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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Surf

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
to read
to read
[Verbo]

to observe and interpret signs, movements, or behavior in order to anticipate what will happen next

leer, interpretar

leer, interpretar

Ex: She learned to read the weather by watching changes in the clouds and wind. 

Ella aprendió a leer el clima observando los cambios en las nubes y el viento.

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.

to surf
to surf
[Verbo]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

surfear

surfear

Ex: As the tide rose, more people joined to surf, transforming the beach into a lively spot. 

A medida que subía la marea, más personas se unieron para surfear, transformando la playa en un lugar animado.

league
league
[Sustantivo]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

clasificación, liga

clasificación, liga

Ex: The team won the championship in their league last year. 

El equipo ganó el campeonato en su liga el año pasado.

contest
contest
[Sustantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurso, competencia, competición

concurso, competencia, competición

Ex: The pie-eating contest drew a large crowd at the fair. 

El concurso de comer pastel atrajo a una gran multitud en la feria.

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.

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. 

Un juez de clavados observa de cerca para calificar la forma, la altura y la entrada al agua de cada atleta.

trick
trick
[Sustantivo]

a skillful action or move, often done to show ability or entertain

truco, habilidad

truco, habilidad

Ex: The dog’s trick of jumping through hoops was a crowd favorite. 

El truco del perro de saltar a través de aros era el favorito de la multitud.

nature
nature
[Sustantivo]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

naturaleza

naturaleza

Ex: I love spending time in nature, surrounded by trees, flowers, and fresh air. 

Me encanta pasar tiempo en la naturaleza, rodeado de árboles, flores y aire fresco.

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.

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. 

El médico recomendó más ejercicio cardiovascular en mi rutina.

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 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.

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.

Portugal
Portugal
[Sustantivo]

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

Portugal

Portugal

surfing
surfing
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

surf

surf

Ex: She took up surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since. 

Ella comenzó a practicar surf cuando era adolescente y ha sido apasionada por este deporte desde entonces.

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. 

El fútbol es un deporte popular que se juega con un balón redondo y dos equipos.

wave
wave
[Sustantivo]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

ola

ola

Ex: Sitting by the riverbank, they enjoyed the peaceful sound of the waves lapping against the shore. 

Sentados en la orilla del río, disfrutaban del sonido pacífico de las olas chapoteando contra la orilla.

surfboard
surfboard
[Sustantivo]

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

tabla de surf

tabla de surf

Ex: She rode her surfboard effortlessly across the face of the wave, carving graceful turns as she went. 

Ella deslizó su tabla de surf sin esfuerzo a través de la cara de la ola, haciendo giros elegantes mientras avanzaba.

the ocean
the ocean
[Sustantivo]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

océano

océano

Ex: The ocean depths are still largely unexplored. 

Las profundidades del océano todavía están en gran parte inexploradas.

sea
sea
[Sustantivo]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mar

mar

Ex: The sea was calm, and the waves gently lapped against the shore. 

El mar estaba tranquilo, y las olas lamían suavemente la orilla.

relaxing
relaxing
[Adjetivo]

helping our body or mind rest

relajante

relajante

Ex: Going for a leisurely walk in nature can be relaxing and rejuvenating. 

Dar un paseo tranquilo por la naturaleza puede ser relajante y rejuvenecedor.

hobby
hobby
[Sustantivo]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

Ex: My hobby is painting, and I enjoy creating colorful artwork. 

Mi pasatiempo es pintar, y disfruto creando obras de arte coloridas.

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.

hawaii
hawaii
[Sustantivo]

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

Hawái

Hawái

Ex: Hawaii lies southwest of the continental United States. 
native
native
[Adjetivo]

related to one's place of birth

nativo

nativo

Ex: The native flora and fauna of the area are protected by conservation efforts. 

La flora y fauna nativas del área están protegidas por esfuerzos de conservación.

Hawaiian
Hawaiian
[Sustantivo]

a native or resident of Hawaii

hawaiano, residente de Hawái

hawaiano, residente de Hawái

wooden
wooden
[Adjetivo]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

de madera, maderero

de madera, maderero

Ex: The children played with wooden blocks, building towers and structures. 

Los niños jugaron con bloques de madera, construyendo torres y estructuras.

California
California
[Sustantivo]

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

California, Estado de California

California, Estado de California

Australia
Australia
[Sustantivo]

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Australia

Australia

Ex: Australia's climate varies greatly across the country, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. 

El clima de Australia varía mucho en todo el país, desde tropical en el norte hasta templado en el sur.

all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The charity's efforts have made an impact all over the world. 
long
long
[Adjetivo]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

largo

largo

Ex: The long distance between their homes didn't deter them from maintaining a close friendship. 

La larga distancia entre sus hogares no les impidió mantener una amistad cercana.

short
short
[Adjetivo]

having a below-average distance between two points

corto, bajo

corto, bajo

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently. 

La corta distancia entre sus casas hacía conveniente que se visitaran con frecuencia.

longboard
longboard
[Sustantivo]

a long skateboard designed for cruising, carving, and downhill racing

longboard, tabla larga

longboard, tabla larga

Ex: We can customize the longboard with different wheels and trucks. 

Podemos personalizar el longboard con diferentes ruedas y ejes.

beginner
beginner
[Sustantivo]

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

principiante

principiante

experienced
experienced
[Adjetivo]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

experimentado, con experiencia

experimentado, con experiencia

Ex: The experienced doctor accurately diagnosed the patient's condition based on years of medical practice. 

El médico experimentado diagnosticó con precisión la condición del paciente basándose en años de práctica médica.

surfer
surfer
[Sustantivo]

someone who stands or lies on a special board in order to move on the surface of the water

surfista, tablista

surfista, tablista

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.

practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

práctica

práctica

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency. 

La práctica del idioma a través de compañeros de conversación puede mejorar tu fluidez.

to balance
to balance
[Verbo]

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

equilibrar, mantener en equilibrio

equilibrar, mantener en equilibrio

Ex: He struggled to balance the stack of books on his head. 

Luchó por equilibrar la pila de libros sobre su cabeza.

the ocean
the ocean
[Sustantivo]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

océano

océano

Ex: The ocean depths are still largely unexplored. 

Las profundidades del océano todavía están en gran parte inexploradas.

amazing
amazing
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

asombroso, increíble

asombroso, increíble

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing, with endless forests below. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era increíble, con bosques interminables abajo.

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