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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
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 container contains a mixture of sand and salt , ready for use .El recipiente **contiene** una mezcla de arena y sal, listo para usar.
multitude
[Sustantivo]

a large number of people or things

una multitud, una gran cantidad

una multitud, una gran cantidad

Ex: They offered a multitude of solutions to address the issue .Ofrecieron una **multitud** de soluciones para abordar el problema.
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: The website allows users to review books and leave comments .El sitio web permite a los usuarios **reseñar** libros y dejar comentarios.
microbe
[Sustantivo]

a very small living organism that cannot be seen without a microscope and can cause a disease

microbio

microbio

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

poblar, habitar

poblar, habitar

Ex: The tourist season significantly increases the number of people populating the charming seaside resort .La temporada turística aumenta significativamente el número de personas que **pueblan** el encantador resort costero.
to outlive
[Verbo]

to live for a longer period than another individual

sobrevivir, vivir más que

sobrevivir, vivir más que

Ex: She admired her grandmother for her ability to outlive so many of her friends and family .Ella admiraba a su abuela por su capacidad de **sobrevivir** a tantos de sus amigos y familiares.
invisible
[Adjetivo]

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

invisible

invisible

Ex: The small particles of dust were invisible in the air until they were illuminated by sunlight .Las pequeñas partículas de polvo eran **invisibles** en el aire hasta que fueron iluminadas por la luz del sol.
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: The mountain range stretched out far beyond what could be discerned with the naked eye.La cordillera se extendía mucho más allá de lo que podía discernirse a **simple vista**.
ubiquitous
[Adjetivo]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

ubicuo

ubicuo

Ex: The sound of car horns is ubiquitous in the bustling streets of the city .El sonido de los cláxones es **ubicuo** en las bulliciosas calles de la ciudad.
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to exist in something

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: An air of mystery and suspense seemed to inhabit the old mansion .Un aire de misterio y suspenso parecía **habitar** la antigua mansión.
utterly
[Adverbio]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

completamente, totalmente

completamente, totalmente

Ex: The new policy was implemented to utterly eliminate inefficiencies in the process .La nueva política se implementó para **totalmente** eliminar las ineficiencias en el proceso.
absorbing
[Adjetivo]

engaging and holding one's attention completely

absorbente, cautivador

absorbente, cautivador

Ex: The absorbing game kept us on the edge of our seats .El juego **absorbente** nos mantuvo al borde de nuestros asientos.
hugely
[Adverbio]

to an extensive degree

enormemente

enormemente

Ex: His contributions to the project were hugely valuable to the team .Sus contribuciones al proyecto fueron **enormemente** valiosas para el equipo.

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: It 's best not to mess with wild animals in their natural habitat to avoid dangerous situations .Es mejor no **meterse con** los animales salvajes en su hábitat natural para evitar situaciones peligrosas.

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

en riesgo

en riesgo

colony
[Sustantivo]

(microbiology) a group of organisms grown from a single parent cell

colonia, cultivo

colonia, cultivo

to vary
[Verbo]

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

variar, diferir

variar, diferir

Ex: The prices of these products vary depending on their quality and demand .Los precios de estos productos **varían** según su calidad y demanda.
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
[Verbo]

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

apodar, bautizar

apodar, bautizar

Ex: After showcasing his culinary skills on a popular TV show , the chef was dubbed " The Flavor Maestro " by fans and critics alike .Después de mostrar sus habilidades culinarias en un popular programa de televisión, el chef fue **apodado** "El Maestro del Sabor" por fans y críticos por igual.
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 event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**En general**, el evento estuvo bien organizado y contó con la asistencia de un grupo diverso de participantes.
context
[Sustantivo]

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

contexto

contexto

Ex: The context of the experiment was explained thoroughly in the introduction .El **contexto** del experimento se explicó a fondo en la introducción.
contentedly
[Adverbio]

with equanimity

tranquilamente,  serenamente

tranquilamente, serenamente

gut
[Sustantivo]

