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Vocabulario Clave de Deportes Acuáticos - Alpine Skiing

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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: He fell in love with alpine skiing after taking a beginner lesson in the mountains .

Se enamoró del esquí alpino después de tomar una lección para principiantes en las montañas.

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: They planned a weekend getaway to indulge in winter sports.

Planearon una escapada de fin de semana para disfrutar de los deportes de invierno.

athlete
athlete
[Sustantivo]

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

deportista

deportista

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .

El joven atleta aspiraba a representar a su país en los Juegos Olímpicos.

to ski
to ski
[Verbo]

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

esquiar

esquiar

Ex: Last season , the friends skied together on challenging trails .

La temporada pasada, los amigos esquiar juntos en senderos desafiantes.

snowy
snowy
[Adjetivo]

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

nevoso

nevoso

Ex: He slipped on the snowy sidewalk while rushing to catch the bus .

Se resbaló en la acera nevada mientras se apresuraba a tomar el autobús.

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 hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .

La colina proporcionaba un límite natural entre los dos pueblos.

special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .

La ocasión especial requería una celebración con familiares y amigos.

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: The ski resort offers rentals for skis, boots , and poles for those who do n't have their own equipment .

El centro de esquí ofrece alquiler de esquís, botas y bastones para aquellos que no tienen su propio equipo.

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 watch
to watch
[Verbo]

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

mirar

mirar

Ex: I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends .

Voy a ver el partido mañana con mis amigos.

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.

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.

race
race
[Sustantivo]

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

carrera

carrera

Ex: I bought tickets to the motorcycle race next month .

Compré boletos para la carrera de motos el próximo mes.

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: The museum displays art from various types of artists , both modern and classical .

El museo exhibe arte de varios tipos de artistas, tanto modernos como clásicos.

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 road winds downhill, offering breathtaking views of the valley below .

El camino serpentea cuesta abajo, ofreciendo vistas impresionantes del valle que se encuentra abajo.

straight
straight
[Adverbio]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

derecho

derecho

Ex: The plane flew straight over the mountains , maintaining its course .

El avión voló directamente sobre las montañas, manteniendo su curso.

slalom
slalom
[Sustantivo]

a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles

eslalon

eslalon

turn
turn
[Sustantivo]

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

curva, recodo

curva, recodo

Ex: As we approached the turn, we could see the lighthouse standing tall on the cliff .

A medida que nos acercábamos a la curva, podíamos ver el faro erguido en lo alto del acantilado.

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.

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.

quick
quick
[Adjetivo]

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

rápido

rápido

Ex: The quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .

El zorro rápido se lanzó a través del campo, desapareciendo en el bosque.

curved
curved
[Adjetivo]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

curvo, curvado

curvo, curvado

Ex: The cat stretched out in a curved position , resembling the letter " C " .

El gato se estiró en una posición curvada, pareciéndose a la letra "C".

helmet
helmet
[Sustantivo]

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

casco

casco

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.

La astronauta aseguró su casco espacial antes de pisar la plataforma de lanzamiento.

goggles
goggles
[Sustantivo]

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

anteojos protectores, gafas

anteojos protectores, gafas

Ex: The racer ’s goggles fogged up during the high-speed motorcycle race .

Las gafas del corredor se empañaron durante la carrera de motocicleta de alta velocidad.

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.

to control
to control
[Verbo]

to reduce the strength of something or keep it within limits

controlar, dominar

controlar, dominar

Ex: The teacher helped the students control their anxiety before the big test .

El profesor ayudó a los estudiantes a controlar su ansiedad antes del gran examen.

direction
direction
[Sustantivo]

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

dirección

dirección

Ex: The teacher pointed in the direction of the library when the students asked where to find more resources .

El profesor señaló en la dirección de la biblioteca cuando los estudiantes preguntaron dónde encontrar más recursos.

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 soccer course was lined with vibrant green turf , where players honed their dribbling and passing skills .

El campo de fútbol estaba bordeado por un césped verde vibrante, donde los jugadores perfeccionaban sus habilidades de regate y pase.

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: He hesitated to ski down the steep slope , knowing it would be a thrilling but risky adventure .

Dudó en esquiar por la pendiente empinada, sabiendo que sería una aventura emocionante pero arriesgada.

meter
meter
[Sustantivo]

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

metro

metro

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .

El sendero de senderismo está marcado cada 100 metros para la navegación.

long
long
[Adjetivo]

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

largo

largo

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.

El puente tiene una milla de largo y conecta los dos pueblos.

bravery
bravery
[Sustantivo]

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

valentía,  coraje

valentía, coraje

Ex: Despite the risks , her bravery kept her going through the tough times .

A pesar de los riesgos, su valentía la mantuvo en marcha durante los momentos difíciles.

to win
to win
[Verbo]

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

ganar

ganar

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .

Ellos ganaron el juego en los últimos segundos con un gol espectacular.

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 coach was impressed with his personal best time, which was faster than last season .

El entrenador quedó impresionado con su mejor tiempo personal, que fue más rápido que la temporada pasada.

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.

Austria
Austria
[Sustantivo]

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

Austria

Austria

Ex: Vienna , the capital of Austria, is famous for its majestic palaces .

Viena, la capital de Austria, es famosa por sus majestuosos palacios.

Switzerland
Switzerland
[Sustantivo]

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Suiza

Suiza

Ex: Today I learned at school that the capital of Switzerland is Bern .

Hoy aprendí en la escuela que la capital de Suiza es Berna.

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.

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 train runs at an average of 200 kilometers per hour.

El tren circula a una media de 200 kilómetros por hora.

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