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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Esquí

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
skiing
skiing
[Sustantivo]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

esquí

esquí

Ex: The family planned a weekend getaway to the mountains for some skiing and snowboarding. 

La familia planeó una escapada de fin de semana a las montañas para practicar esquí y snowboard.

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.

winter
winter
[Sustantivo]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

invierno

invierno

Ex: Winter brings a peaceful silence, especially after a fresh snowfall. 

El invierno trae un silencio pacífico, especialmente después de una nevada fresca.

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.

to slide
to slide
[Verbo]

to move smoothly over a surface

deslizar

deslizar

Ex: The skier enjoyed the sensation of sliding down the snowy hill at high speed. 

El esquiador disfrutó de la sensación de deslizarse por la colina nevada a alta velocidad.

snowy
snowy
[Adjetivo]

covered or filled with snow

nevado

nevado

Ex: The children had a fun-filled day on the snowy hill, sledding. 

Los niños tuvieron un día lleno de diversión en la colina nevada, deslizándose en trineo.

hill
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb. 

La carrera ciclista incluía una dura subida de colina.

ski
ski
[Sustantivo]

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

esquí

esquí

Ex: He carefully adjusted the bindings on his skis to ensure a secure fit before hitting the slopes. 

Ajustó cuidadosamente las fijaciones de sus esquís para asegurar un ajuste seguro antes de salir a las pistas.

equipment
equipment
[Sustantivo]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

equipo

equipo

Ex: The electrician carried a toolbox full of equipment for repairing electrical issues. 

El electricista llevaba una caja de herramientas llena de equipo para reparar problemas eléctricos.

to attach
to attach
[Verbo]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

sujetar

sujetar

Ex: While the team was working, they were attaching labels to the products. 

Mientras el equipo trabajaba, adjuntaban etiquetas a los productos.

boot
boot
[Sustantivo]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

bota

bota

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers. 

Dejó sus botas embarradas en la entrada y se puso zapatillas.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 

El tenis es un deporte popular en muchos países alrededor del mundo.

cold
cold
[Adjetivo]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

frío

frío

Ex: She bundled up in a scarf and gloves to stay warm in the cold weather. 

Se abrigó con una bufanda y guantes para mantenerse caliente en el clima frío.

country
country
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

país

país

Ex: She traveled to several European countries during her summer vacation. 

Ella viajó a varios países europeos durante sus vacaciones de verano.

the Winter Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, featuring winter sports such as skiing, skating, and snowboarding, where athletes from around the world compete for medals

Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno, Juegos de Invierno Olímpicos

Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno, Juegos de Invierno Olímpicos

Ex: Spectators enjoy watching the ski jumping events during the Winter Olympic Games. 

Los espectadores disfrutan viendo los eventos de salto en esquí durante los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno.

year
year
[Sustantivo]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

año

año

Ex: My family goes on a vacation once a year. 

Mi familia se va de vacaciones una vez al año.

Norway
Norway
[Sustantivo]

a country in Northern Europe and Western Scandinavia

Noruega

Noruega

Ex: Norway is a major producer of oil and gas. 

Noruega es un importante productor de petróleo y gas.

Sweden
Sweden
[Sustantivo]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Suecia

Suecia

Ex: Sweden has a strong focus on environmental sustainability. 

Suecia tiene un fuerte enfoque en la sostenibilidad ambiental.

to travel
to travel
[Verbo]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

viajar

viajar

Ex: They traveled to the mountains to enjoy hiking and skiing. 

Ellos viajaron a las montañas para disfrutar del senderismo y el esquí.

snow
snow
[Sustantivo]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

nieve

nieve

Ex: The mountain peaks were capped with glistening snow. 

Las cumbres de las montañas estaban cubiertas de nieve reluciente.

type
type
[Sustantivo]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

tipo

Ex: In the animal kingdom, the lion belongs to the type of big cats. 

