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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Competencia y Equipo

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition.
to support
[Verbo]

to show loyalty to and encouragement for a particular team or athlete, often by attending games, cheering, or following their progress

apoyar,  animar

apoyar, animar

Ex: They wore team colors to show they support the local football club.Vistieron los colores del equipo para mostrar que **apoyan** al club de fútbol local.
to hold
[Verbo]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: The CEO held negotiations with potential investors .El CEO **mantuvo** negociaciones con inversores potenciales.

to compete on behalf of a team, country, or region, often wearing its uniform and upholding its reputation

representar, llevar los colores de

representar, llevar los colores de

Ex: He felt nervous before representing his school in the regional finals.Se sentía nervioso antes de **representar** a su escuela en las finales regionales.
to score
[Verbo]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

marcar

marcar

Ex: During the match , both players scored multiple times .Durante el partido, ambos jugadores **anotaron** varias veces.
to beat
[Verbo]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

vencer, derrotar

vencer, derrotar

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .El equipo de baloncesto jugó excepcionalmente y **venció** a sus rivales para hacerse con el campeonato.
workout
[Sustantivo]

a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

sesión de ejercicio, entrenamiento

sesión de ejercicio, entrenamiento

Ex: Despite the cold weather , they committed to an outdoor workout, knowing the fresh air would be invigorating .A pesar del clima frío, se comprometieron con un **entrenamiento** al aire libre, sabiendo que el aire fresco sería vigorizante.

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: She had a go at solving the difficult puzzle.
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

recoger

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .El oficial de policía **recoge** la evidencia con una mano enguantada.

to learn how something works or how to use it

Ex: Don't worry; it might seem complicated now, but you'll get the hang of cooking this recipe.

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

relajarse, desconectar

relajarse, desconectar

Ex: She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .Ella encuentra útil **relajarse** con un baño caliente y una taza de té de hierbas.

to feel happy and satisfied

animarse

animarse

Ex: Just spending time with friends can make you cheer up unexpectedly .Pasar tiempo con amigos puede **animarte** inesperadamente.
board
[Sustantivo]

a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

tablero, tabla

tablero, tabla

helmet
[Sustantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.La astronauta aseguró su **casco** espacial antes de pisar la plataforma de lanzamiento.
piece
[Sustantivo]

one of the small objects that a player moves around in board games

ficha, pieza

ficha, pieza

Ex: The chess pieces were made of elegant wood.Las **piezas** de ajedrez estaban hechas de madera elegante.
gym
[Sustantivo]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

gimnasio

gimnasio

Ex: I saw her lifting weights at the gym yesterday .La vi levantando pesas en el **gimnasio** ayer.
court
[Sustantivo]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

pista, cancha

pista, cancha

Ex: He practices his serve on the tennis court every morning.Él practica su saque en la **cancha** de tenis todas las mañanas.
pitch
[Sustantivo]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

campo, cancha

campo, cancha

Ex: They practiced their passes on the training pitch all week .Practicaron sus pases en el **campo** de entrenamiento toda la semana.
track
[Sustantivo]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

pista, circuito

pista, circuito

Ex: The school installed a new track for their athletics program .La escuela instaló una nueva **pista** para su programa de atletismo.
to draw
[Verbo]

to finish a game without any winning sides

empatar, terminar en empate

empatar, terminar en empate

Ex: In the spirit of sportsmanship , players agreed to draw the round rather than prolonging the virtual battle .En el espíritu del deportivismo, los jugadores acordaron **empatar** la ronda en lugar de prolongar la batalla virtual.
to lose
[Verbo]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

perder, fracasar

perder, fracasar

Ex: The underdog team lost to the favorites .El equipo **perdedor** perdió contra los favoritos.
score
[Sustantivo]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

resultado, resultado

resultado, resultado

Ex: The home team was leading by one point , with a score of 5-4 after the round .El equipo local iba ganando por un punto, con un **marcador** de 5-4 después de la ronda.
championship
[Sustantivo]

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

campeonato,  título

campeonato, título

Ex: The team won the championship after a thrilling final match .El equipo ganó el **campeonato** después de un partido final emocionante.
fitness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

buena forma

buena forma

Ex: Maintaining fitness is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle .Mantener la **condición física** es esencial para un estilo de vida saludable y activo.

to move on ice using special boots with metal blades attached to them

patinar, patinar sobre hielo

patinar, patinar sobre hielo

Ex: She ice skated in the competition and won first place.Ella **patinó sobre hielo** en la competencia y ganó el primer lugar.
point
[Sustantivo]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

punto

punto

Ex: Every time you hit the target 's center , you get five points.Cada vez que golpeas el centro del objetivo, obtienes cinco **puntos**.
to race
[Verbo]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

competir

competir

Ex: Horses race around the track, hoping to win.Los caballos **compiten** alrededor de la pista, esperando ganar.
racing
[Sustantivo]

a competitive sport involving the contest of speed, usually performed using vehicles or animals

carrera

carrera

to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competir

competir

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .Los dos equipos **competirán** en las finales mañana.
contest
[Sustantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurso, competencia, competición

concurso, competencia, competición

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .El **concurso** de ajedrez entre los dos grandes maestros duró horas.
to contest
[Verbo]

to participate in a competition, debate, or other such events

competir, participar

competir, participar

Ex: Rival companies will contest for market share , introducing new products and strategies .Las empresas rivales **competirán** por la cuota de mercado, introduciendo nuevos productos y estrategias.
to kick
[Verbo]

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

patear

patear

Ex: The soccer player is going to kick the ball into the goal .El jugador de fútbol va a **patear** el balón hacia la portería.
kit
[Sustantivo]

the official uniforms that players wear during matches, often purchased by fans as merchandise

equipación, uniforme

equipación, uniforme

Ex: Fans lined up to buy the new team kits for the season .Los fanáticos hicieron fila para comprar los nuevos **kits** del equipo para la temporada.
league
[Sustantivo]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

clasificación, liga

clasificación, liga

Ex: Professional athletes often compete in international leagues.Los atletas profesionales a menudo compiten en **ligas** internacionales.
locker room
[Sustantivo]

a room in a school, etc. that contains lockers in which people can change their clothes

vestuario, vestidor

vestuario, vestidor

Ex: The basketball team celebrated their victory in the locker room after the championship game .El equipo de baloncesto celebró su victoria en el **vestuario** después del partido del campeonato.
luck
[Sustantivo]

success and good fortune that is brought by chance and not because of one's own efforts and actions

suerte, fortuna

suerte, fortuna

Ex: Despite his talent , he knew that sometimes success in the entertainment industry comes down to luck and being in the right place at the right time .A pesar de su talento, sabía que a veces el éxito en la industria del entretenimiento se reduce a la **suerte** y estar en el lugar correcto en el momento correcto.
season
[Sustantivo]

the scheduled period during which official games or matches are played in a league or competition

temporada, liga

temporada, liga

Ex: The season finale will determine which team wins the championship .La final de la **temporada** determinará qué equipo gana el campeonato.
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)
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