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

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 2 - Audición - Parte 2 en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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belong to an earlier time

datarse de, remontarse a

datarse de, remontarse a

to request and approve the creation of something, like a building, artwork, or equipment

encargar, comisionar

encargar, comisionar

Ex: A wealthy patron commissioned the painting for her private collection .Un mecenas adinerado **encargó** la pintura para su colección privada.
heir
[Sustantivo]

someone who has the legal right to inherit the property, money, or title of a deceased individual

heredero

heredero

Ex: She was surprised to learn that she was the sole heir to her distant relative 's vast fortune .Ella se sorprendió al saber que era la única **heredera** de la vasta fortuna de su pariente lejano.
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .El **consejo** propuso nuevas regulaciones ambientales.

to happen, often unexpectedly

ocurrir

ocurrir

Ex: The unexpected delay came about due to severe weather conditions .El retraso inesperado **se produjo** debido a condiciones climáticas severas.
nucleus
[Sustantivo]

a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions

núcleo, corazón

núcleo, corazón

Ex: The company 's nucleus of innovative thinkers helped shape its cutting-edge technology .El **núcleo** de pensadores innovadores de la empresa ayudó a dar forma a su tecnología de vanguardia.

a formal approval by a local authority to construct or change a building

permiso de obra

permiso de obra

to grant
[Verbo]

to formally give something, often after careful consideration or approval, especially in a manner that acknowledges its significance or importance

conceder, otorgar

conceder, otorgar

Ex: The university granted scholarships to outstanding students , enabling them to pursue their academic dreams .La universidad **otorgó** becas a estudiantes sobresalientes, permitiéndoles perseguir sus sueños académicos.
development
[Sustantivo]

the process of making a piece of land produce more profit by building on it or using its resources for such purpose

desarrollo, urbanización

desarrollo, urbanización

Ex: The city council approved the development of the old factory site into a modern office complex .El consejo municipal aprobó el **desarrollo** del sitio de la antigua fábrica en un complejo de oficinas moderno.

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: To improve transportation , the city decided to construct a new subway system .Para mejorar el transporte, la ciudad decidió **construir** un nuevo sistema de metro.
developer
[Sustantivo]

a person or company that prepares a piece of land for residential or commercial use

desarrollador, promotor inmobiliario

desarrollador, promotor inmobiliario

Ex: After years of negotiation , the developer finally received the necessary permits to build .Después de años de negociación, el **desarrollador** finalmente recibió los permisos necesarios para construir.
imminent
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

inminente

inminente

Ex: The soldiers braced for the imminent attack from the enemy forces .Los soldados se prepararon para el ataque **inminente** de las fuerzas enemigas.
to concern
[Verbo]

to involve or be about someone or something

afectar, concernir

afectar, concernir

Ex: The discussion will concern the budget for next year ’s projects .La discusión **concernirá** el presupuesto para los proyectos del próximo año.
catering
[Sustantivo]

the business of providing food, beverages, and other related services for events or occasions

catering, servicio de banquetes

catering, servicio de banquetes

facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The school district built a new educational facility to accommodate growing enrollment .El distrito escolar construyó una nueva **instalación** educativa para acomodar el creciente número de matriculaciones.
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: They renovated the school canteen to make it more spacious .Renovaron el **comedor** escolar para hacerlo más espacioso.
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the amount or number that something can contain or a place can accommodate

capacidad

capacidad

pupil
[Sustantivo]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

alumno

alumno

Ex: The school 's policy requires pupils to wear uniforms as part of the dress code .La política de la escuela requiere que los **alumnos** usen uniformes como parte del código de vestimenta.
on offer
[Frase]

available for people to choose, use, or take

Ex: We checked what jobs were on offer in the city.
point
[Sustantivo]

a basic element of design that refers to a small, clearly defined location or mark on a surface

punto, marca

punto, marca

Ex: He identified the point where the two lines intersected .Identificó el **punto** donde las dos líneas se intersecaban.
hardly
[Adverbio]

barely at a particular time in the past

apenas, casi no

apenas, casi no

Ex: They had hardly sat down when dinner was served .**Apenas** se habían sentado cuando sirvieron la cena.
hall
[Sustantivo]

a large room or building within a school or university used for assemblies, lectures, performances, or dining

salón, aula magna

salón, aula magna

Ex: Graduation ceremonies were held in the grand hall, filled with proud parents and faculty .Las ceremonias de graduación se llevaron a cabo en el **gran salón**, lleno de padres orgullosos y profesores.
smooth
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

suave, fluido

suave, fluido

Ex: The smooth movements of the gymnast captivated the audience during her routine .Los movimientos **suaves** de la gimnasta cautivaron al público durante su rutina.
running
[Sustantivo]

the state of being active, functioning, or in motion

funcionamiento, marcha

funcionamiento, marcha

relevant
[Adjetivo]

