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Vocabulario Clave de los Deportes de Combate - Fencing

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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
respect
respect
[Sustantivo]

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

respeto

respeto

opponent
opponent
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

adversario, oponente

adversario, oponente

Ex: The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament. 
match
match
[Sustantivo]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

partido

partido

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
to salute
to salute
[Verbo]

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

saludar, hacer un saludo

saludar, hacer un saludo

Ex: Walking into the office, she saluted her colleagues with a warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere. 
referee
referee
[Sustantivo]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

árbitro

árbitro

Ex: The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match, much to the relief of the exhausted players. 
audience
audience
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

público

público

Ex: He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience. 
sportsmanship
sportsmanship
[Sustantivo]

the act of showing respect, fairness, and kindness to others while participating in sports or games, regardless of the outcome

deportividad, juego limpio

deportividad, juego limpio

Ex: Even though their team lost, Mike showed great sportsmanship by congratulating the winners. 
clothing
clothing
[Sustantivo]

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

ropa

ropa

Ex: Some cultures have traditional clothing that holds significant cultural value. 
tradition
tradition
[Sustantivo]

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

tradición

tradición

Ex: Every year, the family follows the tradition of gathering for a holiday dinner. 
fencing
fencing
[Sustantivo]

a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords

esgrima

esgrima

Ex: Fencing requires agility and precision to outmaneuver an opponent. 
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. 
sword
sword
[Sustantivo]

a type of weapon consisting of a long metal blade and a handle

espada

espada

Ex: The knight drew his sword from its sheath, ready to defend the castle. 
old
old
[Adjetivo]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

viejo

viejo

Ex: He fixed an old clock that had stopped ticking. 
history
history
[Sustantivo]

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

historia

historia

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
ancient
ancient
[Adjetivo]

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

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
Egypt
Egypt
[Sustantivo]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Egipto

Egipto

Ex: Alexandria, a city in Egypt, is known for its ancient library. 
Greece
Greece
[Sustantivo]

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

Grecia

Grecia

Ex: Greece is famous for its historical sites and beautiful islands. 
Rome
Rome
[Sustantivo]

the capital city of Italy, historically significant as the center of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Vatican

Roma

Roma

Ex: They spent their honeymoon in Rome, exploring ancient ruins and enjoying Italian cuisine. 
to fight
to fight
[Verbo]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

pelear, luchar

pelear, luchar

Ex: The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war. 
self-defense
self-defense
[Sustantivo]

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

autodefensa, defensa personal

autodefensa, defensa personal

Ex: He took martial arts classes for self-defense. 
the Middle Ages
the Middle Ages
[Sustantivo]

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

Edad Media

Edad Media

Ex: Castles and knights are iconic symbols of life during the Middle Ages. 
knight
knight
[Sustantivo]

(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king

caballero

caballero

Ex: The knight rode into battle with his sword raised high. 
to protect
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteger

proteger

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
land
land
[Sustantivo]

the territory occupied by a nation

tierra, territorio

tierra, territorio

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
Europe
Europe
[Sustantivo]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Europa

Europa

Ex: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
Italian
Italian
[Adjetivo]

relating to Italy or its people or language

italiano

italiano

Ex: Maria's family immigrated from Italy, so they celebrate their Italian heritage by hosting traditional Italian feasts during holidays. 
Spanish
Spanish
[Adjetivo]

relating to Spain or its people or language

español

español

Ex: Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance that is known for its expressive movements. 
fencer
fencer
[Sustantivo]

an athlete who participates in the sport of fencing

esgrimista, tirador

esgrimista, tirador

Ex: The fencer's concentration and focus were key to winning crucial points. 
safely
safely
[Adverbio]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

sin peligro

sin peligro

Ex: The lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
school
school
[Sustantivo]

a place where children learn things from teachers

escuela, colegio

escuela, colegio

Ex: He forgot his homework and had to rush back to school to get it. 
protective
protective
[Adjetivo]

(of a thing or type of behavior) appropriate for or intended to defend one against damage or harm

protector, defensivo

protector, defensivo

Ex: His protective instincts kicked in when he saw the danger, prompting him to shield his loved ones from harm. 
idea
idea
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

idea

idea

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people

difundir, divulgar, esparcir

difundir, divulgar, esparcir

Ex: The campaign spread its influence to neighboring cities. 
olympic
olympic
[Adjetivo]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

olímpico

olímpico

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. 
modern
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
type
type
[Sustantivo]

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

tipo

tipo

Ex: As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students. 
foil
foil
[Sustantivo]

a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points

florete, espada de florete

florete, espada de florete

Ex: The fencer's foil glinted under the arena lights. 
epee
epee
[Sustantivo]

a weapon characterized by a three-sided blade and a bell guard, used in competitive fencing where the entire body is a valid target area for scoring points

espada, florete

espada, florete

Ex: The fencer adjusted her grip on the epee to improve her point control. 
saber
saber
[Sustantivo]

a type of sword used in fencing, characterized by its slightly curved blade and specific rules for scoring points in saber fencing

sable, espada de sable

sable, espada de sable

Ex: He trained diligently with the saber to improve his technique. 
rule
rule
[Sustantivo]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

regla, norma

regla, norma

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
reflex
reflex
[Sustantivo]

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

reflejo, reacción refleja

reflejo, reacción refleja

to win
to win
[Verbo]

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

ganar

ganar

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
polite
polite
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a high level of refinement in both taste and manners

educado, cortés

educado, cortés

Ex: The upscale restaurant had a polite atmosphere, with fine dining and elegant decor. 
strict
strict
[Adjetivo]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

estricto

estricto

Ex: The company has strict guidelines in place to ensure workplace safety for all employees. 
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