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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Test 3 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 4

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 4, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
knitting
knitting
[Sustantivo]

the craft of creating fabric or garments by interlocking loops of yarn with needles

punto

punto

Ex: He learned knitting from his grandmother and now makes scarves for friends. 
garment
garment
[Sustantivo]

an individual piece of clothing

prenda, ropa

prenda, ropa

Ex: Daniel packed several warm garments for the winter trip. 
to picture
to picture
[Verbo]

to create a mental image or representation

imaginar, visualizar

imaginar, visualizar

Ex: When planning the event, he tried to picture the venue layout in his mind. 
elderly
elderly
[Adjetivo]

advanced in age

mayor

mayor

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship. 
homely
homely
[Adjetivo]

comfortable and cozy in a way that gives a sense of being at home

acogedor, cómodo

acogedor, cómodo

Ex: The quaint little cafe had a homely charm, making it a favorite spot for locals to relax and chat. 

El pintoresco pequeño café tenía un encanto acogedor, lo que lo convertía en un lugar favorito para que los locales se relajaran y charlaran.

to vanish
to vanish
[Verbo]

to cease to exist, be present, or remain

desaparecer,  desvanecerse

desaparecer, desvanecerse

Ex: Several jobs vanished when the factory closed. 
to sew
to sew
[Verbo]

to create clothing by joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread

coser

coser

Ex: The seamstress specializes in sewing traditional costumes for cultural events. 

La costurera se especializa en coser trajes tradicionales para eventos culturales.

craft
craft
[Sustantivo]

an activity, occupation, or trade that requires skill and experience, especially in making things by hand

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Daniel spent years mastering the craft of furniture making. 
based
based
[Adjetivo]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a base de, basado en

a base de, basado en

Ex: This sauce is tomato-based and full of flavor. 

Esta salsa es a base de tomate y llena de sabor.

decline
decline
[Sustantivo]

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

reducción, disminución

reducción, disminución

Ex: The town experienced a decline in population over several years. 
to take over

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

asumir la responsabilidad o el control de algo que antes manejaba otra persona, sustituir a otra persona en la gestión de algo

asumir la responsabilidad o el control de algo que antes manejaba otra persona, sustituir a otra persona en la gestión de algo

Ex: The elected official is taking over the office duties this week. 

El funcionario electo se hace cargo de las funciones de la oficina esta semana.

to pass down

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

transmitir algo a la siguiente generación o a otra persona, legar algo a otra persona

transmitir algo a la siguiente generación o a otra persona, legar algo a otra persona

Ex: The company's founder passed down his ethos and values to all his successors. 

El fundador de la empresa transmitió su ethos y valores a todos sus sucesores.

generation
generation
[Sustantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generación

generación

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time. 
to seek
to seek
[Verbo]

to try to find a particular thing or person

buscar

buscar

Ex: Last week, the explorer sought ancient artifacts in the remote jungle. 
instruction
instruction
[Sustantivo]

the act of teaching someone a subject or skill

enseñanza, instrucción

enseñanza, instrucción

Ex: Students benefited from direct instruction. 
trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: The trend in smartphone technology shows an increasing emphasis on camera quality and AI features. 
figure
figure
[Sustantivo]

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

cifra

cifra

Ex: She wrote down the figures for the monthly expenses. 
readily
readily
[Adverbio]

with little difficulty or trouble

fácilmente, sin problemas

fácilmente, sin problemas

Ex: Replacement parts for the machine are not readily obtainable. 

Las piezas de repuesto para la máquina no se obtienen fácilmente.

handicraft
handicraft
[Sustantivo]

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Wood carving is a traditional handicraft that has been practiced for centuries. 

La talla en madera es una artesanía tradicional que se ha practicado durante siglos.

to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision. 
to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies. 
rewarding
rewarding
[Adjetivo]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

gratificante

gratificante

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding, as it demonstrates one's capabilities and skills. 

Completar un proyecto desafiante puede ser gratificante, ya que demuestra las capacidades y habilidades de uno.

to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We should get the new marketing campaign going to increase sales. 
outlay
outlay
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money spent

gasto, inversión

gasto, inversión

Ex: Initial outlay for the equipment was high. 

El desembolso inicial para el equipo fue alto.

minimal
minimal
[Adjetivo]

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

mínimo

mínimo

Ex: His desk was clutter-free, with only minimal decorations. 

