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

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los deportes que son necesarias para el examen IELTS de formación general.

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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, el curling

curling, el 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 .
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, floorball (deporte)

floorball, floorball (deporte)

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, pelota atada

balón prisionero, pelota atada

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

preclasificado, cabeza de serie

preclasificado, cabeza de serie

Ex: The seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds , showcasing their skill and dominance on the court .
wild card
[Sustantivo]

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

comodín, invitación

comodín, invitación

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 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.
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 contender in the marathon , training rigorously and pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the race .
rookie
[Sustantivo]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

novato, principiante

novato, principiante

Ex: rookie journalist covered her first assignment with enthusiasm and determination , eager to prove herself in the competitive field of reporting .
playoff
[Sustantivo]

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

desempate, playoff

desempate, playoff

Ex: The 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 .
grandstand finish
[Sustantivo]

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

final emocionante, conclusión espectacular

final emocionante, conclusión espectacular

Ex: The golf tournament reached 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 .

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

jugador más valioso, jugador más destacado

jugador más valioso, jugador más destacado

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.
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