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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
sports meeting
sports meeting
[Sustantivo]

an organized event at which multiple athletic competitions are staged

competición deportiva, encuentro deportivo

competición deportiva, encuentro deportivo

Ex: Organizers scheduled the sports meeting for a full weekend to accommodate multiple age groups. 

Los organizadores programaron la reunión deportiva para un fin de semana completo para acomodar a múltiples grupos de edad.

athletics
athletics
[Sustantivo]

the sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing

deportes

deportes

Ex: He switched his focus from soccer to athletics after discovering a talent for the javelin. 

Cambió su enfoque del fútbol al atletismo después de descubrir un talent para el jabalina.

away game
away game
[Sustantivo]

a competition that is held at the ground of an opponent

partido fuera de casa, partido como visitante

partido fuera de casa, partido como visitante

Ex: Rain delayed the away game start. 

La lluvia retrasó el inicio del partido de visitante.

home game
home game
[Sustantivo]

a sports match played on a team's own field or court, rather than at the opponent's location

partido en casa, juego en casa

partido en casa, juego en casa

Ex: They've played three home games and won them all. 

Han jugado tres partidos en casa y los han ganado todos.

strenuous
strenuous
[Adjetivo]

requiring great physical effort or energy

arduo, agotador

arduo, agotador

Ex: The job was strenuous, demanding physical strength all day. 

El trabajo era agotador, exigiendo fuerza física todo el día.

to commit
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath. 

Ella admitió cometer perjurio durante el juicio al proporcionar un testimonio falso bajo juramento.

foul
foul
[Sustantivo]

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

foul, falta

foul, falta

Ex: A yellow card was issued for a dangerous foul in soccer. 

Se mostró una tarjeta amarilla por una falta peligrosa en el fútbol.

defense
defense
[Sustantivo]

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

defensa

defensa

Ex: Our club reorganized its defense after injuries to two starting defenders. 

Nuestro club reorganizó su defensa tras las lesiones de dos defensas titulares.

dribble
dribble
[Sustantivo]

the controlled advancement of a ball by a player using repeated slight touches, kicks, or pushes to keep possession and move past opponents

dribbling, regate

dribbling, regate

Ex: The coach told him to protect the ball on the dribble and wait for support. 

El entrenador le dijo que protegiera el balón en el regate y esperara el apoyo.

striker
striker
[Sustantivo]

a player positioned at the front of a soccer team whose main role is to score goals

delantero, atacante

delantero, atacante

Ex: He trained daily to improve his skills as a striker. 

Entrenaba diariamente para mejorar sus habilidades como delantero.

penalty area
penalty area
[Sustantivo]

the rectangular area in front of the goal on a soccer field where the goalkeeper can handle the ball and fouls may result in a penalty kick

área de penalti, zona de penalti

área de penalti, zona de penalti

Ex: He was brought down in the penalty area. 

Fue derribado en el área de penal.

center circle
center circle
[Sustantivo]

a marked circle at the center of a sports field or court, used to regulate starting play or positioning

círculo central, centro del campo

círculo central, centro del campo

Ex: Players must stay outside the center circle until the whistle blows. 

Los jugadores deben permanecer fuera del círculo central hasta que suene el silbato.

boundary
boundary
[Sustantivo]

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

límite, frontera

límite, frontera

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four. 

La pelota rebotó justo dentro del límite para un cuatro que salvó el partido.

serve
serve
[Sustantivo]

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

saque, servicio

saque, servicio

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper's serve reached the halfway line. 

El saque del portero de fútbol llegó a la línea de mitad de campo.

to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.

pasar, pasar el balón

pasar, pasar el balón

Ex: She quickly passed to her teammate before the defenders closed in. 

Ella rápidamente pasó el balón a su compañera de equipo antes de que los defensores se acercaran.

bounce
bounce
[Sustantivo]

the act or motion of rebounding after striking a surface

rebote, resalto

rebote, resalto

Ex: The basketball made a satisfying bounce on the court. 

El baloncesto hizo un rebote satisfactorio en la cancha.

hurdling
hurdling
[Sustantivo]

the athletic event or technique in track and field where athletes sprint and jump over hurdles set at regular distances along a track

carrera de vallas, salto de vallas

carrera de vallas, salto de vallas

Ex: She excels in hurdling, jumping over obstacles with agility. 

Ella sobresale en el salto de vallas, saltando sobre obstáculos con agilidad.

amateur
amateur
[Adjetivo]

done for recreation, not as an occupation

amateur

amateur

Ex: She played tennis at an amateur level, participating in local tournaments for fun. 

Ella jugaba tenis a un nivel aficionado, participando en torneos locales por diversión.

durability
durability
[Sustantivo]

the ability of a person to resist fatigue or injury over time, especially during physical activity or stress

durabilidad, resistencia

durabilidad, resistencia

Ex: His training focused on strength and durability. 

Su entrenamiento se centró en la fuerza y la durabilidad.

to cheer on

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

animar, alentar

animar, alentar

Ex: The fans eagerly cheered the singer on during the high note. 

Los fans animaron con entusiasmo al cantante durante la nota alta.

umpire
umpire
[Sustantivo]

an official who is in charge of a game and makes sure players obey the rules in sports such as tennis, baseball, and cricket

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: Players appealed to the umpire for clarification after the disputed catch. 

Los jugadores apelaron al árbitro para aclarar la situación después de la atrapada disputada.

memorabilia
memorabilia
[Sustantivo]

objects, records, or keepsakes preserved because they are connected with memorable people, events, places, or activities

recuerdos, objetos de colección

recuerdos, objetos de colección

Ex: He donated wartime memorabilialetters, medals, and photographsto the local archive. 

Donó memorabilia de guerra—cartas, medallas y fotografías—al archivo local.

trophy
trophy
[Sustantivo]

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

trofeo

trofeo

Ex: She won a golden trophy for her excellent performance. 

Ella ganó un trofeo dorado por su excelente desempeño.

treadmill
treadmill
[Sustantivo]

a fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise

cinta de correr, caminadora

cinta de correr, caminadora

Ex: After a long day, he enjoyed walking on the treadmill while watching TV to unwind. 

Después de un largo día, disfrutaba caminando en la cinta de correr mientras veía televisión para relajarse.

changing room
changing room
[Sustantivo]

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

probador, vestuario

probador, vestuario

Ex: He felt a bit nervous waiting in the changing room before his first swim meet. 

Se sentía un poco nervioso esperando en el vestuario antes de su primera competencia de natación.

stamina
stamina
[Sustantivo]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: Yoga and meditation can help improve mental stamina and focus. 

El yoga y la meditación pueden ayudar a mejorar la resistencia mental y la concentración.

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