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

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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
agriculture
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

the practice and study of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products

agricultura

agricultura

Ex: Students study agriculture to learn about plants and soil. 
to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

(of a material or substance) to extend or apply evenly across an area or object

cubrir, recubrir

cubrir, recubrir

Ex: The vines cover beautifully over the old stone wall, creating a lush green facade. 
to cut down

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

reducir

reducir

Ex: Facing a tight schedule, she had to cut down the length of her presentation. 

Ante un horario ajustado, tuvo que reducir la duración de su presentación.

flightless
flightless
[Adjetivo]

(of a bird or animal) Unable to fly

incapaz de volar, no volador

incapaz de volar, no volador

Ex: New Zealand's kiwi is a small, flightless bird active at night. 

El kiwi de Nueva Zelanda es un ave pequeña incapaz de volar activa por la noche.

to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries. 

Los pueblos indígenas habitan esta tierra desde hace siglos.

to establish

to make something stable, secure, or permanent in a specific place or position

establecer, instalar

establecer, instalar

Ex: They established the new clinic as a trusted healthcare provider in the area. 
unreliable
unreliable
[Adjetivo]

not deserving of trust or confidence

poco fiable

poco fiable

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues. 

Es considerado poco confiable por sus colegas.

soft tissue
soft tissue
[Sustantivo]

the parts of the body that are soft and flexible, such as muscles, fat, skin, and organs, not bones or hard structures

tejido blando, tejidos blandos

tejido blando, tejidos blandos

Ex: The scan showed damage to the soft tissue in his leg. 

El escaneo mostró daño en el tejido blando de su pierna.

case
case
[Sustantivo]

an example of a certain kind of situation

caso

caso

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children. 
extinction
extinction
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

extinción

extinción

to refer to

to have a connection with a particular person or thing

referirse a, hacer referencia a

referirse a, hacer referencia a

Ex: The painting's title, "Sunset Serenity," refers to the artist's emotional state during its creation. 

El título de la pintura, « Sunset Serenity », se refiere a el estado emocional del artista durante su creación.

sailor
sailor
[Sustantivo]

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

marinero

marinero

Ex: She signed up to be a sailor on a cruise ship for the summer. 

Ella se inscribió para ser marinero en un crucero durante el verano.

spice
spice
[Sustantivo]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

especia

especia

Ex: The dish lacked spice, so I added some turmeric and curry. 

Al plato le faltaba especia, así que añadí un poco de cúrcuma y curry.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: It was convenient that the train arrived just as I reached the station. 

Fue conveniente que el tren llegara justo cuando yo llegaba a la estación.

to stock up

to gather something in large amounts to keep for future use, sale, or for a particular occasion

abastecerse, hacer acopio

abastecerse, hacer acopio

Ex: Investors stocked up on promising stocks hoping their value would increase. 

Los inversores acumularon acciones prometedoras con la esperanza de que su valor aumentara.

voyage
voyage
[Sustantivo]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

viaje

viaje

Ex: They planned a voyage to Antarctica to study the continent’s unique wildlife and climate. 

Planearon un viaje a la Antártida para estudiar la vida silvestre y el clima únicos del continente.

to settle
to settle
[Verbo]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

establecerse, instalarse

establecerse, instalarse

Ex: They were excited to settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place. 
to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer, montar

establecer, montar

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

colony
colony
[Sustantivo]

a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country

colonia

colonia

Ex: The empire established colonies across several continents. 
inhabitant
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

habitante

habitante

Ex: Deer are common inhabitants of these forests. 
record
record
[Sustantivo]

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

registro, archivo

registro, archivo

Ex: The ancient manuscript provided a historical record of the civilization's achievements. 
to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

preservar

preservar

Ex: The library's climate control system helps preserve rare books from damage. 
specimen
specimen
[Sustantivo]

an individual example or sample of something, especially one examined or studied as representative of its type

espécimen

espécimen

Ex: The fossil is an unusually well-preserved specimen. 
to disappear

to no longer be able be found or located, often leading to frustration

desaparecer,  esfumarse

desaparecer, esfumarse

Ex: She has already disappeared into the crowd at the busy market. 
example
example
[Sustantivo]

a sample, showing what the rest of the data is typically like

ejemplo

ejemplo

Ex: In the financial report, they presented multiple case studies, with Company A's performance being a prime example of success. 
subject
subject
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

tema

tema

Ex: She found the subject of quantum mechanics challenging but intriguing. 
account
account
[Sustantivo]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

cuenta, relato

cuenta, relato

Ex: The witness's account of the incident helped the investigation. 
clumsy
clumsy
[Adjetivo]

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

torpe

torpe

Ex: Her clumsy attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd. 

Sus torpes intentos de bailar provocaron risas en la multitud.

joint
joint
[Sustantivo]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

articulación

articulación

Ex: The elbow joint enables the arm to bend and extend, facilitating various activities such as lifting and reaching. 
to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to make use of something for a particular purpose

emplear

emplear

Ex: He employed his negotiation skills to finalize the deal successfully. 
uneven
uneven
[Adjetivo]

not level, smooth, or uniform in shape or texture

desigual, irregular

desigual, irregular

Ex: The old wooden table had an uneven surface with visible cracks. 

