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Vocabulario de los Principales Eventos de Atletismo - Salto de Altura

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
to raise
to raise
[Verbo]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

levantar

levantar

Ex: She raised both arms above her head. 
round
round
[Sustantivo]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

ronda, asalto

ronda, asalto

Ex: She won the match in the third round. 
to win
to win
[Verbo]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

ganar

ganar

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night? 
way
way
[Sustantivo]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

manera

manera

Ex: We must find a better way to manage our time. 
popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 
method
method
[Sustantivo]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

método, procedimiento

método, procedimiento

Ex: The method of payment for the service can be chosen during checkout. 
headfirst
headfirst
[Adverbio]

with the head leading the way

de cabeza, con la cabeza por delante

de cabeza, con la cabeza por delante

Ex: The adventurous child slid headfirst down the hill on a sled. 

El niño aventurero se deslizó cabeza abajo por la colina en un trineo.

American
American
[Adjetivo]

relating to the United States or its people

estadounidense

estadounidense

Ex: Coca-Cola is a famous American soft drink. 
to invent
to invent
[Verbo]

to create or design something new that did not previously exist

inventar

inventar

Ex: Engineers invented a new material that can withstand extreme heat. 
common
common
[Adjetivo]

frequently found, happening, or seen

común

común

Ex: Coffee is a common beverage in many cultures. 

El café es una bebida común en muchas culturas.

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.

Cuba
Cuba
[Sustantivo]

a country in the Caribbean region

Cuba

Cuba

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

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. 
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
[Sustantivo]

a country in Southeast Europe bordered by Greece, Romania, Serbia, and North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

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. 
to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

practicar

practicar

Ex: In preparation for the upcoming exam, students are advised to practice solving a variety of questions and problems. 
strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 
flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building. 
tip
tip
[Sustantivo]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

consejo

consejo

Ex: His grandmother passed down a valuable tip for removing stains from clothing. 
feedback
feedback
[Sustantivo]

information, opinions, or criticism about someone's work, performance, or a product that can be used to evaluate or improve it

feedback

feedback

Ex: Michael used his professor's feedback to improve the essay. 
to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

mirar

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play. 
fan
fan
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

fan, hincha

fan, hincha

Ex: Fans celebrated wildly after their team won the championship. 
competition
competition
[Sustantivo]

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

competición

competición

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month. 
energy
energy
[Sustantivo]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

energía

energía

Ex: I need a cup of coffee to boost my energy. 
excitement
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or emotional stimulation

excitación

excitación

Ex: A wave of excitement spread through the crowd. 
high jump
high jump
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

salto de altura, salto alto

salto de altura, salto alto

fun
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

Ex: Going for a hike in the mountains can be a fun adventure. 
event
event
[Sustantivo]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: The wedding was the most memorable event of the year, bringing together friends and family from all over the world. 
track and field

a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

atletismo

atletismo

Ex: The team’s track and field coach emphasized strength and agility. 
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. 
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. 
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.

to compete
to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competir

competir

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races. 
to run up
to run up
[Verbo]

to move quickly toward a particular place

correr hacia, dirigirse rápidamente a

correr hacia, dirigirse rápidamente a

Ex: The enthusiastic dog ran up to greet its owner as soon as they entered the house. 

El perro entusiasta corrió hacia su dueño para saludarlo tan pronto como entró en la casa.

to jump
to jump
[Verbo]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

saltar

saltar

Ex: The kangaroo can jump very far with its powerful hind legs. 
to knock down

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

derribar a alguien o algo con un golpe, tumbar a alguien de un golpe

derribar a alguien o algo con un golpe, tumbar a alguien de un golpe

Ex: The man knocked his opponent down with a powerful punch. 

El hombre derribó a su oponente con un poderoso golpe.

height
height
[Sustantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altura, estatura

altura, estatura

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet. 
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.

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