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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic - Prueba 3 - Escucha - Parte 2

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 2, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
customer service
customer service
[Sustantivo]

the assistance and advice provided to customers regarding product use, issues, and inquiries

atención al cliente

atención al cliente

Ex: The company lost clients due to poor customer service and long wait times. 
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.

prepared
prepared
[Adjetivo]

equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources

preparado, equipado

preparado, equipado

vacancy
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

a position or job that is available

vacante, puesto vacante

vacante, puesto vacante

Ex: The HR department is actively recruiting to fill several vacancies in the sales team. 

El departamento de RR.HH. está reclutando activamente para cubrir varias vacantes en el equipo de ventas.

technician
technician
[Sustantivo]

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

técnico

técnico

Ex: He's a computer technician, providing technical support and troubleshooting for software and hardware issues. 

Él es un técnico informático, proporcionando soporte técnico y solucionando problemas de software y hardware.

forestry
forestry
[Sustantivo]

the science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests

silvicultura, forestación

silvicultura, forestación

Ex: Advances in forestry help maintain ecological balance while supporting the timber industry. 

Los avances en silvicultura ayudan a mantener el equilibrio ecológico mientras apoyan la industria maderera.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 
driving licence
driving licence
[Sustantivo]

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

licencia de conducir

licencia de conducir

Ex: He had to renew his driving licence because it had expired last month. 

Tuvo que renovar su licencia de conducir porque había expirado el mes pasado.

preferred
preferred
[Adjetivo]

liked or wanted more than others

preferido, predilecto

preferido, predilecto

Ex: Blue remains the preferred color among younger buyers. 
to consider

to put something under discussion in order to make a decision

considerar, examinar

considerar, examinar

Ex: The board is currently considering the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 
to sow
to sow
[Verbo]

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

sembrar

sembrar

Ex: The farmer sows wheat seeds in the field to cultivate a crop for harvest. 

El agricultor siembra semillas de trigo en el campo para cultivar una cosecha.

to harvest
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut, pick, and collect a crop when it is ready

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: The grapes are harvested by hand in September. 
care
care
[Sustantivo]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

asistencia, atención

asistencia, atención

Ex: The organization provides palliative care to terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support during their final days. 
perk
perk
[Sustantivo]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

beneficio, ventaja

beneficio, ventaja

Ex: As a senior executive, he enjoys many perks, such as a company car and exclusive travel opportunities. 

Como alto ejecutivo, disfruta de muchos beneficios, como un coche de empresa y oportunidades de viaje exclusivas.

to rent
to rent
[Verbo]

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

alquilar, rentar

alquilar, rentar

Ex: She will rent a flat until she finds a house to buy. 
cottage
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens. 
estate
estate
[Sustantivo]

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

finca

finca

Ex: The estate was known for its grand parties and lavish events hosted in the main house. 
active
active
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

activo

activo

Ex: She's active in the art community, regularly attending exhibitions and workshops. 
flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

housing
housing
[Sustantivo]

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

viviendas, casas

viviendas, casas

Ex: Many families struggle to find suitable housing. 
permanent
permanent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente, fijo

permanente, fijo

Ex: They moved into a permanent home after years of traveling from place to place. 
intensive
intensive
[Adjetivo]

involving a great deal of effort, activity, or attention concentrated into a short period of time

intensivo

intensivo

Ex: Daniel began an intensive training program before the competition. 
overtime
overtime
[Sustantivo]

the extra hours a person works at their job

horas extras

horas extras

Ex: She rarely does overtime because of her family. 

Ella rara vez hace horas extras por su familia.

rapid
rapid
[Adjetivo]

occurring or moving with great speed

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The rapid heartbeat indicated excitement or anxiety. 
promotion
promotion
[Sustantivo]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

promoción, ascenso

promoción, ascenso

Ex: His hard work and dedication led to a quick promotion. 
accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options. 

