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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Bobsleigh

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
to push
to push
[Verbo]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

empujar

empujar

Ex: The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table. 

El profesor les dijo a los estudiantes que empujaran sus sillas debajo de la mesa.

gain
gain
[Sustantivo]

an amount that is added to something

aumento

aumento

Ex: He noticed a gain in strength after training. 

Él notó una ganancia de fuerza después del entrenamiento.

speed
speed
[Sustantivo]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

velocidad, celeridad, rapidez

velocidad, celeridad, rapidez

Ex: The rocket accelerated to tremendous speeds as it left Earth's atmosphere. 

El cohete aceleró a velocidades tremendas al salir de la atmósfera terrestre.

to jump
to jump
[Verbo]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

saltar

saltar

Ex: The kangaroo can jump very far with its powerful hind legs. 

El canguro puede saltar muy lejos con sus poderosas patas traseras.

driver
driver
[Sustantivo]

someone who drives a vehicle

conductor

conductor

Ex: The taxi driver drove us to the airport quickly and safely. 

El conductor del taxi nos llevó al aeropuerto rápidamente y con seguridad.

to steer
to steer
[Verbo]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

manejar

manejar

Ex: In adverse weather conditions, the captain faced the challenge of steering the sailboat safely back to harbor. 

En condiciones climáticas adversas, el capitán enfrentó el desafío de dirigir el velero de vuelta al puerto de manera segura.

steady
steady
[Adjetivo]

firmly fixed or securely positioned

firme, estable

firme, estable

Ex: The table isn't steady, one leg is shorter than the others. 

La mesa no está firme, una pata es más corta que las otras.

kilometers per hour

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

kilómetros por hora, km/h

kilómetros por hora, km/h

Ex: The wind speed reached 80 kmph during the storm. 

La velocidad del viento alcanzó los 80 kilómetros por hora durante la tormenta.

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.

several
several
[Determinante]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

varios

varios

Ex: The museum displayed several paintings by famous artists from the Renaissance period. 

El museo exhibió varias pinturas de artistas famosos del período del Renacimiento.

total
total
[Sustantivo]

the whole amount of numbers that are added together

total

total

Ex: The total weight of the shipment was 500 kilograms. 

El total del peso del envío fue de 500 kilogramos.

to win
to win
[Verbo]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

ganar

ganar

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night? 

¿Ganó el equipo local el partido de baloncesto anoche?

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.

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.

teamwork
teamwork
[Sustantivo]

the combined effort of a group working together effectively to achieve a common goal

trabajo en equipo, colaboración

trabajo en equipo, colaboración

Ex: Good teamwork fosters creativity and problem-solving in the workplace. 

Un buen trabajo en equipo fomenta la creatividad y la resolución de problemas en el lugar de trabajo.

member
member
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

miembro

miembro

Ex: He's a member of an online gaming group. 

Es un miembro de un grupo de juegos en línea.

training
training
[Sustantivo]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

capacitación, adiestramiento

capacitación, adiestramiento

Ex: Teacher training programs focus on effective classroom management techniques. 

Los programas de formación docente se centran en técnicas efectivas de gestión del aula.

to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

practicar

practicar

Ex: In preparation for the upcoming exam, students are advised to practice solving a variety of questions and problems. 

En preparación para el próximo examen, se recomienda a los estudiantes practicar resolviendo una variedad de preguntas y problemas.

important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies. 

La libertad de expresión es un derecho importante en las sociedades democráticas.

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.

special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years. 

Su relación especial floreció en una amistad profunda y significativa con los años.

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.

Germany
Germany
[Sustantivo]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Alemania

Alemania

Ex: The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is an iconic symbol of Germany's history and reunification. 

La Puerta de Brandeburgo en Berlín es un símbolo icónico de la historia y la reunificación de Alemania.

the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War. 

La historia de los Estados Unidos incluye eventos significativos como la Guerra Civil.

to bobsleigh

a winter sport where teams ride a sleek, enclosed sled down a narrow, twisting, icy track at high speeds, trying to finish in the fastest time

hacer bobsleigh, practicar bobsleigh

hacer bobsleigh, practicar bobsleigh

Ex: Steering a bobsleigh takes quick reflexes and perfect teamwork. 

Dirigir un bobsleigh requiere reflejos rápidos y un trabajo en equipo perfecto.

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.

team
team
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

equipo

equipo

Ex: Team members collaborated seamlessly to achieve a shared goal of innovation. 

Los miembros del equipo colaboraron sin problemas para lograr un objetivo compartido de innovación.

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.

icy
icy
[Adjetivo]

made up of or covered with ice

helado, congelado

helado, congelado

Ex: The icy terrain made it difficult for hikers to navigate through the mountains. 

El terreno helado hizo difícil que los excursionistas navegaran por las montañas.

track
track
[Sustantivo]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

pista, circuito

pista, circuito

Ex: The track is made of synthetic material for better grip. 

La pista está hecha de material sintético para un mejor agarre.

sled
sled
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

trineo, vehículo de nieve

trineo, vehículo de nieve

bobsled
bobsled
[Sustantivo]

formerly two short sleds coupled together

bobsleigh, trineo doble

bobsleigh, trineo doble

fast
fast
[Adjetivo]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido

rápido

Ex: She had a fast typing speed, finishing her work in no time. 

Ella tenía una velocidad de escritura rápida, terminando su trabajo en muy poco tiempo.

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.

to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

mirar

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play. 

El público observó con entusiasmo a los actores en el escenario durante la obra.

Switzerland
Switzerland
[Sustantivo]

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Suiza

Suiza

Ex: The Rhine Falls in Switzerland is the largest waterfall in Europe. 

Las cataratas del Rin en Suiza son la cascada más grande de Europa.

late
late
[Adjetivo]

existing or occurring near the end of a specified period of time

tardío, final

tardío, final

Ex: She finally completed her degree in her late twenties. 

Finalmente completó su título a finales de sus veinte años.

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.

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.

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.

club
club
[Sustantivo]

a group of sports players, their manager, and staff such as a soccer or baseball club

club

club

Ex: The club's manager praised the players for their hard work and dedication. 

El manager del club elogió a los jugadores por su arduo trabajo y dedicación.

olympic
olympic
[Adjetivo]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

olímpico

olímpico

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.

to run
to run
[Verbo]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

correr

correr

Ex: Excited to see us, she came running across the park. 

Emocionada de vernos, vino corriendo por el parque.

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