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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 2

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

establecer

establecer

Ex: With a clear vision , they sought investors to help them establish their fashion brand in the global market .Con una visión clara, buscaron inversores para ayudarles a **establecer** su marca de moda en el mercado global.
amenity
[Sustantivo]

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

comodidad

comodidad

Ex: Access to public transportation is a key amenity for city dwellers .El acceso al transporte público es un **servicio** clave para los habitantes de la ciudad.
to set up
[Verbo]

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

establecer

establecer

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .Después de meses de planificación y coordinación, los empresarios finalmente **establecieron** su propia empresa de desarrollo de software en el corazón de la ciudad.
campaign
[Sustantivo]

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

campaña

campaña

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .La **campaña** de vacunación fue exitosa en llegar a las poblaciones vulnerables y prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.
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
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .El artículo de la revista destacó las técnicas de cocina innovadoras del chef como una **característica** clave del éxito del restaurante.
city council
[Sustantivo]

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

concejo municipal, ayuntamiento

concejo municipal, ayuntamiento

ownership
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being an owner

propiedad,  posesión

propiedad, posesión

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 many exotic fruits available in tropical regions , for instance, mangoes and papayas .Hay muchas frutas exóticas disponibles en las regiones tropicales, **por ejemplo**, los mangos y las papayas.
wasteland
[Sustantivo]

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

tierra baldía, yermo

tierra baldía, yermo

Ex: The community garden initiative seeks to reclaim urban wasteland for productive use .La iniciativa del jardín comunitario busca recuperar los **terrenos baldíos urbanos** para un uso productivo.
settled
[Adjetivo]

agreed upon, decided, or resolved

decidido

decidido

Ex: The company's new strategy was settled upon after considering input from all departments.La nueva estrategia de la empresa se **acordó** después de considerar las aportaciones de todos los departamentos.

to begin to own or control something

tomar posesión

tomar posesión

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 ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .La antigua civilización erigió imponentes **estatuas** de dioses y diosas para honrar a sus deidades y afirmar su poder.
housing
[Sustantivo]

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

viviendas, casas

viviendas, casas

Ex: Good housing conditions improve people ’s quality of life .Las buenas condiciones de **vivienda** mejoran la calidad de vida de las personas.
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 text was written densely, without much space between paragraphs .El texto fue escrito **densamente**, sin mucho espacio entre párrafos.
populated
[Adjetivo]

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

poblado, habitado

poblado, habitado

Ex: This neighborhood is one of the most populated in the city .Este barrio es uno de los más **poblados** de la ciudad.
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: We are looking to buy a house in a residential area with good public transportation links .Estamos buscando comprar una casa en una **zona residencial** con buenas conexiones de transporte público.
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

demonstration
[Sustantivo]

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

demostración

demostración

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .El partido político organizó una **manifestación** para protestar contra la corrupción en el gobierno.

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

estallar, desatarse

estallar, desatarse

Ex: The fire broke out in the middle of the night, startling everyone.El incendio **estalló** en medio de la noche, sobresaltando a todos.

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

considerar

considerar

Ex: Before purchasing a new car , it 's wise to consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs .Antes de comprar un coche nuevo, es prudente **considerar** factores como la eficiencia de combustible y los costes de mantenimiento.
troop
[Sustantivo]

armed forces or soldiers, especially by large numbers

tropa

tropa

Ex: The troop advanced through the dense forest , maintaining communication and coordination to ensure their safety .La **tropa** avanzó a través del denso bosque, manteniendo la comunicación y la coordinación para garantizar su seguridad.
to contact
[Verbo]

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

contactar con

contactar con

Ex: After submitting the application , they will contact you for further steps in the hiring process .Después de enviar la solicitud, se **pondrán en contacto** contigo para los siguientes pasos en el proceso de contratación.
occasional
[Adjetivo]

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

ocasional

ocasional

Ex: The occasional email from an old friend brightened up her day .El **ocasional** correo electrónico de un viejo amigo alegró su día.
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 school opted to retain the practice of having a mentorship program for new students .La escuela optó por **mantener** la práctica de tener un programa de mentoría para los nuevos estudiantes.

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

Ex: The event will cost more or less $500, depending on the final guest count.
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 government officials collaborated to draw up new regulations for environmental protection .Los funcionarios del gobierno colaboraron para **redactar** nuevas regulaciones para la protección del medio ambiente.
to revise
[Verbo]

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

revisar

revisar

Ex: The company will revise its business strategy in light of the changing market conditions .La empresa **revisará** su estrategia de negocios a la luz de las cambiantes condiciones del mercado.

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

Ex: Let's get this project going by dividing up the tasks.
on schedule
[Adverbio]

at the planned or expected time

a tiempo, según lo previsto

a tiempo, según lo previsto

Ex: The event is on schedule, and everything is going smoothly .El evento está **en horario**, y todo va bien.
outline
[Sustantivo]

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

contorno, silueta

contorno, silueta

Ex: The outline of the continent was marked on the world map .El **contorno** del castillo se perfilaba en el horizonte.
boundary
[Sustantivo]

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

límite, frontera

límite, frontera

Ex: Border guards patrolled the international boundary along the river .Los guardias fronterizos patrullaban la **frontera** internacional a lo largo del río.
pond
[Sustantivo]

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

estanque

estanque

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .En invierno, el **estanque** se congeló, permitiendo que la gente disfrutara del patinaje sobre hielo y otras actividades en su superficie.
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 museum displayed an ancient marble sculpture of a Greek goddess .El museo exhibió una antigua **escultura** de mármol de una diosa griega.
bank
[Sustantivo]

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

orilla

orilla

Ex: The flooded river caused the water to rise above its banks, spilling into the nearby fields .El río inundado hizo que el agua subiera por encima de sus **orillas**, derramándose en los campos cercanos.
sharp
[Adjetivo]

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

agudo, brusco

agudo, brusco

Ex: Rally drivers are trained to handle sharp turns at high speeds .Los pilotos de rally están entrenados para manejar curvas **cerradas** a altas velocidades.
bend
[Sustantivo]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

curva

curva

Ex: The road's series of tight bends required careful navigation.La serie de **curvas** cerradas de la carretera requería una navegación cuidadosa.
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: He intended the gift to be a surprise for her birthday .Él **pretendió** que el regalo fuera una sorpresa para su cumpleaños.
to enlarge
[Verbo]

to increase the size or quantity of something

agrandar

agrandar

Ex: The company plans to enlarge its workforce next year .La empresa planea **ampliar** su fuerza laboral el próximo año.
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 on the puzzle page was so difficult that it took me a while to finish it .El **laberinto** en la página del rompecabezas era tan difícil que me tomó un tiempo terminarlo.
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: A low hedge separated the two front yards , allowing for visibility and easy access .Un **seto** bajo separaba los dos jardines delanteros, permitiendo visibilidad y fácil acceso.
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 championship match was held on the center tennis court, where spectators gathered to watch the top players compete for the title .El partido del campeonato se celebró en la **pista de tenis** central, donde los espectadores se reunieron para ver a los mejores jugadores competir por el título.
right-angled
[Adjetivo]

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

rectángulo, de 90 grados

rectángulo, de 90 grados

to mention
[Verbo]

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

mencionar

mencionar

Ex: If you have any dietary restrictions , please mention them when making the reservation .Si tiene alguna restricción alimentaria, por favor **mencione** al hacer la reserva.
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: Maintaining fitness is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle .Mantener la **condición física** es esencial para un estilo de vida saludable y activo.
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