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Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Escucha - Parte 4

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pump
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure

bomba, bomba mecánica

bomba, bomba mecánica

Ex: Sewage treatment plants employ pumps to transport wastewater for processing and treatment .Las plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales emplean **bombas** para transportar el agua residual para su procesamiento y tratamiento.
case study
[Sustantivo]

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

estudio de caso

estudio de caso

Ex: The environmentalist conducted a case study on the effects of deforestation on local wildlife populations .El ambientalista realizó un **estudio de caso** sobre los efectos de la deforestación en las poblaciones locales de vida silvestre.
program
[Sustantivo]

a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need

programa

programa

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.
agricultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the practice or science of farming

agrícola, agrónomo

agrícola, agrónomo

Ex: Sustainable agricultural methods aim to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity .Los métodos **agrícolas** sostenibles tienen como objetivo minimizar el impacto ambiental mientras maximizan la productividad.
district
[Sustantivo]

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

distrito

distrito

Ex: The industrial district is home to factories and warehouses .El **distrito** industrial alberga fábricas y almacenes.
arid
[Adjetivo]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

árido

árido

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .Las regiones **áridas** son susceptibles a la desertificación, un proceso donde la tierra fértil se vuelve cada vez más seca e incapaz de soportar vegetación debido a actividades humanas o al cambio climático.
rainfall
[Sustantivo]

the event of rain falling from the sky

lluvia

lluvia

Ex: Farmers are concerned about the lack of rainfall this season .Los agricultores están preocupados por la falta de **precipitaciones** esta temporada.
means
[Sustantivo]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

medio

medio

Ex: Art can be a means of expressing complex emotions and ideas .El arte puede ser un **medio** para expresar emociones e ideas complejas.
charcoal
[Sustantivo]

a hard black substance consisting of an amorphous form of carbon which is made by slowly burning wood and is used as fuel or for drawing

carbón vegetal

carbón vegetal

sustainable
[Adjetivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: The city invested in sustainable transportation options like bike lanes and public transit to reduce traffic congestion .La ciudad invirtió en opciones de transporte **sostenibles** como carriles para bicicletas y transporte público para reducir la congestión del tráfico.
long term
[Sustantivo]

a period of time extending into the future

largo plazo, perspectiva a largo plazo

largo plazo, perspectiva a largo plazo

Ex: In the long term, the new policies will help reduce pollution .A **largo plazo**, las nuevas políticas ayudarán a reducir la contaminación.
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

recurso

recurso

Ex: Exploitation of marine resources has led to overfishing in some regions .La explotación de los **recursos** marinos ha llevado a la sobrepesca en algunas regiones.
primarily
[Adverbio]

in the first place

principalmente

principalmente

Ex: Primarily, she objected to the plan because it violated company policy .**Principalmente**, se opuso al plan porque violaba la política de la empresa.
to set up
[Verbo]

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

instalar, preparar

instalar, preparar

Ex: She set the table up with elegant dinnerware for the special occasion.Ella **preparó** la mesa con vajilla elegante para la ocasión especial.
irrigation
[Sustantivo]

the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

irrigación, riego

irrigación, riego

Ex: Effective irrigation practices are crucial for sustainable forestry and preventing soil erosion .Las prácticas de **riego** efectivas son cruciales para la silvicultura sostenible y la prevención de la erosión del suelo.
dependable
[Adjetivo]

consistent in performance or behavior

confiable, fiable

confiable, fiable

supply
[Sustantivo]

the provided or available amount of something

suministro

suministro

Ex: The teacher replenished the classroom supplies before the start of the school year .El maestro repuso los **suministros** del aula antes del inicio del año escolar.

to put a plan or idea into action using tangible and specific steps to ensure its successful realization

implementar, aplicar

implementar, aplicar

Ex: In an effort to enhance customer service , the retail store decided to implement a new feedback system to address customer concerns .En un esfuerzo por mejorar el servicio al cliente, la tienda minorista decidió **implementar** un nuevo sistema de comentarios para abordar las preocupaciones de los clientes.
association
[Sustantivo]

an organization of people who have a common purpose

asociación

asociación

Ex: Associations often offer workshops and conferences to their members .Las **asociaciones** a menudo ofrecen talleres y conferencias a sus miembros.
livestock
[Sustantivo]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

ganado

ganado

Ex: The livestock provided the family with food and income for many years .El **ganado** proporcionó a la familia alimento e ingresos durante muchos años.
breeding
[Sustantivo]

the process of mating animals, plants, or microorganisms with desirable characteristics to produce offspring with those same traits

cría,  reproducción

cría, reproducción

notable
[Adjetivo]

deserving attention because of being remarkable or important

notable, destacado

notable, destacado

Ex: She is notable in the community for her extensive charity work .Ella es **notable** en la comunidad por su extenso trabajo de caridad.
workforce
[Sustantivo]

