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Vocabulario de Deportes Individuales Clave - Halterofilia

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Key Individual Sports Vocabulary
weightlifting
weightlifting
[Sustantivo]

a sport where participants lift heavy weights in predefined movements or exercises

halterofilia, levantamiento de pesas

halterofilia, levantamiento de pesas

Ex: She broke the regional record in weightlifting with her impressive lift. 

Ella rompió el récord regional en halterofilia con su impresionante levantamiento.

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.

exercise
exercise
[Sustantivo]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine. 

El médico recomendó más ejercicio cardiovascular en mi rutina.

to lift
to lift
[Verbo]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

levantar

levantar

Ex: The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse. 

El operador de la carretilla elevadora está levantando paletas de mercancías en el almacén.

heavy
heavy
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

pesado

pesado

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full. 

Luchó por abrir la puerta pesada con las manos llenas.

weight
weight
[Sustantivo]

a physical object used to add mass to another object or machine

peso, masa

peso, masa

Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
[Sustantivo]

a historical civilization in northeastern Africa, centered along the Nile River, known for its pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, and lasting influence on art, architecture, and religion

El antiguo Egipto, Egipto antiguo

El antiguo Egipto, Egipto antiguo

Ex: The people of Ancient Egypt developed one of the earliest known writing systems: hieroglyphics. 

El pueblo del Antiguo Egipto desarrolló uno de los sistemas de escritura más antiguos conocidos: los jeroglíficos.

Greece
Greece
[Sustantivo]

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Grecia

Grecia

Ex: The capital of Greece is Athens, which is known for its ancient architecture. 

La capital de Grecia es Atenas, conocida por su arquitectura antigua.

Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece
[Sustantivo]

a classical civilization that emerged around the 8th century BCE in southeastern Europe, known for its advancements in philosophy, democracy, art, literature, science, and warfare

Grecia antigua, Grecia clásica

Grecia antigua, Grecia clásica

Ex: The Olympic Games originated in Ancient Greece as religious and athletic festivals. 

Los Juegos Olímpicos se originaron en la Antigua Grecia como festivales religiosos y atléticos.

China
China
[Sustantivo]

the biggest country in East Asia

China

China

Ex: Many people enjoy Chinese cuisine, which includes dishes like dumplings, noodles, and Peking duck. 

Mucha gente disfruta de la cocina china, que incluye platos como albóndigas, fideos y pato laqueado.

stone
stone
[Sustantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

piedra

piedra

Ex: The sculptor chiseled away at the stone to reveal the figure within. 

El escultor cinceló la piedra para revelar la figura en su interior.

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.

early
early
[Adjetivo]

existed or happened a time long ago

antiguo, primitivo

antiguo, primitivo

Ex: Early civilizations left behind remarkable structures like the pyramids. 

Las civilizaciones tempranas dejaron atrás estructuras notables como las pirámides.

form
form
[Sustantivo]

a class of things sharing a defining feature

tipo, forma

tipo, forma

Ex: The disease appears in several forms. 

La enfermedad aparece en varias formas.

organized
organized
[Adjetivo]

arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale

organizado, estructurado

organizado, estructurado

Ex: The library had an organized shelving system, categorizing books by genre and author for easy browsing. 

La biblioteca tenía un sistema de estantería organizado, categorizando los libros por género y autor para una fácil navegación.

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.

official
official
[Adjetivo]

approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority

oficial

oficial

Ex: The official documents required the signature of the department head. 

Los documentos oficiales requerían la firma del jefe de departamento.

athens
athens
[Sustantivo]

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

Atenas

Atenas

Ex: Ancient Athens was a center of philosophy and democracy. 
modern
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world. 

El documental destaca la vida moderna en las áreas urbanas alrededor del mundo.

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.

event
event
[Sustantivo]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: The wedding was the most memorable event of the year, bringing together friends and family from all over the world. 

La boda fue el evento más memorable del año, reuniendo a amigos y familiares de todo el mundo.

weight class
weight class
[Sustantivo]

a division in combat sports that groups competitors by body weight to ensure fair and balanced matches

categoría de peso, clase de peso

categoría de peso, clase de peso

Ex: He moved up to a higher weight class after gaining muscle during off-season training. 

Subió a una categoría de peso más alta después de ganar músculo durante el entrenamiento fuera de temporada.

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.

main
main
[Adjetivo]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: His main responsibility as a project manager is to ensure deadlines are met. 

