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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

Aprende vocabulario de la primera parte del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 2, Reading Passage 2, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
to contain
to contain
[Verbo]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contener

contener

Ex: The cupboard contains dishes, cups, and other kitchenware. 
multitude
multitude
[Sustantivo]

a large number of people or things

una multitud, una gran cantidad

una multitud, una gran cantidad

Ex: She had a multitude of questions after the presentation. 

Ella tenía una multitud de preguntas después de la presentación.

to review
to review
[Verbo]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

escribir críticas

escribir críticas

Ex: As a critic, it's important to review not only the plot but also the technical aspects of a movie, such as sound design and editing. 
microbe
microbe
[Sustantivo]

a microscopic organism, especially one that can cause disease

microbio

microbio

Ex: Scientists engineered a microbe to break down plastic waste in landfills. 
to populate

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

poblar, habitar

poblar, habitar

Ex: Over the centuries, settlers and pioneers gradually populated the vast plains. 

A lo largo de los siglos, los colonos y pioneros poblaron gradualmente las vastas llanuras.

to outlive
to outlive
[Verbo]

to live for a longer period than another individual

sobrevivir, vivir más que

sobrevivir, vivir más que

Ex: The longevity of her family allowed her to outlive many of her childhood friends. 

La longevidad de su familia le permitió sobrevivir a muchos de sus amigos de la infancia.

invisible
invisible
[Adjetivo]

impossible or very difficult to see

invisible

invisible

Ex: Some forms of radiation are completely invisible to humans. 
naked eye
naked eye
[Sustantivo]

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

ojo desnudo, vista a simple vista

ojo desnudo, vista a simple vista

Ex: Microorganisms cannot be seen with the naked eye; you need a microscope. 

Los microorganismos no se pueden ver a simple vista; necesitas un microscopio.

ubiquitous
ubiquitous
[Adjetivo]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

ubicuo

ubicuo

Ex: Email communication has become ubiquitous in the workplace, replacing traditional written memos. 

La comunicación por correo electrónico se ha vuelto ubicua en el lugar de trabajo, reemplazando los memos escritos tradicionales.

to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to exist in something

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: Creative energy seemed to inhabit the artist’s studio. 

La energía creativa parecía habitar el estudio del artista.

utterly
utterly
[Adverbio]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

completamente, totalmente

completamente, totalmente

Ex: The landscape was utterly transformed after the heavy snowfall. 

El paisaje quedó totalmente transformado después de la fuerte nevada.

absorbing
absorbing
[Adjetivo]

engaging and holding one's attention completely

absorbente, cautivador

absorbente, cautivador

Ex: Her absorbing conversation made everyone forget about the time. 

Su conversación absorbente hizo que todos olvidaran la hora.

hugely
hugely
[Adverbio]

to an extensive degree

enormemente

enormemente

Ex: The company's profits increased hugely after the strategic merger. 

Las ganancias de la empresa aumentaron enormemente después de la fusión estratégica.

to mess with

to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm

meterse con, jugársela con

meterse con, jugársela con

Ex: Changing the project timeline without discussing it first can mess with our deadlines. 

Cambiar el cronograma del proyecto sin discutirlo primero puede meterse con nuestros plazos.

at {one's} peril

used to warn someone of the possible consequences or problems that doing something can have

en riesgo

en riesgo

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a visible group of microorganisms or cells growing together from one or a small number of original cells

colonia

colonia

Ex: Several fungal colonies appeared after two days of incubation. 
to vary
to vary
[Verbo]

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

variar, diferir

variar, diferir

Ex: The opinions of the group members varied widely on the proposed solution. 
at best
at best
[Frase]

‌used when you take the most optimistic view, especially in a bad situation

a lo más, en el mejor de los casos, como mucho

a lo más, en el mejor de los casos, como mucho

to dub
to dub
[Verbo]

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

apodar, bautizar

apodar, bautizar

Ex: The talented young actor, after his breakthrough performance, was quickly dubbed "The Rising Star" by the media. 

El talentoso joven actor, después de su actuación revolucionaria, fue rápidamente apodado "La Estrella en Ascenso" por los medios.

by and large
by and large
[Adverbio]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

en general, por lo general

en general, por lo general

Ex: By and large, the company's policies are fair and equitable for all employees. 

