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

Aprende vocabulario de la segunda 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 unravel
to unravel
[Verbo]

to make something clear or understandable

aclarar, desentrañar

aclarar, desentrañar

Ex: She unraveled the complex instructions into simple steps. 

Ella desentrañó las instrucciones complejas en pasos simples.

to aid
to aid
[Verbo]

to help or support others in doing something

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: The medical team aids patients in their recovery. 
digestion
digestion
[Sustantivo]

a process in the body in which food is broken into small substances to be absorbed

digestión

digestión

to regulate

to control or adjust the amount, rate, degree, or level of something

regular,  ajustar

regular, ajustar

Ex: The body regulates its temperature through several mechanisms. 
to eliminate

to completely remove, destroy, or get rid of something

eliminar

eliminar

Ex: The company is trying to eliminate waste from its production process. 
toxin
toxin
[Sustantivo]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

toxina

toxina

Ex: Certain plants produce toxins as a defense mechanism against herbivores. 

Ciertas plantas producen toxinas como mecanismo de defensa contra los herbívoros.

to combat
to combat
[Verbo]

to take action against something harmful in order to stop or reduce it

combatir,  luchar contra

combatir, luchar contra

Ex: Regular exercise can help combat stress. 
obesity
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes, las enfermedades cardíacas y ciertos tipos de cáncer.

obsession
obsession
[Sustantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsesión

obsesión

Ex: She had an obsession with checking her email, even in the middle of the night. 

Ella tenía una obsesión por revisar su correo electrónico, incluso en medio de la noche.

hygiene
hygiene
[Sustantivo]

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

higiene

higiene

Ex: Good personal hygiene involves regular bathing or showering to keep the body clean. 

Una buena higiene personal implica bañarse o ducharse regularmente para mantener el cuerpo limpio.

antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic. 

La penicilina es un antibiótico ampliamente utilizado.

fiber
fiber
[Sustantivo]

the part of plant-based food that the body cannot fully digest and that helps keep the digestive system working properly

fibra

fibra

Ex: A diet high in fiber can help prevent constipation. 
to disrupt
to disrupt
[Verbo]

to stop the normal flow of something, often temporarily

alterar

alterar

Ex: Technical glitches in the software can disrupt a smooth online experience. 

Los fallos técnicos en el software pueden interrumpir una experiencia en línea fluida.

soaring
soaring
[Adjetivo]

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

ascendente, en aumento

ascendente, en aumento

rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

tasa

tasa

Ex: He measured the heart rate of the patient to monitor their health. 
norm
norm
[Sustantivo]

a standard or accepted pattern of behavior within a particular group or society

norma

norma

Ex: Employees are expected to follow the workplace's established norms. 
excessive
excessive
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excesivo

excesivo

Ex: The car’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket. 

La velocidad excesiva del coche llevó a una multa por exceso de velocidad considerable.

detergent
detergent
[Sustantivo]

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

detergente, jabón en polvo

detergente, jabón en polvo

Ex: He bought a bottle of eco-friendly detergent to reduce his household's environmental impact. 

Compró una botella de detergente ecológico para reducir el impacto ambiental de su hogar.

antibacterial
antibacterial
[Adjetivo]

related to substances or agents that have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria

antibacteriano,  antibacteriana

antibacteriano, antibacteriana

Ex: I use antibacterial soap to wash my hands and kill germs. 

Uso jabón antibacteriano para lavarme las manos y matar gérmenes.

exposure
exposure
[Sustantivo]

the state of being subjected to something potentially harmful or unpleasant

exposición

exposición

Ex: Too much exposure to sunlight can damage the skin. 
diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music, from classical to jazz. 

A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.

decidedly
decidedly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

decididamente

decididamente

Ex: He was decidedly uninterested in the topic of the conversation. 

Estaba decididamente desinteresado en el tema de la conversación.

unglamorous
unglamorous
[Adjetivo]

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

poco glamuroso, sin brillo

poco glamuroso, sin brillo

appealing
appealing
[Adjetivo]

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

atractivo, atrayente

atractivo, atrayente

Ex: Her bright smile and sparkling eyes made her instantly appealing to everyone she met. 

Su brillante sonrisa y sus ojos centelleantes la hacían instantáneamente atractiva para todos los que conocía.

case study
case study
[Sustantivo]

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

estudio de caso

estudio de caso

Ex: The case study examined how a small business adapted to changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic. 

El estudio de caso examinó cómo una pequeña empresa se adaptó a los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor durante la pandemia.

fungus
fungus
[Sustantivo]

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

hongo

hongo

Ex: The forest floor was dotted with various types of fungus, from mushrooms to mold. 

El suelo del bosque estaba salpicado de varios tipos de hongos, desde setas hasta moho.

to wipe out

to cause the death of a significant portion of a population

acabar con gran parte de una población, exterminar a gran parte de una población

acabar con gran parte de una población, exterminar a gran parte de una población

Ex: The war has sadly wiped out families, leaving behind a trail of devastation. 

