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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Audición - Parte 4

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knitting
[Sustantivo]

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

punto

punto

garment
[Sustantivo]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

prenda, ropa

prenda, ropa

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Ella seleccionó una **prenda** ligera para su viaje a los trópicos, priorizando la comodidad en el clima cálido.
to picture
[Verbo]

to create a mental image or representation

imaginar, visualizar

imaginar, visualizar

Ex: She pictured herself living in a cozy cottage by the sea .Ella se **imaginó** viviendo en una acogedora cabaña junto al mar.
elderly
[Adjetivo]

advanced in age

mayor

mayor

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .El **anciano** caballero saludó a todos con una cálida sonrisa y un brillo en los ojos.
homely
[Adjetivo]

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

acogedor, cómodo

acogedor, cómodo

Ex: The innkeeper 's warm smile and cozy guest rooms gave the bed and breakfast a homely ambiance that guests cherished .La cálida sonrisa del posadero y las acogedoras habitaciones dieron al bed and breakfast un ambiente **hogareño** que los huéspedes apreciaban.
to vanish
[Verbo]

to completely stop existing or being found

desaparecer, esfumarse

desaparecer, esfumarse

Ex: Some languages are vanishing as fewer people speak them .Algunos idiomas **desaparecen** porque cada vez menos personas los hablan.
to sew
[Verbo]

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

coser

coser

Ex: Many people find joy in sewing their own wardrobe , expressing their unique style .Muchas personas encuentran alegría en **coser** su propio vestuario, expresando su estilo único.
craft
[Sustantivo]

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: The market showcased local crafts, from handmade jewelry to ceramics .El mercado exhibió **artesanías** locales, desde joyería hecha a mano hasta cerámica.
based
[Adjetivo]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a base de, basado en

a base de, basado en

Ex: The exhibit includes several plant-based materials.La exhibición incluye varios materiales **a base de** plantas.
decline
[Sustantivo]

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

reducción, disminución

reducción, disminución

Ex: Measures were introduced to address the decline in biodiversity .Se introdujeron medidas para abordar la **disminución** de la biodiversidad.

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

tomar el poder

tomar el poder

Ex: The new director is taking over the film production.El nuevo director **se hace cargo** de la producción de la película.

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

transmitir, pasar

transmitir, pasar

Ex: She plans to pass her wedding dress down to her daughter.Ella planea **pasar** su vestido de novia a su hija.
generation
[Sustantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generación

generación

Ex: Cultural changes often occur as one generation passes on traditions and values to the next .Los cambios culturales a menudo ocurren cuando una **generación** transmite tradiciones y valores a la siguiente.
to seek
[Verbo]

to try to find a particular thing or person

buscar

buscar

Ex: Right now , the search and rescue team is actively seeking survivors in the disaster area .En este momento, el equipo de búsqueda y rescate está **buscando** activamente supervivientes en la zona del desastre.
instruction
[Sustantivo]

the act of educating a person about a particular subject

instrucción, enseñanza

instrucción, enseñanza

Ex: She had no formal instruction in music .Ella no tenía **instrucción** formal en música.
trend
[Sustantivo]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: Social media platforms often influence trends in popular culture and communication styles .Las plataformas de redes sociales a menudo influyen en las **tendencias** de la cultura popular y los estilos de comunicación.
figure
[Sustantivo]

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

cifra

cifra

Ex: The financial report includes various figures representing revenue and expenses .El informe financiero incluye varias **cifras** que representan ingresos y gastos.
readily
[Adverbio]

with little difficulty or trouble

fácilmente, sin problemas

fácilmente, sin problemas

Ex: The stains did not wash out as readily as expected .Las manchas no salieron tan **fácilmente** como se esperaba.
handicraft
[Sustantivo]

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

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Mastering the handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .Dominar la **artesanía** del trabajo del cuero requiere años de experiencia.

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

considerar

considerar

Ex: Before purchasing a new car , it 's wise to consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs .Antes de comprar un coche nuevo, es prudente **considerar** factores como la eficiencia de combustible y los costes de mantenimiento.
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .La estabilidad financiera permite a los individuos **permitirse** gastos inesperados sin causar dificultades.
rewarding
[Adjetivo]

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

gratificante

gratificante

Ex: Helping others in need can be rewarding, as it fosters a sense of empathy and compassion .Ayudar a los demás en necesidad puede ser **gratificante**, ya que fomenta un sentido de empatía y compasión.

