Cambridge IELTS 15 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 3
Aprende vocabulario del Cambridge IELTS 15 Academic, Test 2 Reading Passage 3, y repasa palabras y expresiones útiles de este texto de lectura.
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![to [have] a laugh](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "to [have] a laugh")
to share moments of humor and laughter with others
one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh
sentido del humor, humor
No tiene sentido del humor y se toma cada broma como algo personal.
as a reaction or answer to something
en respuesta a, como reacción a
En respuesta a la mayor demanda, la empresa ha ampliado su capacidad de producción.
something that causes or prompts a physical, psychological, or behavioral response
estímulo
(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from
recurso
to have or include a variety of what is mentioned
abarcar, oscilar
the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something
imagen
the process by which populations of living organisms change genetically across successive generations
evolución
the process of adjusting or modifying oneself or something to fit new circumstances or conditions
adaptación, ajuste
pre-recorded laughter added to a radio or television show to make it seem like the audience is having a laugh
risas enlatadas, risas grabadas
La pista de risa ayudó a llenar el silencio después de cada remate.
to have something in mind as a plan or purpose
tener la intención de
to notice something that is not immediately obvious
notar, captar una señal sutil
No le dije acerca de mi ascenso, pero se dio cuenta cuando vio la nueva placa en mi escritorio.
to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something
llevar
relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land
indígena, autóctono
El festival celebró el rico patrimonio cultural de los pueblos indígenas, con música, danza y artesanías tradicionales.
a social group of families or communities connected by shared ancestry, culture, language, traditions, or leadership
a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present
antropólogo, etnólogo
El museo contrató a un antropólogo para curar sus exposiciones culturales.
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
diverso
A ella le gusta escuchar diversos géneros de música, desde el clásico hasta el jazz.
a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat
habitante, residente
El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes animales.
following the same course of action or behavior over time
constante
Su constante amabilidad hacia los demás le valió la reputación de ser un amigo confiable.
used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact
aproximadamente, más o menos
La reunión está programada para comenzar a las 3 PM, aproximadamente 15 minutos más o menos.
to produce a specific result or effect
servir, contribuir
a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something
código, clave
a system in which people are ranked at different levels according to their status, authority, or importance
jerarquía
to have an effect on a particular person or thing
influenciar, influir
having superiority in power, influence, or importance
dominante
showing a tendency to be passive or compliant
sumiso
La naturaleza sumisa del personaje en la novela destacó las dinámicas de poder en juego.
to place someone or something in a particular category, class, or group
asignar, clasificar
to form or make up the parts of a whole
componer, constituir
a social club for male students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada
fraternidad
Los miembros de la fraternidad solían vivir juntos en una casa compartida cerca del campus.
to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks
bromear, molestar juguetonamente
Los colegas en la oficina les gusta bromear para crear un ambiente relajado y amigable.
causing offense or disrespect
insultante, ofensivo
El tono insultante del correo electrónico del cliente fue poco profesional y ofensivo.
a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components
análisis
measured or judged in comparison to something else
relativo
a person or thing that has recently begun participating in an activity, group, field, or organization
recién llegado, novato
the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it
tonía
subject to change or variation
variable
the character or quality of a person's voice
tono, entonación
used to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation
de acuerdo con, en consonancia con
La nueva política está en línea con las regulaciones de la industria.
to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way
percibir, considerar
to judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale
clasificar, evaluar
a proposed explanation for a situation or set of facts that has not yet been proved
hipótesis
a temporary easing or reduction of something unpleasant or difficult
respiro, tregua
El alto el fuego proporcionó un respiro de la lucha.
boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest
tedioso, aburrido
El viaje tedioso al trabajo en medio del tráfico pesado era un suplicio diario para muchos habitantes de la ciudad.
to make an action, process, or activity easier or more likely to happen
facilitar
the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition
reabastecimiento, reposición
Las lluvias contribuyeron al reabastecimiento del lago seco.
to persuade or arrange for someone to join a group, organization, or cause
reclutar, captar
in a way that is based on appearances or perception
aparentemente, ostensiblemente
Los líderes políticos se reunieron ostensiblemente para discutir la paz, pero las tensiones continuaron aumentando.
to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information
provocar
El profesor utilizó indicaciones estimulantes para provocar respuestas perspicaces de los estudiantes.
happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life
satisfacción
La verdadera satisfacción no depende de la riqueza, sino de la paz interior.
based on facts or reality, rather than opinions or emotions
factual, objetivo
El libro de historia contenía relatos factuales de eventos pasados, respaldados por evidencia documentada.
the ongoing existence or continuous effort of something over a period of time, especially despite difficulties
persistencia, tenacidad
La persistencia del problema ha hecho más difícil encontrar una solución.
a short description of a person's life, work, character, or achievements
perfil, semblanza
the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles
evaluación, valoración
following one after another without interruptions
seguidos, consecutivamente
Trabajó hasta tarde tres noches seguidas, lo que la dejó muy cansada.
to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task
programar
continuously happening one after another
consecutivo, seguido
Este es el quinto día consecutivo de fuertes lluvias en la región.
to conduct an experiment or test again, often under the same conditions, in order to verify or confirm the results
reproducir, replicar
Replicaron el estudio en un laboratorio diferente para ver si ocurrían los mismos resultados.
the process or action of adding a number to itself a specific number of times
multiplicación
Una forma rápida de verificar la multiplicación es revertirla con la división.
to make pain, discomfort, anxiety, or another unpleasant feeling less severe
aliviar
to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration
atraer
a broad range of related ideas, qualities, positions, or activities between two extremes
espectro, abanico
a field of study that is typically taught in a university
disciplina
to cause or give rise to something
generar
in a way that is done consciously and intentionally
deliberadamente, a propósito
Ella deliberadamente dejó la puerta abierta para dejarlo entrar.
causing feelings of disappointment or annoyance by stopping someone from achieving their desires or goals
frustrante, exasperante
Ella lo encontraba frustrante cuando su conexión a Internet se caía durante llamadas importantes.
widely acknowledged as valid or customary
establecido, reconocido
La tradición establecida de celebrar las fiestas con reuniones familiares se ha transmitido de generación en generación.
a general concept or belief
idea, concepto