En general, las políticas de la empresa son justas y equitativas para todos los empleados.

context
context
[Sustantivo]

the set of facts or circumstances surrounding a situation or event that provide clarity and understanding

contexto

contexto

Ex: The context in which the statement was made is crucial to its interpretation. 
contentedly
contentedly
[Adverbio]

with equanimity

tranquilamente,  serenamente

tranquilamente, serenamente

gut
gut
[Sustantivo]

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

intestino

intestino

Ex: The gut microbiome plays a vital role in digestion and overall health by breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. 

El microbioma intestinal desempeña un papel vital en la digestión y la salud general al descomponer los alimentos y absorber los nutrientes.

bloodstream
bloodstream
[Sustantivo]

the flowing blood in a circulatory system, moving through vessels to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body

torrente sanguíneo

torrente sanguíneo

Ex: As adrenaline floods the bloodstream, the body enters a heightened state of alert during an emergency. 

Cuando la adrenalina inunda el torrente sanguíneo, el cuerpo entra en un estado de alerta elevado durante una emergencia.

to swap
to swap
[Verbo]

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

intercambiar

intercambiar

Ex: We can swap seats if you prefer a better view of the stage. 

Podemos intercambiar asientos si prefieres una mejor vista del escenario.

at large
at large
[Adverbio]

in a general manner, without specific limitations

en general, en conjunto

en general, en conjunto

Ex: The new law is designed to enhance educational opportunities for students at large. 

La nueva ley está diseñada para mejorar las oportunidades educativas para los estudiantes en general.

fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study. 

Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.

journalist
journalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

periodista

periodista

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper. 
extraordinarily
extraordinarily
[Adverbio]

in an astonishingly impressive or outstanding manner

extraordinariamente,  notablemente

extraordinariamente, notablemente

Ex: The vintage car was marvelously restored, looking brand new. 

El coche vintage fue extraordinariamente restaurado, luciendo como nuevo.

adept
adept
[Adjetivo]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

experto

experto

Ex: The adept architect seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal in their designs. 

El arquitecto experto combina a la perfección la funcionalidad con el atractivo estético en sus diseños.

lightness
lightness
[Sustantivo]

the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous

ligereza, despreocupación

ligereza, despreocupación

panache
panache
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something that causes admiration

garbo

garbo

Ex: She is sure to perform with panache at the upcoming gala, as always. 

Seguro que actuará con estilo en la próxima gala, como siempre.

knack
knack
[Sustantivo]

a special skill, ability, or talent to do something

talento, habilidad

talento, habilidad

Ex: He has a knack for making people laugh in any situation. 

Él tiene un don para hacer reír a la gente en cualquier situación.

enthralling
enthralling
[Adjetivo]

capturing and holding one's attention in a compelling and fascinating manner

cautivador, apasionante

cautivador, apasionante

Ex: The enthralling movie plot had unexpected twists that kept viewers engaged throughout. 

La trama cautivadora de la película tuvo giros inesperados que mantuvieron a los espectadores comprometidos durante todo el tiempo.

mission
mission
[Sustantivo]

a strong goal, purpose, or ambition that someone is determined to achieve

misión, objetivo

misión, objetivo

Ex: They took on the mission of spreading awareness about mental health. 
gently
gently
[Adverbio]

with a slight slope or smooth transition

suavemente, lentamente

suavemente, lentamente

Ex: The river flows gently toward the valley. 

El río fluye suavemente hacia el valle.

bizarre
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: She had a bizarre dream last night, in which she was flying on a giant banana through a cotton candy sky. 

Ella tuvo un sueño extraño anoche, en el que volaba sobre un plátano gigante a través de un cielo de algodón de azúcar.

alien
alien
[Adjetivo]

coming from or belonging to a different country, culture, or group and therefore seeming unfamiliar or strange

extraño, ajeno

extraño, ajeno

Ex: The alien traditions of the festival intrigued the tourists. 
bid
bid
[Sustantivo]

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

intento

intento

Ex: His bid to impress the judges fell short. 
potent
potent
[Adjetivo]

having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result

influyente, prestigioso

influyente, prestigioso

Ex: The media has a potent impact on public perception. 