La vieja mesa de madera tenía una superficie desigual con grietas visibles.

analysis
analysis
[Sustantivo]

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

análisis

análisis

Ex: Her analysis of the literary work highlighted the underlying themes and symbols. 
skull
skull
[Sustantivo]

the bony structure of the head that surrounds and protects the brain

cráneo

cráneo

Ex: The skull protects the brain from many types of injury. 
to bear out

to confirm a statement or claim by providing evidence

confirmar con pruebas, respaldar una afirmación

confirmar con pruebas, respaldar una afirmación

Ex: The research findings bear out the effectiveness of the new treatment. 

Los hallazgos de la investigación confirman la efectividad del nuevo tratamiento.

(in|with) relation to
in relation to
[Preposición]

referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

en relación con, respecto a

en relación con, respecto a

Ex: In relation to your inquiry about the project timeline, we anticipate completion by next month. 

En relación con su consulta sobre el cronograma del proyecto, anticipamos su finalización para el próximo mes.

structure
structure
[Sustantivo]

a part of a living organism that is made up of cells and is designed to perform a specific function

estructura, órgano

estructura, órgano

Ex: The leaf's structure helps it absorb sunlight for photosynthesis. 
particularly
particularly
[Adverbio]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving. 

Ella encontró el último capítulo del libro particularmente conmovedor.

developed
developed
[Adjetivo]

created, built, or improved to a more advanced state

desarrollado, elaborado

desarrollado, elaborado

Ex: He showcased his developed painting skills in the art exhibition. 

Mostró sus habilidades de pintura desarrolladas en la exposición de arte.

to locate
to locate
[Verbo]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

localizar

localizar

Ex: They recently located the source of the strange noise coming from the basement. 
ripe
ripe
[Adjetivo]

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

maduro

maduro

Ex: The ripe strawberries were bursting with juicy sweetness. 

Las fresas maduras estaban reventando de dulzura jugosa.

thick
thick
[Adjetivo]

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area

espeso, denso

espeso, denso

Ex: It was difficult to see the path through the thick bushes that had overgrown the trail. 
vegetation
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: In the spring, the hillsides are covered in vibrant green vegetation as wildflowers bloom, creating a picturesque landscape. 

En primavera, las laderas están cubiertas de una vegetación verde vibrante mientras florecen las flores silvestres, creando un paisaje pintoresco.

originally
originally
[Adverbio]

at the initial state, purpose, or condition of something before any changes occurred

originalmente, en un principio

originalmente, en un principio

Ex: This subway line originally ended at 34th Street before extending downtown. 

Esta línea de metro originalmente terminaba en la calle 34 antes de extenderse hacia el centro.

complicated
complicated
[Adjetivo]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

complicado, difícil

complicado, difícil

Ex: The algorithm used in the program was complicated, with multiple nested functions. 

El algoritmo utilizado en el programa era complicado, con múltiples funciones anidadas.

threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 
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.

rapidly
rapidly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: The athlete ran rapidly to break the record. 

El atleta corrió rápidamente para romper el récord.

to overrun
to overrun
[Verbo]

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses

rebasar

rebasar

Ex: The locusts threatened to overrun the agricultural fields, causing widespread crop damage. 

Las langostas amenazaban con invadir los campos agrícolas, causando daños generalizados en los cultivos.

to upset
to upset
[Verbo]

to disturb or interrupt the normal function or order of something

alterar, perturbar

alterar, perturbar

Ex: An unexpected argument upset the harmony of the family dinner. 
ecology
ecology
[Sustantivo]

the relation between plants and animals to each other and their environment

ecología

ecología

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial in maintaining the ecology of endangered species. 

Los esfuerzos de conservación son cruciales para mantener la ecología de las especies en peligro de extinción.

particular
particular
[Adjetivo]

going beyond what is typical or expected

particular, especial

particular, especial

Ex: His particular interest in classical music made him an expert on the subject. 

Su interés particular en la música clásica lo convirtió en un experto en el tema.

to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumir, comer o beber

consumir, comer o beber

Ex: The athletes consumed a light meal before the race. 
devastating
devastating
[Adjetivo]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastador, arrasador

devastador, arrasador

Ex: The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident around the world. 

Las consecuencias devastadoras del cambio climático son cada vez más evidentes en todo el mundo.

population
population
[Sustantivo]

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

población

población

Ex: The fish population declined after the drought. 
non-native
non-native
[Adjetivo]

(of plants or animals) not originally from the region or environment where they are found, often introduced from other areas

no nativo, exótico

no nativo, exótico

Ex: The forest is struggling with the spread of non-native plants, which outcompete the native flora. 

El bosque está luchando contra la propagación de plantas no nativas, que superan a la flora autóctona.

species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

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