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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
customer service
[Sustantivo]

the help and advice that a company gives people who buy or use its products or services

servicio al cliente,  atención al cliente

servicio al cliente, atención al cliente

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.
prepared
[Adjetivo]

equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources

preparado, equipado

preparado, equipado

vacancy
[Sustantivo]

a position or job that is available

vacante, puesto vacante

vacante, puesto vacante

Ex: The newspaper advertisement listed several vacancies in customer service roles .El anuncio en el periódico enumeraba varias **vacantes** en roles de servicio al cliente.
technician
[Sustantivo]

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

técnico

técnico

Ex: The technician calibrated the machinery to ensure accurate measurements .El **técnico** calibró la maquinaria para garantizar mediciones precisas.
forestry
[Sustantivo]

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

silvicultura, forestación

silvicultura, forestación

Ex: Modern forestry combines environmental science with resource management .La **silvicultura** moderna combina la ciencia ambiental con la gestión de recursos.
conservation
[Sustantivo]

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

conservación

conservación

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .Muchas organizaciones se centran en la **conservación** de la vida silvestre para evitar que las especies se extingan.
driving licence
[Sustantivo]

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

licencia de conducir

licencia de conducir

Ex: She misplaced her driving licence and had to apply for a replacement at the local motor vehicle department .Ella extravió su **licencia de conducir** y tuvo que solicitar un duplicado en el departamento de vehículos motorizados local.
preferred
[Adjetivo]

more desirable than another

preferido, favorito

preferido, favorito

to put something under discussion in order to make a decision

considerar, examinar

considerar, examinar

Ex: We will consider the proposal during our meeting next week .**Consideraremos** la propuesta durante nuestra reunión la próxima semana.
to sow
[Verbo]

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

sembrar

sembrar

Ex: Sowing lettuce seeds in rows ensures a plentiful supply of fresh greens for salads .**Sembrar** semillas de lechuga en hileras asegura un suministro abundante de verduras frescas para ensaladas.
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

cosechar, recolectar

cosechar, recolectar

Ex: He harvests carrots from the garden beds , pulling them from the soil .Él **cosecha** zanahorias de los parterres, sacándolas de la tierra.
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 hospital provides compassionate care to all patients , ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met .El hospital brinda **cuidado** compasivo a todos los pacientes, asegurando que se satisfagan sus necesidades físicas y emocionales.
perk
[Sustantivo]

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

beneficio, ventaja

beneficio, ventaja

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .Los **beneficios** de la pasantía incluyen acceso gratuito a cursos de desarrollo profesional y eventos de networking.
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 plans to rent a small office space downtown for her new business .Ella planea **alquilar** un pequeño espacio de oficina en el centro para su nuevo negocio.
cottage
[Sustantivo]

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

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .Soñaban con jubilarse en una pequeña **cabaña** en el campo inglés.
estate
[Sustantivo]

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

finca

finca

Ex: They bought an estate in the countryside , complete with a vineyard and stables .Compraron una **finca** en el campo, completa con un viñedo y establos.
active
[Adjetivo]

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

activo

activo

Ex: The active kids played outside all afternoon without getting tired .Los niños **activos** jugaron afuera toda la tarde sin cansarse.
flexible
[Adjetivo]

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

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .Su actitud **flexible** hizo que fuera fácil para los amigos confiar en él en momentos difíciles.
housing
[Sustantivo]

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

viviendas, casas

viviendas, casas

Ex: Good housing conditions improve people ’s quality of life .Las buenas condiciones de **vivienda** mejoran la calidad de vida de las personas.
permanent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente, fijo

permanente, fijo

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .Su residencia **permanente** en la ciudad le permitió involucrarse profundamente en las actividades de la comunidad local.
intensive
[Adjetivo]

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

intensivo

intensivo

Ex: She took an intensive English course .Ella tomó un curso de inglés **intensivo**.
overtime
[Sustantivo]

the extra hours a person works at their job

horas extras

horas extras

Ex: They agreed to finish the task even if it required overtime.Acordaron terminar la tarea incluso si requería **horas extras**.
rapid
[Adjetivo]

occurring or moving with great speed

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The rapid growth of the city led to urban development.El **rápido crecimiento** de la ciudad condujo al desarrollo urbano.
promotion
[Sustantivo]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

promoción, ascenso

promoción, ascenso

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .El equipo celebró su **promoción** con una fiesta sorpresa.
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: They found a cozy cabin as their accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .Encontraron una cabaña acogedora como su **alojamiento** para la escapada de fin de semana en las montañas.
recruitment
[Sustantivo]

the action of enlisting or enrolling people for a particular cause, organization, or activity

reclutamiento

reclutamiento

consultant
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor

consultor

Ex: As a healthcare consultant, his role involved offering specialized advice to hospitals and medical institutions on improving patient care and optimizing operational workflows .Como **consultor** de atención médica, su función consistía en ofrecer asesoramiento especializado a hospitales e instituciones médicas para mejorar la atención al paciente y optimizar los flujos de trabajo operativos.

to focus exclusively on offering a specific product or service

especializarse, especializar

especializarse, especializar

Ex: They specialize in handmade furniture from reclaimed wood .Ellos **se especializan** en muebles hechos a mano de madera recuperada.
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

farming and its science

agricultura

agricultura

horticulture
[Sustantivo]

the practice or study of growing flowers or other garden plants

horticultura

horticultura

sector
[Sustantivo]

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

sector, rama

sector, rama

maintenance
[Sustantivo]

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

mantenimiento, conservación

mantenimiento, conservación

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .El equipo de **mantenimiento** reparó el ascensor roto.
to stick
[Verbo]

to be burdened with something unpleasant or disadvantageous

estar atrapado con, quedar atascado con

estar atrapado con, quedar atascado con

Ex: I 'm stuck handling a noisy neighbor .Estoy **atascado** manejando un vecino ruidoso.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

cuidado de los niños

cuidado de los niños

Ex: Some parents prefer home-based childcare over daycare centers .Algunos padres prefieren el cuidado de niños en el hogar sobre los centros de **cuidado de niños**.
recruit
[Sustantivo]

a person who has been newly hired or joined an organization or group

recluta, nuevo miembro

recluta, nuevo miembro

Ex: The team ’s newest recruit impressed everyone with his skills .El **recluta** más nuevo del equipo impresionó a todos con sus habilidades.

