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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: He trained for months before attempting a downhill street luge competition. 
exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
sport
sport
[Sustantivo]

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

deporte

deporte

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
race
race
[Sustantivo]

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

carrera

carrera

Ex: My brother won a medal in the bicycle race. 
special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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: He waxed his board before heading out to catch the morning waves. 
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 enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park. 
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 a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while. 
to lie back

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

recostarse, tumbarse

recostarse, tumbarse

Ex: After the long flight, he decided to lie back on the sofa to rest. 
fast
fast
[Adjetivo]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido

rápido

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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: She used the remote to control the television from across the room. 
foot
foot
[Sustantivo]

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

pie

pie

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
body
body
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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 cyclist sped downhill, enjoying the thrill of the descent. 
fun
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
dangerous
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
to wear
to wear
[Verbo]

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

llevar

llevar

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
safety
safety
[Sustantivo]

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

seguridad

seguridad

Ex: The company prioritizes safety by regularly inspecting equipment and training employees to avoid accidents. 
gear
gear
[Sustantivo]

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

equipo, material

equipo, material

Ex: The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition. 
helmet
helmet
[Sustantivo]

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

casco

casco

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
glove
glove
[Sustantivo]

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

guante

guante

Ex: She pulled on her gloves before stepping out into the cold winter morning. 
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 lifeguard watched the swimmers carefully to ensure they played safely in the pool. 
famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
perfect
perfect
[Adjetivo]

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

perfecto

perfecto

Ex: This track is perfect for racing because of its smooth surface and sharp turns. 
Switzerland
Switzerland
[Sustantivo]

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Suiza

Suiza

Ex: Geneva, located in Switzerland, is home to many international organizations. 
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: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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 golf course stretched out across rolling hills, challenging players with its bunkers and water hazards. 
thrilling
thrilling
[Adjetivo]

causing great pleasure or excitement

emocionante, apasionante

emocionante, apasionante

Ex: The roller coaster ride was thrilling, with twists and turns that left riders screaming with excitement. 
wind
wind
[Sustantivo]

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

viento

viento

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
to compete
to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competir

competir

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
practice
practice
[Sustantivo]

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

práctica

práctica

Ex: Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress. 
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: She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room. 
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 car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
gravity
gravity
[Sustantivo]

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

gravedad

gravedad

Ex: Gravity is what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth. 
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