pattern

Vocabulario Clave de los Deportes de Combate - Lucha

Revisión

Tarjetas de memoria

formas

Ortografía

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
wrestling
wrestling
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

lucha libre

lucha libre

old
old
[Adjetivo]

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

viejo

viejo

Ex: She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture. 
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. 
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 in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula

Grecia

Grecia

Ex: Greece shares a northern border with several Balkan countries. 
before Christ
before Christ
[Adverbio]

marking the years before Christ's supposed birth

a. C.

a. C.

Ex: The earliest known written laws, the Code of Hammurabi, date back to around 1754 BC. 
important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies. 

La libertad de expresión es un derecho importante en las sociedades democráticas.

Greek
Greek
[Adjetivo]

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

griego

griego

Ex: Greek olives and feta cheese are popular worldwide. 
Greek
Greek
[Sustantivo]

an individual of Greek nationality or heritage

Griego, Heleno

Griego, Heleno

Ex: She became friends with a Greek during her travels. 
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. 
Egypt
Egypt
[Sustantivo]

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

Egipto

Egipto

Ex: I bought a beautiful handmade rug from Egypt. 
China
China
[Sustantivo]

the biggest country in East Asia

China

China

Ex: Many people enjoy Chinese cuisine, which includes dishes like dumplings, noodles, and Peking duck. 
punch
punch
[Sustantivo]

a hard hit made with a closed fist

puñetazo,  golpe

puñetazo, golpe

Ex: She threw a punch at the man who grabbed her. 
kick
kick
[Sustantivo]

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

patada, golpe con el pie

patada, golpe con el pie

Ex: She landed a kick to her opponent's leg. 
hand
hand
[Sustantivo]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

mano

mano

Ex: I use my hand to write and draw. 
arm
arm
[Sustantivo]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

brazo

brazo

Ex: She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm. 
body
body
[Sustantivo]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: The body's immune system protects against harmful bacteria and viruses. 
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. 
to pin
to pin
[Verbo]

to hold or press someone or something firmly in one position so that movement is impossible

inmovilizar,  atrapar

inmovilizar, atrapar

Ex: The heavy cabinet pinned the worker to the floor. 
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. 
freestyle wrestling

a form of combat sport where opponents grapple and attempt to pin each other to the mat using various techniques, emphasizing takedowns and ground control

lucha libre, lucha estilo libre

lucha libre, lucha estilo libre

Ex: She competed in freestyle wrestling tournaments across the country. 

Ella compitió en torneos de lucha libre por todo el país.

greco-roman wrestling

a style of wrestling where the wrestlers are forbidden to tackle or trip or use holds below the waist

lucha grecorromana, lucha grecorromana (un estilo de lucha donde los luchadores tienen prohibido derribar

lucha grecorromana, lucha grecorromana (un estilo de lucha donde los luchadores tienen prohibido derribar

sumo wrestling
sumo wrestling
[Sustantivo]

a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground

lucha sumo, sumo

lucha sumo, sumo

Ex: Sumo wrestling matches are steeped in ritual and tradition. 

Los combates de sumo están impregnados de ritual y tradición.

rule
rule
[Sustantivo]

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

regla, norma

regla, norma

Ex: The official rules prohibit touching the ball with hands. 
leg
leg
[Sustantivo]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

pierna

pierna

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension. 
to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to put one's arms around the body of another person

abrazar a

abrazar a

Ex: The couple held each other tightly, dancing to their favorite song. 
waist
waist
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, usually narrower than the areas above and below it

cintura, talle

cintura, talle

Ex: Emily put her hands on her waist and looked around. 
japan
japan
[Sustantivo]

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

Japón

Japón

Ex: Japan has a rich culinary heritage, famous for sushi, ramen, and tempura. 

Japón tiene una rica herencia culinaria, famosa por el sushi, el ramen y el tempura.

to push
to push
[Verbo]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

empujar

empujar

Ex: The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table. 
ring
ring
[Sustantivo]

a platform surrounded with ropes on which boxing and wrestling competitions take place

cuadrilátero

cuadrilátero

Ex: The referee stood in the center of the ring. 
to touch
to touch
[Verbo]

to make contact with something physically

tocar

tocar

Ex: He couldn't help but smile as the cool breeze touched his cheeks on a hot summer day. 
foot
foot
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

pie

pie

Ex: She kicked the soccer ball with her foot. 
school
school
[Sustantivo]

a place where children learn things from teachers

escuela, colegio

escuela, colegio

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning. 
college
college
[Sustantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

universidad

universidad

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses, from business administration to computer science. 
young
young
[Adjetivo]

still in the earlier stages of life

joven, not old

joven, not old

Ex: She is still young, with many dreams to fulfill. 
strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

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

medieval
medieval
[Adjetivo]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

medieval

medieval

Ex: Historians often refer to the time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance as the medieval period. 

Los historiadores a menudo se refieren al tiempo entre la caída del Imperio Romano y el Renacimiento como el período medieval.

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 is home to some of the world's oldest universities and prestigious educational institutions. 
knight
knight
[Sustantivo]

in medieval Europe, a mounted warrior of recognized military and social rank who served a king or lord

caballero

caballero

Ex: The castle was defended by knights and other soldiers. 
battle
battle
[Sustantivo]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

batalla

batalla

Ex: The historical reenactment of the Civil War battle attracted hundreds of spectators. 
quick
quick
[Adjetivo]

having rapid movement or speed

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The quick rabbit darted across the field to escape the predator. 
entertainment
entertainment
[Sustantivo]

activities, performances, films, shows, or other things provided for people's enjoyment

entretenimiento

entretenimiento

Ex: The festival provides entertainment for the whole family. 
professional wrestling

wrestling for money

lucha libre profesional, lucha profesional

lucha libre profesional, lucha profesional

colorful
colorful
[Adjetivo]

full of variety, interest, or excitement

colorido, vibrante

colorido, vibrante

Ex: His speech was colorful, full of anecdotes and vivid descriptions that captivated the audience. 

Su discurso fue colorido, lleno de anécdotas y descripciones vívidas que cautivaron a la audiencia.

wrestler
wrestler
[Sustantivo]

an athlete who participates in wrestling

luchador, luchadora

luchador, luchadora

Ex: The wrestler's determination and resilience were evident in every bout. 

La determinación y la resiliencia del luchador eran evidentes en cada combate.

to last
to last
[Verbo]

to sustain oneself in a challenging situation

durar, resistir

durar, resistir

Ex: The team trained hard to ensure they would last until the finals of the tournament. 
LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek