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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
[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: He watched in awe as the curling team executed a perfect shot, sending their stone curling around obstacles to land squarely in the center of the house.
CrossFit
[Sustantivo]

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

CrossFit

CrossFit

Ex: CrossFit has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in improving strength , endurance , and overall athletic performance , attracting athletes of all ages and fitness levels .
parachuting
[Sustantivo]

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

paracaidismo

paracaidismo

Ex: Parachuting competitions test participants on precision landing and freefall maneuvers .Las competiciones de **paracaidismo** ponen a prueba a los participantes en el aterrizaje de precisión y las maniobras en caída libre.
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: She cheered from the sidelines as her son scored a goal in the final seconds of the lacrosse match, securing the team's victory.
floorball
[Sustantivo]

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

floorball, unihockey

floorball, unihockey

Ex: He scored a hat trick in the floorball match , leading his team to victory with his precise shooting and strategic playmaking .
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: Tetherball required quick reflexes and strategic positioning to outmaneuver opponents and strike the ball with enough force to win the game.
seed
[Sustantivo]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

cabeza de serie, favorito

cabeza de serie, favorito

Ex: The top seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds , showcasing their skill and dominance on the court .El **cabez de serie** del torneo de tenis pasó fácilmente las primeras rondas, mostrando su habilidad y dominio en la cancha.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

decatlón

decatlón

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of the decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .
titlist
[Sustantivo]

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

titular, campeón

titular, campeón

Ex: He was hailed as the new titlist in the world of chess, winning the championship match against the reigning grandmaster with a brilliant display of strategy and skill.Fue aclamado como el nuevo **titulado** en el mundo del ajedrez, ganando el partido del campeonato contra el gran maestro reinante con una brillante muestra de estrategia y habilidad.
contender
[Sustantivo]

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

contendiente

contendiente

Ex: He was determined to prove himself as a contender in the marathon , training rigorously and pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the race .Estaba decidido a demostrarse como un **contendiente** en el maratón, entrenando rigurosamente y llevándose al límite en preparación para la carrera.
rookie
[Sustantivo]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

novato, principiante

novato, principiante

Ex: The rookie journalist covered her first assignment with enthusiasm and determination , eager to prove herself in the competitive field of reporting .El **periodista novato** cubrió su primera asignación con entusiasmo y determinación, ansioso por demostrar su valía en el competitivo campo del reportaje.
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 baseball playoffs were a thrilling showdown between the top teams in the league , with each game bringing fans to the edge of their seats as they watched their favorite teams battle for supremacy .Los **playoffs** de béisbol fueron un emocionante enfrentamiento entre los mejores equipos de la liga, con cada partido llevando a los fanáticos al borde de sus asientos mientras veían a sus equipos favoritos luchar por la supremacía.
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 golf tournament reached a grandstand finish as the leader narrowly missed a putt on the final hole , opening the door for a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner .El torneo de golf llegó a un **final emocionante** cuando el líder falló por poco un putt en el hoyo final, abriendo la puerta a un desempate súbito para determinar al ganador.

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: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.
Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9)
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