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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Pasatiempos y Juegos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre pasatiempos y juegos, como "pastime", "pottery", "diving", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
leisure
[Sustantivo]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

ocio

ocio

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at leisure over the weekend .
pastime
[Sustantivo]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

photography
[Sustantivo]

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

fotografía

fotografía

Ex: Modern smartphones photography accessible to everyone .
pottery
[Sustantivo]

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

alfarería

alfarería

Ex: Pottery has a rich history spanning cultures and civilizations .
collage
[Sustantivo]

the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

collage

collage

Ex: The gallery collages depicting nature scenes made from pressed flowers and leaves .
calligraphy
[Sustantivo]

the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special writing instruments such as a dip or brush pen

caligrafía

caligrafía

Ex: Modern calligraphers often blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to create stunning artworks.
modeling
[Sustantivo]

the practice of making something on a smaller scale

modelado

modelado

Ex: Modeling historical battles in miniature helps historians and educators visualize and teach about past events.
collecting
[Sustantivo]

the action of looking for and gathering things of a specific type as a hobby

coleccionismo

coleccionismo

flower arranging
[Sustantivo]

the skill of attractively arranging cut flowers

arte floral

arte floral

Ex: Flower arranging can be used to enhance the ambiance of any room , adding elegance and a touch of nature .
gardening
[Sustantivo]

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

jardinería

jardinería

birdwatching
[Sustantivo]

the activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings

observación de aves

observación de aves

handicraft
[Sustantivo]

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Mastering handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .
knitting
[Sustantivo]

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

punto

punto

taxidermy
[Sustantivo]

the art of preserving the dead body of animals by skinning and then filling them with a specific substance in order to use them as decoration

taxidermia

taxidermia

Ex: The natural history museum features a section dedicated to the art and science taxidermy.
engraving
[Sustantivo]

the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material

grabado

grabado

Ex: The artist specialized in engravings, creating stunning prints that captured the beauty of the natural world .
clubbing
[Sustantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

ir de discotecas

ir de discotecas

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.
paintball
[Sustantivo]

a game in which players use special guns that shoot paint

paintball

paintball

Ex: He got a thrill from the adrenaline rush of paintball with friends .
mountain biking
[Sustantivo]

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

ciclismo de montaña

ciclismo de montaña

Ex: Beginners often mountain biking on easier trails .
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: The athlete excelled in the diving event.
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: Many people cycling to be a fun way to socialize while exercising with friends .
skydiving
[Sustantivo]

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

paracaidismo deportivo, caída libre

paracaidismo deportivo, caída libre

Ex: Whether pursued as a one-time adventure or a lifelong passionskydiving often leaves a lasting impression and unforgettable memories for those who dare to take the leap .
backpacking
[Sustantivo]

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

excursionismo con mochila, mochilear

excursionismo con mochila, mochilear

Ex: Backpacking allows travelers to explore places freely .
billiards
[Sustantivo]

a table game in which two players compete by trying to direct balls into holes around the table using special long sticks called cues

billar

billar

Ex: We spent the whole afternoon practicing billiards skills for the tournament .
snorkeling
[Sustantivo]

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

buceo de superficie

buceo de superficie

Ex: Clear water snorkeling much more enjoyable .
fencing
[Sustantivo]

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

esgrima

esgrima

Ex: The school fencing as an extracurricular activity for students interested in the sport .
archery
[Sustantivo]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tiro con arco

tiro con arco

Ex: The camp archery lessons for beginners .
surfing
[Sustantivo]

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

surf

surf

Ex: The waves were perfect for surfing that afternoon.
meditation
[Sustantivo]

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

meditación

meditación

Ex: David includes meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .
sunbathing
[Sustantivo]

the practice of resting or laying in the sunlight, particularly to tan one's skin

tomar el sol

tomar el sol

Ex: They chose a secluded spot sunbathing, away from the crowded beach .
trainspotting
[Sustantivo]

the process of counting train engines and keeping the record as a hobby

observación y coleccionismo de números de locomotoras

observación y coleccionismo de números de locomotoras

safari
[Sustantivo]

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

safari

Ex: Whether capturing stunning photographs of wildlife or simply basking in the serenity of nature, a safari promises an enriching and awe-inspiring journey for adventurers of all ages.
sailing
[Sustantivo]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

vela

Ex: They went sailing along the coast, marveling at the beautiful views and marine life.
paragliding
[Sustantivo]

the practice of falling or jumping off height to float in the air using a parachute as a sport or hobby

parapente

parapente

Ex: She felt a rush of adrenaline as she ran off the hill to start paragliding.
parkour
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of moving through an area, particularly an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over, under, or around different obstacles

parkour

parkour

Ex: Videos showcasing parkour athletes performing impressive stunts often go viral on social media platforms .
sledding
[Sustantivo]

the practice of riding a sled on snow as a sport or hobby

ir en trineo

ir en trineo

rafting
[Sustantivo]

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

rafting

rafting

Ex: Rafting can be dangerous without proper safety gear.
bowling
[Sustantivo]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

bolos, boliche

bolos, boliche

Ex: He learned how to spin the ball while bowling.
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