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

Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 2 Listening Part 1, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
attic
attic
[Sustantivo]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

ático

ático

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house. 

Descubrieron viejas reliquias familiares guardadas en cajas en el ático mientras limpiaban la casa.

to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

transformarse

transformarse

Ex: The ottoman in the study converts into a twin-size sleeper, offering a convenient sleeping option for guests. 

El otomán en el estudio se convierte en una cama individual, ofreciendo una opción de dormir conveniente para los invitados.

format
format
[Sustantivo]

a defined structure used to arrange or encode data for computer storage or processing

formato, estructura

formato, estructura

Ex: That video format isn't supported by your media player. 

Ese formato de video no es compatible con tu reproductor de medios.

restriction
restriction
[Sustantivo]

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

restricción, limitación

restricción, limitación

Ex: Dietary restrictions, such as avoiding gluten, were noted on the menu to accommodate guests with allergies. 

Las restricciones dietéticas, como evitar el gluten, se indicaron en el menú para atender a los invitados con alergias.

minimum
minimum
[Adjetivo]

having the least or smallest amount possible

mínimo

mínimo

Ex: The minimum age for purchasing alcohol is 21 in many countries. 

La edad mínima para comprar alcohol es de 21 años en muchos países.

to cope
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

aguantar, afrontar

aguantar, afrontar

Ex: Employees cope with changes in the workplace by adapting to new procedures and technologies. 

Los empleados se enfrentan a los cambios en el lugar de trabajo adaptándose a nuevos procedimientos y tecnologías.

frame
frame
[Sustantivo]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

marco

marco

Ex: The mirror's wooden frame was intricately carved with floral patterns. 

El marco de madera del espejo estaba intrincadamente tallado con motivos florales.

album
album
[Sustantivo]

a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc

álbum, carpeta

álbum, carpeta

to charge
to charge
[Verbo]

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

cobrar, facturar

cobrar, facturar

Ex: Restaurants in tourist areas often charge more for their meals. 

Los restaurantes en las zonas turísticas a menudo cobran más por sus comidas.

to send off

to send a letter, document, or package to its intended destination using postal services

enviar, remitir

enviar, remitir

Ex: He sent the gift off to his friend for their birthday. 

Él envió el regalo a su amigo para su cumpleaños.

parcel
parcel
[Sustantivo]

an item or items that are wrapped or boxed for transport or delivery

paquete, envío

paquete, envío

Ex: The post office handled thousands of parcels each day. 

La oficina de correos manejaba miles de paquetes cada día.

roughly
roughly
[Adverbio]

without being exact

aproximadamente

aproximadamente

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius. 

El pastel debe hornearse a aproximadamente 180 grados Celsius.

to sort out

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

organizar, ordenar

organizar, ordenar

Ex: He began to sort out the files on his computer to create a more efficient digital workspace. 

Comenzó a organizar los archivos en su computadora para crear un espacio de trabajo digital más eficiente.

folder
folder
[Sustantivo]

a digital location on a computer used to organize and store files together

carpeta, fólder

carpeta, fólder

Ex: The folder contains several subfolders for easy access. 

La carpeta contiene varias subcarpetas para un acceso fácil.

for instance
for instance
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

Ex: There are various ways to stay fit; for instance, you can join a gym, take up swimming, or go for regular runs. 

Hay varias formas de mantenerse en forma; por ejemplo, puedes unirte a un gimnasio, empezar a nadar o salir a correr regularmente.

besides
besides
[Adverbio]

in addition to a person or thing that is being mentioned

además

además

Ex: I have homework, and chores besides. 

Tengo tarea, y quehaceres además.

to scan
to scan
[Verbo]

to create a digital form of a picture or a document to store, edit, or view it on a computer

escanear

escanear

Ex: The office assistant scanned the receipts and invoices to keep track of expenses. 

El asistente de oficina escaneó los recibos y facturas para llevar un control de los gastos.

to touch up

to make minor improvements or fixes to something, usually by adding a small amount of additional material

retocar, mejorar ligeramente

retocar, mejorar ligeramente

contrast
contrast
[Sustantivo]

differences in color or in brightness and darkness that an artist uses in a painting or photograph to create a special effect

contraste

contraste

Ex: The black-and-white photograph emphasized the stark contrast between light and dark. 

La fotografía en blanco y negro enfatizó el contraste marcado entre la luz y la oscuridad.

fragile
fragile
[Adjetivo]

easily damaged or broken

frágil

frágil

Ex: The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground. 

El jarrón de vidrio frágil se rompió cuando cayó al suelo.

particularly
particularly
[Adverbio]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving. 

Ella encontró el último capítulo del libro particularmente conmovedor.

to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 

Un buen corte de pelo puede alterar completamente la apariencia de una persona.

background
background
[Sustantivo]

the part of a photograph, etc. that is situated behind the main figures, etc.

imagen de fondo

imagen de fondo

Ex: The artist painted a detailed background to complement the central figures in the portrait. 

El artista pintó un fondo detallado para complementar las figuras centrales en el retrato.

focus
focus
[Sustantivo]

the sharpness and clarity of the subject in an image, achieved by adjusting the camera's lens to bring the subject into clear and sharp focus

enfoque, nitidez

enfoque, nitidez

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. 
to pack up
to pack up
[Verbo]

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

empacar, hacer las maletas

empacar, hacer las maletas

Ex: Can you help me pack up these files into boxes? 

¿Puedes ayudarme a empacar estos archivos en cajas?

to post
to post
[Verbo]

to send something to a specific place or recipient

enviar, postear

enviar, postear

Ex: Before traveling, he made sure to post a letter to his family to let them know about his plans. 

Antes de viajar, se aseguró de enviar una carta a su familia para informarles sobre sus planes.

to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training. 

Para operar la maquinaria de manera segura, requerirá una capacitación adecuada.

to restore
to restore
[Verbo]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

restaurar

restaurar

Ex: The craftsmen carefully restored the antique furniture, removing scratches and restoring the wood's luster. 

Los artesanos restauraron cuidadosamente los muebles antiguos, eliminando los arañazos y restaurando el brillo de la madera.

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