La guerra tristemente ha arrasado con familias, dejando tras de sí un rastro de devastación.

to halt
to halt
[Verbo]

to stop an activity, process, or development from continuing

detener, parar

detener, parar

Ex: The company temporarily halted sales of the product. 
luminescent
luminescent
[Adjetivo]

emitting light not caused by heat

luminiscente, fosforescente

luminiscente, fosforescente

predator
predator
[Sustantivo]

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

depredador

depredador

Ex: The eagle is a powerful predator with extremely sharp eyesight. 
distaste
distaste
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of dislike toward something or someone

desagrado, aversión

desagrado, aversión

Ex: Despite his distaste for politics, he felt compelled to vote in the election. 

A pesar de su aversión por la política, se sintió obligado a votar en las elecciones.

investigation
investigation
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of gathering evidence or facts of a matter in a scientific and systematic way

investigación

investigación

Ex: The medical team's investigation identified the source of the outbreak and recommended measures to contain it. 
enthusiasm
enthusiasm
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of excitement, interest, and eagerness about something

entusiasmo

entusiasmo

Ex: The children greeted the idea with enthusiasm. 
wonder
wonder
[Sustantivo]

a state of curiosity or desire to understand something

asombro, maravilla

asombro, maravilla

Ex: The scientist's questions were driven by pure wonder. 
to infect
to infect
[Verbo]

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

infectar

infectar

Ex: Healthcare workers take precautions to avoid infecting patients while providing medical care. 

Los trabajadores de la salud toman precauciones para evitar infectar a los pacientes mientras brindan atención médica.

loaded
loaded
[Adjetivo]

containing a large amount

cargado, lleno

cargado, lleno

Ex: She picked up a loaded basket of apples. 

Ella recogió una cesta cargada de manzanas.

to manipulate

to control, operate, or process something skillfully

usar hábilmente

usar hábilmente

Ex: Maya manipulated the image until the lighting looked natural. 
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. 
neonatal
neonatal
[Adjetivo]

related to the period immediately after birth and the medical care and conditions concerning newborn infants

neonatal

neonatal

ward
ward
[Sustantivo]

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

sala

sala

Ex: The elderly patients were moved to a different ward designed for their specific care needs. 
to coat
to coat
[Verbo]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

cubrir, revestir

cubrir, revestir

Ex: The chef carefully coated the chicken with a flavorful marinade before grilling. 
to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change one's behavior or habits in order to deal successfully with a new situation or environment

adaptarse

adaptarse

Ex: Children often adapt more easily to change than adults. 
to exaggerate

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

exagerar

exagerar

Ex: Don't believe everything he says; he has a habit of exaggerating the challenges he faces. 

No creas todo lo que dice; tiene la costumbre de exagerar los desafíos que enfrenta.

plentiful
plentiful
[Adjetivo]

available in large quantity

abundante

abundante

Ex: The garden yielded plentiful vegetables throughout the growing season. 

El jardín produjo verduras abundantes durante toda la temporada de cultivo.

vastly
vastly
[Adverbio]

to a great degree or extent

infinitamente

infinitamente

Ex: She vastly prefers tea over coffee. 

Ella prefiere en gran medida el té sobre el café.

relatively
relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low. 

El costo de vida aquí es relativamente bajo.

confusion
confusion
[Sustantivo]

a state of being unable to think clearly or understand something

confusión

confusión

Ex: There is still considerable confusion about how the new system works. 
misleading
misleading
[Adjetivo]

intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue

engañoso

engañoso

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with misleading statements designed to sway public opinion. 

El discurso del político estaba lleno de declaraciones engañosas diseñadas para influir en la opinión pública.

to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

basar algo en ciertos hechos o ideas, utilizar algo como base para desarrollar otra cosa

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

poison
poison
[Sustantivo]

a substance that can cause illness or death if it enters the body

veneno

veneno

Ex: Even a small amount of this poison can be dangerous. 
to upset
to upset
[Verbo]

to disturb or interrupt the normal function or order of something

alterar, perturbar

alterar, perturbar

Ex: An unexpected argument upset the harmony of the family dinner. 
partnership
partnership
[Sustantivo]

a formal arrangement where two or more individuals, organizations, etc. come together as partners to achieve a goal, typically in business

asociación, alianza

asociación, alianza

Ex: As part of the partnership, both parties agreed to pool resources and collaborate on research and development initiatives. 
regulation
regulation
[Sustantivo]

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

regla, reglamento

regla, reglamento

Ex: Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects. 
nutrition
nutrition
[Sustantivo]

food that is essential to one's growth and health

nutrición

nutrición

Ex: The school implemented a nutrition education program to teach students about the importance of making healthy food choices and maintaining balanced diets. 

La escuela implementó un programa de educación en nutrición para enseñar a los estudiantes la importancia de hacer elecciones alimenticias saludables y mantener dietas equilibradas.

desired
desired
[Adjetivo]

wanted intensely

deseado, anhelado

deseado, anhelado

cocktail
cocktail
[Sustantivo]

a mix of different substances or conditions that together cause a strong, often harmful or unpleasant effect

cóctel, mezcla

cóctel, mezcla

Ex: The air contained a cocktail of harmful chemicals. 

El aire contenía un cóctel de productos químicos nocivos.

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