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Vocabulario de los Principales Eventos de Atletismo - Lanzamiento de Disco

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek
[Sustantivo]

the Greek language prior to the Roman Empire

griego antiguo, antiguo griego

griego antiguo, antiguo griego

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: Her discus throw set a new personal best at the competition. 

Su lanzamiento de disco estableció un nuevo récord personal en la competición.

fun
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

Ex: Going for a hike in the mountains can be a fun adventure. 

Ir de excursión a las montañas puede ser una aventura divertida.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

A mi hermano le encanta competir en carreras de atletismo.

to throw
to throw
[Verbo]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

tirar

tirar

Ex: She decided to throw the ball to her dog. 

Ella decidió lanzar la pelota a su perro.

disc
disc
[Sustantivo]

a flat circular plate

disco, plato

disco, plato

to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to be upright on one's feet

estar de pie

estar de pie

Ex: My grandmother stands near the entrance to greet guests. 

Mi abuela se para cerca de la entrada para saludar a los invitados.

circle
circle
[Sustantivo]

a completely round, plain shape

círculo

círculo

Ex: The Earth is approximately a sphere, which is like a 3D circle. 

La Tierra es aproximadamente una esfera, que es como un círculo en 3D.

to spin around

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

girar sobre uno mismo, dar vueltas rápidamente

girar sobre uno mismo, dar vueltas rápidamente

goal
goal
[Sustantivo]

our purpose or desired result

meta, objetivo

meta, objetivo

Ex: The team's primary goal is to win the championship this season. 

El objetivo principal del equipo es ganar el campeonato esta temporada.

farthest
farthest
[Adverbio]

to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)

más lejos, más alejado

más lejos, más alejado

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.

balance
balance
[Sustantivo]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

equilibrio, estabilidad

equilibrio, estabilidad

Ex: Standing on one leg improves balance and core strength. 

Pararse sobre una pierna mejora el equilibrio y la fuerza del núcleo.

strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The team's unity and determination were their greatest strengths in winning the championship. 

La unidad y determinación del equipo fueron sus mayores fortalezas para ganar el campeonato.

to release
to release
[Verbo]

to let go of something being held

soltar, liberar

soltar, liberar

Ex: The child refused to release her mother’s hand in the crowded mall. 

El niño se negó a soltar la mano de su madre en el centro comercial lleno de gente.

moment
moment
[Sustantivo]

a particular or exact point in time

momento

momento

Ex: The moment of truth arrived, and she had to decide. 

Llegó el momento de la verdad, y ella tuvo que decidir.

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. 

En preparación para el próximo examen, se recomienda a los estudiantes practicar resolviendo una variedad de preguntas y problemas.

better
better
[Adjetivo]

having more of a good quality

mejor, superior

mejor, superior

Ex: After the renovation, the hotel rooms now boast better amenities for a more comfortable stay. 

Después de la renovación, las habitaciones del hotel ahora cuentan con mejores comodidades para una estancia más cómoda.

skill
skill
[Sustantivo]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

habilidad

habilidad

Ex: The chef's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes. 

La habilidad del chef en artes culinarias resultó en platos deliciosos.

throw
throw
[Sustantivo]

the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

lanzamiento, tiro

lanzamiento, tiro

east
east
[Adjetivo]

located in or coming from the east

oriental, del este

oriental, del este

Ex: The east wind brings moisture from the ocean. 

El viento del este trae humedad del océano.

Germany
Germany
[Sustantivo]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Alemania

Alemania

Ex: The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is an iconic symbol of Germany's history and reunification. 

La Puerta de Brandeburgo en Berlín es un símbolo icónico de la historia y la reunificación de Alemania.

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. 

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

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.

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.

coach
coach
[Sustantivo]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

entrenador

entrenador

Ex: The chess coach taught strategies that helped in winning several tournaments. 

El entrenador de ajedrez enseñó estrategias que ayudaron a ganar varios torneos.

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. 

Se espera que las renovaciones mejoren la apariencia del edificio antiguo.

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, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

feedback

feedback

Ex: Customer feedback is essential for improving product quality. 

Los comentarios de los clientes son esenciales para mejorar la calidad del producto.

to spin
to spin
[Verbo]

to turn around over and over very fast

girar

girar

Ex: Gliding across the ice, the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette. 

Deslizándose sobre el hielo, el hábil patinador giró en una pirueta perfecta.

exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky. 

El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue realmente emocionante e iluminó todo el cielo.

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. 

El público observó con entusiasmo a los actores en el escenario durante la obra.

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. 

Los fans celebraron con locura después de que su equipo ganara el campeonato.

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. 

La ciudad albergará una competición de fútbol el próximo mes.

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. 

Necesito una taza de café para aumentar mi energía.

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