IELTS 08/10 Flashcards
Even though (/ˌiːvən ðoʊ/)
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.
Clay (/kleɪ/)
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.
Deceased (/dɪˈsiːst/)
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.
Stacking (/ˈstækɪŋ/)
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
Slabs (/slæbz/)
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.
Owing (/ˈoʊɪŋ/)
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.
Thoroughly (/ˈθʌrəli/)
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.
Inward (/ˈɪnwərd/)
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.
Courtyard (/ˈkɔːrtjɑːrd/)
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.
Shrines (/ʃraɪnz/)
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.
Quarters (/ˈkwɔːrtərz/)
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.
Surrounded (/səˈraʊndɪd/)
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.
Ringed (/rɪŋd/)
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.
Trench (/trɛntʃ/)
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.
Carved (/kɑːrvd/)
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.
Burial (/ˈber.i.əl/)
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.
Chamber (/ˈʧeɪmbər/)
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.
Dug (/dʌɡ/)
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.
Beneath (/bɪˈniːθ/)
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.