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Vocabulario de los Principales Eventos de Atletismo - Decathlon

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
decathlon
decathlon
[Sustantivo]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

decatlón

decatlón

Ex: He trained tirelessly for the decathlon, preparing for the grueling schedule of events that included sprinting, jumping, throwing, and endurance races. 
exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
sport
sport
[Sustantivo]

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

deporte

deporte

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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: She excels in both sprints and long-distance events in track and field. 
different
different
[Adjetivo]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

diferente

diferente

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
event
event
[Sustantivo]

a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet

prueba, competición

prueba, competición

Ex: He trained for months to compete in the cycling event. 
Greek
Greek
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

griego

griego

Ex: Greek cuisine is well-known for its fresh and flavorful dishes. 
contest
contest
[Sustantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurso, competencia, competición

concurso, competencia, competición

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling. 
test
test
[Sustantivo]

an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone’s knowledge, skill, or ability

test, prueba

test, prueba

Ex: After the language test, the teacher provided feedback to help the students improve their language skills. 
strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
speed
speed
[Sustantivo]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

velocidad, celeridad, rapidez

velocidad, celeridad, rapidez

Ex: The cheetah is known for its incredible speed, reaching up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts. 
skill
skill
[Sustantivo]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

habilidad

habilidad

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: She holds a weekly meeting with her team. 
athlete
athlete
[Sustantivo]

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

deportista

deportista

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
to compete
to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competir

competir

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
meter
meter
[Sustantivo]

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

metro

metro

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
long jump
long jump
[Sustantivo]

an athletic event in which competitors run down a track and jump as far as possible from a takeoff board, aiming to land in a pit filled with sand

salto de longitud, salto largo

salto de longitud, salto largo

shot put
shot put
[Sustantivo]

an athletic field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible within a marked circle

lanzamiento de peso, tiro de peso

lanzamiento de peso, tiro de peso

Ex: She practiced her shot put technique every day to improve her strength and distance. 
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

discus throw
discus throw
[Sustantivo]

a field event where athletes hurl a heavy discus as far as possible within a designated throwing area

lanzamiento de disco, tiro de disco

lanzamiento de disco, tiro de disco

Ex: She focused on her footwork to enhance her discus throw distance. 
pole vault
pole vault
[Sustantivo]

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

salto con pértiga, salto con garrocha

salto con pértiga, salto con garrocha

Ex: The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition. 
javelin
javelin
[Sustantivo]

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

jabalina, lanza

jabalina, lanza

Ex: The athlete gripped the javelin tightly before his throw. 
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: Athletes trained for years to qualify for the Olympic Games. 
winner
winner
[Sustantivo]

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

ganador

ganador

Ex: He was the winner of the marathon. 
famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
[Sustantivo]

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Reino Unido

Reino Unido

Ex: Buckingham Palace in London is the official residence of the Queen of the United Kingdom. 
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: He trained for years to earn a gold medal. 
similar
similar
[Adjetivo]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

parecido

parecido

Ex: He discovered that the two restaurants had similar menus, offering a variety of international cuisine. 
heptathlon
heptathlon
[Sustantivo]

a combined event consisting of seven track and field events for female athletes

heptatlón, prueba combinada de siete eventos de atletismo para atletas femeninas

heptatlón, prueba combinada de siete eventos de atletismo para atletas femeninas

Ex: The heptathlon includes events such as the 100m hurdles and high jump. 
training
training
[Sustantivo]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

capacitación, adiestramiento

capacitación, adiestramiento

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
to practice

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

practicar

practicar

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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: She enjoys running in the park every morning for exercise. 
jumping
jumping
[Sustantivo]

the athletic action or sport of pushing oneself off the ground using one or both legs, often for height or distance

salto

salto

Ex: Jumping events are a thrilling part of track and field competitions. 
healthy
healthy
[Adjetivo]

making someone feel well or showing good health

sano

sano

Ex: A good night's sleep is necessary for staying healthy. 
coach
coach
[Sustantivo]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

entrenador

entrenador

Ex: As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals. 
to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
fun
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

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

mirar

mirar

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
fan
fan
[Sustantivo]

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

fan, hincha

fan, hincha

Ex: She became a fan of soccer after watching the World Cup. 
competition
competition
[Sustantivo]

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

competición

competición

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
excitement
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport. 
energy
energy
[Sustantivo]

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

energía

energía

Ex: After studying all night, he had no energy left for the exam. 
all-around
all-around
[Adjetivo]

versatile or skilled in many different areas, especially in sports or competitions requiring multiple disciplines

versátil, completo

versátil, completo

Ex: She's an all-around athlete, excelling in swimming, basketball, and track. 
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