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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
leisure
[Sustantivo]

time when one is free from work, study, or other duties and can relax or do enjoyable activities

ocio

ocio

Ex: People today have more choices about how to spend their leisure. 
pastime
pastime
[Sustantivo]

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

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

photography
photography
[Sustantivo]

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

fotografía

fotografía

Ex: He specializes in wildlife photography and travels often. 
pottery
pottery
[Sustantivo]

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

alfarería

alfarería

Ex: His pottery workshop produces unique vases and sculptures. 

Su taller de alfarería produce jarrones y esculturas únicas.

collage
collage
[Sustantivo]

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

collage

collage

Ex: His collage combined old family photographs with handwritten letters for a nostalgic effect. 

Su collage combinó viejas fotografías familiares con cartas escritas a mano para un efecto nostálgico.

calligraphy
calligraphy
[Sustantivo]

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

caligrafía

caligrafía

Ex: She received compliments on her wedding invitations, which featured elegant calligraphy in gold ink. 

Recibió elogios por sus invitaciones de boda, que presentaban una caligrafía elegante en tinta dorada.

modeling
modeling
[Sustantivo]

the practice of making something on a smaller scale

modelado

modelado

Ex: The architect used 3D modeling to create a miniature version of the proposed building. 

El arquitecto utilizó el modelado 3D para crear una versión en miniatura del edificio propuesto.

collecting
collecting
[Sustantivo]

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

coleccionismo

coleccionismo

flower arranging
flower arranging
[Sustantivo]

the skill of attractively arranging cut flowers

arte floral

arte floral

Ex: The florist's shop was filled with stunning examples of flower arranging, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate designs. 

La tienda del florista estaba llena de impresionantes ejemplos de arreglo floral, mostrando colores vibrantes y diseños intrincados.

gardening
gardening
[Sustantivo]

the activity of cultivating and maintaining a garden, including planting, watering, and weeding

jardinería

jardinería

Ex: Gardening requires regular care and attention to keep plants healthy. 
birdwatching
birdwatching
[Sustantivo]

the hobby or activity of observing wild birds in their natural habitat

observación de aves

observación de aves

Ex: Birdwatching requires patience, binoculars, and a field guide. 
handicraft
handicraft
[Sustantivo]

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

artesanía

artesanía

Ex: Wood carving is a traditional handicraft that has been practiced for centuries. 

La talla en madera es una artesanía tradicional que se ha practicado durante siglos.

knitting
knitting
[Sustantivo]

the craft of creating fabric or garments by interlocking loops of yarn with needles

punto

punto

Ex: He learned knitting from his grandmother and now makes scarves for friends. 
taxidermy
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: His fascination with taxidermy led him to create lifelike displays of birds and mammals. 

Su fascinación por la taxidermia lo llevó a crear exhibiciones realistas de aves y mamíferos.

engraving
engraving
[Sustantivo]

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

grabado

grabado

Ex: She admired the intricate engravings on the silver tea set, marveling at the precision and craftsmanship of each piece. 

Ella admiraba los grabados intrincados en el juego de té de plata, maravillándose por la precisión y la artesanía de cada pieza.

clubbing
clubbing
[Sustantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

ir de discotecas

ir de discotecas

Ex: After a long week, they like to go clubbing to unwind and enjoy the nightlife. 

Después de una larga semana, les gusta ir de marcha para relajarse y disfrutar de la vida nocturna.

paintball
paintball
[Sustantivo]

a game in which players use special guns that shoot paint

paintball

paintball

Ex: The group organized a paintball tournament for the weekend. 

El grupo organizó un torneo de paintball para el fin de semana.

mountain biking
mountain biking
[Sustantivo]

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

ciclismo de montaña

ciclismo de montaña

Ex: The park has trails specifically designed for mountain biking. 

El parque tiene senderos especialmente diseñados para el ciclo de montaña.

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.

cycling
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country. 

El evento anual de ciclismo atrajo a participantes de todo el país.

skydiving
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: Many skydivers enjoy the breathtaking views of the landscape below as they descend gracefully under their parachutes. 

Muchos paracaidistas disfrutan de las vistas impresionantes del paisaje debajo mientras descienden con gracia bajo sus paracaídas.

backpacking
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: He enjoyed backpacking through remote villages. 

Disfrutó del mochileo por aldeas remotas.

billiards
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: After dinner, we decided to play a few rounds of billiards to pass the time. 

Después de la cena, decidimos jugar unas cuantas partidas de billar para pasar el tiempo.

snorkeling
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: Snorkeling is a popular activity in tropical destinations. 

El snorkeling es una actividad popular en los destinos tropicales.

fencing
fencing
[Sustantivo]

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

esgrima

esgrima

Ex: The fencing match was intense, with both fencers showcasing their skills. 

El partido de esgrima fue intenso, con ambos esgrimidores mostrando sus habilidades.

archery
archery
[Sustantivo]

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

tiro con arco

tiro con arco

Ex: He bought a new bow for his archery training. 

Compró un arco nuevo para su entrenamiento de tiro con arco.

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.

meditation
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: engaging in meditation before a presentation has helped Sam to ease his nerves. 

Participar en la meditación antes de una presentación ha ayudado a Sam a calmar sus nervios.

sunbathing
sunbathing
[Sustantivo]

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

tomar el sol

tomar el sol

Ex: The resort provided comfortable loungers for sunbathing by the ocean. 

El complejo proporcionó cómodas tumbonas para tomar el sol junto al océano.

trainspotting
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
safari
[Sustantivo]

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

safari

safari

Ex: From thrilling game drives to guided walking safaris, there are various ways to experience the wonders of the wilderness on a safari. 

Desde emocionantes safaris en vehículo hasta safaris a pie guiados, hay varias formas de experimentar las maravillas de la naturaleza en un safari.

sailing
sailing
[Sustantivo]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

vela

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport. 

Aprendió los conceptos básicos de la navegación durante sus vacaciones de verano y rápidamente se enamoró de este deporte.

paragliding
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: The coastal cliffs are a popular spot for paragliding enthusiasts. 

Los acantilados costeros son un lugar popular para los entusiastas del parapente.

parkour
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: Safety and technique are paramount in parkour training to prevent injuries and improve agility. 

La seguridad y la técnica son primordiales en el entrenamiento de parkour para prevenir lesiones y mejorar la agilidad.

sledding
sledding
[Sustantivo]

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

ir en trineo

ir en trineo

rafting
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 requires teamwork and good navigation skills. 

El rafting requiere trabajo en equipo y buenas habilidades de navegación.

bowling
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: She enjoys bowling with friends at the local alley. 

A ella le gusta jugar a los bolos con amigos en el local.

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