IELTS 08/10

Question 1

Even though (/ˌiːvən ðoʊ/)

Answer 1

Translation: Aunque
Meaning: Used to introduce a fact that makes another fact surprising or contrasting.
Example: Even though it was raining, we went for a walk.
Ejemplo: Aunque estaba lloviendo, salimos a caminar.

Question 2

Clay (/kleɪ/)

Answer 2

Translation: Arcilla
Meaning: A natural earthy material that is used to make bricks, pottery, etc.
Example: The artist molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
Ejemplo: El artista moldeó la arcilla en un hermoso jarrón.

Question 3

Deceased (/dɪˈsiːst/)

Answer 3

Translation: Fallecido
Meaning: A person who has died.
Example: The will was read after the deceased was buried.
Ejemplo: El testamento fue leído después de que el fallecido fue enterrado.

Question 4

Stacking (/ˈstækɪŋ/)

Answer 4

Translation: Apilando
Meaning: Arranging objects in a pile or stack.
Example: He was stacking the books neatly on the shelf.
Ejemplo: Estaba apilando los libros ordenadamente en el estante

Question 5

Slabs (/slæbz/)

Answer 5

Translation: Losas
Meaning: Large, flat pieces of stone or concrete, used in construction.
Example: They placed stone slabs over the grave as a marker.
Ejemplo: Colocaron losas de piedra sobre la tumba como marcador.

Question 6

Owing (/ˈoʊɪŋ/)

Answer 6

Translation: Debido a
Meaning: Because of or as a result of.
Example: The meeting was postponed owing to the heavy rain.
Ejemplo: La reunión fue pospuesta debido a la fuerte lluvia.

Question 7

Thoroughly (/ˈθʌrəli/)

Answer 7

Translation: Completamente / Minuciosamente
Meaning: Completely, in a detailed and careful manner.
Example: She cleaned the house thoroughly before the guests arrived.
Ejemplo: Limpió la casa completamente antes de que llegaran los invitados.

Question 8

Inward (/ˈɪnwərd/)

Answer 8

Translation: Hacia adentro
Meaning: Directed or moving towards the inside or center.
Example: He took a deep inward breath before answering.
Ejemplo: Tomó una profunda respiración hacia adentro antes de responder.

Question 9

Courtyard (/ˈkɔːrtjɑːrd/)

Answer 9

Translation: Patio
Meaning: An open space surrounded by walls or buildings, typically part of a large house or palace.
Example: The children played in the courtyard after school.
Ejemplo: Los niños jugaron en el patio después de la escuela.

Question 10

Shrines (/ʃraɪnz/)

Answer 10

Translation: Santuarios
Meaning: A place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic.
Example: Pilgrims traveled to the shrines to pray.
Ejemplo: Los peregrinos viajaron a los santuarios para rezar.

Question 11

Quarters (/ˈkwɔːrtərz/)

Answer 11

Translation: Habitaciones / Aposentos
Meaning: Rooms or accommodations where people live, typically in a building.
Example: The servants’ quarters were located behind the mansion.
Ejemplo: Los aposentos de los sirvientes estaban ubicados detrás de la mansión.

Question 12

Surrounded (/səˈraʊndɪd/)

Answer 12

Translation: Rodeado
Meaning: To be enclosed or encircled by something.
Example: The house was surrounded by tall trees.
Ejemplo: La casa estaba rodeada de árboles altos.

Question 13

Ringed (/rɪŋd/)

Answer 13

Translation: Rodeado / Anillado
Meaning: Encircled by something in the shape of a ring.
Example: The town was ringed by mountains.
Ejemplo: El pueblo estaba rodeado de montañas.

Question 14

Trench (/trɛntʃ/)

Answer 14

Translation: Zanja
Meaning: A long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, often used in military contexts.
Example: The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves.
Ejemplo: Los soldados cavaron una zanja para protegerse.

Question 15

Carved (/kɑːrvd/)

Answer 15

Translation: Tallado / Esculpido
Meaning: Cut a shape or pattern into a hard material like stone or wood.
Example: The artist carved a beautiful sculpture out of wood.
Ejemplo: El artista talló una hermosa escultura de madera.

Question 16

Burial (/ˈber.i.əl/)

Answer 16

Translation: Entierro
Meaning: The act of placing a dead body in the ground.
Example: The burial ceremony was held in the cemetery.
Ejemplo: La ceremonia de entierro se realizó en el cementerio.

