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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Académico - Test 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (2)

Aprende vocabulario de la segunda parte del Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic, Test 3, Reading Passage 1, con palabras y expresiones útiles del texto.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
cargo
cargo
[Sustantivo]

goods on board an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, being transported

carga

carga

Ex: The ship carried a full cargo of grain and machinery. 
planking
planking
[Sustantivo]

the work of covering an area with planks

el entarimado, el revestimiento con tablas

el entarimado, el revestimiento con tablas

Ex: Careful planking created a strong, even floor. 
stability
stability
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

estabilidad

estabilidad

Ex: Personal stability often comes from having a supportive social network, a sense of purpose, and the ability to adapt to life's challenges with resilience and optimism. 

La estabilidad personal a menudo proviene de tener una red social de apoyo, un sentido de propósito y la capacidad de adaptarse a los desafíos de la vida con resiliencia y optimismo.

rudder
rudder
[Sustantivo]

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

timón, gobernalle

timón, gobernalle

Ex: The helmsman turned the rudder to change course. 
stern
stern
[Sustantivo]

the rear or aft part of a ship or boat

popa, parte trasera

popa, parte trasera

Ex: Waves crashed against the stern as the ship sailed. 

Las olas se estrellaban contra la popa mientras el barco navegaba.

tiller
tiller
[Sustantivo]

lever used to turn the rudder on a boat

caña del timón, palanca del timón

caña del timón, palanca del timón

Ex: She adjusted the tiller slightly to correct the boat's course. 
bar
bar
[Sustantivo]

a solid, rigid piece of metal or wood, typically used for support, obstruction, fastening, or as a tool

barra, reja

barra, reja

Ex: The thief tried to break the lock with a heavy bar. 

El ladrón intentó romper la cerradura con una pesada barra.

mast
mast
[Sustantivo]

a tall, vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging

mástil, palo

mástil, palo

Ex: They raised the flag to the top of the mast. 

Ellos levantaron la bandera hasta lo alto del mástil.

bow
bow
[Sustantivo]

the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft

proa, roda

proa, roda

Ex: He leaned over the bow of the boat to look at the water. 

Se inclinó sobre la proa del barco para mirar el agua.

to coordinate

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

coordinar

coordinar

Ex: She is currently coordinating schedules for the upcoming event. 

Ella está actualmente coordinando los horarios para el próximo evento.

to assist
to assist
[Verbo]

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: Parents often assist their children with homework. 

Los padres a menudo ayudan a sus hijos con la tarea.

to [keep] time

to match or follow a steady beat or rhythm, usually in music, by moving or playing in the correct timing

Ex: They are keeping time with the music. 
raw
raw
[Adjetivo]

(of a material) having not undergone any processing or refinement

crudo, bruto

crudo, bruto

Ex: The raw leather was cut and shaped into durable accessories. 

El cuero crudo fue cortado y moldeado en accesorios duraderos.

copper
copper
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

cobre

cobre

Ex: Plumbing pipes made of copper are known for their durability and resistance to corrosion. 

Las tuberías de plomería hechas de cobre son conocidas por su durabilidad y resistencia a la corrosión.

marble
marble
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

mármol

mármol

Ex: The elegant ballroom featured marble columns and intricate marble flooring, creating a sense of opulence and luxury. 

El elegante salón de baile presentaba columnas de mármol y un intrincado suelo de mármol, creando una sensación de opulencia y lujo.

granite
granite
[Sustantivo]

a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications

granito, piedra de granito

granito, piedra de granito

agricultural
agricultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the practice or science of farming

agrícola, agrónomo

agrícola, agrónomo

Ex: Agricultural land is often characterized by vast fields of crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans. 

La tierra agrícola a menudo se caracteriza por vastos campos de cultivos como maíz, trigo y soja.

valley
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 

El valle estaba cubierto por un manto de nieve en el invierno.

empire
empire
[Sustantivo]

a territory governed by an emperor or empress, under imperial authority

imperio

imperio

Ex: The empire maintained order through a complex bureaucracy. 

El imperio mantenía el orden a través de una burocracia compleja.

inhabitant
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of inhabitants, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. 

El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes, incluyendo ciervos, zorros y numerosas especies de aves.

port
port
[Sustantivo]

a place of shelter for ships

puerto

puerto

Ex: The old port has been used for centuries as a refuge for sailors seeking safety. 

El viejo puerto ha sido utilizado durante siglos como refugio para los marineros que buscan seguridad.

to situate
to situate
[Verbo]

to place something in a particular position or setting

situar, colocar

situar, colocar

Ex: The event planner decided to situate the stage at the center of the venue for optimal visibility. 

El planificador del evento decidió situar el escenario en el centro del lugar para una visibilidad óptima.

bay
bay
[Sustantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

bahía, golfo

bahía, golfo

Ex: The bay is surrounded by cliffs and lush green hills. 

La bahía está rodeada de acantilados y colinas verdes y frondosas.

gigantic
gigantic
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in size or extent

gigantesco

gigantesco

Ex: The gigantic skyscraper soared into the sky, dominating the city skyline. 

El rascacielos gigantesco se elevó hacia el cielo, dominando el horizonte de la ciudad.

to approach

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: The detective is approaching the crime scene to gather evidence. 

El detective se acerca a la escena del crimen para recoger pruebas.

to intercept

to stop or catch before reaching intended destination

interceptar

interceptar

Ex: The football player intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown. 

