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

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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: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Abordar **la obesidad** requiere un enfoque multifacético que incluye promover hábitos alimenticios saludables, actividad física regular e iniciativas comunitarias.

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

Ex: When comparing the paintings side by side, you can easily tell the difference in style and technique.
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificial

artificial

Ex: Artificial flavors and colors are added to processed foods to enhance taste and appearance.Los sabores y colores **artificiales** se añaden a los alimentos procesados para mejorar el sabor y la apariencia.
sweetener
[Sustantivo]

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

edulcorante, endulzante

edulcorante, endulzante

Ex: I prefer using honey as a natural sweetener in my morning oatmeal .Prefiero usar miel como **endulzante** natural en mi avena matutina.

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: Waiting for the bus on a cold day feels like it takes ages.
proper
[Adjetivo]

conforming to the expected standards

apropiado, correcto

apropiado, correcto

Ex: They need a proper explanation for why the event was cancelled .Necesitan una **explicación adecuada** de por qué se canceló el evento.
record
[Sustantivo]

a comprehensive collection of all the known facts and information regarding a particular subject, person, or event, often used for reference, analysis, or evidence

registro, expediente

registro, expediente

Ex: The biography provided a detailed record of the artist 's life and work .La biografía proporcionó un **registro** detallado de la vida y obra del artista.
to measure
[Verbo]

to find out the exact size of something or someone

medir

medir

Ex: The doctor measures the patient 's height in centimeters during the check-up .El médico **mide** la altura del paciente en centímetros durante el chequeo.
content
[Sustantivo]

the proportion of a substance in an alloy or mixture

contenido, concentración

contenido, concentración

nutritional
[Adjetivo]

related to the nourishment provided by food and its impact on health, promoting growth and overall bodily well-being

nutritivo, nutricional

nutritivo, nutricional

Ex: Understanding the nutritional benefits of different foods can help individuals make informed choices for their health .Comprender los beneficios **nutricionales** de diferentes alimentos puede ayudar a las personas a tomar decisiones informadas para su salud.
packet
[Sustantivo]

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

sobre, paquete

sobre, paquete

Ex: She stored the remaining spices in a resealable packet.Ella guardó las especias restantes en un paquete **reutilizable**.

to crush or break something into small pieces or powder

triturar, moler

triturar, moler

Ex: He used a blender to grind up the nuts for the recipe .Usó una licuadora para **triturar** las nueces para la receta.
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

absorber

absorber

Ex: The soil absorbed the rainwater , preventing flooding .El suelo **absorbió** el agua de lluvia, evitando inundaciones.
problematic
[Adjetivo]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

problemático

problemático

Ex: The new policy has created a number of problematic challenges .La nueva política ha creado una serie de desafíos **problemáticos**.
to reckon
[Verbo]

to think or have an opinion about something

creer

creer

Ex: After considering the options , he reckoned that the first choice was the most sensible .Después de considerar las opciones, él **consideró** que la primera opción era la más sensata.
scale
[Sustantivo]

a device used to weigh people or objects

báscula, pesa

báscula, pesa

Ex: The jeweler employed a precision scale to weigh precious metals and gemstones for crafting jewelry .El joyero empleó una **balanza** de precisión para pesar metales preciosos y piedras preciosas para la elaboración de joyas.
to realize
[Verbo]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

saber, reconocer

saber, reconocer

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .No fue hasta que se apagaron las luces que nos **dimos cuenta** de que se había cortado la energía.
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ellos **sospechan** que la empresa podría estar ocultando información importante.
on purpose
[Adverbio]

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

adrede, intencionalmente

adrede, intencionalmente

Ex: She wore mismatched socks on purpose as a quirky fashion statement .Usaba calcetines desparejados **a propósito** como una declaración de moda peculiar.
quarter
[Sustantivo]

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

cuarto, cuarta parte

cuarto, cuarta parte

Ex: A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended .Un **cuarto** de los asistentes se fue antes de que terminara el evento.
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.Le dio al caballo un **rápido** masaje después de su paseo.
objectively
[Adverbio]

in a manner based on facts rather than personal feelings, opinions, or biases

objetivamente, de manera objetiva

objetivamente, de manera objetiva

Ex: He tried , though upset , to respond as objectively as possible .Intentó, aunque molesto, responder de la manera más **objetiva** posible.
motion
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of moving or changing place

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: In physics , understanding the laws of motion is essential for studying how objects interact .En física, entender las leyes del **movimiento** es esencial para estudiar cómo interactúan los objetos.
sensor
[Sustantivo]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

sensor

sensor

Ex: The smart home system uses sensors to control the lights and heating .El sistema de hogar inteligente utiliza **sensores** para controlar las luces y la calefacción.
escalator
[Sustantivo]

