Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Bobsleigh

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

an amount that is added to something

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

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

someone who drives a vehicle

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

firmly fixed or securely positioned

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

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

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

the whole amount of numbers that are added together

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

an ability to do something well, especially after training

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

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

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

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

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

having a lot of value

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

different or better than what is normal

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

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

a country in North America that has 50 states

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

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

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

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

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

made up of or covered with ice

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

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

formerly two short sleds coupled together

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

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

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

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

providing entertainment or amusement

covered or filled with snow

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

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

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

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

to join in a contest or game

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