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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Backcountry Skiing

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
ungroomed
ungroomed
[Adjetivo]

(of natural terrain) not cleared, leveled, or maintained, often rough, uneven, and more difficult to move through

sin acondicionar, natural

sin acondicionar, natural

Ex: They camped near an ungroomed forest patch , where the land was wild and untouched .

Acamparon cerca de un bosque sin cuidar, donde la tierra era salvaje e intacta.

snow
snow
[Sustantivo]

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

nieve

nieve

Ex: The town transformed into a winter wonderland as the snow continued to fall .

El pueblo se transformó en un paraíso invernal mientras la nieve seguía cayendo.

mountain
mountain
[Sustantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

montaña

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .

Caminamos hasta la montaña y disfrutamos de la vista impresionante desde la cima.

forest
forest
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bosque

bosque

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .

Fuimos a caminar por el bosque, rodeados de árboles altos y pájaros cantando.

fun
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .

Montar en montañas rusas en el parque temático siempre es una experiencia divertida.

backcountry skiing
backcountry skiing
[Sustantivo]

a form of skiing performed in remote, unmarked, and typically undeveloped terrain, often accessed by hiking or helicopter

esquí de montaña, esquí fuera de pista

esquí de montaña, esquí fuera de pista

Ex: They plan to explore new routes for backcountry skiing.

Planean explorar nuevas rutas para el esquí de travesía.

winter
winter
[Sustantivo]

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

invierno

invierno

Ex: Winter is the time when people celebrate holidays like Christmas and New Year 's .

El invierno es la época en que las personas celebran festividades como la Navidad y el Año Nuevo.

sport
sport
[Sustantivo]

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

deporte

deporte

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .

El hockey es un deporte emocionante que se juega en hielo o en campo, con palos y un pequeño disco o pelota.

skier
skier
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in the sport of skiing, which involves sliding downhill on snow using skis attached to boots

esquiador, esquiadora

esquiador, esquiadora

Ex: The skier's technique improved after taking lessons from an instructor .

La técnica del esquiador mejoró después de tomar lecciones con un instructor.

to travel
to travel
[Verbo]

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

viajar

viajar

Ex: We decided to travel by plane to reach our destination faster.

Decidimos viajar en avión para llegar a nuestro destino más rápido.

natural
natural
[Adjetivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

natural

natural

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .

Él prefería usar telas naturales como el algodón y el lino para su ropa.

adventurous
adventurous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventurero

aventurero

Ex: With their adventurous mindset , the couple decided to embark on a spontaneous road trip across the country , embracing whatever surprises came their way .

Con su mentalidad aventurera, la pareja decidió emprender un viaje por carretera espontáneo a través del país, aceptando cualquier sorpresa que se les presentara.

outdoors
outdoors
[Adverbio]

not inside a building or enclosed space

al aire libre

al aire libre

Ex: He works best when he can spend a few hours outdoors each day .

Trabaja mejor cuando puede pasar unas horas al aire libre cada día.

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: The year is divided into twelve months , with each month having its own unique characteristics .

El año se divide en doce meses, cada uno con sus propias características únicas.

area
area
[Sustantivo]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

área, zona

área, zona

Ex: They moved to a new area of the city that was closer to their jobs .

Se mudaron a una nueva zona de la ciudad que estaba más cerca de sus trabajos.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .

Sus canciones son populares porque son fáciles de bailar.

nature
nature
[Sustantivo]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

naturaleza

naturaleza

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty in nature.

Las estaciones cambiantes ofrecen una variedad de experiencias y belleza en la naturaleza.

adventure
adventure
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventura

aventura

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.

Planearon un viaje de campamento en la naturaleza, deseando la libertad y la emoción de la aventura al aire libre.

equipment
equipment
[Sustantivo]

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

equipo

equipo

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .

El equipo de la película descargó el equipo de filmación para prepararse para el rodaje.

regular
regular
[Adjetivo]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

regular

regular

Ex: The store has regular business hours , opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM .

