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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Deportes

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre deportes, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
grand slam
[Sustantivo]

a set of championships or matches happening in a particular sport including tennis, golf, or rugby that are of great significance

gran slam

gran slam

Ex: The boxer aspired to win a grand slam of world titles by becoming the champion in multiple weight divisions , cementing his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time .El boxeador aspiraba a ganar un **Grand Slam** de títulos mundiales al convertirse en campeón en múltiples divisiones de peso, consolidando su legado como uno de los mejores luchadores de todos los tiempos.
Grand Prix
[Sustantivo]

one of a series of international motorcycle or car racing competitions

Gran Premio

Gran Premio

Ex: The Grand Prix motorcycle racing series features thrilling races on circuits around the world , with riders competing for the championship title in multiple classes .La serie de carreras de motociclismo **Grand Prix** presenta carreras emocionantes en circuitos de todo el mundo, con pilotos compitiendo por el título de campeonato en múltiples clases.
welterweight
[Sustantivo]

a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 63 and 67 kilograms

peso wélter

peso wélter

Ex: The welterweight competition at the Olympics showcased the talent and skill of athletes from diverse backgrounds , competing for medals and glory on the world stage .La competencia de **peso wélter** en los Juegos Olímpicos mostró el talento y la habilidad de atletas de diversos orígenes, compitiendo por medallas y gloria en el escenario mundial.
gridiron
[Sustantivo]

a field painted with parallel lines in which American football is played

campo de fútbol americano

campo de fútbol americano

Ex: The annual Thanksgiving Day game was a tradition cherished by fans , who gathered to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron.El partido anual del Día de Acción de Gracias era una tradición apreciada por los aficionados, que se reunían para ver a sus equipos favoritos competir en el **campo de fútbol americano**.
pennant
[Sustantivo]

a flag representing a sports championship or other achievement, especially in American baseball leagues

banderín

banderín

Ex: The historic ballpark displayed numerous pennants along its walls , each one commemorating a significant achievement in the franchise 's storied past .
rappel
[Sustantivo]

the act of descending a cliff using rope that is coiled around the body

rappel

rappel

Ex: The guide demonstrated the proper techniques for a safe rappel, ensuring everyone was comfortable with the equipment before they began .El guía demostró las técnicas adecuadas para un **rápel** seguro, asegurándose de que todos estuvieran cómodos con el equipo antes de comenzar.
slapshot
[Sustantivo]

a powerful hockey shot using a swinging motion to strike the puck with force and speed

un disparo potente, un slapshot

un disparo potente, un slapshot

Ex: The player 's slapshot was so fast that it caught the goalie off guard .
smash
[Sustantivo]

a powerful shot with great force and speed, often seen in games like tennis or badminton

smash, golpe potente

smash, golpe potente

Ex: The badminton player practiced his smash technique to improve his game .El jugador de bádminton practicó su técnica de **smash** para mejorar su juego.
birdie
[Sustantivo]

(golf) a score of one stroke less than the par value for a hole, typically achieved by sinking the ball into the hole with one fewer stroke than the expected number

birdie, pajarito

birdie, pajarito

Ex: They marked their birdie on the scorecard with a red circle .Marcaron su **birdie** en la tarjeta de puntuación con un círculo rojo.
drop shot
[Sustantivo]

a softly hit shot in sports like tennis or badminton, aimed to land just over the net and close to the opponent's side

dejada, golpe cortado

dejada, golpe cortado

Ex: He used a drop shot to break his opponent 's rhythm during the match .Usó un **drop shot** para romper el ritmo de su oponente durante el partido.
double fault
[Sustantivo]

(tennis) the failure of a player to successfully serve the ball into the opponent's court twice in a row, resulting in the loss of a point

doble falta, segunda falta de saque

doble falta, segunda falta de saque

Ex: Her opponent capitalized on the double fault, winning the game .Su oponente capitalizó la **doble falta**, ganando el juego.
fumble
[Sustantivo]

an act of dropping or failing to catch the ball properly

fumble

fumble

Ex: The fans groaned in disappointment at the receiver's fumble, which led to a turnover.Los fanáticos gimieron de decepción por el **fumble** del receptor, que resultó en una pérdida de balón.
steeplechase
[Sustantivo]

a race in which people or animals, typically horses, have to jump over fences, ditches, bushes, etc. in order to finish the race

carrera de obstáculos

carrera de obstáculos

Ex: He excelled in the steeplechase, consistently finishing at the top of his class due to his powerful running and precise jumping abilities .
regatta
[Sustantivo]

a sporting event consisting of a series of races between rowboats or sailing boats

regata

regata

Ex: The coastal town came alive during the regatta, with festivities , parades , and races attracting tourists and locals alike to celebrate the maritime tradition .El pueblo costero cobró vida durante la **regata**, con festividades, desfiles y carreras que atraían tanto a turistas como a locales para celebrar la tradición marítima.
to dope
[Verbo]

to induce an animal or person with drugs in order to affect their performance in a competition

doparse

doparse

Ex: To ensure a fair contest, officials implemented stricter measures to prevent athletes from doping before and during the competition.Para garantizar un concurso justo, los oficiales implementaron medidas más estrictas para evitar que los atletas se **doparan** antes y durante la competencia.
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