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

escalera mecánica

escalera mecánica

Ex: He stood patiently on the escalator, enjoying the leisurely ascent to the top floor of the shopping mall .Se quedó pacientemente en **la escalera mecánica**, disfrutando del ascenso relajado hasta el último piso del centro comercial.
width
[Sustantivo]

the distance of something from side to side

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: When buying a rug , consider the width of the room for proper coverage .Al comprar una alfombra, considera el **ancho** de la habitación para una cobertura adecuada.
unconscious
[Adjetivo]

without conscious volition

inconsciente, sin voluntad consciente

inconsciente, sin voluntad consciente

modification
[Sustantivo]

the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement

modificación

modificación

Ex: They decided to make modifications to the building to meet safety regulations .Decidieron hacer **modificaciones** al edificio para cumplir con las regulaciones de seguridad.
tutor
[Sustantivo]

a teacher at a university or college who helps and guides a group of students with their studies

tutor, profesor

tutor, profesor

Ex: The tutor provides guidance on both assignments and exams .El **tutor** proporciona orientación tanto en tareas como en exámenes.
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.
to predict
[Verbo]

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

predecir, pronosticar

predecir, pronosticar

Ex: She accurately predicted the outcome of the election based on polling data .Ella **predijo** con precisión el resultado de la elección basándose en los datos de las encuestas.
sample
[Sustantivo]

a randomly selected part of a larger group, put to study in order to gain knowledge or to draw conclusions about the larger group

muestra

muestra

Ex: The auditor examined a sample of financial transactions to verify compliance with accounting standards .El auditor examinó una **muestra** de transacciones financieras para verificar el cumplimiento de las normas contables.
unaware
[Adjetivo]

lacking knowledge or realization of a fact or situation

inconsciente, ignorante

inconsciente, ignorante

Ex: The tourists were unaware of the local customs and unintentionally caused offense .Los turistas no estaban **conscientes** de las costumbres locales y sin querer causaron ofensa.
unsuitable
[Adjetivo]

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

inadecuado, inapropiado

inadecuado, inapropiado

Ex: The small car was unsuitable for transporting large furniture .El pequeño coche era **inadecuado** para transportar muebles grandes.
finely
[Adverbio]

into very small or thin parts

finamente, menudamente

finamente, menudamente

Ex: The herbs were finely crushed with a mortar and pestle .Las hierbas fueron **finamente** trituradas con un mortero y una maja.
deliberately
[Adverbio]

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

deliberadamente, a propósito

deliberadamente, a propósito

Ex: The message was sent deliberately to cause confusion .El mensaje fue enviado **deliberadamente** para causar confusión.
ineffective
[Adjetivo]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

fútil, ineficaz

fútil, ineficaz

Ex: The manager 's leadership style was ineffective in motivating the team .El estilo de liderazgo del gerente fue **ineficaz** para motivar al equipo.

to guess or calculate a value, size, or etc. to be higher than it actually is

sobrestimar, sobrevalorar

sobrestimar, sobrevalorar

Ex: They overestimated the crowd size at the event , which led to too many empty seats .**Sobreestimaron** el tamaño de la multitud en el evento, lo que resultó en demasiados asientos vacíos.
practical
[Adjetivo]

having a design or use that effectively serves a specific need

práctico, funcional

práctico, funcional

Ex: The practical design of the desk made it great for working and studying .El diseño **práctico** del escritorio lo hacía ideal para trabajar y estudiar.
mobility
[Sustantivo]

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

movilidad

movilidad

Ex: The region 's economic growth is partially due to the mobility of its labor force .El crecimiento económico de la región se debe en parte a la **movilidad** de su fuerza laboral.
crowd
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multitud

multitud

Ex: The street was packed with a crowd of excited fans waiting for the celebrity to arrive at the movie premiere .La calle estaba llena de una **multitud** de fanáticos emocionados esperando que llegara la celebridad al estreno de la película.

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: He used a chart to illustrate the growth of the company over the years .Usó un gráfico para **ilustrar** el crecimiento de la empresa a lo largo de los años.

to intentionally exclude someone or something

excluir

excluir

Ex: I ’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .Voy a **dejar fuera** los términos técnicos para hacer la explicación más simple.
content
[Sustantivo]

the subject matter or information covered in a speech, literary work, or other forms of communication, distinct from its style or presentation

contenido, materia

contenido, materia

Ex: She edited the report to improve its content and structure .Ella editó el informe para mejorar su **contenido** y estructura.
slide
[Sustantivo]

a single page or screen in a computer-made presentation that shows text, images, or both to explain or share information during a talk

diapositiva, slide

diapositiva, slide

Ex: He clicked to the next slide while explaining the data.Hizo clic en la siguiente **diapositiva** mientras explicaba los datos.
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