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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 2

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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
to date from

belong to an earlier time

datarse de, remontarse a

datarse de, remontarse a

to commission

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

encargar, comisionar

encargar, comisionar

Ex: She commissioned a portrait of her family from a local artist. 
heir
heir
[Sustantivo]

a person legally entitled to receive another person's property, money, or title after that person's death

heredero

heredero

Ex: Sarah was named as an heir in her uncle's will. 
council
council
[Sustantivo]

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

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council members debated the housing plan. 
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.

nucleus
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 nucleus of the project team worked around the clock to meet the deadline. 

El núcleo del equipo del proyecto trabajó las 24 horas para cumplir con el plazo.

planning permission

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

permiso de obra

permiso de obra

to grant
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 judge granted custody of the children to the mother, considering her stable living conditions. 
development
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 government's development project aimed to turn the barren land into a thriving industrial zone. 
to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: Skilled carpenters were hired to construct custom-made furniture for the luxury hotel. 
developer
developer
[Sustantivo]

a person or company that buys or prepares land and builds houses, offices, or other properties on it

promotor,  promotor inmobiliario

promotor, promotor inmobiliario

Ex: Local residents opposed the developer's plans for a new shopping center. 
imminent
imminent
[Adjetivo]

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

inminente

inminente

Ex: The doctor warned the patient of the imminent risk of heart attack if lifestyle changes were not made. 

El médico advirtió al paciente del riesgo inminente de ataque al corazón si no se realizaban cambios en el estilo de vida.

to concern
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. 
catering
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
facility
[Sustantivo]

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

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes, sports programs, and events. 
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.

capacity
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the volume or amount that can be contained in a space or container

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: The tank reached full capacity during the rainstorm. 
pupil
pupil
[Sustantivo]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

alumno

alumno

Ex: The pupil's performance in mathematics improved significantly after receiving extra tutoring. 
on offer
on offer
[Frase]

available for people to choose, use, or take

Ex: Many new courses are on offer at the school this year. 
point
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: She marked a point on the map to indicate the location of the treasure. 
hardly
hardly
[Adverbio]

barely at a particular time in the past

apenas, casi no

apenas, casi no

Ex: I had hardly finished my sentence when she interrupted. 

Apenas había terminado mi frase cuando ella me interrumpió.

hall
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: The university hall was equipped with audiovisual technology for lectures and presentations. 
smooth
smooth
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

suave, fluido

suave, fluido

Ex: She poured the drink with a smooth motion, avoiding any spills. 
running
running
[Sustantivo]

the state of being active, functioning, or in motion

funcionamiento, marcha

funcionamiento, marcha

Ex: The running of the website depends on server stability. 
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.

to top up
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: Can you top up my account with $20 for additional data? 

¿Puedes recargar mi cuenta con $20 para datos adicionales?

to wonder
to wonder
[Verbo]

to want to know about something particular

preguntarse

preguntarse

Ex: The detective couldn't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be. 
storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

space or a place used for keeping things until they are needed

almacenamiento,  espacio de almacenamiento

almacenamiento, espacio de almacenamiento

Ex: The garage provides additional storage for garden equipment. 
side dish
side dish
[Sustantivo]

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

acompañamiento, guarnición

acompañamiento, guarnición

Ex: The side dish of roasted vegetables complemented the main course. 

La guarnición de verduras asadas complementó el plato principal.

cuisine
cuisine
[Sustantivo]

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

cocina

cocina

Ex: She enjoyed trying different types of cuisine while traveling, from Italian to Thai. 

Disfrutó probando diferentes tipos de cocina mientras viajaba, desde la italiana hasta la tailandesa.

to cater
to cater
[Verbo]

to provide what a particular person or group needs or wants

satisfacer,  atender

satisfacer, atender

Ex: The program was designed to cater to students with different learning needs. 
variety
variety
[Sustantivo]

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

variedad

variedad

Ex: The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, catering to different interests and talents. 
waiting list
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: The restaurant informed us that there was a waiting list for reservations, but we decided to wait for a table to become available. 

El restaurante nos informó que había una lista de espera para las reservas, pero decidimos esperar a que hubiera una mesa disponible.

to delight
to delight
[Verbo]

to give someone great pleasure, happiness, or satisfaction

deleitar

deleitar

Ex: The news delighted everyone in the office. 
off-road
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: Heavy rains made the off-road track even more challenging to cross. 

Las fuertes lluvias hicieron que el camino fuera de carretera fuera aún más difícil de cruzar.

well-equipped
well-equipped
[Adjetivo]

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

bien equipado, totalmente equipado

bien equipado, totalmente equipado

Ex: Their gym is well-equipped with the latest machines. 

Su gimnasio está bien equipado con las últimas máquinas.

to work up
to work up
[Verbo]

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

desarrollar gradualmente, aumentar poco a poco

desarrollar gradualmente, aumentar poco a poco

Ex: Work up your skills before taking on complex tasks. 

Desarrolla tus habilidades antes de asumir tareas complejas.

to [take] part

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enrich their school experience. 
magnificent
magnificent
[Adjetivo]

extremely impressive and attractive

magnífico, espléndido

magnífico, espléndido

Ex: Her magnificent smile lit up the room, bringing joy to all those around her. 

Su magnífica sonrisa iluminó la habitación, llevando alegría a todos los que la rodeaban.

grand piano
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: He loved the deep, expressive tones that only a grand piano could produce. 

Amaba los tonos profundos y expresivos que solo un piano de cola podía producir.

(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 queue
to queue
[Verbo]

to stand or wait in a line for something

hacer cola

hacer cola

Ex: Passengers queued to board the bus. 
timetable
timetable
[Sustantivo]

a plan showing when particular events, activities, or stages are expected to happen

calendario, cronograma

calendario, cronograma

Ex: The government announced a timetable for the new reforms. 
in advance
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: Thank you in advance for your help with the project. 

Gracias por adelantado por su ayuda con el proyecto.

to advise
to advise
[Verbo]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

aconsejar, sugerir

aconsejar, sugerir

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences. 
vegetarian
vegetarian
[Adjetivo]

not serving or consisting of meat or fish

vegetariano

vegetariano

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