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

mano de obra

mano de obra

Ex: Economic growth is often influenced by the productivity and size of the workforce.El crecimiento económico a menudo está influenciado por la productividad y el tamaño de la **fuerza laboral**.
domestic
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) capable of living with humans, either on a farm or as a pet in a house

doméstico

doméstico

Ex: The care and welfare of domestic livestock are important considerations for farmers and animal owners .El cuidado y el bienestar del ganado **doméstico** son consideraciones importantes para los agricultores y los dueños de animales.
to fence
[Verbo]

enclose with a fence

vallar, cercar

vallar, cercar

wire
[Sustantivo]

a piece of metal formed into a thin and flexible thread

alambre

alambre

to prepare land for raising crops or growing plants

cultivar

cultivar

Ex: They had to cultivate the soil to ensure proper drainage for the potatoes .Tuvieron que **cultivar** el suelo para asegurar un drenaje adecuado para las papas.
cereal
[Sustantivo]

any plant that is produced for grains that can be eaten or used in making flour

cereal

cereal

Ex: They use cereal as a crunchy topping for their homemade ice cream sundaes .Usan **cereales** como un topping crujiente para sus helados sundae caseros.
labor
[Sustantivo]

work, particularly difficult physical work

labor

labor

Ex: She hired additional labor to help with the extensive renovations on her house .Contrató **mano de obra** adicional para ayudar con las extensas renovaciones de su casa.
post
[Sustantivo]

a sturdy pole made of metal or timber that is dug into the ground to be used as a marker or support something

poste

poste

development
[Sustantivo]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

desarrollo

desarrollo

Ex: They monitored the development of the plant to understand its growth patterns .Monitorearon el **desarrollo** de la planta para entender sus patrones de crecimiento.
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: Journalists often monitor international news channels to stay updated on global events .Los periodistas a menudo **monitorean** los canales de noticias internacionales para mantenerse actualizados sobre los eventos globales.
produce
[Sustantivo]

products grown or made on a farm, such as fruits, vegetables, etc.

frutas y verduras

frutas y verduras

Ex: Fresh produce is essential for a healthy diet .Los **productos frescos** son esenciales para una dieta saludable.
to market
[Verbo]

to sell goods or supplies in a market setting

comercializar, vender

comercializar, vender

Ex: He spent the afternoon marketing for supplies for their camping trip.Pasó la tarde **comerciando** para conseguir suministros para su viaje de camping.
access
[Sustantivo]

a means of entering, leaving, or approaching something, particularly a place

acceso

acceso

spoiled
[Adjetivo]

(of food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

estropeado, podrido

estropeado, podrido

Ex: The spoiled meat emitted a foul smell that made the whole kitchen unpleasant .La carne **podrida** desprendía un olor fétido que hacía desagradable toda la cocina.
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the first of a series of actions

iniciativa, primera acción

iniciativa, primera acción

central
[Adjetivo]

very important and necessary

lo más importante

lo más importante

Ex: The central issue in the debate was climate change .El tema **central** en el debate fue el cambio climático.
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.
tank
[Sustantivo]

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids

tanque, depósito

tanque, depósito

Ex: The water tank on the rooftop supplies the entire building.El **tanque** de agua en la azotea abastece a todo el edificio.
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

sugerencia, propuesta

sugerencia, propuesta

proposal
[Sustantivo]

a recommended plan that is proposed for a business

oferta

oferta

to adopt
[Verbo]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

adoptar, abrazar

adoptar, abrazar

Ex: Many individuals adopt a minimalist lifestyle to promote sustainabilityMuchas personas **adoptan** un estilo de vida minimalista para promover la sostenibilidad.
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

Ex: The event had delicious gourmet food for everyone 's consumption.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .El producto **fiable** tiene una reputación de durabilidad y rendimiento.
timeline
[Sustantivo]

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

cronología, línea de tiempo

cronología, línea de tiempo

Ex: The police reconstructed the crime using a detailed timeline.La policía reconstruyó el crimen utilizando una **cronología** detallada.
phase
[Sustantivo]

a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development

fase, etapa

fase, etapa

Ex: This phase of the experiment involves data collection and analysis .Esta **fase** del experimento implica la recolección y análisis de datos.

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

probar

Ex: She demonstrated her leadership abilities by organizing a successful event .Ella **demostró** sus habilidades de liderazgo al organizar un evento exitoso.
food security
[Sustantivo]

the state of having regular and reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food to live a healthy and active life

seguridad alimentaria, seguridad de los alimentos

seguridad alimentaria, seguridad de los alimentos

Ex: Poor infrastructure can weaken food security in remote areas.Una infraestructura pobre puede debilitar la **seguridad alimentaria** en áreas remotas.
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