La tienda tiene horarios regulares, abriendo a las 9 AM y cerrando a las 5 PM.

to float
to float
[Verbo]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

flotar

flotar

Ex: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky .

En la serena tarde, el globo de aire caliente comenzó a flotar con gracia por el cielo.

deep
deep
[Adjetivo]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profundo

profundo

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes .

Perforaron un agujero de dos metros de profundidad para llegar a las tuberías subterráneas.

to stick
to stick
[Verbo]

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

pegar, adherir

pegar, adherir

Ex: I 'll stick this note to your computer so you wo n't forget .

Voy a pegar esta nota en tu computadora para que no lo olvides.

bottom
bottom
[Sustantivo]

the lowest part or point of something

fondo

fondo

Ex: Our house is at the bottom of the hill , providing easy access to the nearby river .

Nuestra casa está en la parte inferior de la colina, lo que proporciona fácil acceso al río cercano.

uphill
uphill
[Adverbio]

in the direction going up a hill or slope

cuesta arriba, hacia arriba

cuesta arriba, hacia arriba

Ex: The cyclist pedaled uphill with great effort, but the downhill ride was worth it.

El ciclista pedaleó cuesta arriba con gran esfuerzo, pero el descenso valió la pena.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .

Las piernas fuertes del atleta lo ayudaron a correr más rápido.

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: The rain soaked through her boots, making her feet wet .

La lluvia empapó sus botas, mojándole los pies.

to carry
to carry
[Verbo]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

llevar

llevar

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .

La bolsa de la compra era pesada porque tenía que llevar los comestibles para toda la familia.

pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

a sports equipment made of fiberglass, used for vaulting over a high bar

garrocha, pértiga

garrocha, pértiga

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of the pole’s flexibility in pole vaulting .

El entrenador enfatizó la importancia de la flexibilidad del poste en el salto con pértiga.

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: They had to balance the load in the truck to ensure a smooth ride .

Tuvieron que equilibrar la carga en el camión para garantizar un viaje suave.

safety
safety
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

seguridad

seguridad

Ex: Emergency drills in schools help students understand safety procedures in case of a fire or other threats .

Los simulacros de emergencia en las escuelas ayudan a los estudiantes a comprender los procedimientos de seguridad en caso de incendio u otras amenazas.

important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .

El problema importante en cuestión es garantizar la seguridad de los trabajadores.

careful
careful
[Adjetivo]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

cuidadoso

cuidadoso

Ex: We have to be careful not to overwater the plants .

Tenemos que tener cuidado de no regar demasiado las plantas.

avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: They survived the avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .

Sobrevivieron al avalancha refugiándose en una cueva.

danger
danger
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

peligro

peligro

Ex: The warning signs along the beach alerted swimmers to the danger of strong currents .

Las señales de advertencia a lo largo de la playa alertaron a los nadadores sobre el peligro de las corrientes fuertes.

gear
gear
[Sustantivo]

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

equipo, material

equipo, material

Ex: Camping gear must be durable enough to withstand harsh weather conditions .

El equipo de camping debe ser lo suficientemente resistente para soportar condiciones climáticas adversas.

avalanche transceiver

a small electronic device worn by skiers, snowboarders, or mountaineers in avalanche-prone areas that sends and receives radio signals to help locate people buried under snow

transceptor de avalancha, localizador de víctimas de avalancha

transceptor de avalancha, localizador de víctimas de avalancha

Ex: The avalanche transceiver switches from send mode to search mode during a rescue operation .

El dispositivo de búsqueda de víctimas de avalanchas cambia del modo de envío al modo de búsqueda durante una operación de rescate.

shovel
shovel
[Sustantivo]

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

pala

pala

Ex: The shovel's sharp edge made it easier to cut through tough ground .

