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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Comprensión Auditiva - Parte 2

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 2 - Audición - Parte 2 en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Academic
to establish

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

establecer

establecer

Ex: They decided to establish a non-profit organization to address the community's healthcare needs. 

Decidieron establecer una organización sin fines de lucro para abordar las necesidades de atención médica de la comunidad.

amenity
amenity
[Sustantivo]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

comodidad

comodidad

Ex: Parks and green spaces are essential amenities in urban planning. 

Los parques y espacios verdes son servicios esenciales en la planificación urbana.

to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

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

establecer

establecer

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

campaña

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans. 
responsible
responsible
[Adjetivo]

being the main cause of something

responsable

responsable

Ex: The faulty wiring was found to be responsible for the fire. 

Se encontró que el cableado defectuoso era responsable del incendio.

feature
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data. 

Esta actualización de software incluye una nueva característica de seguridad diseñada para proteger los datos del usuario.

city council
city council
[Sustantivo]

a municipal body that can pass ordinances and appropriate funds etc.

concejo municipal, ayuntamiento

concejo municipal, ayuntamiento

ownership
ownership
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being an owner

propiedad,  posesión

propiedad, posesión

Ex: Foreign ownership of farmland is restricted by law. 
for instance
for instance
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

Ex: There are various ways to stay fit; for instance, you can join a gym, take up swimming, or go for regular runs. 

Hay varias formas de mantenerse en forma; por ejemplo, puedes unirte a un gimnasio, empezar a nadar o salir a correr regularmente.

wasteland
wasteland
[Sustantivo]

a barren area of land that is unsuitable for agriculture or habitation

tierra baldía, yermo

tierra baldía, yermo

Ex: The prolonged drought transformed fertile fields into a desolate wasteland. 

La sequía prolongada transformó campos fértiles en un yermo desolado.

settled
settled
[Adjetivo]

agreed upon, decided, or resolved

decidido

decidido

Ex: With the lawsuit settled out of court, both parties avoided a lengthy legal battle. 

Con la demanda resuelta fuera de los tribunales, ambas partes evitaron una larga batalla legal.

to take possession (of)

to begin to own or control something

tomar posesión

tomar posesión

statue
statue
[Sustantivo]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

estatua

estatua

Ex: The artist spent months sculpting the intricate details of the marble statue, bringing his vision to life. 

El artista pasó meses esculpiendo los intrincados detalles de la estatua de mármol, dando vida a su visión.

housing
housing
[Sustantivo]

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

viviendas, casas

viviendas, casas

Ex: Many families struggle to find suitable housing. 

Muchas familias luchan por encontrar una vivienda adecuada.

densely
densely
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is closely compacted or crowded, with a high concentration of something in a given area

densamente, de manera densa

densamente, de manera densa

Ex: The bookshelf was densely packed with books, leaving little empty space. 

La estantería estaba densamente llena de libros, dejando poco espacio vacío.

populated
populated
[Adjetivo]

(of an area or region) inhabited by many people or living beings

poblado, habitado

poblado, habitado

Ex: The park was crowded, but the most populated section was near the entrance. 

El parque estaba lleno, pero la sección más poblada estaba cerca de la entrada.

residential area
residential area
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, consisting mainly of houses and apartment buildings rather than offices and shops

zona residencial, área residencial

zona residencial, área residencial

Ex: This residential area has great schools and parks for families. 

Esta zona residencial tiene excelentes escuelas y parques para familias.

petition
petition
[Sustantivo]

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

petición, solicitud

petición, solicitud

Ex: The petition called for stricter laws against plastic pollution. 

La petición pedía leyes más estrictas contra la contaminación por plásticos.

demonstration
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demostración

demostración

Ex: The labor union held a demonstration outside the company headquarters to demand better working conditions. 

El sindicato realizó una manifestación fuera de la sede de la empresa para exigir mejores condiciones laborales.

to break out

(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly

estallar, desatarse

estallar, desatarse

Ex: Riots broke out in the city after the controversial verdict. 

Los disturbios estallaron en la ciudad después del veredicto controvertido.

to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision. 

Él consideró cuidadosamente todas las ofertas de trabajo antes de tomar una decisión.

troop
troop
[Sustantivo]

armed forces or soldiers, especially by large numbers

tropa

tropa

Ex: The rescue mission required the mobilization of a specialized troop trained for high-risk operations. 

La misión de rescate requirió la movilización de una tropa especializada entrenada para operaciones de alto riesgo.

to contact
to contact
[Verbo]

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

contactar con

contactar con

Ex: She contacted her friend to confirm the time and place for the meeting. 

Ella contactó a su amigo para confirmar la hora y el lugar de la reunión.

occasional
occasional
[Adjetivo]

happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

ocasional

ocasional

Ex: We have occasional power outages in our neighborhood, usually during severe storms. 