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

garantizar,  asegurar

garantizar, asegurar

Ex: The electronics manufacturer guarantees that the television will have a lifespan of at least 10 years .El fabricante de electrónica **garantiza** que el televisor tendrá una vida útil de al menos 10 años.
plus
[Sustantivo]

a beneficial or advantageous feature

una ventaja,  un plus

una ventaja, un plus

Ex: The hotel's central location is a definite plus for tourists.La ubicación central del hotel es un **plus** definitivo para los turistas.
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 couple decided to celebrate their anniversary by vacationing overseas.La pareja decidió celebrar su aniversario vacacionando **en el extranjero**.
keen
[Adjetivo]

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

entusiasta

entusiasta

Ex: He has a keen passion for playing the guitar .Él tiene una **gran pasión** por tocar la guitarra.
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .La granja **remota** estaba rodeada de vastos campos de cultivos.

to emerge as a particular outcome

terminar

terminar

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.A pesar de sus preocupaciones iniciales, el proyecto **resultó** completarse a tiempo y por debajo del presupuesto.
book
[Sustantivo]

a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone

libro,  compendio

libro, compendio

commercial
[Adjetivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

comercial

comercial

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews .La película fue un éxito **comercial** a pesar de las críticas mixtas.
client
[Sustantivo]

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

cliente

cliente

Ex: The therapist maintains strict confidentiality with each client's personal information .El terapeuta mantiene una estricta confidencialidad con la información personal de cada **cliente**.
to supply
[Verbo]

to provide something needed or wanted

proporcionar

proporcionar

Ex: The government promises to supply aid to regions affected by the natural disaster .El gobierno promete **suministrar** ayuda a las regiones afectadas por el desastre natural.
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 business has operated in this town for decades .El negocio ha **operado** en este pueblo durante décadas.
fast-paced
[Adjetivo]

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

acelerado, vertiginoso

acelerado, vertiginoso

Ex: The fast-paced action movie kept the audience on the edge of their seats .La película de acción de **ritmo rápido** mantuvo al público al borde de sus asientos.
profit
[Sustantivo]

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

beneficios

beneficios

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.Sin una cuidadosa planificación presupuestaria, es difícil lograr un **beneficio** constante.
margin
[Sustantivo]

(business) the difference between the amount of money spent to buy or produce something and the amount of money gained from its sale

margen de beneficios

margen de beneficios

Ex: They adjusted their pricing strategy to improve their profit margin without compromising quality.Ajustaron su estrategia de precios para mejorar su **margen** de beneficio sin comprometer la calidad.
staff
[Sustantivo]

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

personal

personal

Ex: The restaurant staff received training on customer service .El **personal** del restaurante recibió capacitación en servicio al cliente.
sociable
[Adjetivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable

sociable

Ex: The new employee seemed sociable, chatting with coworkers during lunch .El nuevo empleado parecía **sociable**, charlando con los compañeros de trabajo durante el almuerzo.
post
[Sustantivo]

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

puesto, cargo

puesto, cargo

Ex: After the interview , she was appointed to the post of project coordinator .Después de la entrevista, fue nombrada para el **puesto** de coordinadora de proyectos.
agronomist
[Sustantivo]

an expert in soil management and field-crop production

agrónomo,  ingeniero agrónomo

agrónomo, ingeniero agrónomo

crop
[Sustantivo]

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

cultivo

cultivo

Ex: The region is known for its crop of apples , which are exported worldwide .La región es conocida por su **cultivo** de manzanas, que se exportan a todo el mundo.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

peste, plaga

peste, plaga

legislation
[Sustantivo]

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

legislación

legislación

*** Make progress

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

Ex: Moving up the corporate ladder usually brings greater responsibilities and higher pay.
applicant
[Sustantivo]

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

solicitante

solicitante

Ex: The university notified successful applicants by email in early spring .La universidad notificó a los **solicitantes** exitosos por correo electrónico a principios de primavera.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

contrato

contrato

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .El **contrato** con el cliente incluye plazos para completar los hitos del proyecto.
administration
[Sustantivo]

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

administración

administración

Ex: Incorrect administration of the drug can lead to severe side effects .La **administración** incorrecta del medicamento puede provocar efectos secundarios graves.
in return
[Adverbio]

as a response or exchange for something given or received

a cambio, en reciprocidad

a cambio, en reciprocidad

Ex: He offered his assistance in return for a favor later.Ofreció su ayuda **a cambio** de un favor más tarde.
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

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 supermarket chain introduced new self-checkout systems in all its branches .La **cadena** de supermercados introdujo nuevos sistemas de autopago en todas sus sucursales.
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: They went to the garden center to pick up fertilizer for their lawn .Fueron al **centro de jardinería** a recoger fertilizante para su césped.

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: Even during busy times, she manages to work hard, play hard and keep her balance.
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