La universidad proporciona alojamiento para los estudiantes en residencias y opciones de vivienda fuera del campus.

recruitment
recruitment
[Sustantivo]

the process of finding and attracting people to join a company, organization, military force, or other group

reclutamiento

reclutamiento

Ex: Emma is responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers. 
consultant
consultant
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor

consultor

Ex: The IT consultant offered expert guidance to companies regarding their technological infrastructure, helping them streamline operations and maximize efficiency. 
to specialize

to focus exclusively on offering a specific product or service

especializarse, especializar

especializarse, especializar

Ex: The restaurant specializes in seafood dishes, known for its fresh catches. 
agriculture
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

the practice and study of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

agricultura

agricultura

Ex: Students study agriculture to learn about plants and soil. 
horticulture
horticulture
[Sustantivo]

the practice or study of growing flowers or other garden plants

horticultura

horticultura

sector
sector
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

sector, rama

sector, rama

Ex: Tourism is an important sector of the local economy. 
maintenance
maintenance
[Sustantivo]

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: Poor maintenance led to serious equipment failure. 
to stick
to stick
[Verbo]

to be burdened with something unpleasant or disadvantageous

estar atrapado con, quedar atascado con

estar atrapado con, quedar atascado con

Ex: We're stuck with this car that keeps breaking down. 
to juggle
to juggle
[Verbo]

to manage multiple tasks, demands, or responsibilities at the same time

hacer malabarismos con

hacer malabarismos con

Ex: She juggled her work and family responsibilities. 

Ella hizo malabares con sus responsabilidades laborales y familiares.

childcare
childcare
[Sustantivo]

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

cuidado de los niños

cuidado de los niños

Ex: The company offers on-site childcare for employees' children. 

La empresa ofrece cuidado de niños en el lugar para los hijos de los empleados.

recruit
recruit
[Sustantivo]

a person who has recently joined an organization, group, or workplace

recluta,  nuevo empleado

recluta, nuevo empleado

Ex: The club introduced its new recruits at the annual meeting. 
to guarantee

to formally promise that specific conditions related to a product, service, etc. will be fulfilled

garantizar,  asegurar

garantizar, asegurar

Ex: The manufacturer guarantees that the washing machine will be free from defects for two years after purchase. 
plus
plus
[Sustantivo]

a beneficial or advantageous feature

una ventaja,  un plus

una ventaja, un plus

Ex: The car's fuel efficiency is a major plus. 
overseas
overseas
[Adverbio]

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

en el extranjero, al extranjero

en el extranjero, al extranjero

Ex: The military deployed troops overseas for peacekeeping missions. 

El ejército desplegó tropas en el extranjero para misiones de mantenimiento de la paz.

keen
keen
[Adjetivo]

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

entusiasta

entusiasta

Ex: He wasn't too keen on attending the party, so he stayed in. 
remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in distance or position

Ex: The signal came from a remote location across the ocean. 
to turn out

to emerge as a particular outcome

resultar, acabar siendo

resultar, acabar siendo

Ex: Despite the challenges, the journey turned out to be an unforgettable adventure. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el viaje resultó ser una aventura inolvidable.

book
book
[Sustantivo]

a compilation of known information about a subject or person

registro, expediente

registro, expediente

Ex: The agency maintains a book on organized crime figures. 
commercial
commercial
[Adjetivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

comercial

comercial

Ex: This product is designed for the commercial use, not for private households. 
client
client
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

cliente

cliente

Ex: The software company prides itself on delivering tailored solutions to its clients. 
to supply
to supply
[Verbo]

to provide something needed or wanted

proporcionar

proporcionar

Ex: The company will supply all the necessary materials for the project. 
to operate
to operate
[Verbo]

(of a business or organization) to function or work in a specific place or in a particular manner

funcionar, operar

funcionar, operar

Ex: The store will operate as usual during the holiday season. 
fast-paced
fast-paced
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a high level of speed, activity, or excitement

acelerado, vertiginoso

acelerado, vertiginoso

Ex: They took a break to recover from the fast-paced schedule of the tour. 