En el reino animal, el león pertenece al tipo de grandes felinos.

alpine skiing
alpine skiing
[Sustantivo]

a type of skiing that involves racing down snow-covered slopes, often on marked courses, using fixed-heel bindings for speed and control

esquí alpino, descenso en esquí

esquí alpino, descenso en esquí

Ex: Alpine skiing requires strong legs, quick reflexes, and sharp turns at high speeds. 

El esquí alpino requiere piernas fuertes, reflejos rápidos y giros bruscos a altas velocidades.

downhill
downhill
[Sustantivo]

a ski racing event where athletes race down a long, steep course at very high speeds, with few turns and wide, sweeping curves

descenso, esquí de descenso

descenso, esquí de descenso

Ex: He wiped out during the downhill after losing control on a sharp curve. 

Se cayó durante el descenso después de perder el control en una curva cerrada.

to race
to race
[Verbo]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

competir

competir

Ex: Tomorrow, I will race in the city marathon. 

Mañana, voy a competir en el maratón de la ciudad.

cross-country
cross-country
[Adverbio]

away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

a campo traviesa

a campo traviesa

land
land
[Sustantivo]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

tierra

tierra

Ex: The explorer crossed vast stretches of barren land in search of a lost city. 

El explorador cruzó vastas extensiones de tierra árida en busca de una ciudad perdida.

to involve
to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicar, suponer, involucrar

implicar, suponer, involucrar

Ex: The job involves my travelling all over the country. 

El trabajo implica que yo viaje por todo el país.

distance
distance
[Sustantivo]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distancia

distancia

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances. 

El corredor de maratón entrenó para mejorar su resistencia y cubrir distancias más largas.

freestyle skiing
freestyle skiing
[Sustantivo]

a discipline where skiers perform tricks, jumps, and maneuvers on various terrain, emphasizing creativity and style

el esquí acrobático, el esquí estilo libre

el esquí acrobático, el esquí estilo libre

Ex: She loves the adrenaline rush of freestyle skiing. 

A ella le encanta la adrenalina del esquí freestyle.

jump
jump
[Sustantivo]

the act of springing or leaping into the air

salto, brinco

salto, brinco

Ex: His jump startled the dog. 

Su salto asustó al perro.

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.

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.

ski boot
ski boot
[Sustantivo]

a specialized footwear designed for use in alpine skiing that provides support and stability to the skier's foot, ankle, and lower leg

bota de esquí, calzado de esquí

bota de esquí, calzado de esquí

ski pole
ski pole
[Sustantivo]

a sports equipment used by skiers to assist with balance and propulsion on snow

palo de esquí, bastón de esquí

palo de esquí, bastón de esquí

Ex: She decorated her ski pole with colorful stickers. 

Ella decoró su palo de esquí con pegatinas de colores.

warm
warm
[Adjetivo]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

cálido, caliente

cálido, caliente

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park. 

La tarde cálida era perfecta para un picnic en el parque.

clothes
clothes
[Sustantivo]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

ropa

ropa

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet. 

Mi madre me pidió que doblara mi ropa y la organizara en mi armario.

glove
glove
[Sustantivo]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

guante

guante

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches. 

Los guantes que usó mientras jardineaba mantuvieron sus manos limpias y libres de rasguños.

helmet
helmet
[Sustantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: The firefighter’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris. 

El casco resistente del bombero lo protegió de los escombros que caían.

safe
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft. 

La bóveda segura mantuvo los documentos valiosos a salvo del robo.

goggles
goggles
[Sustantivo]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

anteojos protectores, gafas

anteojos protectores, gafas

Ex: Safety goggles are required in the lab to prevent eye injuries. 

Se requieren gafas de protección en el laboratorio para prevenir lesiones oculares.

to protect
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteger

proteger

Ex: Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. 

Nuestro objetivo es proteger los empleos de nuestros miembros.

eye
eye
[Sustantivo]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

ojo

ojo

Ex: He had long, curly eyelashes that framed his eyes. 

Tenía pestañas largas y rizadas que enmarcaban sus ojos.

wind
wind
[Sustantivo]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

viento

viento

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind. 

Se recogió el pelo hacia atrás debido al fuerte viento.

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.

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.

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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