a type of gymnastics involving graceful movements with apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, and balls
gimnasia rítmica
a discipline of gymnastics that involves routines on apparatuses emphasizing strength, flexibility, and artistry
gimnasia artística, gimnasia artística
a gymnastics sport involving acrobatic movements performed on a trampoline
trampolín, gimnasia en trampolín
special moves such as walking on a tight rope, swinging in the air using certain equipment, etc.
acrobacias
a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back
el spagat, la split
a body position in gymnastics where the legs are straight and held together, while the upper body is bent forward at the waist
posición de carpa, pica
a movement in gymnastics or dance where a one turns on one foot with the other leg lifted to the knee
giro piqué, vuelta piqué
a gymnastics position where the legs are spread wide apart while seated or standing, often with the torso upright
apertura, posición de apertura
a gymnastics position where the body is inverted and supported upright by the hands, with arms straight and shoulders aligned over the wrists
pino, parada de manos
a gymnastic competition refers to an event where participants compete in multiple categories to determine an overall winner
competición general, concurso completo
(gymnastics) a routine performed on a padded floor mat, showcasing tumbling, dance, and acrobatic skills
ejercicio de suelo, rutina de suelo
the governing body for gymnastics worldwide
Federación Internacional de Gimnasia, FIG
to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head
dar una voltereta, hacer un salto mortal
to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended
hacer la rueda, realizar una voltereta lateral
to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole
saltar, volar