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

intestino

intestino

Ex: The nutritionist emphasized the importance of fiber in maintaining a healthy gut and regular bowel movements .El nutricionista enfatizó la importancia de la fibra para mantener un **intestino** saludable y movimientos intestinales regulares.
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: Chronic smoking allows toxic compounds to accumulate in the bloodstream and damage vital organs .El tabaquismo crónico permite que los compuestos tóxicos se acumulen en el **torrente sanguíneo** y dañen los órganos vitales.
to swap
[Verbo]

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

intercambiar

intercambiar

Ex: Let 's swap contact information so we can stay in touch .Intercambiemos información de contacto para mantenernos en contacto.
at large
[Adverbio]

in a general manner, without specific limitations

en general, en conjunto

en general, en conjunto

Ex: The research findings have implications for society at large, influencing public health strategies.Los hallazgos de la investigación tienen implicaciones para la sociedad **en general**, influyendo en las estrategias de salud pública.
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The magician 's tricks are fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .Los trucos del mago son **fascinantes** de ver, dejando al público hechizado.
journalist
[Sustantivo]

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

periodista

periodista

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article .**El periodista** pasó meses investigando para su artículo.
extraordinarily
[Adverbio]

in an astonishingly impressive or outstanding manner

extraordinariamente,  notablemente

extraordinariamente, notablemente

Ex: Despite the short deadline, the team collaborated marvelously to deliver the project.A pesar del corto plazo, el equipo colaboró **extraordinariamente** bien para entregar el proyecto.
adept
[Adjetivo]

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

experto

experto

Ex: The adept athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating agility and strength .El atleta **hábil** sobresale en múltiples deportes, demostrando agilidad y fuerza.
lightness
[Sustantivo]

the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous

ligereza, despreocupación

ligereza, despreocupación

panache
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something that causes admiration

garbo

garbo

Ex: She handles every challenge with such panache, impressing everyone around her .Ella enfrenta cada desafío con tanto **estilo**, impresionando a todos a su alrededor.
knack
[Sustantivo]

a special skill, ability, or talent to do something

talento, habilidad

talento, habilidad

Ex: They hired her because of her knack for designing creative marketing campaigns .La contrataron debido a su **habilidad** para diseñar campañas de marketing creativas.
enthralling
[Adjetivo]

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

cautivador, apasionante

cautivador, apasionante

Ex: The historical exhibit at the museum provided an enthralling journey through centuries of civilization.La exposición histórica en el museo proporcionó un viaje **cautivador** a través de siglos de civilización.
mission
[Sustantivo]

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

misión, objetivo

misión, objetivo

Ex: She felt her mission was to bring more art into the community .Ella sintió que su **misión** era llevar más arte a la comunidad.
gently
[Adverbio]

with a slight slope or smooth transition

suavemente, lentamente

suavemente, lentamente

Ex: The terrain slopes gently to the sea .El terreno desciende **suavemente** hacia el mar.
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Su **extraña** colección de equipos médicos vintage, exhibida prominentemente en su sala de estar, ponía incómodos a los invitados.
alien
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or originating from a place or culture different from one’s own, often unfamiliar or strange

extraño, ajeno

extraño, ajeno

Ex: The architecture of the building was alien, with its unconventional design standing out in the city .La arquitectura del edificio era **ajena**, con su diseño no convencional que destacaba en la ciudad.
bid
[Sustantivo]

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

intento

intento

potent
[Adjetivo]

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

influyente, prestigioso

influyente, prestigioso

Ex: The potent leader inspired his followers with powerful speeches .El líder **potente** inspiró a sus seguidores con discursos poderosos.
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: She adjusted the focus on the microscope to get a clearer view of the tissue sample .Ajustó el enfoque del **microscopio** para obtener una visión más clara de la muestra de tejido.
to magnify
[Verbo]

to make something seem bigger

ampliar

ampliar

Ex: The photographer chose a lens that would magnify the details of the butterfly 's wings .La cámara **amplió** la cima de la montaña lejana.
to teem
[Verbo]

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

pulular

pulular

Ex: The bustling cafe always seemed to teem with customers enjoying their coffee and conversations.El bullicioso café siempre parecía **abarrotarse** de clientes disfrutando de su café y conversaciones.

