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Vocabulario de los Principales Eventos de Atletismo - Esprint

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
sprinting
sprinting
[Sustantivo]

the act of running at full speed for a short distance, typically in races under 400 meters, where the goal is to reach maximum velocity in minimal time

esprint, carrera de velocidad

esprint, carrera de velocidad

Ex: In team sports like rugby, sprinting ability can make the difference between scoring and being tackled. 

En los deportes de equipo como el rugby, la capacidad de esprintar puede marcar la diferencia entre anotar y ser tackleado.

running
running
[Sustantivo]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

carrera

carrera

Ex: He joined a club to practice running with other athletes. 

Se unió a un club para practicar correr con otros atletas.

type
type
[Sustantivo]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

tipo

Ex: In the animal kingdom, the lion belongs to the type of big cats. 

En el reino animal, el león pertenece al tipo de grandes felinos.

distance
distance
[Sustantivo]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distancia

distancia

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances. 

El corredor de maratón entrenó para mejorar su resistencia y cubrir distancias más largas.

to race
to race
[Verbo]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

competir

competir

Ex: Tomorrow, I will race in the city marathon. 

Mañana, voy a competir en el maratón de la ciudad.

meter
meter
[Sustantivo]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

metro

metro

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters. 

El asta de la bandera se encuentra a una altura de 10 metros.

the Olympic Games
the Olympic Games
[Sustantivo]

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Juegos Olímpicos

Juegos Olímpicos

Ex: The Olympic Games promote unity and sportsmanship among nations. 

Los Juegos Olímpicos promueven la unidad y el espíritu deportivo entre las naciones.

sport
sport
[Sustantivo]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

deporte

deporte

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams. 

El fútbol es un deporte popular que se juega con un balón redondo y dos equipos.

event
event
[Sustantivo]

a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet

prueba, competición

prueba, competición

Ex: The event was delayed due to bad weather. 

El evento se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.

history
history
[Sustantivo]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

historia

historia

Ex: She loves reading about the history of art. 

A ella le encanta leer sobre la historia del arte.

ancient
ancient
[Adjetivo]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The artifacts displayed in the museum date back to ancient times. 

Los artefactos exhibidos en el museo se remontan a tiempos antiguos.

Greece
Greece
[Sustantivo]

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Grecia

Grecia

Ex: The capital of Greece is Athens, which is known for its ancient architecture. 

La capital de Grecia es Atenas, conocida por su arquitectura antigua.

track
track
[Sustantivo]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

pista, circuito

pista, circuito

Ex: The track is made of synthetic material for better grip. 

La pista está hecha de material sintético para un mejor agarre.

dirt
dirt
[Sustantivo]

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

tierra, suelo

tierra, suelo

path
path
[Sustantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

camino

camino

Ex: She walked along the path every morning. 

Ella caminaba por el sendero todas las mañanas.

modern
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world. 

El documental destaca la vida moderna en las áreas urbanas alrededor del mundo.

practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

práctica

práctica

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency. 

La práctica del idioma a través de compañeros de conversación puede mejorar tu fluidez.

runner
runner
[Sustantivo]

a person who runs as a sport or hobby

corredor, corredora

corredor, corredora

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 

El atleta fuerte levantó fácilmente las pesas en el gimnasio.

quick
quick
[Adjetivo]

having rapid movement or speed

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The quick rabbit darted across the field to escape the predator. 

El conejo rápido se lanzó a través del campo para escapar del depredador.

technique
technique
[Sustantivo]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

técnica

técnica

Ex: The artist used innovative painting techniques to create stunning works of art. 

El artista utilizó técnicas de pintura innovadoras para crear obras de arte impresionantes.

starting block
starting block
[Sustantivo]

a platform with footholds used by sprinters and swimmers at the beginning of a race to push off with maximum force and speed

bloque de salida, taco de salida

bloque de salida, taco de salida

Ex: She focused on her breathing and technique while setting up on the starting block. 

Ella se concentró en su respiración y técnica mientras se colocaba en el starting block.

finish line
finish line
[Sustantivo]

a marking or line indicating the end of a race or competition

línea de meta, línea de llegada

línea de meta, línea de llegada

Ex: The crowd cheered as he approached the finish line. 

La multitud vitoreó cuando se acercaba a la línea de meta.

famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

athlete
athlete
[Sustantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

deportista

deportista

Ex: Despite his age, the athlete continued to dominate in tennis. 

A pesar de su edad, el atleta continuó dominando en el tenis.

world record
world record
[Sustantivo]

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

récord mundial, mejor marca mundial

récord mundial, mejor marca mundial

gold medal
gold medal
[Sustantivo]

an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

medalla de oro, oro

medalla de oro, oro

Ex: The gold medal was awarded to the fastest runner. 

La medalla de oro fue otorgada al corredor más rápido.

the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War. 

La historia de los Estados Unidos incluye eventos significativos como la Guerra Civil.

professional
professional
[Adjetivo]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

profesional

profesional

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations. 

La empresa contrató a un consultor profesional para mejorar sus operaciones comerciales.

exercise
exercise
[Sustantivo]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine. 

El médico recomendó más ejercicio cardiovascular en mi rutina.

fit
fit
[Adjetivo]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en forma

en forma

Ex: My grandfather is in his 70s, but he's still very fit and active. 

Mi abuelo tiene más de 70 años, pero todavía está muy en forma y activo.

healthy
healthy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

sano

sano

Ex: She's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly. 

Ella es una joven saludable que hace ejercicio regularmente.

sports day
sports day
[Sustantivo]

the day on which students do not attend classes and play sports instead

día deportivo, jornada deportiva

día deportivo, jornada deportiva

Ex: Sports day activities included running, jumping, and relays. 

Las actividades del día deportivo incluyeron correr, saltar y relevos.

cheetah
cheetah
[Sustantivo]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, can run very fast, and has yellow fur that is covered with small black spots

guepardo

guepardo

Ex: Cheetah cubs playfully frolicked in the shade, honing their skills for future hunts. 

Los cachorros de guepardo jugueteaban alegremente a la sombra, perfeccionando sus habilidades para las futuras cacerías.

amazing
amazing
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

asombroso, increíble

asombroso, increíble

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing, with endless forests below. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era increíble, con bosques interminables abajo.

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