Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 2
Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 2, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.
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in regard to what someone has said or written
según
El libro, según el autor, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre el tema.
a person, company, organization, or country that tries to be more successful than another in business or trade
competidor
to make sure that something will occur
garantizar
referring to the previous state or condition of an object, organization, or place, which has since changed
antiguo
to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances
fundar
a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something
dueño, propietario
to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization
establecer, montar
Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.
to try to persuade someone to do, eat, or buy something specific
persuadir
to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things
competir
to use something as a basis for further development
usar algo como base para un desarrollo posterior, desarrollar algo más a partir de un logro o ventaja existente
El autor decidió basarse en los personajes de su novela anterior.
a system of tracks for trains
rail
the place to which someone or something is traveling or being sent
destino
extremely interesting or captivating
fascinante
Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.
a boat or ship that regularly carries passengers and often vehicles across a body of water
ferry
(of a sum of money) to be adequate to pay for a particular cost or expense
cubrir, pagar
arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale
organizado, estructurado
La biblioteca tenía un sistema de estantería organizado, categorizando los libros por género y autor para una fácil navegación.
used to introduce a different or unrelated topic
a propósito, por cierto
Espero que el clima se mantenga agradable para el fin de semana. Por cierto, ¿estás libre el domingo?
to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.
reservar
prior to a particular time or event
de antemano
Gracias por adelantado por su ayuda con el proyecto.
a separate section issued with a newspaper or magazine, often devoted to a particular subject
suplemento
available as an option for something else
alternativa
related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system
administrativo
the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services
tasa
to be formed from particular parts or things
consistir en
La novela consiste en tres tramas principales que se entrelazan a lo largo de la narrativa.
without being late or delayed
a tiempo, a su debido tiempo
Ella terminó el proyecto a tiempo para la presentación.
a sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely
puerto
a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys
autobús, autocar
to say that something is the case without providing proof for it
asegurar
operating or working as intended
funcional, operativo
El equipo trabajó junto, con cada miembro funcionando al máximo.
to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time
remontarse a, datarse en
Las tradiciones del festival se remontan a una época en la que se fundó la comunidad.
a mention or citation of something, often to provide context or support for an idea
referencia, cita
carried out in a relaxed and unhurried manner
tranquilo y relajado
El ritmo pausado del paseo en barco les permitió disfrutar del paisaje.
pulled or powered by a horse or horses
tirado por caballos, de tracción animal
El desfile presentó una carroza tirada por caballos bellamente decorada.
a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers
tranvía
El nuevo sistema de tranvía de la ciudad redujo la congestión del tráfico al proporcionar una alternativa confiable a los automóviles y autobuses.
a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them
ferrocarril, vía férrea
extremely impressive or beautiful to look at
espectacular
a document or authorization that allows a person to enter, cross, or move through a restricted area
pase, credencial
requiring little effort or concentration
ligero, fácil
the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something
punto culminante, el clímax
energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor
vapor
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
promontorio, cabo
to provide a view of a place from above or from a higher position
dar a
belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century
medieval
Los historiadores a menudo se refieren al tiempo entre la caída del Imperio Romano y el Renacimiento como el período medieval.
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
castillo
a small detail or action that makes something feel more friendly or thoughtful because it shows care or attention from a person
toque personal, detalle personal
El toque personal del chef hizo que la comida fuera especial.
the traditions, customs, achievements, and cultural features passed down through generations within a society or community
a very small amount of warning or preparation time before something happens
poco aviso, corto plazo
