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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Esquí Alpino

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
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.

winter sport
winter sport
[Sustantivo]

any sport or recreational activity that is typically played or practiced during the winter months and often involves snow or ice like snowboarding

deporte de invierno, deporte invernal

deporte de invierno, deporte invernal

Ex: The athlete won a gold medal in her favorite winter sport. 

La atleta ganó una medalla de oro en su deporte de invierno favorito.

athlete
athlete
[Sustantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

deportista

deportista

Ex: Despite his age, the athlete continued to dominate in tennis. 

A pesar de su edad, el atleta continuó dominando en el tenis.

to ski
to ski
[Verbo]

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

esquiar

esquiar

Ex: Families may gather to ski together during winter vacations in mountainous regions. 

Las familias pueden reunirse para esquiar juntas durante las vacaciones de invierno en regiones montañosas.

snowy
snowy
[Adjetivo]

‌(of a period of time or weather) having or bringing snow

nevoso

nevoso

Ex: The forecast warns of a snowy week ahead, so residents should be careful on the roads. 

El pronóstico advierte de una semana nevada por delante, por lo que los residentes deben tener cuidado en las carreteras.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys. 

La montaña proporcionaba una barrera natural entre los dos valles.

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.

race
race
[Sustantivo]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

carrera

carrera

Ex: The marathon is the longest race I've ever run. 

El maratón es la carrera más larga que he corrido.

olympic
olympic
[Adjetivo]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

olímpico

olímpico

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.

downhill
downhill
[Adverbio]

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

cuesta abajo, hacia abajo

cuesta abajo, hacia abajo

Ex: The sled glided downhill, propelled by the force of gravity. 

El trineo se deslizó cuesta abajo, impulsado por la fuerza de la gravedad.

straight
straight
[Adverbio]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

derecho

derecho

Ex: He threw the dart straight at the bullseye with perfect aim. 

Lanzó el dardo directo al blanco con una puntería perfecta.

slalom
slalom
[Sustantivo]

a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles

eslalon

eslalon

Ex: He finished third in the slalom. 
turn
turn
[Sustantivo]

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

curva, recodo

curva, recodo

Ex: The scenic route features a beautiful turn that offers a panoramic view of the valley. 

La ruta escénica presenta un hermoso giro que ofrece una vista panorámica del valle.

pole
pole
[Sustantivo]

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

garrocha, pértiga

garrocha, pértiga

Ex: The athlete gripped the pole tightly before launching into the air. 

El atleta agarró firmemente la garrocha antes de lanzarse al aire.

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.

quick
quick
[Adjetivo]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rápido

rápido

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line. 

El corredor esprintó con zancadas rápidas hacia la línea de meta.

curved
curved
[Adjetivo]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

curvo, curvado

curvo, curvado

Ex: The crescent moon hung low in the sky with its curved shape. 

La luna creciente colgaba baja en el cielo con su forma curvada.

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.

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.

safety
safety
[Sustantivo]

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

seguridad

seguridad

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors. 

El parque instaló nueva iluminación y cámaras de vigilancia para mejorar la seguridad de los visitantes.

to control
to control
[Verbo]

to reduce the strength of something or keep it within limits

controlar, dominar

controlar, dominar

Ex: The government implemented measures to control the spread of the virus. 

El gobierno implementó medidas para controlar la propagación del virus.

direction
direction
[Sustantivo]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

dirección

dirección

Ex: He turned in the direction of the exit as the movie came to an end. 

Se giró en la dirección de la salida cuando la película llegaba a su fin.

course
course
[Sustantivo]

an area of land or water used for races, sports, and other similar activities

pista, campo, cancha

pista, campo, cancha

Ex: The equestrian course featured a series of jumps and obstacles, testing both horse and rider's agility and precision. 

El recinto ecuestre presentaba una serie de saltos y obstáculos, poniendo a prueba la agilidad y precisión tanto del caballo como del jinete.

steep
steep
[Adjetivo]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

empinado, escarpado

empinado, escarpado

Ex: The steep driveway made it difficult for cars to climb in icy conditions. 

La entrada empinada hacía difícil que los coches subieran en condiciones heladas.

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.

long
long
[Adjetivo]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

largo

largo

Ex: The long distance between their homes didn't deter them from maintaining a close friendship. 

La larga distancia entre sus hogares no les impidió mantener una amistad cercana.

bravery
bravery
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

valentía,  coraje

valentía, coraje

Ex: His bravery in battle was praised by his comrades. 

Su valentía en la batalla fue elogiada por sus camaradas.

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?

time
time
[Sustantivo]

the recorded duration or measurement of how long an event or task takes to complete, often used in sports or competitions to track performance

tiempo, crono

tiempo, crono

Ex: The runner crossed the finish line with a time of exactly 1:59:30, qualifying for the finals. 

El corredor cruzó la línea de meta con un tiempo exacto de 1:59:30, clasificando para las finales.

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 Olympic Games promote unity and sportsmanship among nations. 

Los Juegos Olímpicos promueven la unidad y el espíritu deportivo entre las naciones.

Austria
Austria
[Sustantivo]

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

Austria

Austria

Ex: I didn't know that the official language of Austria is German. 

No sabía que el idioma oficial de Austria es el alemán.

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.

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.

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.

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