Question 17

Chamber (/ˈʧeɪmbər/)

Answer 17

Translation: Cámara
Meaning: A large room, especially one used for formal or important purposes.
Example: The king held meetings in the royal chamber.
Ejemplo: El rey celebraba reuniones en la cámara real.

Question 18

Dug (/dʌɡ/)

Answer 18

Translation: Excavado / Cavado
Meaning: Past tense of “dig,” meaning to make a hole or cavity by removing earth.
Example: The workers dug a hole for the foundation.
Ejemplo: Los trabajadores cavaron un hoyo para los cimientos.

Question 19

Beneath (/bɪˈniːθ/)

Answer 19

Translation: Debajo de
Meaning: In or to a lower position than something.
Example: The treasure was hidden beneath the floorboards.
Ejemplo: El tesoro estaba escondido debajo de las tablas del piso.

Question 20

Discourage (/dɪˈskʌrɪdʒ/)

Answer 20

Translation: Desalentar
Meaning: To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Example: The coach tried not to discourage the team after the loss.
Ejemplo: El entrenador trató de no desalentar al equipo después de la derrota.

Question 21

Vessels (/ˈvɛsəlz/)

Answer 21

Translation: Vasijas / Barcos
Meaning: Containers used to hold liquids or other materials, or large ships.
Example: Ancient vessels were discovered in the ruins.
Ejemplo: Se descubrieron antiguas vasijas en las ruinas.

Question 22

Storerooms (/ˈstɔːrˌruːmz/)

Answer 22

Translation: Almacenes / Cuartos de almacenamiento
Meaning: Rooms or areas used for storing goods or supplies.
Example: The storerooms were filled with old furniture.
Ejemplo: Los almacenes estaban llenos de muebles viejos.

Question 23

Complex (/ˈkɑːmplɛks/)

Answer 23

Translation: Complejo
Meaning: A group of buildings or an intricate system of interconnected elements.
Example: The hospital complex consists of five buildings.
Ejemplo: El complejo hospitalario consta de cinco edificios.

Question 24

Dumped (/dʌmpt/)

Answer 24

Translation: Tirado / Descartado
Meaning: Discarded or thrown away carelessly.
Example: The garbage was dumped into the landfill.
Ejemplo: La basura fue tirada en el vertedero.

Question 25

Shafts (/ʃæfts/)

Answer 25

Translation: Ejes / Pozos Meaning: Long, narrow passages, typically vertical, such as in mines or elevators. Example: The miners descended the shaft to reach the lower levels. Ejemplo: Los mineros descendieron por el pozo para llegar a los niveles inferiores.

Question 26

Grave (/ɡreɪv/)

Answer 26

Translation: Tumba Meaning: A place where a dead person is buried. Example: The grave was marked with a simple wooden cross. Ejemplo: La tumba estaba marcada con una simple cruz de madera.

Question 27

Attempt (/əˈtɛmpt/)

Answer 27

Translation: Intento Meaning: An effort to accomplish something, usually difficult or challenging. Example: She made an attempt to climb the mountain. Ejemplo: Hizo un intento por escalar la montaña.

Question 28

Overlooked (/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkt/)

Answer 28

Translation: Pasado por alto / Ignorado Meaning: Failed to notice or consider something. Example: The small detail was overlooked by everyone. Ejemplo: El pequeño detalle fue pasado por alto por todos.

Question 29

Astonish (/əˈstɒnɪʃ/)

Answer 29

Translation: Asombrar Meaning: To greatly surprise or impress someone. Example: His performance will astonish the audience. Ejemplo: Su actuación asombrará al público

Question 30

Underneath (/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/)

Answer 30

Translation: Debajo de Meaning: Directly below something. Example: The cat was hiding underneath the bed. Ejemplo: El gato se estaba escondiendo debajo de la cama.

Question 31

Adipose (/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/)

Answer 31

Translation: Adiposo Meaning: Relating to or used for the storage of fat in the body. Example: Adipose tissue helps store energy in the form of fat. Ejemplo: El tejido adiposo ayuda a almacenar energía en forma de grasa.

Question 32

Tissue (/ˈtɪʃuː/)

Answer 32

Translation: Tejido Meaning: A group of cells in a body that perform a specific function. Example: Muscle tissue repairs itself after injury. Ejemplo: El tejido muscular se repara después de una lesión.

