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

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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
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.

to [tell] the difference

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

Ex: If you look closely, you could tell the difference in color between the two shades of paint. 
artificial
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made or produced by people rather than occurring naturally

artificial

artificial

Ex: The hotel has an artificial lake surrounded by walking paths. 
sweetener
sweetener
[Sustantivo]

a substance used to add sweetness to food or beverages

edulcorante, endulzante

edulcorante, endulzante

Ex: Can you pass me the sugar packet?  I need a sweetener for my tea. 

¿Puedes pasarme el sobre de azúcar? Necesito un edulcorante para mi té.

to [take] ages

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

Ex: She took ages to finish her intricate artwork. 
proper
proper
[Adjetivo]

conforming to the expected standards

apropiado, correcto

apropiado, correcto

Ex: The company is looking for a proper partner for the project, not just anyone. 

La empresa está buscando un socio adecuado para el proyecto, no cualquiera.

record
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 employee's record includes details of their performance and accomplishments. 
to measure
to measure
[Verbo]

to find out the exact size of something or someone

medir

medir

Ex: Right now, the engineer is measuring the dimensions of the building. 
content
content
[Sustantivo]

the proportion of a substance in an alloy or mixture

contenido, concentración

contenido, concentración

Ex: The soil's nitrogen content was measured. 
nutritional
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: The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables makes them essential components of a healthy diet. 

El valor nutricional de las frutas y verduras las convierte en componentes esenciales de una dieta saludable.

packet
packet
[Sustantivo]

a small container or package made of paper, plastic, cardboard, or similar material, often together with its contents

sobre, paquete

sobre, paquete

Ex: The seeds are sold in small paper packets. 
to grind up

to crush or break something into small pieces or powder

triturar, moler

triturar, moler

Ex: They ground up the spices to add flavor to the dish. 

Ellos trituraron las especias para agregar sabor al plato.

to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance, especially gradually

absorber

absorber

Ex: The towel absorbed most of the spilled milk. 
problematic
problematic
[Adjetivo]

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

problemático

problemático

Ex: The lack of communication between departments proved to be problematic. 

La falta de comunicación entre departamentos resultó ser problemática.

to reckon
to reckon
[Verbo]

to think or have an opinion about something

creer

creer

Ex: Many people reckon that kindness can significantly impact others' lives. 
scale
scale
[Sustantivo]

a device used to weigh people or objects

báscula, pesa

báscula, pesa

Ex: The doctor's office had a digital scale to measure patients' weight accurately during check-ups. 
to realize
to realize
[Verbo]

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

saber, reconocer

saber, reconocer

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late. 
to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

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

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: Considering the clouds on the horizon, I suspect it might rain this afternoon. 
on purpose
on purpose
[Adverbio]

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

adrede, intencionalmente

adrede, intencionalmente

Ex: The child knocked over the tower of blocks on purpose to get attention. 

El niño derribó la torre de bloques a propósito para llamar la atención.

quarter
quarter
[Sustantivo]

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

cuarto, cuarta parte

cuarto, cuarta parte

Ex: She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings. 
approach
approach
[Sustantivo]

a way of doing something or dealing with a problem

enfoque, planteamiento

enfoque, planteamiento

Ex: His cautious approach to investing saved him from major losses. 
brisk
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: He answered the questions in a brisk manner, not wasting any time. 

Respondió a las preguntas de manera ágil, sin perder tiempo.

objectively
objectively
[Adverbio]

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

objetivamente, de manera objetiva

objetivamente, de manera objetiva

Ex: She assessed the proposal objectively, weighing both pros and cons fairly. 

Ella evaluó la propuesta objetivamente, sopesando tanto los pros como los contras de manera justa.

motion
motion
[Sustantivo]

a natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The motion of tectonic plates shapes the Earth's crust. 
sensor
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 car has a sensor that helps it park automatically. 
escalator
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: She hurriedly descended the escalator, anxious to catch her train before it departed. 

Ella bajó apresuradamente por la escalera mecánica, ansiosa por alcanzar su tren antes de que partiera.

width
width
[Sustantivo]

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: Michael checked the width of the road on the map. 
unconscious
unconscious
[Adjetivo]

done or occurring without deliberate thought or awareness

inconsciente, involuntario

inconsciente, involuntario

Ex: His choice of words may have reflected an unconscious bias. 
modification
modification
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of changing something, usually slightly

modificación

modificación

Ex: We made a small modification to the original plan. 
tutor
tutor
[Sustantivo]

a teacher at a college or university who instructs or supervises students

tutor

tutor

Ex: Students meet their tutors regularly to discuss their academic progress. 
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.

to predict
to predict
[Verbo]

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

predecir, pronosticar

predecir, pronosticar

Ex: He predicted the success of the business venture based on market analysis. 
sample
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 political poll was conducted using a sample of registered voters to predict election outcomes. 
unaware
unaware
[Adjetivo]

lacking knowledge or realization of a fact or situation

inconsciente, ignorante

inconsciente, ignorante

Ex: The children were unaware of the surprise party planned for their mother. 

Los niños no estaban conscientes de la fiesta sorpresa planeada para su madre.

unsuitable
unsuitable
[Adjetivo]

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

inadecuado, inapropiado

inadecuado, inapropiado

Ex: Her behavior was deemed unsuitable for the workplace. 

Su comportamiento fue considerado inadecuado para el lugar de trabajo.

finely
finely
[Adverbio]

into very small or thin parts

finamente, menudamente

finamente, menudamente

Ex: The carrots must be finely grated for the salad. 

Las zanahorias deben estar finamente ralladas para la ensalada.

deliberately
deliberately
[Adverbio]

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

deliberadamente, a propósito

deliberadamente, a propósito

Ex: She deliberately left the door unlocked to let him in. 

Ella deliberadamente dejó la puerta abierta para dejarlo entrar.

ineffective
ineffective
[Adjetivo]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

fútil, ineficaz

fútil, ineficaz

Ex: The marketing campaign was ineffective, as it failed to attract new customers. 

La campaña de marketing fue ineficaz, ya que no logró atraer nuevos clientes.

to overestimate

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

sobrestimar, sobrevalorar

sobrestimar, sobrevalorar

Ex: The project manager cautioned against overestimating the budget for the upcoming project. 

El gerente del proyecto advirtió contra sobreestimar el presupuesto para el próximo proyecto.

practical
practical
[Adjetivo]

having a design or use that effectively serves a specific need

práctico, funcional

práctico, funcional

Ex: The house had a practical layout, ideal for a large family. 
mobility
mobility
[Sustantivo]

the ability to move or be moved freely and easily from one place, position, job, or social situation to another

movilidad

movilidad

Ex: Remote work has increased job mobility for many employees. 
crowd
crowd
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multitud

multitud

Ex: The protest drew a diverse crowd, all united in their demand for change and justice. 
to illustrate

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

explicar

explicar

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual. 
to leave out

to intentionally exclude someone or something

omitir deliberadamente, no incluir a alguien o algo

omitir deliberadamente, no incluir a alguien o algo

Ex: The scientist left out a key variable from the experiment, invalidating the results. 

El científico dejó fuera una variable clave del experimento, invalidando los resultados.

content
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: The professor asked the students to analyze the content of the article. 
slide
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: She added a new slide to explain the next step. 
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