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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 3

Aprende vocabulario de Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 3, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de esta sección del test de práctica.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
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.

outgoing
outgoing
[Adjetivo]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

extrovertido

extrovertido

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood, the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block. 

A pesar de ser nuevo en el vecindario, el vecino extrovertido se presentó a todos en la cuadra.

independent
independent
[Adjetivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

independiente

independiente

Ex: He's known for his independent spirit, preferring to work alone rather than in a team. 
introverted
introverted
[Adjetivo]

preferring solitude over socializing

introvertido, reservado

introvertido, reservado

Ex: Despite being introverted, she excelled in creative pursuits, finding solace and inspiration in solitude. 

A pesar de ser introvertida, sobresalió en actividades creativas, encontrando consuelo e inspiración en la soledad.

cooperative
cooperative
[Adjetivo]

willing to work with others and help achieve a shared purpose

cooperativo

cooperativo

Ex: Michael found his new colleagues friendly and cooperative. 
caring
caring
[Adjetivo]

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

afectuoso

afectuoso

Ex: He showed his caring side by volunteering at the local soup kitchen every weekend. 
competitive
competitive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

competitivo, ambicioso

competitivo, ambicioso

Ex: Despite the friendly atmosphere, the competitive gamer was determined to emerge victorious in every match. 

A pesar del ambiente amistoso, el jugador competitivo estaba decidido a salir victorioso en cada partido.

conflicting
conflicting
[Adjetivo]

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

contradictorio, divergente

contradictorio, divergente

Ex: The politician's statements were conflicting, causing confusion among the public regarding their stance on the issue. 

Las declaraciones del político eran contradictorias, causando confusión entre el público respecto a su postura sobre el tema.

socioeconomic
socioeconomic
[Adjetivo]

referring to factors or conditions that involve both social and economic aspects

socioeconómico, socio-económico

socioeconómico, socio-económico

Ex: Government policies aim to address socioeconomic inequalities and promote social mobility. 

Las políticas gubernamentales tienen como objetivo abordar las desigualdades socioeconómicas y promover la movilidad social.

to stand up for

to defend or support someone or something

defender, apoyar

defender, apoyar

Ex: The parent stood up for their child's education rights in the school board meeting. 

El padre defendió los derechos educativos de su hijo en la reunión del consejo escolar.

tolerant
tolerant
[Adjetivo]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

tolerante

tolerante

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague's ideas, even if they had opposing viewpoints, fostering collaboration and mutual respect. 

El compañero de trabajo tolerante escuchó atentamente las ideas de su colega, incluso si tenían puntos de vista opuestos, fomentando la colaboración y el respeto mutuo.

to get on
to get on
[Verbo]

to develop or perform in a positive or successful way

progresar, avanzar

progresar, avanzar

Ex: The students are getting on excellently with their studies and achieving high grades. 

Los estudiantes avanzan excelentemente con sus estudios y logran altas calificaciones.

stereotype
stereotype
[Sustantivo]

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

estereotipo

estereotipo

Ex: Not every artist fits the stereotype of being unconventional. 

Estereotipo no se ajusta a todos los artistas de ser poco convencionales.

robust
robust
[Adjetivo]

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

robusto

robusto

Ex: The theories have been tested in robust ways. 

Las teorías han sido probadas de manera robusta.

to outline
to outline
[Verbo]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

resumir

resumir

Ex: The speaker outlined the main points of the presentation on the whiteboard for clarity. 
to go back
to go back
[Verbo]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

remontarse, retroceder

remontarse, retroceder

Ex: The company's commitment to sustainability goes back for decades. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad se remonta a décadas.

to run through

to go over, read, or explain something quickly

revisar

revisar

Ex: The coach ran through the team's strategy for the upcoming game during the morning meeting. 

El entrenador repasó la estrategia del equipo para el próximo partido durante la reunión de la mañana.

consensus
consensus
[Sustantivo]

general agreement among the members of a group

consenso

consenso

Ex: The team could not reach a consensus on where to hold the meeting. 
well-adjusted
well-adjusted
[Adjetivo]

free from psychological disorder

bien ajustado, equilibrado

bien ajustado, equilibrado

to get over

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

recuperarse de una enfermedad o experiencia desagradable, volver a estar bien después de una enfermedad o disgusto

recuperarse de una enfermedad o experiencia desagradable, volver a estar bien después de una enfermedad o disgusto

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident. 

Las sesiones de terapia la ayudaron a superar el trauma del accidente.

note
note
[Sustantivo]

a distinctive quality or emotional tone associated with a piece of writing or situation

tono, matiz

tono, matiz

Ex: The article had a note of impartiality. 
to nurture
to nurture
[Verbo]

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

criar, cuidar

criar, cuidar

Ex: Early childhood educators focus on nurturing the social and cognitive development of young learners. 

Los educadores de la primera infancia se centran en fomentar el desarrollo social y cognitivo de los jóvenes aprendices.

to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding, watering, and pruning the plants. 

El jardinero cuida del jardín deshierbando, regando y podando las plantas.

picture
picture
[Sustantivo]

a typical example of some state or quality

ejemplo, arquetipo

ejemplo, arquetipo

Ex: The garden was the picture of perfect order. 
to get on with

to have a good relationship with someone

llevarse bien con, tener buena relación con

llevarse bien con, tener buena relación con

Ex: They get on with each other like a house on fire. 

Ellos se llevan como una casa en llamas.

eager
eager
[Adjetivo]

strongly wanting or interested in doing, having, or experiencing something

entusiasta

entusiasta

Ex: Daniel seemed eager to hear the results of the competition. 
to please
to please
[Verbo]

to make someone satisfied or happy

complacer

complacer

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client. 
nightmare
nightmare
[Sustantivo]

an extremely unpleasant, frightening, or troublesome situation, experience, person, or thing

pesadilla, infierno

pesadilla, infierno

Ex: The traffic was an absolute nightmare this morning. 
envious
envious
[Adjetivo]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envidioso

envidioso

Ex: Despite her achievements, she still felt envious of her sister's effortless success. 