Question 33

Undergo (/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/)

Answer 33

Translation: Someterse Meaning: To experience or endure something, often something difficult or unpleasant. Example: She will undergo surgery next week. Ejemplo: Ella se someterá a cirugía la próxima semana.

Question 34

Dens (/dɛnz/)

Answer 34

Translation: Guaridas Meaning: The homes of certain wild animals, like foxes or lions. Example: The lions returned to their dens at sunset. Ejemplo: Los leones regresaron a sus guaridas al atardecer.

Question 35

Fasting (/ˈfæstɪŋ/)

Answer 35

Translation: Ayuno Meaning: Abstaining from eating food, often for religious or health reasons. Example: Many people practice fasting during religious holidays. Ejemplo: Muchas personas practican el ayuno durante las festividades religiosas.

Question 36

Cubs (/kʌbz/)

Answer 36

Translation: Cachorros Meaning: The young of certain animals, such as bears or lions. Example: The mother bear watched over her cubs carefully. Ejemplo: La madre oso vigilaba cuidadosamente a sus cachorros.

Question 37

Depleting (/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/)

Answer 37

Translation: Agotando Meaning: Using up or reducing something significantly. Example: The company is depleting its natural resources too quickly. Ejemplo: La empresa está agotando sus recursos naturales demasiado rápido.

Question 38

Bedridden (/ˈbɛdˌrɪdɪn/)

Answer 38

Translation: Postrado en cama Meaning: Confined to bed because of illness or injury. Example: He has been bedridden for weeks due to his illness. Ejemplo: Ha estado postrado en cama durante semanas debido a su enfermedad.

Question 39

Barrels (/ˈbærəlz/)

Answer 39

Translation: Barriles Meaning: Large cylindrical containers used to store liquids or other materials. Example: The wine was stored in wooden barrels for aging. Ejemplo: El vino se almacenó en barriles de madera para envejecer.

Question 40

Prior (/ˈpraɪər/)

Answer 40

Translation: Previo / Anterior Meaning: Happening or existing before a particular event. Example: He had a meeting prior to the party. Ejemplo: Tuvo una reunión antes de la fiesta.

Question 41

Surrounding (/səˈraʊndɪŋ/)

Answer 41

Translation: Circundante / Alrededor Meaning: Enclosing or encircling an area or object. Example: The park is surrounded by tall buildings. Ejemplo: El parque está rodeado de edificios altos.

Question 42

Dislodge (/dɪsˈlɑːdʒ/)

Answer 42

Translation: Desalojar Meaning: To force something out of its place. Example: He tried to dislodge the stuck lid from the jar. Ejemplo: Intentó desalojar la tapa atascada del frasco.

Question 43

Yet another (/jɛt əˈnʌðər/)

Answer 43

Translation: Otro más Meaning: An additional occurrence of something. Example: She found yet another error in the report. Ejemplo: Encontró otro error más en el informe.

Question 44

Surrounding (/səˈraʊndɪŋ/)

Answer 44

Translation: Circundante / Alrededor Meaning: Enclosing or encircling an area. Example: The city is surrounded by mountains. Ejemplo: La ciudad está rodeada de montañas.

Question 45

Buried (/ˈbɛrid/)

Answer 45

Translation: Enterrado Meaning: Placed underground, typically as part of a burial. Example: The treasure was buried deep in the forest. Ejemplo: El tesoro estaba enterrado en lo profundo del bosque.

Question 46

Sheds light (/ʃɛdz laɪt/)

Answer 46

Translation: Arroja luz Meaning: To clarify or provide more information about something. Example: The study sheds light on the effects of climate change. Ejemplo: El estudio arroja luz sobre los efectos del cambio climático.

Question 47

Knocking (/ˈnɒkɪŋ/)

Answer 47

Translation: Golpeando Meaning: Making a noise by hitting a surface, especially a door. Example: There was knocking at the door, and she went to answer it. Ejemplo: Había golpes en la puerta, y ella fue a abrir.

Question 48

Depleting (/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/)

Answer 48

Translation: Depletando Meaning: Reducing the amount of something to a very low level; exhausting a resource. Example: Overfishing is depleting the fish population in the ocean. Ejemplo: La sobrepesca está depletando la población de peces en el océano.