Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Lectura - Pasaje 1
Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 1 Reading Passage 1, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de este texto de lectura.
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intended or done consciously rather than accidentally
deliberado
a number of objects placed one on top of the other
pila
to cause something or someone to fall
hacer que alguien o algo caiga, volcar algo al golpearlo o chocarlo
El viento fuerte derribó a la mujer mayor mientras cruzaba la calle.
to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence
probar
the feeling of annoyance, disappointment, or discouragement caused by being unable to achieve or do something
frustración
to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun
perderse una oportunidad, quedarse sin participar en algo
Incluso si estás ocupado, intenta no perderte las oportunidades de networking en el evento.
a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other
trineo, vehículo de nieve
in a way that is unusually impressive, effective, or surprising
notablemente
Manejó las complejas negociaciones notablemente.
causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable
asombroso, sorprendente
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era verdaderamente asombrosa.
an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem
avance
impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance
majestuoso, imponente
La majestuosa catedral se erigía como un símbolo de fe y reverencia en la ciudad.
an increase in power, intensity, or quantity, usually one that happens gradually
aumento
a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow
rama
done with purpose
deliberado, consciente
La pintura muestra un intento consciente de romper las reglas tradicionales.
having significant effects, implications, or consequences that extend over a wide area or range
de gran alcance, con consecuencias de largo alcance
Su visión de largo alcance para el futuro de la tecnología inspiró la innovación en múltiples industrias.
a line of latitude near but to the south of the north pole; it marks the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the northern summer solstice
círculo polar ártico, círculo ártico
involving the examination of similarities and differences between two or more things
comparativo
body tissue that stores fat, cushions organs, and helps conserve heat
tejido adiposo, grasa corporal
extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks
obeso
El estudio se centró en los hábitos alimenticios de las personas obesas.
a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin
diabetes
to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem
arrojar luz sobre algo, aclarar algo
La entrevista puede arrojar luz sobre lo que realmente pasó esa noche.
something that cannot be understood or explained because important facts are unknown
misterio, enigma
connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits
genético
Comprender los patrones de herencia genética es crucial para predecir la probabilidad de que ciertos rasgos se transmitan de una generación a la siguiente.
an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
pariente, especie relacionada
to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research
determinar
(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality
gene
difficult to endure
duro, difícil
(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features
mutación
Debido a una mutación en sus genes, el niño nació con ojos azules, aunque ambos padres tenían ojos marrones.
to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind
asociar
an ideal or exemplary representation of a particular quality, type, or style
modelo, ejemplo
(physics) the mass of a substance or object per unit of volume
densidad
not enough in degree or amount
insuficiente
El comité concluyó que el financiamiento actual era insuficiente para las necesidades del proyecto.
the amount of food, drink, or another substance taken into the body
ingesta, consumo
the state of suffering or dying from lack of food
inanición, hambre extrema
Los refugiados corrían el riesgo de inanición sin ayuda.
to change the figure, appearance or structure of something
remodelar
Ella remodeló su armario donando ropa vieja y comprando ropa nueva.
a group of similar cells that work together to form a particular part of a human, animal, or plant
tejido
a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth
nutriente, sustancia nutritiva
Una dieta equilibrada incluye una variedad de nutrientes.
to experience or be subjected to a process, change, treatment, or event
someterse, experimentar
the state or period of carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus
embarazo, preñez
the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children
maternidad
La sala de maternidad del hospital estaba llena de nuevas madres y sus recién nacidos.
the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives
guarida
Los tejones crean madrigueras subterráneas intrincadas llamadas setts, que sirven como espacios de vida comunal para grupos familiares extensos.
a young carnivorous mammal, such as a bear, lion, fox, etc.
cachorro
to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance
agotar
Las prácticas industriales no reguladas pueden agotar el suelo de nutrientes esenciales.
a supply of something stored for future need or contingency
reserva, reserva de contingencia
to become visible after coming out of somewhere
surgir
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
hibernando, en hibernación
the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future
capacidad
to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option
recurrir, acudir
having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury
postrado en cama
A pesar de estar postrada en cama, Mary se mantuvo de buen ánimo, disfrutando de las visitas de amigos y familiares.
the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities
conservación
to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision
tener en cuenta, tomar en consideración
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
tender a
any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.
primate
derived from personal experiences or stories, rather than from systematic research or data
anecdótico, basado en anécdotas
Los informes anecdóticos sugirieron que el nuevo plan de dieta ayudó a muchas personas a perder peso, pero no hubo pruebas científicas.
to control, operate, or process something skillfully
usar hábilmente
to forcefully remove something that is stuck or fixed in a particular position
desplazar
Luchó por desalojar el perno oxidado de la maquinaria.
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
presenciar, atestiguar
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
mecanismo
to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way
percibir, considerar
carefully planned or considered before being done or decided
bien pensado, cuidadosamente planificado
El diseño parece simple pero está muy pensado.
(of a person) to feed and care for a baby animal from birth instead of letting its mother do it
criar a mano, alimentar a mano
Ella cría a mano gatitos huérfanos en el refugio.
