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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Deportes y Personas

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
ice hockey
[Sustantivo]

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

hockey sobre hielo, hockey

hockey sobre hielo, hockey

Ex: His dream is to play professional ice hockey in the NHL .Su sueño es jugar **hockey sobre hielo** profesional en la NHL.
mountain biking
[Sustantivo]

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

ciclismo de montaña

ciclismo de montaña

Ex: Beginners often start mountain biking on easier trails .Los principiantes suelen comenzar el **ciclismo de montaña** en senderos más fáciles.
rollerblading
[Sustantivo]

a type of skating using inline skates with wheels, often done for fun or sport on paved surfaces

el patinaje en línea, el roller

el patinaje en línea, el roller

Ex: Safety gear, like helmets and knee pads, is important for rollerblading.El equipo de seguridad, como cascos y rodilleras, es importante para el **patinaje en línea**.
taekwondo
[Sustantivo]

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

taekwondo, arte marcial coreano

taekwondo, arte marcial coreano

Ex: I signed up for taekwondo classes to improve my fitness and learn self-defense .Me inscribí en clases de **taekwondo** para mejorar mi condición física y aprender defensa personal.
captain
[Sustantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitán

capitán

referee
[Sustantivo]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: After reviewing the video footage , the referee overturned the initial call , awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team .Después de revisar las imágenes del video, el **árbitro** revocó la decisión inicial, otorgando un penal al equipo contrario.
supporter
[Sustantivo]

a person who regularly follows, cheers for, and shows loyalty to a particular team or athlete

hincha,  seguidor

hincha, seguidor

Ex: The supporters' cheers motivated the players to give their best .Los ánimos de los **hinchas** motivaron a los jugadores a dar lo mejor de sí.
teammate
[Sustantivo]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

compañero de equipo, colega

compañero de equipo, colega

Ex: The teammates celebrated their victory together .Los **compañeros de equipo** celebraron su victoria juntos.
opponent
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

adversario, oponente

adversario, oponente

Ex: Her main opponent in the competition was known for their quick decision-making .Su principal **oponente** en la competencia era conocido por su rápida toma de decisiones.
competitor
[Sustantivo]

someone who competes with others in a sport event

competidor

competidor

Ex: As the oldest competitor in the tournament , he inspired many with his perseverance .Como el **competidor** más antiguo del torneo, inspiró a muchos con su perseverancia.
cyclist
[Sustantivo]

someone who rides a bicycle

ciclista

ciclista

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .El **ciclista** se detuvo en la intersección para esperar el semáforo.
spectator
[Sustantivo]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

espectador

espectador

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .El árbitro tuvo que recordar a los **espectadores** que permanecieran sentados durante el juego para asegurar que todos tuvieran una vista clara de la acción.
squash
[Sustantivo]

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

squash

squash

Ex: The objective of squash is to hit the ball against the front wall in a way that makes it difficult for the opponent to return .El objetivo del **squash** es golpear la pelota contra la pared frontal de manera que sea difícil para el oponente devolverla.
boxing
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

boxeo, box

boxeo, box

champion
[Sustantivo]

the winner of a competition

campeón

campeón

Ex: She proudly held up the trophy as the new champion.Ella sostuvo con orgullo el trofeo como la nueva **campeona**.
extreme sport
[Sustantivo]

any sport or activity that involves high risk and adrenaline, often performed in challenging environments such as skydiving and hang gliding

deporte extremo, deporte de riesgo

deporte extremo, deporte de riesgo

Ex: He injured his leg while participating in extreme sports.Se lesionó la pierna mientras participaba en **deportes extremos**.
high jump
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

salto de altura, salto alto

salto de altura, salto alto

rider
[Sustantivo]

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

jinete, caballista

jinete, caballista

shooting
[Sustantivo]

the act of firing a projectile

disparo, tiroteo

disparo, tiroteo

motor racing
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

carreras de motor

carreras de motor

Ex: He spent years training and practicing for motor racing competitions .Pasó años entrenando y practicando para las competiciones de **carreras de motor**.
fan
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

fan, hincha

fan, hincha

Ex: Many fans waited hours to get autographs from their favorite players .**Muchos aficionados** esperaron horas para conseguir autógrafos de sus jugadores favoritos.
riding
[Sustantivo]

the state or act of a person who rides a horse

equitación

equitación

Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)
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