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Vocabulario de Deportes Extremos y de Acción - Street Luge

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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary
street luge
street luge
[Sustantivo]

a gravity-powered sport where a person rides a specially designed board, lying on their back, feet-first, and races downhill on paved roads at high speeds

luge callejero, carrera de luge en calle

luge callejero, carrera de luge en calle

Ex: She reached speeds over 70 mph during the street luge race last weekend .

Alcanzó velocidades superiores a 70 mph durante la carrera de luge callejero el fin de semana pasado.

exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .

Van a hacer un emocionante viaje por carretera a través del país el próximo verano.

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.

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.

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.

board
board
[Sustantivo]

a flat, often elongated piece of equipment used to glide over surfaces like water or snow

tabla, tabla de surf

tabla, tabla de surf

Ex: Skiers use separate boards under each foot , while snowboarders ride a single wide board.

Los esquiadores usan tablas separadas bajo cada pie, mientras que los snowboarders montan una sola tabla ancha.

skateboard
skateboard
[Sustantivo]

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

monopatín

monopatín

Ex: He used his skateboard as his primary mode of transportation , zipping through traffic and navigating busy streets with ease .

Usó su patineta como su principal modo de transporte, deslizándose a través del tráfico y navegando por calles concurridas con facilidad.

to lie
to lie
[Verbo]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

estar tumbado, estar acostado

estar tumbado, estar acostado

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch .

Después del agotador entrenamiento, se sentía maravilloso tumbarse en la esterilla de yoga y estirarse.

to lie back

to move from a sitting position to a flat or nearly flat position on the back

recostarse, tumbarse

recostarse, tumbarse

Ex: She needed to lie back and elevate her legs after a tiring day .

Ella necesitaba recostarse y elevar las piernas después de un día agotador.

fast
fast
[Adjetivo]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido

rápido

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .

El tren rápido llegó al destino en un instante.

to control
to control
[Verbo]

to manage and operate a device, system, or process, causing it to function as intended

controlar, manejar

controlar, manejar

Ex: The technician controlled the machinery to ensure smooth operation on the production line .

El técnico controló la maquinaria para garantizar un funcionamiento sin problemas en la línea de producción.

foot
foot
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

pie

pie

Ex: She tapped her foot nervously while waiting for the results .

Ella golpeaba su pie nerviosamente mientras esperaba los resultados.

body
body
[Sustantivo]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: The human body has many different organs, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.

El cuerpo humano tiene muchos órganos diferentes, como el corazón, los pulmones y el hígado.

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.

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.

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.

dangerous
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.

El sendero de montaña es resbaladizo y se considera peligroso.

to wear
to wear
[Verbo]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

llevar

llevar

Ex: She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun during outdoor activities .

Ella lleva un sombrero para protegerse del sol durante las actividades al aire libre.

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.

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.

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.

glove
glove
[Sustantivo]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

guante

guante

Ex: Kids love wearing colorful gloves when playing in the snow .

A los niños les encanta usar guantes coloridos cuando juegan en la nieve.

pad
pad
[Sustantivo]

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

almohadilla, cojín

almohadilla, cojín

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.

famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .

Se volvió famosa de la noche a la mañana después de que su video viral obtuviera millones de visitas.

California
California
[Sustantivo]

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

California, Estado de California

California, Estado de California

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.

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.

perfect
perfect
[Adjetivo]

exactly right or ideal for a particular purpose or situation; having all the desired qualities with no flaws

perfecto

perfecto

Ex: That snowboard is perfect for beginners learning to balance .

Esa tabla de snowboard es perfecta para principiantes que están aprendiendo a equilibrarse.

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.

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.

exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .

Van a hacer un emocionante viaje por carretera a través del país el próximo verano.

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.

thrilling
thrilling
[Adjetivo]

causing great pleasure or excitement

emocionante, apasionante

emocionante, apasionante

Ex: The thrilling news of the team's victory spread quickly throughout the town.

La noticia emocionante de la victoria del equipo se extendió rápidamente por toda la ciudad.

wind
wind
[Sustantivo]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

viento

viento

Ex: They closed the windows to keep out the cold wind.

Cerraron las ventanas para evitar que entrara el viento frío.

to compete
to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competir

competir

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .

Los dos equipos competirán en las finales mañana.

practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

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

práctica

práctica

Ex: To become a better swimmer , consistent practice is essential .

Para convertirse en un mejor nadador, la práctica constante es esencial.

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.

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.

gravity
gravity
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

gravedad

gravedad

Ex: The strength of gravity on Earth 's surface is approximately 9.81 meters per second squared ( m / s² ) .

La fuerza de gravedad en la superficie de la Tierra es de aproximadamente 9,81 metros por segundo al cuadrado (m/s²).

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