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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 4

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shelter
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

refugio

refugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .Los soldados construyeron un **refugio** para descansar durante la noche.
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: The night came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures like owls , bats , and frogs , signaling the start of their active period .La noche cobró vida con los sonidos de las **criaturas** nocturnas como búhos, murciélagos y ranas, señalando el comienzo de su período activo.
nectar
[Sustantivo]

a sweet, liquid substance produced by flowers and used by insects as a source of energy

néctar

néctar

Ex: They watched as the bees buzzed around , sipping the nectar from the colorful blossoms .Observaron cómo las abejas zumbaban alrededor, bebiendo el **néctar** de las coloridas flores.
biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

Ex: Marine biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .La **biodiversidad** marina en los arrecifes de coral está amenazada por el aumento de las temperaturas oceánicas y la contaminación.
germ
[Sustantivo]

a small living organism that causes disease or infection

germen

germen

disinfectant
[Sustantivo]

something that has specific chemicals or causes a chemical reaction that destroys harmful microorganisms such as bacteria

desinfectante

desinfectante

to extract
[Verbo]

to obtain or isolate a specific substance or component by distillation or other methods of separation

extraer, aislar

extraer, aislar

Ex: The perfumer carefully extracted the fragrance from a variety of flowers .El perfumista extrajo cuidadosamente la fragancia de una variedad de flores.
alarming
[Adjetivo]

causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

alarmante, preocupante

alarmante, preocupante

Ex: The alarming rise in prices worried many families .El aumento **alarmante** de los precios preocupó a muchas familias.
prematurely
[Adverbio]

before the expected, appropriate, or natural time

prematuramente, demasiado pronto

prematuramente, demasiado pronto

Ex: The flowers bloomed prematurely due to the warm weather .Las flores florecieron **prematuramente** debido al clima cálido.
gradually
[Adverbio]

in small amounts over a long period of time

gradualmente

gradualmente

Ex: The student 's confidence in public speaking grew gradually with practice .La confianza del estudiante en hablar en público creció **gradualmente** con la práctica.
proper
[Adjetivo]

conforming to the expected standards

apropiado, correcto

apropiado, correcto

Ex: They need a proper explanation for why the event was cancelled .Necesitan una **explicación adecuada** de por qué se canceló el evento.
chemical
[Adjetivo]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

químico

químico

Ex: The study of chemical kinetics examines the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that influence them.El estudio de la cinética **química** examina las velocidades de las reacciones **químicas** y los factores que las influencian.
construction
[Sustantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construcción

construcción

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.La **construcción** de carreteras causó retrasos en el tráfico.
to suck
[Verbo]

to pull something in or draw it toward you by using a sucking motion or force

aspirar, chupar

aspirar, chupar

Ex: The machine sucked the plastic into a mold to form it .La máquina **aspiró** el plástico en un molde para darle forma.
iron
[Sustantivo]

a natural mineral found in the earth, food, and the body that helps make healthy blood

hierro, mineral de hierro

hierro, mineral de hierro

Ex: Pregnant women are often advised to take extra iron.A menudo se aconseja a las mujeres embarazadas que tomen **hierro** adicional.
to inject
[Verbo]

to introduce a liquid, such as a drug or vaccine, into the body of a person or animal using a syringe

inyectar, aplicar una inyección

inyectar, aplicar una inyección

Ex: They injected the sedative to calm the animal before the procedure .**Inyectaron** el sedante para calmar al animal antes del procedimiento.
to recover
[Verbo]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

recuperarse

recuperarse

Ex: With proper treatment , many people can recover from mental health challenges .Con el tratamiento adecuado, muchas personas pueden **recuperarse** de los desafíos de salud mental.
relatively
[Adverbio]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

relativamente

relativamente

Ex: His explanation was relatively clear , though still a bit confusing .Su explicación fue **relativamente** clara, aunque todavía un poco confusa.
population
[Sustantivo]

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

población

población

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 secrete
[Verbo]

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body

secretar

secretar

Ex: Sweat glands secrete perspiration, helping to regulate body temperature.Las glándulas sudoríparas **secretan** sudor, ayudando a regular la temperatura corporal.
solution
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of different liquids

disolución, solución

disolución, solución

Ex: Chemists often study solutions to understand how different substances interact .Los químicos a menudo estudian las **soluciones** para entender cómo interactúan las diferentes sustancias.

to grow in a healthy and strong way

florecer

florecer

Ex: The tree flourished after years of careful care .El árbol **floreció** después de años de cuidados cuidadosos.
at the expense of
[Preposición]

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another

a costa de, a expensas de

a costa de, a expensas de

Ex: The politician 's popularity rose , but it came at the expense of his integrity .La popularidad del político aumentó, pero fue **a costa de** su integridad.
to propose
[Verbo]

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

proponer

proponer

Ex: The company 's CEO proposed a merger with a competitor , believing it would create synergies and improve market share .El CEO de la empresa **propuso** una fusión con un competidor, creyendo que crearía sinergias y mejoraría la cuota de mercado.
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.
fairly
[Adverbio]

more than average, but not too much

bastante

bastante

Ex: The restaurant was fairly busy when we arrived .El restaurante estaba **bastante** ocupado cuando llegamos.

to grow in amount or number rapidly

proliferar

proliferar

Ex: The bacteria were proliferating in the warm and humid environment .Las bacterias **proliferaban** en el ambiente cálido y húmedo.
composition
[Sustantivo]

the different elements that form something or the arrangement of these elements

composición

composición

Ex: Analyzing the composition of soil helps farmers determine its fertility and nutrient content for optimal crop growth .Analizar la **composición** del suelo ayuda a los agricultores a determinar su fertilidad y contenido de nutrientes para un crecimiento óptimo de los cultivos.
nutrient
[Sustantivo]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

Ex: Lack of certain nutrients can lead to health problems .La falta de ciertos **nutrientes** puede provocar problemas de salud.
indigenous
[Adjetivo]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

indígena,  autóctono

indígena, autóctono

Ex: Many indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, prompting efforts to preserve and revitalize them.Muchos idiomas **indígenas** están en riesgo de desaparecer, lo que impulsa esfuerzos para preservarlos y revitalizarlos.
continent
[Sustantivo]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

continente

continente

Ex: Greenland is the world 's largest island and is located in the continent of North America .Groenlandia es la isla más grande del mundo y se encuentra en el **continente** de América del Norte.
rainforest
[Sustantivo]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

bosque lluvioso

bosque lluvioso

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .La **selva tropical** es hogar de muchas comunidades indígenas.
tropical
[Adjetivo]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

tropical

Ex: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .El sol **tropical** proporciona abundante calor y energía para la fotosíntesis en las plantas.
dense
[Adjetivo]

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

denso

denso

Ex: She found the dense urban area overwhelming after living in the countryside .Encontró el área urbana **densa** abrumadora después de vivir en el campo.
undergrowth
[Sustantivo]

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

maleza, sotobosque

maleza, sotobosque

lime
[Sustantivo]

a white or gray powder made by heating certain types of rocks and is commonly used in building materials, making soil less acidic, or treating water

cal, cal viva

cal, cal viva

Ex: Farmers often use lime to improve the quality of their fields.Los agricultores suelen usar **cal** para mejorar la calidad de sus campos.
bushfire
[Sustantivo]

a fire that spreads quickly through dry grass, trees, or bushes in the countryside

incendio forestal, fuego de matorrales

incendio forestal, fuego de matorrales

Ex: Smoke from the bushfire could be seen from miles away.El humo del **incendio forestal** se podía ver desde millas de distancia.
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