Su principal responsabilidad como gerente de proyectos es asegurar que se cumplan los plazos.

clean and jerk
clean and jerk
[Sustantivo]

an Olympic lift where the lifter lifts a barbell from the floor to the shoulders, clean, and then lifts it overhead, jerk, in two distinct movements

dos tiempos, cargada y envión

dos tiempos, cargada y envión

Ex: She set a new personal best in the clean and jerk competition. 

Ella estableció un nuevo récord personal en la competencia de arranque y envión.

ground
ground
[Sustantivo]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

suelo

suelo

Ex: The children played soccer on the grassy ground. 

Los niños jugaron fútbol en el suelo cubierto de hierba.

head
head
[Sustantivo]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

cabeza

cabeza

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm. 

Una bufanda estaba envuelta alrededor de su cabeza para mantenerla caliente.

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.

two-part
two-part
[Adjetivo]

involving two parts or elements

de dos partes

de dos partes

shoulder
shoulder
[Sustantivo]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

hombro

hombro

Ex: The tailor adjusted the suit jacket to ensure it fit perfectly across the shoulders. 

El sastre ajustó la chaqueta del traje para asegurarse de que quedaba perfectamente en los hombros.

push
push
[Sustantivo]

the act of applying force in order to move something away

empujar,  empujón

empujar, empujón

kilogram
kilogram
[Sustantivo]

a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams

kilogramo

kilogramo

Ex: The weight limit for the suitcase is 20 kilograms. 

El límite de peso para la maleta es de 20 kilogramos.

amazing
amazing
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

asombroso, increíble

asombroso, increíble

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing, with endless forests below. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era increíble, con bosques interminables abajo.

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.

practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

práctica

práctica

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency. 

La práctica del idioma a través de compañeros de conversación puede mejorar tu fluidez.

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.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 

El atleta fuerte levantó fácilmente las pesas en el gimnasio.

healthy
healthy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

sano

sano

Ex: She's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly. 

Ella es una joven saludable que hace ejercicio regularmente.

muscle
muscle
[Sustantivo]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

músculo

músculo

Ex: She felt sore in her leg muscles after a long hike. 

Ella sintió dolor en los músculos de sus piernas después de una larga caminata.

bone
bone
[Sustantivo]

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

hueso

hueso

Ex: The doctor confirmed that the broken bone would heal with time. 

El médico confirmó que el hueso roto sanaría con el tiempo.

balance
balance
[Sustantivo]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

equilibrio, estabilidad

equilibrio, estabilidad

Ex: Standing on one leg improves balance and core strength. 

Pararse sobre una pierna mejora el equilibrio y la fuerza del núcleo.

flexibility
flexibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being easily bent without breaking or injury

flexibilidad

flexibilidad

Ex: The material's flexibility makes it ideal for creating durable clothing. 

La flexibilidad del material lo hace ideal para crear ropa duradera.

to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends. 

A menudo disfruta de hacer senderismo en las montañas durante los fines de semana.

fit
fit
[Adjetivo]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en forma

en forma

Ex: My grandfather is in his 70s, but he's still very fit and active. 

Mi abuelo tiene más de 70 años, pero todavía está muy en forma y activo.

famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

weightlifter
weightlifter
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in the sport of weightlifting, involving the lifting of heavy weights in specific lifts

halterófilo, levantador de pesas

halterófilo, levantador de pesas

Ex: Every weightlifter focuses on building muscle mass and power through rigorous training. 

Cada halterófilo se enfoca en construir masa muscular y potencia a través de un entrenamiento riguroso.

around the (world|globe)

in many different countries and regions of Earth

Ex: Festivals are celebrated all around the world with unique customs. 
Turkey
Turkey
[Sustantivo]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Turquía

Turquía

Ex: The hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is a famous activity in Turkey. 

El paseo en globo aerostático en Capadocia es una actividad famosa en Turquía.

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.

gold medal
gold medal
[Sustantivo]

an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

medalla de oro, oro

medalla de oro, oro

Ex: The gold medal was awarded to the fastest runner. 

La medalla de oro fue otorgada al corredor más rápido.

world record
world record
[Sustantivo]

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

récord mundial, mejor marca mundial

récord mundial, mejor marca mundial

powerful
powerful
[Adjetivo]

possessing great strength or force

poderoso

poderoso

Ex: The powerful tools in the workshop helped complete the job quickly. 

Las herramientas poderosas en el taller ayudaron a completar el trabajo rápidamente.

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