Se tomaron un descanso para recuperarse del ritmo acelerado de la gira.

profit
profit
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

beneficios

beneficios

Ex: Last year's profit was reinvested into expanding the company. 
margin
margin
[Sustantivo]

the difference between the cost of producing or buying something and the amount received from selling it

margen de beneficios

margen de beneficios

Ex: Daniel wants to increase the profit margin without raising prices. 
staff
staff
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personal

personal

Ex: Our company is hosting a party for the staff next week. 
sociable
sociable
[Adjetivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable

sociable

Ex: As a very sociable person, John never had trouble meeting new people when traveling alone due to his friendly nature. 

Como una persona muy sociable, John nunca tuvo problemas para conocer gente nueva cuando viajaba solo debido a su naturaleza amigable.

post
post
[Sustantivo]

a job, position, or role, often within an organization or a company

puesto, cargo

puesto, cargo

Ex: The company advertised a vacant post on their website. 
agronomist
agronomist
[Sustantivo]

a specialist in the science of field-crop production and soil management

agrónomo

agrónomo

Ex: The research team hired an agronomist to evaluate crop performance. 
crop
crop
[Sustantivo]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: The crop of rice was abundant this year due to favorable weather conditions. 
nutrition
nutrition
[Sustantivo]

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrición

nutrición

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian, helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition. 

Su pasión por la nutrición la llevó a seguir una carrera como dietista, ayudando a otros a mejorar su salud y bienestar a través de una nutrición adecuada.

pest
pest
[Sustantivo]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

peste, plaga

peste, plaga

Ex: Birds can sometimes act as a pest by eating seeds. 

Las aves a veces pueden actuar como una plaga al comer semillas.

legislation
legislation
[Sustantivo]

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

legislación

legislación

Ex: The legislation on data privacy has changed how companies handle user information. 
to [make] way

*** Make progress

(career|corporate) ladder

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

escala profesional, camino de ascenso

escala profesional, camino de ascenso

Ex: He moved up the career ladder by learning new skills every year. 

Avanzó en la escala profesional aprendiendo nuevas habilidades cada año.

applicant
applicant
[Sustantivo]

a person who formally requests or applies for something, such as a job, admission, or financial support

solicitante

solicitante

Ex: The university invited the strongest applicants for an interview. 
maternity
maternity
[Sustantivo]

the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

maternidad, embarazo

maternidad, embarazo

contract
contract
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: She reviewed the terms of the employment contract before accepting the job offer. 
administration
administration
[Sustantivo]

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

administración

administración

Ex: The doctor supervised the administration of the experimental treatment. 
in return
in return
[Adverbio]

as a response or exchange for something given or received

a cambio, en reciprocidad

a cambio, en reciprocidad

Ex: They gave us a discount in return for our loyalty. 

Nos dieron un descuento a cambio de nuestra lealtad.

sales
sales
[Sustantivo]

the department within a company or organization that is responsible for selling its products or services to customers

ventas, departamento de ventas

ventas, departamento de ventas

Ex: He was promoted to a management position in sales. 
chain
chain
[Sustantivo]

a group of retail stores that have the same name and sell similar products or services, all owned and run by the same company

cadena, franquicia

cadena, franquicia

Ex: The restaurant chain is known for its fast service and affordable prices. 
garden center
garden center
[Sustantivo]

a store that sells plants, gardening tools, and supplies for home and outdoor gardens

centro de jardinería, vivero

centro de jardinería, vivero

Ex: She works at a garden center, helping customers choose plants. 

Ella trabaja en un centro de jardinería, ayudando a los clientes a elegir plantas.

to [work] hard, [play] hard

to put a lot of effort and energy into work or duties and then enjoy free time or fun activities with the same level of energy

Ex: He always says he will work hard, play hard, and he does both with full energy. 
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