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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 your leisure over the weekend .El museo es un lugar excelente para visitar en tu **tiempo libre** durante el fin de semana.
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 make photography accessible to everyone .Los teléfonos inteligentes modernos hacen que la **fotografía** sea accesible para todos.
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 .La **alfarería** tiene una rica historia que abarca culturas y civilizaciones.
collage
[Sustantivo]

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

collage

collage

Ex: The gallery showcased collages depicting nature scenes made from pressed flowers and leaves .La galería exhibió **collages** que representaban escenas de la naturaleza hechas con flores y hojas prensadas.
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.Los calígrafos modernos a menudo combinan técnicas tradicionales con diseños contemporáneos para crear obras de arte impresionantes.
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.**Modelar** batallas históricas en miniatura ayuda a los historiadores y educadores a visualizar y enseñar sobre eventos pasados.
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 .**El arreglo floral** se puede utilizar para mejorar el ambiente de cualquier habitación, añadiendo elegancia y un toque de naturaleza.
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 the handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .Dominar la **artesanía** del trabajo del cuero requiere años de experiencia.
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 of taxidermy.El museo de historia natural cuenta con una sección dedicada al arte y la ciencia de la **taxidermia**.
engraving
[Sustantivo]

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

grabado

grabado

Ex: The artist specialized in woodblock engravings, creating stunning prints that captured the beauty of the natural world .El artista se especializó en **grabados** en madera, creando impresiones asombrosas que capturaban la belleza del mundo natural.
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.Fuimos **de fiesta** hasta la madrugada, bailando los últimos éxitos.
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 playing paintball with friends .Experimentó una emoción por la descarga de adrenalina de jugar al **paintball** con amigos.
mountain biking
[Sustantivo]

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

ciclismo de montaña

ciclismo de montaña

Ex: Beginners often start mountain biking on easier trails .Los principiantes suelen comenzar el **ciclismo de montaña** en senderos más fáciles.
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.El atleta destacó en la prueba de **clavados**.
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: Many people find cycling to be a fun way to socialize while exercising with friends .Mucha gente encuentra que el **ciclismo** es una forma divertida de socializar mientras hace ejercicio con amigos.
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 passion , skydiving often leaves a lasting impression and unforgettable memories for those who dare to take the leap .Ya sea perseguido como una aventura única o una pasión de toda la vida, el **paracaidismo** a menudo deja una impresión duradera y recuerdos inolvidables para aquellos que se atreven a dar el salto.
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 .El **mochilero** permite a los viajeros explorar lugares libremente.
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 our billiards skills for the tournament .Pasamos toda la tarde practicando nuestras habilidades en **billar** para el torneo.
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 makes snorkeling much more enjoyable .El agua clara hace que el **snorkeling** sea mucho más agradable.
fencing
[Sustantivo]

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

esgrima

esgrima

Ex: The school offers fencing as an extracurricular activity for students interested in the sport .La escuela ofrece **esgrima** como actividad extracurricular para los estudiantes interesados en el deporte.
archery
[Sustantivo]

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

tiro con arco

tiro con arco

Ex: The camp offers archery lessons for beginners .El campamento ofrece lecciones de **tiro con arco** para principiantes.
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.Las olas eran perfectas para el **surf** esa tarde.
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 daily meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .David incluye la **meditación** diaria en su rutina espiritual para la paz interior.
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 for sunbathing, away from the crowded beach .Escogieron un lugar apartado para el **baño de sol**, lejos de la playa llena de gente.
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.Ya sea capturando fotografías impresionantes de la vida silvestre o simplemente disfrutando de la serenidad de la naturaleza, un **safari** promete un viaje enriquecedor e inspirador para aventureros de todas las edades.
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.Se fueron **navegando** a lo largo de la costa, maravillándose con las hermosas vistas y la vida marina.
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.Sintió una oleada de adrenalina al correr colina abajo para comenzar a practicar **parapente**.
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 skilled parkour athletes performing impressive stunts often go viral on social media platforms .Los videos que muestran atletas de **parkour** realizando acrobacias impresionantes a menudo se vuelven virales en las plataformas de redes sociales.
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.El **rafting** puede ser peligroso sin el equipo de seguridad adecuado.
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.Aprendió a hacer girar la pelota mientras jugaba al **bolos**.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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