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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9) - Deportes

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los deportes que son necesarias para el examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
curling
curling
[Sustantivo]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

curling, juego de curling

curling, juego de curling

Ex: The curling rink was filled with excitement as teams competed in the annual tournament, strategizing and sweeping to guide their stones to victory. 
CrossFit
CrossFit
[Sustantivo]

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

CrossFit

CrossFit

Ex: She joined a CrossFit gym to challenge herself and improve her overall fitness level, pushing through intense workouts that combined strength training and conditioning. 
parachuting
parachuting
[Sustantivo]

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

paracaidismo

paracaidismo

Ex: She felt an adrenaline rush like never before when parachuting out of an airplane for the first time. 
lacrosse
lacrosse
[Sustantivo]

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

lacrosse

lacrosse

Ex: The lacrosse team practiced diligently, honing their passing, catching, and shooting skills in preparation for the upcoming tournament. 
floorball
floorball
[Sustantivo]

a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

floorball, unihockey

floorball, unihockey

Ex: The floorball team practiced passing drills and shooting exercises to improve their skills and coordination on the court. 
tetherball
tetherball
[Sustantivo]

an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor

balón prisionero, juego del balón atado

balón prisionero, juego del balón atado

Ex: The children at the playground took turns playing tetherball, swatting the ball around the pole in an attempt to wrap the rope fully around it. 
seed
seed
[Sustantivo]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

cabeza de serie, favorito

cabeza de serie, favorito

Ex: As the top seed in the tennis tournament, he was favored to win the championship title. 
wild card
wild card
[Sustantivo]

a team or player that gains a tournament or playoff spot without meeting regular qualification criteria

comodín, wild card

comodín, wild card

decathlon
decathlon
[Sustantivo]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

decatlón

decatlón

Ex: He trained tirelessly for the decathlon, preparing for the grueling schedule of events that included sprinting, jumping, throwing, and endurance races. 
titlist
titlist
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

titular, campeón

titular, campeón

Ex: The tennis titlist successfully defended his championship title, defeating his opponent in a thrilling five-set match. 
contender
contender
[Sustantivo]

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

contendiente

contendiente

Ex: The boxer emerged as a strong contender for the championship title after a series of impressive victories in the ring. 
rookie
rookie
[Sustantivo]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

novato, principiante

novato, principiante

Ex: The rookie quarterback impressed coaches and fans alike with his poise and skill on the football field, showing great promise for the season ahead. 
playoff
playoff
[Sustantivo]

the final match to determine the winning team or player when they have the same score

desempate, partido de desempate

desempate, partido de desempate

Ex: The basketball playoffs were an intense series of games, with the top teams competing for a spot in the championship finals. 
grandstand finish
grandstand finish
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome

final espectacular, remate emocionante

final espectacular, remate emocionante

Ex: The marathon came to a grandstand finish as the two lead runners sprinted neck and neck towards the finish line, with the eventual winner crossing by a mere fraction of a second. 
most valuable player

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

jugador más valioso, mejor jugador

jugador más valioso, mejor jugador

Ex: He was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy after leading his team to victory in the championship game, with his exceptional performance on the field making him stand out among his peers. 
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