Tenemos cortes de energía ocasionales en nuestro vecindario, generalmente durante tormentas severas.

to retain
to retain
[Verbo]

to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration

conservar, mantener

conservar, mantener

Ex: The legislature voted to retain the existing environmental protection laws. 

La legislatura votó para mantener las leyes existentes de protección ambiental.

more or less

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The population of the town is more or less 10,000 people. 
to draw up
to draw up
[Verbo]

to create a plan, document, or written agreement, often in a formal or official context

redactar, elaborar

redactar, elaborar

Ex: The team gathered to draw up a strategic proposal for the upcoming project. 

El equipo se reunió para elaborar una propuesta estratégica para el próximo proyecto.

to revise
to revise
[Verbo]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

revisar

revisar

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor's suggestions. 

El autor decidió revisar el manuscrito basándose en las sugerencias del editor.

to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We should get the new marketing campaign going to increase sales. 
on schedule
on schedule
[Adverbio]

at the planned or expected time

a tiempo, según lo previsto

a tiempo, según lo previsto

Ex: We are on schedule to finish the work by Friday. 

Estamos en el horario previsto para terminar el trabajo para el viernes.

outline
outline
[Sustantivo]

the visible edge or contour that marks the limits of an object

contorno, silueta

contorno, silueta

Ex: The silhouette showed only the outline of her figure. 

La silueta solo mostraba el contorno de su figura.

boundary
boundary
[Sustantivo]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

límite, frontera

límite, frontera

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four. 

La pelota rebotó justo dentro del límite para un cuatro que salvó el partido.

pond
pond
[Sustantivo]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

estanque

estanque

Ex: Children delighted in feeding the fish that inhabited the clear waters of the small pond in the park. 

Los niños disfrutaban alimentando a los peces que habitaban las aguas claras del pequeño estanque del parque.

sculpture
sculpture
[Sustantivo]

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

escultura

escultura

Ex: The gallery showcased a collection of contemporary sculptures crafted by emerging artists from around the world. 

La galería exhibió una colección de esculturas contemporáneas elaboradas por artistas emergentes de todo el mundo.

bank
bank
[Sustantivo]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

orilla

orilla

Ex: Fishermen lined the bank, patiently waiting for a bite from the fish in the water. 

Los pescadores se alineaban en la orilla, esperando pacientemente una picada de los peces en el agua.

sharp
sharp
[Adjetivo]

describing a sudden or tight change in direction, especially in roads or turns

agudo, brusco

agudo, brusco

Ex: He lost control on a sharp bend in the mountain road. 

Perdió el control en una curva cerrada de la carretera de montaña.

bend
bend
[Sustantivo]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

curva

curva

Ex: The hiker enjoyed the scenic beauty of the river's gentle bends. 

El excursionista disfrutó de la belleza escénica de los suaves recodos del río.

to intend
to intend
[Verbo]

to plan or create something with a particular purpose or future use in mind

tener la intención, planear

tener la intención, planear

Ex: The restaurant was intended to attract food lovers who appreciate fine dining. 

El restaurante estaba destinado a atraer a los amantes de la comida que aprecian la buena mesa.

to enlarge
to enlarge
[Verbo]

to increase the size or quantity of something

agrandar

agrandar

Ex: While renovating, the builders were enlarging the windows for more natural light. 

Mientras renovaban, los constructores agrandaban las ventanas para más luz natural.

maze
maze
[Sustantivo]

a confusing network of paths separated by bushes or walls, designed in a way that confuses the people who pass through

laberinto

laberinto

Ex: The maze in the garden was filled with twists and turns, making it hard to navigate. 

El laberinto en el jardín estaba lleno de giros y vueltas, lo que hacía difícil navegarlo.

hedge
hedge
[Sustantivo]

a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field

seto, seto vivo

seto, seto vivo

Ex: He planted a hedge around the backyard to create a natural fence. 

Plantó un seto alrededor del patio trasero para crear una valla natural.

tennis court
tennis court
[Sustantivo]

an area shaped like a rectangle that is made for playing tennis

pista de tenis, cancha de tenis

pista de tenis, cancha de tenis

Ex: The tennis court was bustling with activity as players of all ages participated in lessons and friendly matches throughout the day. 

La cancha de tenis estaba llena de actividad mientras jugadores de todas las edades participaban en lecciones y partidos amistosos durante todo el día.

right-angled
right-angled
[Adjetivo]

having an angle of 90° or ¹/₂ π radians

rectángulo, de 90 grados

rectángulo, de 90 grados

to mention
to mention
[Verbo]

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article? 

¿Puedes mencionar dónde encontraste ese artículo interesante?

fitness
fitness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

buena forma

buena forma

Ex: Her fitness level improved significantly after joining the local gym. 

Su nivel de condición física mejoró significativamente después de unirse al gimnasio local.

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