El jugador de fútbol interceptó el pase y corrió para un touchdown.

towboat
towboat
[Sustantivo]

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

remolcador, empujador

remolcador, empujador

quay
quay
[Sustantivo]

a structure built along the edge of a body of water, such as a river or an ocean

muelle

muelle

Ex: Fishermen returned to the quay with their day's catch, ready to sell their fresh seafood to eager buyers. 

Los pescadores regresaron al muelle con la captura del día, listos para vender sus mariscos frescos a compradores ansiosos.

to vary
to vary
[Verbo]

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

variar, diferir

variar, diferir

Ex: The opinions of the group members varied widely on the proposed solution. 

Las opiniones de los miembros del grupo variaban ampliamente sobre la solución propuesta.

compass
compass
[Sustantivo]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

brújula

brújula

Ex: She checked the compass to ensure they were heading north towards the mountain base camp. 

Ella revisó la brújula para asegurarse de que se dirigían al norte hacia el campamento base de la montaña.

observation
observation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of carefully watching a thing or person, often for learning something about them

observación, vigilancia

observación, vigilancia

Ex: She gained valuable insights through careful observation. 

Ella obtuvo valiosas ideas a través de una cuidadosa observación.

phenomenon
phenomenon
[Sustantivo]

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

fenómeno, hecho observable

fenómeno, hecho observable

Ex: Scientists study each phenomenon carefully. 

Los científicos estudian cada fenómeno cuidadosamente.

mainland
mainland
[Sustantivo]

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

continente, tierra firme

continente, tierra firme

Ex: The mainland has a different climate than the surrounding islands. 

El continente tiene un clima diferente al de las islas circundantes.

to facilitate

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

facilitar

facilitar

Ex: The new software facilitates the data management process. 

El nuevo software facilita el proceso de gestión de datos.

relative
relative
[Adjetivo]

measured or judged in comparison to something else

relativo

relativo

Ex: The size of the dog seems small, but it's relative to its breed. 

El tamaño del perro parece pequeño, pero es relativo a su raza.

succession
succession
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or things arranged or following in order

sucesión, serie

sucesión, serie

recognizable
recognizable
[Adjetivo]

able to be identified or distinguished from other things or people

reconocible, identificable

reconocible, identificable

Ex: Her artwork has a recognizable style that sets it apart from other artists. 

Su obra de arte tiene un estilo reconocible que la distingue de otros artistas.

landmark
landmark
[Sustantivo]

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

punto de referencia

punto de referencia

Ex: The historic lighthouse on the rocky coast guided sailors safely to shore for centuries, making it a vital maritime landmark. 

El faro histórico en la costa rocosa guió a los marineros de manera segura a la orilla durante siglos, lo que lo convierte en un hito marítimo vital.

mariner
mariner
[Sustantivo]

a man who serves as a sailor

marinero, navegante

marinero, navegante

Ex: The ship carried a crew of experienced mariners. 
pole star
pole star
[Sustantivo]

the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it

estrella polar, la estrella del norte

estrella polar, la estrella del norte

swell
swell
[Sustantivo]

the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

oleaje, hinchazón

oleaje, hinchazón

to resemble

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

parecerse a

parecerse a

Ex: The painting resembled a famous masterpiece, but with slight differences in color. 

El cuadro se parecía a una obra maestra famosa, pero con ligeras diferencias en el color.

craftsman
craftsman
[Sustantivo]

a skilled professional who creates items by hand, often using traditional methods and techniques

artesano, maestro artesano

artesano, maestro artesano

to dominate

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominar

dominar

Ex: The powerful empire sought to dominate neighboring regions through conquest. 

El poderoso imperio buscaba dominar las regiones vecinas a través de la conquista.

afloat
afloat
[Adjetivo]

aimlessly drifting

a la deriva, flotando sin rumbo

a la deriva, flotando sin rumbo

timber
timber
[Sustantivo]

a vertical wooden post or stake, often used for fencing, support, or markers

poste, estaca

poste, estaca

Ex: They lined the path with timber posts. 

Ellos alinearon el camino con postes de madera.

to steer
to steer
[Verbo]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

manejar

manejar

Ex: In adverse weather conditions, the captain faced the challenge of steering the sailboat safely back to harbor. 

En condiciones climáticas adversas, el capitán enfrentó el desafío de dirigir el velero de vuelta al puerto de manera segura.

shore
shore
[Sustantivo]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

orilla, costa

orilla, costa

Ex: Fishermen mended their nets on the shore, preparing for the next trip. 

Los pescadores reparaban sus redes en la orilla, preparándose para el próximo viaje.

seaman
seaman
[Sustantivo]

a person who works on a ship, especially one who helps operate or take care of the ship but is not an officer

marinero, tripulante

marinero, tripulante

Ex: The young seaman learned quickly on his first voyage. 

El joven marinero aprendió rápidamente en su primer viaje.

solid
solid
[Adjetivo]

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

sólido

sólido

Ex: The statue was carved from solid marble, giving it a timeless quality. 

La estatua fue tallada en mármol sólido, lo que le da una calidad atemporal.

interior
interior
[Sustantivo]

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

interior

interior

Ex: The interior of the museum is filled with beautiful artwork and sculptures. 

El interior del museo está lleno de hermosas obras de arte y esculturas.

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