Su escritorio estaba libre de desorden, con solo decoraciones mínimas.

well-being
well-being
[Sustantivo]

the state of being healthy, safe, and feeling content

bienestar

bienestar

to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar

estimar

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles. 
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.

archeological
archeological
[Adjetivo]

related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites

arqueológico

arqueológico

Ex: The archeological dig revealed the remains of a Neolithic settlement beneath the modern town. 

La excavación arqueológica reveló los restos de un asentamiento neolítico debajo de la ciudad moderna.

remains
remains
[Sustantivo]

surviving parts or traces of buildings, objects, or other things from the distant past

restos

restos

Ex: Stone remains of the fortress can still be seen on the hill. 
to disclose

to uncover something so that it becomes visible

revelar,  descubrir

revelar, descubrir

Ex: The leaves parted to disclose a small nest beneath them. 
to carve
to carve
[Verbo]

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

tallar, esculpir

tallar, esculpir

Ex: The artisan carved delicate details into the ivory pendant. 
whereas
whereas
[Conjunción]

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

mientras que

mientras que

Ex: The first book was long and detailed, whereas the second one was short and concise. 

El primer libro fue largo y detallado, mientras que el segundo fue corto y conciso.

characteristic
characteristic
[Adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico

característico

Ex: The bird's characteristic song could be heard every morning at dawn. 
yarn
yarn
[Sustantivo]

a long continuous length of fibers that have been spun together to be used in knitting, weaving, or sewing

hilo, lana

hilo, lana

Ex: He spun the wool into yarn using an old-fashioned spinning wheel. 
rough
rough
[Adjetivo]

having an uneven or jagged texture

áspero

áspero

Ex: The rough bark of the tree scraped against her hand as she climbed. 
spinning wheel
spinning wheel
[Sustantivo]

a device used in spinning that consists of a rotating wheel, a spindle, and a flyer, used to spin fibers

rueca, rueda de hilar

rueca, rueda de hilar

fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

extremely thin or slender in form

fino, delgado

fino, delgado

Ex: The artist's brush had a fine tip, allowing for detailed and precise strokes. 
dominance
dominance
[Sustantivo]

the state of having superiority over another party in terms of power, knowledge, influence, etc.

dominio

dominio

industry
industry
[Sustantivo]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

industria

industria

Ex: The technology industry is known for rapid innovation and advancements. 
purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: She explained the purpose of the experiment to her science class. 
regional
regional
[Adjetivo]

involving a particular region or geographic area

regional

regional

Ex: Regional organizations promote cooperation and collaboration among neighboring countries to address common challenges. 
visual
visual
[Adjetivo]

related to sight or vision

visual

visual

Ex: Visual impairment can range from mild vision loss to total blindness. 
identity
identity
[Sustantivo]

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

identidad, característica individual

identidad, característica individual

Ex: The markings help establish the identity of the animal. 
to match
to match
[Verbo]

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

emparejar

emparejar

Ex: He matched the colors of the wall to the furniture in the room. 
to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article? 
to expect
to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, contar con

esperar, contar con

Ex: She didn't expect such a warm reception at the event. 
nowadays
nowadays
[Adverbio]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

hoy en día

hoy en día

Ex: Nowadays, many companies prioritize sustainability in their business practices. 
origin
origin
[Sustantivo]

the source or point of beginning of something, such as the historical, cultural, or linguistic roots of a word, concept, or phenomenon

origen, fuente

origen, fuente

Ex: The museum explains the cultural origins of the festival. 
to spin
to spin
[Verbo]

to make thread or yarn by twisting fibers together

hilar,  torcer

hilar, torcer

Ex: Emma spent the afternoon spinning yarn from sheep's wool. 
hand
hand
[Sustantivo]

something done, made, or controlled by a person using their hands, not by a machine

trabajo manual, obra hecha a mano

trabajo manual, obra hecha a mano

Ex: The basket was woven by hand using natural fibers. 
needle
needle
[Sustantivo]

a long slender tool with a point or hook, used to form stitches in knitting, crochet, or similar crafts

aguja,  aguja de tejer

aguja, aguja de tejer

Ex: She uses a larger needle when working with thick yarn. 
to click
to click
[Verbo]

to make a short, sharp, usually light sound

chasquear, hacer clic

chasquear, hacer clic

Ex: The camera clicked as he took the picture. 
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