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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 1

Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 1, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del examen de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
to phone
to phone
[Verbo]

to make a phone call or try to reach someone on the phone

llamar, telefonear

llamar, telefonear

Ex: He decided to phone his parents to share the good news about his promotion. 

Decidió llamar por teléfono a sus padres para compartir la buena noticia de su ascenso.

to base
to base
[Verbo]

to situate or establish as a central location for operations, activities, or planning

basar, establecer

basar, establecer

Ex: The organization chose to base its research and development division in the innovation hub of the country. 

La organización eligió ubicar su división de investigación y desarrollo en el centro de innovación del país.

agent
agent
[Sustantivo]

a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs

agente

agente

Ex: He works as an insurance agent, helping clients find the right policies for their needs. 

Trabaja como agente de seguros, ayudando a los clientes a encontrar las pólizas adecuadas para sus necesidades.

line
line
[Sustantivo]

a telephone connection or service

línea

línea

Ex: Please hold the line, and I'll transfer you to the right department. 

Por favor, mantenga la línea, y le transferiré al departamento correcto.

contact
contact
[Sustantivo]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contacto, relación

contacto, relación

Ex: Networking events are a great way to establish new contacts and expand your professional circle. 

Los eventos de networking son una excelente manera de establecer nuevos contactos y ampliar tu círculo profesional.

triple
triple
[Adjetivo]

occurring three times, often on separate occasions

triple, triplete

triple, triplete

Ex: The runner set a record by achieving a triple win in the same event. 

El corredor estableció un récord al lograr una victoria triple en el mismo evento.

last-minute
last-minute
[Adjetivo]

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

de último minuto, en el último momento

de último minuto, en el último momento

Ex: She made a last-minute decision to join her friends on the weekend trip, packing her bags in a hurry. 

Tomó una decisión de último momento para unirse a sus amigos en el viaje del fin de semana, empacando sus maletas apresuradamente.

vacancy
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

a position or job that is available

vacante, puesto vacante

vacante, puesto vacante

Ex: The HR department is actively recruiting to fill several vacancies in the sales team. 

El departamento de RR.HH. está reclutando activamente para cubrir varias vacantes en el equipo de ventas.

to [be|get|stay] in touch

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

mantenerse en contacto, seguir en contacto

mantenerse en contacto, seguir en contacto

Ex: We got back in touch after years of not speaking. 

Volvimos a ponernos en contacto después de años sin hablarnos.

clerical
clerical
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to clerks

de oficina, administrativo

de oficina, administrativo

administrator
administrator
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is managing and organizing the work of a company or institution

administrador

administrador

Ex: The network administrator is responsible for maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure. 

El administrador de red es responsable del mantenimiento de la infraestructura de TI de la organización.

to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to employ people for a company, etc.

contratar

contratar

Ex: During the hiring process, it's crucial to recruit candidates who align with the company's values. 

Durante el proceso de contratación, es crucial reclutar candidatos que se alineen con los valores de la empresa.

finance
finance
[Sustantivo]

a type of business activity that involves providing money or other resources, such as capital, to support economic transactions, investments, and other financial activities

finanzas, financiación

finanzas, financiación

Ex: The government introduced new policies to regulate finance. 

El gobierno introdujo nuevas políticas para regular las finanzas.

sector
sector
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

sector, rama

sector, rama

curriculum vitae
curriculum vitae
[Sustantivo]

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

currículum vitae

currículum vitae

Ex: Many employers require a CV instead of a résumé. 

Muchos empleadores requieren un currículum vitae en lugar de un resumé.

receptionist
receptionist
[Sustantivo]

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

recepcionista

recepcionista

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets' names. 

El recepcionista de la clínica veterinaria conoce los nombres de todas las mascotas.

to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

Ex: She never took a painting class but picked up the skill from watching online tutorials. 