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

Ex: Let's get this project going by dividing up the tasks.
outlay
[Sustantivo]

an amount of budget dedicated to something

desembolso, inversión

desembolso, inversión

Ex: The family 's outlay for healthcare expenses has risen sharply in recent years , prompting them to explore more affordable insurance options .El **desembolso** de la familia para gastos de salud ha aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años, lo que los ha llevado a explorar opciones de seguro más asequibles.
minimal
[Adjetivo]

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

mínimo

mínimo

Ex: He provided a minimal level of effort , just enough to complete the task .Proporcionó un nivel de esfuerzo **mínimo**, solo lo suficiente para completar la tarea.
well-being
[Sustantivo]

the state of being healthy, safe, and feeling content

bienestar

bienestar

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

estimar

estimar

Ex: We need to estimate the total expenses for the event before planning the budget .Necesitamos **estimar** los gastos totales para el evento antes de planificar el presupuesto.
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.
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 expedition uncovered a buried tomb dating back to the Pharaonic era .La expedición **arqueológica** descubrió una tumba enterrada que data de la era faraónica.
remains
[Sustantivo]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

restos

restos

to reveal something by uncovering it

revelar, desvelar

revelar, desvelar

Ex: The artist slowly peeled away the layers of paint to disclose the original masterpiece beneath .El artista quitó lentamente las capas de pintura para **revelar** la obra maestra original debajo.
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 designs onto the surface of the pottery .El artesano **talló** diseños delicados en la superficie de la cerámica.
whereas
[Conjunción]

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

mientras que

mientras que

Ex: Whereas the morning was chilly , the afternoon turned out to be warm and pleasant .**Mientras que** la mañana era fría, la tarde resultó ser cálida y agradable.
characteristic
[Adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico

característico

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is a characteristic trait of her personality .La forma en que ella reacciona a los desafíos es un rasgo **característico** de su personalidad.
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: The store offers a wide selection of yarns, including cotton , acrylic , and wool blends .La tienda ofrece una amplia selección de **hilos**, incluyendo mezclas de algodón, acrílico y lana.
rough
[Adjetivo]

having an uneven or jagged texture

áspero

áspero

Ex: The fabric was rough to the touch , causing irritation against sensitive skin .La tela era **áspera** al tacto, causando irritación en la piel sensible.
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
[Adjetivo]

extremely thin or slender in form

fino, delgado

fino, delgado

Ex: The spider spun a fine web across the window .La araña tejió una **fina** red a través de la ventana.
dominance
[Sustantivo]

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

dominio

dominio

industry
[Sustantivo]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

industria

industria

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry develops medications to improve health outcomes .La **industria** farmacéutica desarrolla medicamentos para mejorar los resultados de salud.
purpose
[Sustantivo]

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

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: His speech outlined the purpose behind the new company policy .Su discurso delineó el **propósito** detrás de la nueva política de la empresa.
regional
[Adjetivo]

involving a particular region or geographic area

regional

regional

Ex: Regional transportation networks connect cities and towns within a particular area .Las redes de transporte **regional** conectan ciudades y pueblos dentro de un área particular.
visual
[Adjetivo]

related to sight or vision

visual

visual

Ex: Visual perception involves the brain 's interpretation of visual stimuli received through the eyes .La percepción **visual** implica la interpretación del cerebro de los estímulos visuales recibidos a través de los ojos.
identity
[Sustantivo]

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

identidad, característica individual

identidad, característica individual

to match
[Verbo]

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

emparejar

emparejar

Ex: She matched the fabric to the color scheme of the room .Ella **combinó** la tela con la paleta de colores de la habitación.
to mention
[Verbo]

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

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: If you have any dietary restrictions , please mention them when making the reservation .Si tiene alguna restricción alimentaria, por favor **mencione** al hacer la reserva.
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: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Él **espera** un ascenso después de todo su arduo trabajo este año.
nowadays
[Adverbio]

at the present era, as opposed to the past

hoy en día

hoy en día

Ex: It 's common for teenagers nowadays to have smartphones .Es común que los adolescentes **hoy en día** tengan smartphones.
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

to spin
[Verbo]

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

hilar, torcer

hilar, torcer

Ex: Using a traditional hand-spinning technique , they spun hemp fibers .Usando una técnica tradicional de hilado a mano, **hilaban** fibras de cáñamo.
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: This plate shows careful hand painting.Este plato muestra una **pintura a mano** cuidadosa.
needle
[Sustantivo]

a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string

aguja, alfiler

aguja, alfiler

Ex: She bought a new set of crochet needles at the craft store.Ella compró un nuevo juego de agujas de crochet en la tienda de manualidades.
to click
[Verbo]

to make a noise by making contact with or striking another object

hacer clic, producir un clic

hacer clic, producir un clic

Ex: The door clicked shut behind her as she left the room .La puerta **hizo clic** al cerrarse detrás de ella cuando salió de la habitación.
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