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

indicar

indicar

Ex: The chart indicates a trend in sales .El gráfico **indica** una tendencia en las ventas.
to endure
[Verbo]

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

soportar, resistir

soportar, resistir

Ex: Despite regular use , the phone 's battery continues to endure through long days .A pesar del uso regular, la batería del teléfono sigue **resistir** días largos.
plea
[Sustantivo]

a sincere and humble request, often made in times of need or desperation

súplica, ruego

súplica, ruego

Ex: The workers ' plea for better working conditions was finally heard by the management .La **súplica** de los trabajadores por mejores condiciones laborales finalmente fue escuchada por la gerencia.
microbial
[Adjetivo]

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

microbiano, microbiana

microbiano, microbiana

Ex: The effectiveness of antibiotics against microbial infections varies depending on the type of microorganism .La efectividad de los antibióticos contra las infecciones **microbianas** varía según el tipo de microorganismo.
tolerance
[Sustantivo]

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

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .El festival celebró la **tolerancia** cultural, mostrando tradiciones de varios grupos étnicos.

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

mencionar, mostrar

mencionar, mostrar

Ex: He pointed the crucial details out to ensure everyone understood.Él **señaló** los detalles cruciales para asegurarse de que todos entendieran.
vital
[Adjetivo]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

esencial, vital, crucial

esencial, vital, crucial

Ex: Good communication is vital for effective teamwork .La buena comunicación es **vital** para un trabajo en equipo efectivo.

to make something stay in the same state or condition

guardar

guardar

Ex: Right now , the technician is actively maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns .En este momento, el técnico está **manteniendo** activamente el equipo para evitar averías.

to openly accept something as true or real

reconocer

reconocer

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns .Muchos científicos **reconocen** el impacto del cambio climático en los patrones climáticos globales.
attitude
[Sustantivo]

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

actitud

actitud

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .Una buena **actitud** puede marcar una gran diferencia en la dinámica del equipo.
to pose
[Verbo]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

representar

representar

Ex: The rapid spread of misinformation on social media platforms poses a challenge to public discourse and understanding .La rápida propagación de la desinformación en las plataformas de redes sociales **plantea** un desafío para el discurso público y la comprensión.
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
[Verbo]

to regard or consider something in a particular way

considerar, ver

considerar, ver

Ex: The teacher views her students with compassion and understanding .El profesor **ve** a sus estudiantes con compasión y comprensión.
foe
[Sustantivo]

an individual opponent or adversary

enemigo

enemigo

Ex: The company viewed the new competitor as a formidable foe in the market .El detective descubrió que el criminal tenía un **enemigo** personal que buscaba venganza.
symbiotic
[Adjetivo]

involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

simbiótico, mutualista

simbiótico, mutualista

Ex: Certain species of birds , known as oxpeckers , have a symbiotic relationship with large mammals like rhinos and zebras , feeding on parasites found on their skin .Ciertas especies de aves, conocidas como picabueyes, tienen una relación **simbiótica** con grandes mamíferos como rinocerontes y cebras, alimentándose de los parásitos que se encuentran en su piel.
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 decision was made mutually after a long discussion .La decisión se tomó **mutuamente** después de una larga discusión.
beneficial
[Adjetivo]

having a positive effect or helpful result

beneficioso

beneficioso

Ex: Meditation has proven beneficial in reducing stress and anxiety .Se ha demostrado que la meditación es **beneficiosa** para reducir el estrés y la ansiedad.
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