A pesar de sus logros, todavía sentía envidia del éxito sin esfuerzo de su hermana.

to relate to

to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

identificarse con, sentirse conectado a

identificarse con, sentirse conectado a

Ex: Many people can relate to the feeling of excitement on the first day of a new job. 

Muchas personas pueden identificarse con la sensación de emoción en el primer día de un trabajo nuevo.

nurture
nurture
[Sustantivo]

the traits, behaviors, or qualities acquired as a consequence of upbringing or treatment during childhood

crianza, educación

crianza, educación

Ex: Certain fears are more shaped by nurture than by genetics. 

Algunos miedos están más moldeados por la crianza que por la genética.

versus
versus
[Preposición]

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

versus, frente a

versus, frente a

Ex: Cats versus dogs: which pet is more popular in the world? 

Gatos versus perros: ¿qué mascota es más popular en el mundo?

to depend on

to require someone or something for support, maintenance, help, etc.

depender de, contar con

depender de, contar con

Ex: The success of the project will depend on the team's ability to work together effectively. 

El éxito del proyecto dependerá de la capacidad del equipo para trabajar juntos eficazmente.

to engage
to engage
[Verbo]

to take part in or become involved with something actively

participar

participar

Ex: He has engaged in discussions about important social issues. 
to brand
to brand
[Verbo]

to stigmatize or label someone or something with a negative reputation or association

marcar, estigmatizar

marcar, estigmatizar

Ex: The company's unethical practices branded it as an unscrupulous corporation. 
press
press
[Sustantivo]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

prensa

prensa

Ex: The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues. 
loner
loner
[Sustantivo]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

solitario, aislado

solitario, aislado

Ex: She enjoys being a loner, finding comfort in her own company. 

Ella disfruta ser una solitario, encontrando consuelo en su propia compañía.

to revolve around

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

girar en torno a alguien o algo como tema principal, centrarse en un tema principal

girar en torno a alguien o algo como tema principal, centrarse en un tema principal

Ex: Her entire career revolves around promoting environmental awareness. 

Toda su carrera gira en torno a promover la conciencia ambiental.

harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

severe, difficult, or unpleasant to experience or endure

duro,  severo

duro, severo

Ex: The new law imposes harsh penalties for serious violations. 
category
category
[Sustantivo]

a group of items that share a common feature

categoría

categoría

Ex: The store's website organizes products into categories for easier browsing. 
to clamor
to clamor
[Verbo]

to loudly complain about something or demand something

clamar

clamar

Ex: The villagers have been clamoring for clean water since the drought began. 

Los aldeanos han estado clamando por agua limpia desde que comenzó la sequía.

treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

tratamiento, manera de manejar

tratamiento, manera de manejar

Ex: Proper treatment of the data ensured accurate results in the scientific study. 
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. 
data
data
[Sustantivo]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

datos

datos

Ex: Weather forecasters rely on data from satellites and weather stations to predict future conditions. 
to rate
to rate
[Verbo]

to judge the value or importance of something

evaluar, calificar

evaluar, calificar

Ex: The movie was rated poorly by critics. 
achievement
achievement
[Sustantivo]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: Despite the initial challenges, the team's successful launch of the new product was a significant achievement. 
to [take] {sth} into consideration

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

tener en cuenta, tomar en consideración

tener en cuenta, tomar en consideración

Ex: The jury will take the defendant's previous good conduct into consideration during sentencing. 
to account for

to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome

ser la causa de

ser la causa de

Ex: Lack of proper communication may account for the team's mismanagement of the project. 

La falta de comunicación adecuada puede explicar la mala gestión del proyecto por parte del equipo.

marginally
marginally
[Adverbio]

to a very small or barely noticeable degree

ligeramente, marginalmente

ligeramente, marginalmente

Ex: His performance was marginally better than last year. 

Su desempeño fue ligeramente mejor que el año pasado.

to verbalize

to express in words or articulate verbally

expresar, verbalizar

expresar, verbalizar

Ex: Some people will find it challenging to verbalize their ideas in a group setting. 

Algunas personas encontrarán difícil verbalizar sus ideas en un entorno grupal.

to contribute

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity's growth. 
rivalry
rivalry
[Sustantivo]

a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

rivalidad

rivalidad

Ex: The business rivalry between the two companies led to significant innovation in the industry. 

La rivalidad comercial entre las dos empresas llevó a una innovación significativa en la industria.

to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

aguantar, soportar

aguantar, soportar

Ex: Friends put up with each other's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships. 

Los amigos soportan las peculiaridades y diferencias de los demás para mantener relaciones sólidas.

to coexist
to coexist
[Verbo]

to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests

coexistir, convivir

coexistir, convivir

Ex: The company encourages departments with different goals to coexist and collaborate for overall success. 

La empresa anima a los departamentos con diferentes objetivos a coexistir y colaborar para el éxito general.

amicably
amicably
[Adverbio]

in a friendly and peaceable way, showing goodwill and avoiding conflict

amigablemente, de manera amistosa

amigablemente, de manera amistosa

Ex: The neighbors spoke amicably despite their past disagreements. 

Los vecinos hablaron amigablemente a pesar de sus desacuerdos pasados.

whereas
whereas
[Conjunción]

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

mientras que

mientras que

Ex: The first book was long and detailed, whereas the second one was short and concise. 

El primer libro fue largo y detallado, mientras que el segundo fue corto y conciso.

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