Ella nunca tomó una clase de pintura pero adquirió la habilidad viendo tutoriales en línea.

on-the-job
on-the-job
[Adjetivo]

(of activities or tasks) performed while working for an employer or during the course of one's employment

en el trabajo, en el puesto

en el trabajo, en el puesto

to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something

prolongar, extender

prolongar, extender

Ex: The new software update promises to extend the battery life of smartphones, improving user experience. 

La nueva actualización de software promete extender la duración de la batería de los smartphones, mejorando la experiencia del usuario.

rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

a specified amount of money charged or paid for something

tasa, tarifa

tasa, tarifa

Ex: The rate for renting the hall was too high for their budget. 

La tarifa por alquilar el salón era demasiado alta para su presupuesto.

registration
registration
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting the name or information of someone on an official list

matriculación

matriculación

Ex: She completed the registration process by filling out the required forms and submitting payment online. 

Ella completó el proceso de registro llenando los formularios requeridos y enviando el pago en línea.

to arrange
to arrange
[Verbo]

to make plans for a future event

organizar

organizar

Ex: They arranged a surprise party for their friend's birthday. 

Ellos organizaron una fiesta sorpresa para el cumpleaños de su amigo.

in advance
in advance
[Adverbio]

prior to a particular time or event

de antemano

de antemano

Ex: Thank you in advance for your help with the project. 

Gracias por adelantado por su ayuda con el proyecto.

to suppose
to suppose
[Verbo]

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

suponer

suponer

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track. 

Supongo que el proyecto se completará a tiempo si todos se mantienen en el camino correcto.

smart
smart
[Adjetivo]

(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable

elegante

elegante

Ex: She prefers wearing smart attire to the office, believing it boosts her confidence and professionalism. 

Ella prefiere usar ropa elegante en la oficina, creyendo que aumenta su confianza y profesionalismo.

to borrow
to borrow
[Verbo]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

pedir prestado

pedir prestado

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam. 

Le pidió pedir prestado un bolígrafo a su compañero de clase durante el examen.

certificate
certificate
[Sustantivo]

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

certificado

certificado

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills. 

El programa de certificado está diseñado para profesionales en activo que buscan mejorar sus habilidades.

candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidato

candidato

Ex: He is the leading candidate in the race for the university's student president. 

Él es el candidato principal en la carrera por la presidencia estudiantil de la universidad.

fairly
fairly
[Adverbio]

more than average, but not too much

bastante

bastante

Ex: She is fairly good at playing the piano. 

Ella es bastante buena tocando el piano.

feedback
feedback
[Sustantivo]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

feedback

feedback

Ex: Customer feedback is essential for improving product quality. 

Los comentarios de los clientes son esenciales para mejorar la calidad del producto.

performance
performance
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

rendimiento,  desempeño

rendimiento, desempeño

Ex: The student's academic performance improved significantly after seeking extra help from tutors. 

El rendimiento académico del estudiante mejoró significativamente después de buscar ayuda adicional de tutores.

access
access
[Sustantivo]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

acceso

acceso

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs. 

Los ciudadanos tienen acceso a los servicios de salud a través de programas financiados por el gobierno.

to advertise

to make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes

anunciar

anunciar

Ex: Events and promotions are commonly advertised through posters, flyers, and digital channels. 

Los eventos y promociones se anuncian comúnmente a través de carteles, folletos y canales digitales.

to ring up
to ring up
[Verbo]

to make a phone call to someone

llamar, telefonear

llamar, telefonear

Ex: He rang up his friend to share the news. 

Él llamó a su amigo para compartir la noticia.

recruitment
recruitment
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of finding new individuals to become a member of the armed forces, a company, or an organization

reclutamiento

reclutamiento

typical
typical
[Adjetivo]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

típico

típico

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes. 

La arquitectura en este vecindario es típica de las casas de la era victoriana.

applicant
applicant
[Sustantivo]

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

solicitante

solicitante

Ex: The scholarship committee reviewed hundreds of applicants from across the country. 

El comité de becas revisó cientos de solicitantes de todo el país.

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