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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Buceo

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
diving
diving
[Sustantivo]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

buceo, submarinismo

buceo, submarinismo

Ex: Professional diving can be quite dangerous. 

El buceo profesional puede ser bastante peligroso.

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. 
activity
activity
[Sustantivo]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

actividad

actividad

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends. 
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. 
water
water
[Sustantivo]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

agua

agua

Ex: It's important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day. 
platform
platform
[Sustantivo]

a raised surface on which people or things can stand

plataforma, tarima

plataforma, tarima

Ex: She climbed onto the platform to catch a better view of the stage. 
springboard
springboard
[Sustantivo]

a bouncy platform that helps people jump higher, often seen in pools and gymnastics arenas

trampolín, plataforma de salto

trampolín, plataforma de salto

Ex: He adjusted the springboard to get the right amount of bounce. 

Ajustó el trampolín para obtener la cantidad adecuada de rebote.

diver
diver
[Sustantivo]

someone who jumps into a body of water as a sport

saltador, clavadista

saltador, clavadista

Ex: The crowd cheered as the diver performed an intricate dive from the ten-meter platform. 

La multitud vitoreó mientras el clavadista realizaba un clavado intrincado desde la plataforma de diez metros.

trick
trick
[Sustantivo]

a skillful or difficult action performed to demonstrate ability or entertain people

truco

truco

Ex: Daniel practiced the same bicycle trick for several weeks. 
fun
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

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

a classical civilization that emerged around the 8th century BCE in southeastern Europe, known for its advancements in philosophy, democracy, art, literature, science, and warfare

Grecia antigua, Grecia clásica

Grecia antigua, Grecia clásica

Ex: The Olympic Games originated in Ancient Greece as religious and athletic festivals. 

Los Juegos Olímpicos se originaron en la Antigua Grecia como festivales religiosos y atléticos.

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: His ambition was so great that he often compared himself to the rulers of ancient Rome. 
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.

all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The charity's efforts have made an impact all over the world. 
platform diving
platform diving
[Sustantivo]

a competitive sport where athletes dive into water from a high, fixed platform, usually 10 meters above the pool, performing acrobatic maneuvers mid-air

salto de plataforma, clavado de plataforma

salto de plataforma, clavado de plataforma

Ex: The most difficult moves in platform diving involve twists and spins in mid-air. 

Los movimientos más difíciles en el clavado de plataforma implican giros y vueltas en el aire.

fixed
fixed
[Adjetivo]

unable to be moved or changed physically

fijo

fijo

Ex: Her eyes were fixed on the horizon, lost in thought. 

Sus ojos estaban fijos en el horizonte, perdidos en sus pensamientos.

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. 
high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city's highest buildings. 
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. 
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.

control
control
[Sustantivo]

the power to manage or direct someone or something

control, dominio

control, dominio

Ex: He kept control of his emotions throughout the interview. 
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. 
scary
scary
[Adjetivo]

making us feel fear

de miedo

de miedo

Ex: She thinks thunderstorms are scary. 

Ella cree que las tormentas son aterradoras.

brave
brave
[Adjetivo]

having or showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain

valiente, valeroso

valiente, valeroso

Ex: Daniel tried to stay brave while waiting for the test results. 
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. 
judge
judge
[Sustantivo]

an official who scores, evaluates, or enforces the rules during a sports competition

juez, árbitro

juez, árbitro

Ex: A diving judge watches closely to rate the form, height, and water entry of each athlete. 
score
score
[Sustantivo]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

resultado, resultado

resultado, resultado

Ex: The football game concluded, and the final score delighted the crowd. 
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. 
clean
clean
[Adjetivo]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpio, aseado

limpio, aseado

Ex: She used a clean sponge to wipe the kitchen counter. 
smooth
smooth
[Adjetivo]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

suave, fluido

suave, fluido

Ex: She poured the drink with a smooth motion, avoiding any spills. 
splash
splash
[Sustantivo]

an act of scattering liquid in drops or onto a surface

salpicadura,  chapuzón

salpicadura, chapuzón

Ex: One careless splash covered the table with juice. 
exercise
exercise
[Sustantivo]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine. 
to build
to build
[Verbo]

to become more intense or powerful over a period of time

intensificarse, aumentar

intensificarse, aumentar

Ex: The suspense in the movie built steadily, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. 
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. 
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. 
coordination
coordination
[Sustantivo]

the skillful and effective interaction of movements

coordinación

coordinación

lake
lake
[Sustantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: The mountain's reflection in the lake was stunning. 
beach
beach
[Sustantivo]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

playa

playa

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation. 
active
active
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

activo

activo

Ex: She's active in the art community, regularly attending exhibitions and workshops. 
healthy
healthy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

sano

sano

Ex: She's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly. 
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