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

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 4 - Comprensión auditiva - Parte 3 del libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
scheme
[Sustantivo]

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

esquema, plan

esquema, plan

to hire
[Verbo]

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

alquilar, contratar

alquilar, contratar

Ex: The company hired additional office space during the renovation .La empresa **alquiló** espacio de oficina adicional durante la renovación.
convenient
[Adjetivo]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: The flexible hours at the clinic are very convenient for my schedule .El horario flexible de la clínica es muy **conveniente** para mi agenda.
to put off
[Verbo]

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

desalentar

desalentar

Ex: They were put off by the high prices and decided to shop elsewhere.Se sintieron **desanimados** por los altos precios y decidieron comprar en otro lugar.
to cycle
[Verbo]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

Ex: In the city , it 's common to see commuters cycling to avoid traffic and reach their destinations faster .En la ciudad, es común ver a los viajeros **circular** en bicicleta para evitar el tráfico y llegar a sus destinos más rápido.
emission
[Sustantivo]

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

emisión, liberación

emisión, liberación

contribution
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

contribución, aporte

contribución, aporte

Ex: Students are assessed on the contributions they make to classroom discussions and projects .Los estudiantes son evaluados por las **contribuciones** que hacen en las discusiones en el aula y en los proyectos.
to cut
[Verbo]

to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something

reducir, disminuir

reducir, disminuir

Ex: She cut her daily screen time to increase productivity and focus.Ella **redujo** su tiempo diario frente a la pantalla para aumentar la productividad y la concentración.
significantly
[Adverbio]

to a noticeable or considerable extent

significativamente

significativamente

Ex: He contributed significantly to the success of the project .Contribuyó **significativamente** al éxito del proyecto.
point
[Sustantivo]

the main purpose or goal of an activity

objetivo, propósito

objetivo, propósito

Ex: The point of the game is to score as many points as possible .El **objetivo** del juego es anotar tantos puntos como sea posible.
noise pollution
[Sustantivo]

any unwanted or excessive sound that may cause harm or disturbance to human or animal life

contaminación acústica, polución sonora

contaminación acústica, polución sonora

Ex: Experts warn that noise pollution impacts mental health .Los expertos advierten que la **contaminación acústica** afecta a la salud mental.
lorry
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camión

camión

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .Condujo el **camión** con cuidado, asegurándose de que la carga pesada estuviera segura para el viaje.
recommendation
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

recomendación

recomendación

Ex: Based on the teacher 's recommendation, she decided to take advanced classes .Basándose en la **recomendación** del profesor, decidió tomar clases avanzadas.

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

de vanguardia, de última generación

de vanguardia, de última generación

Ex: The university is proud to have state-of-the-art research facilities .La universidad se enorgullece de tener instalaciones de investigación **de vanguardia**.
functional
[Adjetivo]

made for practical use, not for looks

funcional

funcional

Ex: The design of the chair is purely functional, with no extra details .El diseño de la silla es puramente **funcional**, sin detalles adicionales.

to give money or transfer funds to pay a bill or settle a debt

Ex: He scheduled automatic transfers from his bank account to make payments toward his loan.
to invest
[Verbo]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

invertir

invertir

Ex: Right now , many people are actively investing in cryptocurrencies .En este momento, muchas personas están **invirtiendo** activamente en criptomonedas.

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .En este momento, los escaladores **luchan** por llegar a la cima.
bike lane
[Sustantivo]

a designated area on a road for cyclists

carril bici, ciclovía

carril bici, ciclovía

Ex: Safety precautions such as wearing helmets and using lights at night are recommended for cyclists using bike lanes.Se recomiendan precauciones de seguridad como usar cascos y luces por la noche para los ciclistas que utilizan los **carriles bici**.
to matter
[Verbo]

to be important or have a great effect on someone or something

importar

importar

Ex: When choosing a career , personal fulfillment and passion often matter more than monetary gain .Al elegir una carrera, la realización personal y la pasión **importan** a menudo más que la ganancia monetaria.
publicity
[Sustantivo]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The movie studio hired a PR firm to increase the film 's publicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .El estudio de cine contrató a una firma de relaciones públicas para aumentar la **publicidad** de la película a través de entrevistas, carteles y lanzamientos de tráilers.
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

campaña

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .La **campaña** de vacunación fue exitosa en llegar a las poblaciones vulnerables y prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.
persuasion
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of persuading someone to do or believe something particular

persuasión

persuasión

Ex: Political leaders often use persuasion to gain public support .Los líderes políticos a menudo utilizan la **persuasión** para ganar el apoyo público.
culture
[Sustantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: We experienced the local culture during our stay in Italy .Experimentamos la **cultura** local durante nuestra estancia en Italia.
demand
[Sustantivo]

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

demanda

demanda

Ex: The pandemic led to a shift in demand for online shopping and delivery services.La pandemia provocó un cambio en la **demanda** de compras en línea y servicios de entrega.
underground
[Sustantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metro, subterráneo

metro, subterráneo

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.La ciudad ha realizado inversiones significativas en la actualización de la infraestructura **subterránea** para mejorar la seguridad y el servicio.
tram
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .El **tranvía** se detuvo en cada estación designada, permitiendo a los pasajeros subir y bajar eficientemente.
network
[Sustantivo]

a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure

red, entramado

red, entramado

Ex: The network of bike paths makes it easy for cyclists to navigate through urban areas .La **red** de carriles bici facilita a los ciclistas desplazarse por las zonas urbanas.
factor
[Sustantivo]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

factor

factor

Ex: The proximity to good schools was a deciding factor in choosing their new home .La proximidad a buenas escuelas fue un **factor** decisivo al elegir su nuevo hogar.

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

mantener, conservar

mantener, conservar

Ex: The hotel maintains its facilities well , ensuring guests have a pleasant experience .El hotel **mantiene** bien sus instalaciones, asegurando que los huéspedes tengan una experiencia agradable.
cycle lane
[Sustantivo]

a section of a road specially marked and separated for people who are riding bicycles

carril bici, ciclovía

carril bici, ciclovía

Ex: It's important for all cyclists to respect the rules of the cycle lane to ensure their safety and that of others.Es importante que todos los ciclistas respeten las normas del **carril bici** para garantizar su seguridad y la de los demás.
cyclist
[Sustantivo]

someone who rides a bicycle

ciclista

ciclista

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .El **ciclista** se detuvo en la intersección para esperar el semáforo.
hardly
[Adverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

apenas

apenas

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Ella **apenas** notó los cambios sutiles en la decoración de la habitación.
to launch
[Verbo]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: The team worked hard to launch the website ahead of schedule .El equipo trabajó duro para **lanzar** el sitio web antes de lo previsto.
organizer
[Sustantivo]

a person that arranges or coordinates events or activities

organizador, coordinador

organizador, coordinador

vision
[Sustantivo]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visión, perspectiva

visión, perspectiva

ambition
[Sustantivo]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambición

ambición

Ex: The scientist ’s ambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research .La **ambición** del científico de hacer descubrimientos innovadores impulsó su investigación.

to find a solution to a problem

resolver, encontrar

resolver, encontrar

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .Ella me ayudó a **resolver** la mejor manera de abordar el problema.
instant
[Adjetivo]

happening or made very quickly and easily

instantáneo

instantáneo

Ex: The new software promises instant results with just a few clicks .El nuevo software promete resultados **instantáneos** con solo unos pocos clics.
shame
[Sustantivo]

an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness

vergüenza, lástima

vergüenza, lástima

Ex: It would be a shame to lose this beautiful building .Sería una **vergüenza** perder este hermoso edificio.
congestion
[Sustantivo]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestión, embotellamiento

congestión, embotellamiento

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.La **congestión** del tráfico es un problema importante durante las vacaciones.
awareness
[Sustantivo]

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

conciencia, conocimiento

conciencia, conocimiento

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