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

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
agriculture
[Sustantivo]

farming and its science

agricultura

agricultura

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 .Las vides **cubren** hermosamente el viejo muro de piedra, creando una frondosa fachada verde.

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

reducir

reducir

Ex: The company has cut down production to meet environmental goals .La empresa ha **reducido** la producción para cumplir con los objetivos ambientales.
flightless
[Adjetivo]

(of a bird or animal) Unable to fly

incapaz de volar, no volador

incapaz de volar, no volador

Ex: The dodo was a flightless bird that went extinct centuries ago.El dodo era un pájaro **incapaz de volar** que se extinguió hace siglos.
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The desert is sparsely inhabited due to its harsh climate .El desierto está escasamente **habitado** debido a su clima severo.

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

establecer, instalar

establecer, instalar

Ex: The company worked hard to establish its headquarters in the new city .La empresa trabajó duro para **establecer** su sede en la nueva ciudad.
unreliable
[Adjetivo]

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

poco fiable

poco fiable

Ex: He 's an unreliable friend ; you ca n't count on him to keep his promises or be there when you need him .Es un amigo **poco confiable**; no puedes contar con él para cumplir sus promesas o estar ahí cuando lo necesites.
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 surgery was done carefully to avoid soft tissue damage.La cirugía se realizó con cuidado para evitar daños en los **tejidos blandos**.
case
[Sustantivo]

an example of a certain kind of situation

caso

caso

Ex: In the case of severe weather , the event will be postponed .En el **caso** de clima severo, el evento será pospuesto.
extinction
[Sustantivo]

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

extinción

extinción

to have a connection with a particular person or thing

referirse a, hacer referencia a

referirse a, hacer referencia a

Ex: Jane 's question during the interview referred to her previous experience working in a similar industry .La pregunta de Jane durante la entrevista **se refería** a su experiencia previa trabajando en una industria similar.
sailor
[Sustantivo]

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

marinero

marinero

Ex: He learned navigation skills to become a skilled sailor.Aprendió habilidades de navegación para convertirse en un **marinero** experto.
spice
[Sustantivo]

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

especia

especia

Ex: Spices like turmeric and cumin are common in Indian cuisine .Las **especias** como la cúrcuma y el comino son comunes en la cocina india.
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 gather something in large amounts to keep for future use, sale, or for a particular occasion

abastecerse, almacenar

abastecerse, almacenar

Ex: The new parents stocked up on diapers , wipes and formula for the baby .Los nuevos padres **se abastecieron** de pañales, toallitas y leche de fórmula para el bebé.
voyage
[Sustantivo]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

viaje

viaje

Ex: The documentary chronicled the voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .El documental relató el **viaje** de un famoso explorador y los descubrimientos realizados en el camino.
to settle
[Verbo]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

establecerse, instalarse

establecerse, instalarse

Ex: The couple finally decided to settle in the small, historic neighborhood they had always admired.La pareja finalmente decidió **establecerse** en el pequeño barrio histórico que siempre habían admirado.
to set up
[Verbo]

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

establecer

establecer

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .Después de meses de planificación y coordinación, los empresarios finalmente **establecieron** su propia empresa de desarrollo de software en el corazón de la ciudad.
colony
[Sustantivo]

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

colonia

colonia

inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: Ancient ruins were discovered by the current inhabitants, shedding light on the area 's rich history .Las ruinas antiguas fueron descubiertas por los **habitantes** actuales, arrojando luz sobre la rica historia de la zona.
record
[Sustantivo]

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

registro, archivo

registro, archivo

Ex: The birth certificate is an official record of one 's birth date and place .El certificado de nacimiento es un **registro** oficial de la fecha y lugar de nacimiento de una persona.

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

preservar

preservar

Ex: The team is currently preserving the historical documents in a controlled environment .El equipo está actualmente **preservando** los documentos históricos en un ambiente controlado.
specimen
[Sustantivo]

a representative or characteristic sample that is examined or analyzed to gain insights or understanding of a particular group or category

espécimen

espécimen

Ex: The specimen showed distinct characteristics that were crucial for the study .El **espécimen** mostró características distintivas que fueron cruciales para el estudio.

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

desaparecer,  esfumarse

desaparecer, esfumarse

Ex: She disappeared without a trace , leaving everyone wondering where she had gone .Ella **desapareció** sin dejar rastro, dejando a todos preguntándose dónde había ido.
example
[Sustantivo]

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

ejemplo

ejemplo

Ex: When analyzing the feedback , they highlighted several instances of constructive criticism , with one particular comment standing out as an example of the overall sentiment .Al analizar los comentarios, destacaron varios casos de críticas constructivas, con un comentario particular que sobresale como un **ejemplo** del sentimiento general.
subject
[Sustantivo]

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

tema

tema

Ex: His favorite subject in school was history because he loved learning about the past .Su **asignatura** favorita en la escuela era la historia porque le encantaba aprender sobre el pasado.
account
[Sustantivo]

a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred

cuenta, relato

cuenta, relato

Ex: The historian ’s account is based on primary source documents .El **relato** del historiador se basa en documentos de fuentes primarias.
clumsy
[Adjetivo]

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

torpe

torpe

Ex: She felt embarrassed by her clumsy stumble in front of her classmates .Se sintió avergonzada por su **torpe** tropiezo frente a sus compañeros de clase.
joint
[Sustantivo]

