex: As an ardent advocate for education, he organized numerous fundraisers for local schools. 

Como un ardiente defensor de la educación, organizó numerosas recaudaciones de fondos para las escuelas locales.

consoling
consoling
[Adjetivo]

affording comfort or solace

consolador,  reconfortante

consolador, reconfortante

economist
economist
[Sustantivo]

a person who studies economics or has expert knowledge of how economies work

economista

economista

Ex: Daniel studied for several years to become an economist. 
capitalism
capitalism
[Sustantivo]

an economic system in which property and businesses are primarily privately owned and operated for profit

capitalismo

capitalismo

Ex: The book examines different forms of capitalism around the world. 
former
former
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The former owner of the house left behind many memories for the new residents. 
to compare
to compare
[Verbo]

to state or describe how two things or persons are similar

comparar

comparar

Ex: The movie was compared to a classic because of its timeless appeal. 
prime minister
prime minister
[Sustantivo]

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

Ex: The Prime Minister met with foreign dignitaries to discuss trade agreements and international cooperation. 

El Primer ministro se reunió con dignatarios extranjeros para discutir acuerdos comerciales y cooperación internacional.

(in|over) the course of {sth}

referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

en el curso de, durante

en el curso de, durante

Ex: In the course of the meeting, several important decisions were made. 

En el transcurso de la reunión, se tomaron varias decisiones importantes.

profound
profound
[Adjetivo]

very great, intense, or far-reaching in degree or effect

profundo

profundo

Ex: The new technology brought profound changes to the industry. 
cognitive behavioral therapy

a psychotherapy that targets negative thoughts and behaviors to address mental health issues

terapia cognitivo-conductual, TCC

terapia cognitivo-conductual, TCC

Ex: Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

La terapia cognitivo-conductual es efectiva en el tratamiento de una amplia gama de condiciones de salud mental, incluyendo el trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC) y el trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT).

to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

tratar

tratar

Ex: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries. 
to [take] control

to gain the power to make decisions in a situation

Ex: She took control of the team after the manager left. 
irrational
irrational
[Adjetivo]

not based on reason or logic

irracional

irracional

Ex: It's irrational to expect a different outcome without changing your approach or actions. 

Es irracional esperar un resultado diferente sin cambiar tu enfoque o acciones.

faulty
faulty
[Adjetivo]

not functioning correctly or failing to meet proper standards

incorrecto

incorrecto

Ex: She made a decision using faulty logic. 

Ella tomó una decisión usando una lógica defectuosa.

symptom
symptom
[Sustantivo]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

síntoma

síntoma

Ex: Muscle aches and fatigue are common symptoms of many viral infections. 
resilience
resilience
[Sustantivo]

the ability to recover from difficult situations

resiliencia

resiliencia

Ex: Mental resilience is crucial for athletes, helping them cope with losses and remain focused on future competitions. 

La resiliencia mental es crucial para los atletas, ayudándoles a afrontar las pérdidas y mantenerse enfocados en futuras competiciones.

state of mind
state of mind
[Sustantivo]

a person's mental or emotional condition at a particular time

estado de ánimo, estado mental

estado de ánimo, estado mental

Ex: The long vacation put her in a much better state of mind. 
to overcome

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

vencer

vencer

Ex: Teams overcome project challenges by collaborating and finding innovative solutions. 
setback
setback
[Sustantivo]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

revés

revés

Ex: His injury was a setback to his training schedule for the upcoming competition. 
obstacle
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

a difficulty or circumstance that prevents or delays progress or success

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Language differences can create serious obstacles to communication. 
relevant
relevant
[Adjetivo]

appropriate, important, or connected to the current time, situation, or context, often reflecting modern interests or concerns

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: The novel remains relevant decades after its publication, as its themes still resonate today. 

La novela sigue siendo relevante décadas después de su publicación, ya que sus temas todavía resuenan hoy.

root
root
[Sustantivo]

the primary cause of something

raíz

raíz

Ex: Finding the root of the misunderstanding allowed them to resolve the issue and improve communication. 
considerable
considerable
[Adjetivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

considerable, importante

considerable, importante

Ex: The storm left a considerable amount of debris scattered across the neighborhood. 

La tormenta dejó una cantidad considerable de escombros esparcidos por el vecindario.

to master
to master
[Verbo]

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

dominar

dominar

Ex: He aimed to master the language by immersing himself in daily conversations and literature. 
fame
fame
[Sustantivo]

the state of being widely known or recognized by many people

fama,  celebridad

fama, celebridad

Ex: She never felt comfortable with the fame that followed her success. 
disciplined
disciplined
[Adjetivo]

having devoted a lot of time and effort into learning necessary skills for a particular field or activity

disciplinado, riguroso

disciplinado, riguroso

Ex: Her disciplined approach to studying has enabled her to excel academically. 

Su enfoque disciplinado del estudio le ha permitido sobresalir académicamente.

principled
principled
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

de principios

de principios

Ex: The judge was respected for his principled decisions, which were based on fairness and justice. 
to resonate

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

resonar, tener eco

resonar, tener eco

Ex: The artist’s work resonates with people who have experienced loss and longing. 

El trabajo del artista resuena con las personas que han experimentado pérdida y anhelo.

appeal
appeal
[Sustantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals. 
to found
to found
[Verbo]

to build or establish something based on a specific principle, idea, or belief

fundar, establecer

fundar, establecer

Ex: She founded her business on the idea that quality should never be compromised. 
essential
essential
[Adjetivo]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

esencial, imprescindible

esencial, imprescindible

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health. 
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