El libro Interchange - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 6 - Parte 1

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

correr

on many occasions

a menudo

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

deporte

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

buena forma

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

actividad

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

fútbol americano

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

béisbol

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

fútbol

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 de hielo

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

baloncesto

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

cinta de correr, caminadora

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

carrera, running

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

jogging

the act of taking long walks, particularly in the mountains or countryside, for pleasure or exercise

senderismo

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

bolos, boliche

an object that has a certain amount of mass, and is used when exercising or measuring something

peso, masa

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

entrenamiento

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

niño

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

adolescente

a young person who has reached the age of adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 to 30

joven adulto, adulto joven

the time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet

mediana edad, madurez

living in the later stages of life

viejo

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

bicicleta, bici

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

golf

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

arte marcial

a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

Pilates

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

natación

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

voleibol

a Hindu philosophy that focuses on mental and physical exercises which allow someone to be more conscious and united with the spirit of the universe

yoga

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

energía

to a degree or extent that is severe

seriamente, gravemente

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

levantar

to a very small degree

apenas

happening or existing in the world and not in someone's mind

verdadero, real

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

mueble, teleadicto

at all times, without any exceptions

siempre

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

casi

in most situations or under normal circumstances

normalmente

for one single time

una vez

for two instances

dos veces