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

articulación

articulación

Ex: He underwent surgery to repair a damaged joint in his thumb , restoring functionality and relieving pain .Se sometió a una cirugía para reparar una **articulación** dañada en su pulgar, restaurando la funcionalidad y aliviando el dolor.
to employ
[Verbo]

to make use of something for a particular purpose

emplear

emplear

Ex: She employed her creativity to solve the problem in an innovative way .Ella **empleó** su creatividad para resolver el problema de una manera innovadora.
uneven
[Adjetivo]

not level, smooth, or uniform in shape or texture

desigual, irregular

desigual, irregular

Ex: The road was too uneven for comfortable driving .El camino era demasiado **desigual** para conducir cómodamente.
analysis
[Sustantivo]

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

análisis

análisis

Ex: The engineer conducted a thorough analysis of the bridge 's structural integrity .El ingeniero realizó un **análisis** exhaustivo de la integridad estructural del puente.
skull
[Sustantivo]

the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain

cráneo

cráneo

Ex: The skull protects the brain , one of the most vital organs in the body .El **cráneo** protege el cerebro, uno de los órganos más vitales del cuerpo.

to confirm a statement or claim by providing evidence

confirmar, respaldar

confirmar, respaldar

Ex: Can you bear out your statements with credible sources ?¿Puedes **respaldar** tus declaraciones con fuentes creíbles?
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 concerns about the product quality , we are investigating the matter thoroughly .**En relación con** sus preocupaciones sobre la calidad del producto, estamos investigando el asunto a fondo.
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 .La **estructura** de la hoja le ayuda a absorber la luz solar para la fotosíntesis.
particularly
[Adverbio]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: The new employee was particularly skilled at problem-solving .El nuevo empleado era **particularmente** hábil para resolver problemas.
developed
[Adjetivo]

created, built, or improved to a more advanced state

desarrollado, elaborado

desarrollado, elaborado

Ex: The developed healthcare system provides access to quality medical care for all citizens .El sistema de salud **desarrollado** proporciona acceso a atención médica de calidad para todos los ciudadanos.
to locate
[Verbo]

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

localizar

localizar

Ex: She used GPS to locate the nearest gas station .Ella usó el GPS para **localizar** la gasolinera más cercana.
ripe
[Adjetivo]

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

maduro

maduro

Ex: The tomatoes were perfectly ripe, with a vibrant red color and firm texture .Los tomates estaban perfectamente **maduros**, con un color rojo vibrante y una textura firme.
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: The garden ’s thick bushes provided a perfect hiding spot for the children .Los arbustos **espesos** del jardín proporcionaban un escondite perfecto para los niños.
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

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

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The boreal forest 's vegetation, dominated by evergreen conifers , stretches for miles across the northern latitudes , with sparse undergrowth due to the harsh climate .La **vegetación** del bosque boreal, dominada por coníferas perennes, se extiende por millas a través de las latitudes del norte, con un sotobosque escaso debido al clima severo.
originally
[Adverbio]

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

originalmente, en un principio

originalmente, en un principio

Ex: She originally planned to study law but switched to medicine .Ella **originalmente** planeó estudiar derecho pero cambió a medicina.
complicated
[Adjetivo]

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

complicado, difícil

complicado, difícil

Ex: The instructions for the project were too complicated to follow .Las instrucciones para el proyecto eran demasiado **complicadas** de seguir.
threat
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .La mordedura venenosa de la serpiente es una verdadera **amenaza** para los humanos si no se trata rápidamente.
deliberately
[Adverbio]

in a way that is done consciously and intentionally

deliberadamente, a propósito

deliberadamente, a propósito

Ex: The message was sent deliberately to cause confusion .El mensaje fue enviado **deliberadamente** para causar confusión.
rapidly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: She rapidly finished her homework before dinner .Ella terminó **rápidamente** su tarea antes de la cena.
to overrun
[Verbo]

to invade or overwhelm with a large number, surpassing defenses

rebasar

rebasar

Ex: The protesters aimed to overrun the government buildings , demanding political change .Los manifestantes pretendían **invadir** los edificios gubernamentales, exigiendo un cambio político.
to upset
[Verbo]

to disturb or interrupt the normal function or order of something

alterar, perturbar

alterar, perturbar

Ex: His last-minute decision upset the balance of votes in the committee .Su decisión de último minuto **alteró** el equilibrio de votos en el comité.
ecology
[Sustantivo]

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

ecología

ecología

Ex: Urban development can significantly alter the ecology of surrounding natural areas .El desarrollo urbano puede alterar significativamente la **ecología** de las áreas naturales circundantes.
particular
[Adjetivo]

going beyond what is typical or expected

particular, especial

particular, especial

Ex: She had a particular way of organizing her notes that helped her study effectively .Ella tenía una forma **particular** de organizar sus notas que le ayudaba a estudiar eficazmente.
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumir, comer o beber

consumir, comer o beber

Ex: In the cozy café , patrons consumed hot beverages and freshly baked pastries .En el acogedor café, los clientes **consumían** bebidas calientes y pasteles recién horneados.
devastating
[Adjetivo]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastador, arrasador

devastador, arrasador

Ex: The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town .El huracán tuvo un impacto **devastador** en la ciudad costera.
population
[Sustantivo]

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

población

población

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 local wildlife reserve is working to protect native species from the encroachment of non-native ones .La reserva de vida silvestre local está trabajando para proteger las especies nativas de la invasión de las especies **no nativas**.
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 monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La mariposa monarca es una **especie** de mariposa que migra miles de millas cada año.
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