El borde afilado de la pala hizo más fácil cortar a través del terreno duro.

probe
probe
[Sustantivo]

a small tool or device that is placed inside something to test it or gather information

sonda, explorador

sonda, explorador

Ex: A tiny probe was used to collect samples from inside the volcano .

Se utilizó una pequeña sonda para recolectar muestras del interior del volcán.

group
group
[Sustantivo]

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

grupo

grupo

Ex: The teacher divided the class into seven small groups for the project .

El profesor dividió la clase en siete pequeños grupos para el proyecto.

weather
weather
[Sustantivo]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

clima

clima

Ex: We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the stormy weather.

Tuvimos que cancelar nuestros planes al aire libre debido al tiempo tormentoso.

condition
condition
[Sustantivo]

the state of something at a particular time

condición

condición

Ex: The house was in bad condition after being abandoned for years .

La casa estaba en mal estado después de haber sido abandonada durante años.

skill
skill
[Sustantivo]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

habilidad

habilidad

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .

La habilidad del atleta en el regate y el tiro lo convirtió en un jugador estrella del equipo de baloncesto.

fitness
fitness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

buena forma

buena forma

Ex: Maintaining fitness is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle .

Mantener la condición física es esencial para un estilo de vida saludable y activo.

uneven
uneven
[Adjetivo]

not level, smooth, or uniform in shape or texture

desigual, irregular

desigual, irregular

Ex: The road was too uneven for comfortable driving .

El camino era demasiado desigual para conducir cómodamente.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .

Las piernas fuertes del atleta lo ayudaron a correr más rápido.

to climb
to climb
[Verbo]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

escalar

escalar

Ex: The mountain guide encouraged the team to climb together , emphasizing the importance of teamwork .

El guía de montaña animó al equipo a escalar juntos, enfatizando la importancia del trabajo en equipo.

training
training
[Sustantivo]

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

capacitación, adiestramiento

capacitación, adiestramiento

Ex: Military training prepares soldiers for various combat scenarios.

El entrenamiento militar prepara a los soldados para diversos escenarios de combate.

to practice

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

practicar

practicar

Ex: The tennis player practiced serving and volleying for hours to refine their game before the tournament .

El tenista practicó el saque y el voleo durante horas para perfeccionar su juego antes del torneo.

safely
safely
[Adverbio]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

sin peligro

sin peligro

Ex: The chef handled the sharp knives safely, avoiding accidents in the kitchen .

El chef manejó los cuchillos afilados de manera segura, evitando accidentes en la cocina.

the Olympic Games
the Olympic Games
[Sustantivo]

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Juegos Olímpicos

Juegos Olímpicos

Ex: The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is a spectacle of culture and sport .

La ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos es un espectáculo de cultura y deporte.

beautiful
beautiful
[Adjetivo]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

hermoso, bonito

hermoso, bonito

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .

La novia se veía hermosa mientras caminaba por el pasillo.

all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .

Los Estados Unidos es un país ubicado en América del Norte.

Canada
Canada
[Sustantivo]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Canadá

Canadá

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.

El Calgary Stampede es un famoso rodeo y festival que se celebra anualmente en Alberta, Canadá.

Europe
Europe
[Sustantivo]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Europa

Europa

Ex: Many tourists visit Europe to experience its vibrant nightlife and entertainment .

Muchos turistas visitan Europa para experimentar su vibrante vida nocturna y entretenimiento.

amazing
amazing
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

asombroso, increíble

asombroso, increíble

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .

Sus vacaciones en la playa fueron increíbles, con un clima perfecto todos los días.

untouched
untouched
[Adjetivo]

remaining unaffected or unaltered by external influences or factors

intacto, inalterado

intacto, inalterado

Ex: His untouched innocence made him oblivious to the harsh realities of the world .

Su inocencia intacta lo hacía ajeno a las duras realidades del mundo.

wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.

El gobierno ha promulgado leyes para proteger la fauna local.

to explore
to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorar

explorar

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .

El verano pasado, exploraron los monumentos históricos de las ciudades europeas.

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