Los medios de comunicación tienen un impacto potente en la percepción pública.

microscope
microscope
[Sustantivo]

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

microscopio

microscopio

Ex: The biology class spent the afternoon looking at plant cells through the microscope. 

La clase de biología pasó la tarde mirando células vegetales a través del microscopio.

to magnify
to magnify
[Verbo]

to make something seem bigger

ampliar

ampliar

Ex: Cartographers magnified the city on the map for clarity. 

Los cartógrafos ampliaron la ciudad en el mapa para mayor claridad.

to teem
to teem
[Verbo]

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

pulular

pulular

Ex: As the concert began, the auditorium teemed with excited fans eagerly awaiting the performance. 

A medida que comenzaba el concierto, el auditorio hervía de fans emocionados esperando ansiosamente la actuación.

to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicar

indicar

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn. 
to endure
to endure
[Verbo]

to remain in existence or functional over a long period of time

soportar, resistir

soportar, resistir

Ex: The old leather boots endured through many seasons of wear. 
plea
plea
[Sustantivo]

an urgent and emotional request for help, mercy, or action

súplica

súplica

Ex: The charity issued an urgent plea for donations. 
microbial
microbial
[Adjetivo]

related to microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protists

microbiano, microbiana

microbiano, microbiana

Ex: Handwashing with soap helps reduce the spread of microbial pathogens. 

Lavarse las manos con jabón ayuda a reducir la propagación de patógenos microbianos.

tolerance
tolerance
[Sustantivo]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: Her tolerance of differing opinions made her a great mediator during heated debates. 

Su tolerancia hacia las opiniones diferentes la convirtió en una gran mediadora durante debates acalorados.

to point out

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

mencionar, mostrar

mencionar, mostrar

Ex: As they reviewed the blueprint, the architect pointed out the design changes. 

Mientras revisaban el plano, el arquitecto señaló los cambios de diseño.

vital
vital
[Adjetivo]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

esencial, vital, crucial

esencial, vital, crucial

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life. 
to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: Last month, he maintained the garden by trimming the hedges and watering the plants. 

El mes pasado, él mantuvo el jardín podando los setos y regando las plantas.

to acknowledge

to openly accept something as true or real

reconocer

reconocer

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns. 
attitude
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude, inspiring his team to work diligently towards success. 
to pose
to pose
[Verbo]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

representar

representar

Ex: The cybersecurity breach posed a serious threat to the confidentiality of sensitive information. 
to nurture
to nurture
[Verbo]

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

criar

criar

Ex: By college, she had nurtured a strong work ethic. 

Para la universidad, había cultivado una fuerte ética de trabajo.

to view
to view
[Verbo]

to regard or consider something in a particular way

considerar, ver

considerar, ver

Ex: She views nature as a source of inspiration and tranquility. 
foe
foe
[Sustantivo]

an individual opponent or adversary

enemigo

enemigo

Ex: She confronted her foe with courage and determination. 

Ella enfrentó a su adversario con coraje y determinación.

symbiotic
symbiotic
[Adjetivo]

involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

simbiótico, mutualista

simbiótico, mutualista

Ex: Lichen is a symbiotic association between fungi and algae, where the fungus provides structure and protection while the algae produce food through photosynthesis. 

El liquen es una asociación simbiótica entre hongos y algas, donde el hongo proporciona estructura y protección mientras que las algas producen alimento a través de la fotosíntesis.

mutually
mutually
[Adverbio]

in a way that involves or is shared by two or more people, groups, or sides equally

mutuamente, recíprocamente

mutuamente, recíprocamente

Ex: The two companies are mutually dependent on each other for supplies. 

Las dos empresas son mutuamente dependientes la una de la otra para los suministros.

beneficial
beneficial
[Adjetivo]

having a positive effect or helpful result

beneficioso

beneficioso

Ex: Using sunscreen is beneficial in preventing sunburn. 

Usar protector solar es beneficioso para prevenir las quemaduras solares.

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