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

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: Staying relevant in a competitive market requires businesses to embrace innovation and change .Mantenerse **relevante** en un mercado competitivo requiere que las empresas adopten la innovación y el cambio.
to top up
[Verbo]

to add credit or money to a prepaid phone account to enable continued use of its services

recargar, cargar

recargar, cargar

Ex: The app provides a simple way to automatically top up your phone credit .La aplicación proporciona una forma sencilla de **recargar** automáticamente el saldo de tu teléfono.
to wonder
[Verbo]

to want to know about something particular

preguntarse

preguntarse

Ex: The detective could n't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be .El detective no podía evitar **preguntarse** quién podría ser la figura misteriosa en la fotografía.
storage
[Sustantivo]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

almacenamiento, depósito

almacenamiento, depósito

Ex: The company invested in more storage to accommodate their growing inventory .La empresa invirtió en más **almacenamiento** para acomodar su inventario creciente.
side dish
[Sustantivo]

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

acompañamiento, guarnición

acompañamiento, guarnición

Ex: The restaurant offers several side dishes, including coleslaw and fries .El restaurante ofrece varios **acompañamientos**, incluyendo ensalada de col y papas fritas.
cuisine
[Sustantivo]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

cocina

cocina

Ex: She appreciated the rich flavors and spices found in traditional Indian cuisine.Ella apreció los sabores ricos y las especias que se encuentran en la **cocina** tradicional india.
to cater
[Verbo]

to provide or deliver what is needed or wanted, often services or goods

proveer, abastecer

proveer, abastecer

Ex: They cater to the local community by offering affordable groceries.Ellos **atienden** a la comunidad local ofreciendo comestibles asequibles.
variety
[Sustantivo]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

variedad

variedad

Ex: The city 's cultural festival featured a variety of performances , including music , dance , and theater .El festival cultural de la ciudad presentó una **variedad** de actuaciones, incluyendo música, danza y teatro.
waiting list
[Sustantivo]

a roster of individuals who are queued or in line for a particular service, opportunity, or item

lista de espera, lista de esperados

lista de espera, lista de esperados

Ex: Despite applying early , he was placed on the waiting list for admission to his preferred college .A pesar de solicitar temprano, fue colocado en la **lista de espera** para la admisión en su universidad preferida.
to delight
[Verbo]

to bring pleasure or joy to someone

deleitar, encantar

deleitar, encantar

Ex: The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies delights everyone in the house .El delicioso aroma de las galletas recién horneadas **deleita** a todos en la casa.
off-road
[Adjetivo]

not paved or prepared for ordinary vehicles or regular street use

todo terreno, fuera de carretera

todo terreno, fuera de carretera

Ex: She enjoys hiking along off-road routes that most people avoid .A ella le gusta hacer senderismo por rutas **fuera de carretera** que la mayoría de la gente evita.
well-equipped
[Adjetivo]

having all the necessary tools, supplies, or features for a specific purpose

bien equipado, totalmente equipado

bien equipado, totalmente equipado

Ex: A well-equipped workspace makes tasks easier and more efficient .Un espacio de trabajo **bien equipado** hace que las tareas sean más fáciles y eficientes.
to work up
[Verbo]

to gradually but consistently strive to achieve something or make something happen

trabajar en, generar

trabajar en, generar

Ex: The team is working up enthusiasm for the event .El equipo está **trabajando para** generar entusiasmo por el evento.

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition.
magnificent
[Adjetivo]

extremely impressive and attractive

magnífico, espléndido

magnífico, espléndido

Ex: The prince was a magnificent sight as he rode into the courtyard on his white stallion , his royal attire shimmering in the sunlight .El príncipe era un espectáculo **magnífico** mientras cabalgaba hacia el patio en su corcel blanco, su atuendo real brillando bajo el sol.
grand piano
[Sustantivo]

a large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range

piano de cola

piano de cola

Ex: The pianist played a beautiful sonata on the grand piano, captivating the audience .El pianista tocó una hermosa sonata en el **piano de cola**, cautivando al público.
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 safety protocols , please review the updated guidelines before starting work .**Con respecto a** los protocolos de seguridad, revise las pautas actualizadas antes de comenzar a trabajar.
to queue
[Verbo]

to stand in a line of people waiting to do or buy something

hacer cola

hacer cola

Ex: The customers often queue at the checkout counter during peak hours .Los clientes a menudo hacen **cola** en la caja durante las horas pico.
timetable
[Sustantivo]

a detailed plan of events and activities with the times and dates mentioned

horario, cronograma

horario, cronograma

in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: He always prepares his meals in advance to save time during the busy workweek .Siempre prepara sus comidas **con antelación** para ahorrar tiempo durante la semana laboral ocupada.
to advise
[Verbo]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

aconsejar, sugerir

aconsejar, sugerir

Ex: The teacher advised the students to study the textbook thoroughly before the exam .El profesor **aconsejó** a los estudiantes que estudiaran el libro de texto a fondo antes del examen.
vegetarian
[Adjetivo]

not serving or consisting of meat or fish

vegetariano

vegetariano

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