FOOTBALL AND THE WORLD CUP Flashcards

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captain

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captain

captain n (sports: team leader) capitán, capitana nm, nf

Helen was named captain of the soccer team this year. Helen fue nombrada capitana del equipo de fútbol este año.

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coach

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coach

coach n (sports trainer) entrenador, entrenadora nm, nf

The coach showed the boys how to throw the ball. El entrenador enseñó a los muchachos a lanzar la pelota.

coach [sb] vtr (train a team, player) entrenar a vtr + prep

Bob coaches the basketball team. Entrena al equipo de baloncesto.

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defender

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defender n([sb] who protects)defensor nm

The defender tried to stop the other team from scoring a goal. El defensor trató de impedir que el otro equipo marcara un gol.

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goalkeeper

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goalkeeper

  • *goalkeeper,**
  • *goaltender** n (player who protects the goal) portero, portera nm, nf arquero, arquera nm, nf guardameta n común
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midfielder

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midfielder

n A player who attacks and defends. Un jugador que ataca y defiende.

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striker

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striker

striker n (soccer: forward player) delantero, delantera nm

Luke is a striker on the high school team. Luke es delantero en el equipo del instituto.

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penalty

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penalty

penalty n (sports) penalti nm penalidad nf sanción nf

The ref saw the high tackle and awarded a penalty. El referí vio el placaje alto y cobró el penalti.

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red card

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red card

red card n (soccer/football: shown when player is sent off) tarjeta roja loc nom f

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half

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half

  • *half,**
  • *plural: halves** n (sports: division of play - normally 45 minutes) tiempo nm parte nf mitad nf

At the end of the first half, the score is even. Al término del primer tiempo, el marcador está igualado.

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yellow card

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yellow card

yellow card n (soccer/footbal: an official warning to player) tarjeta amarilla loc nom f

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tackle

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tackle

tackle [sb] vtr (soccer: attempt to get ball) (deportes) entrarle a alguien vi + prep

The football player tackled a member of the opposing team and succeeded in getting the ball away from him. El futbolista le entró a un jugador del otro equipo y logró quitarle la pelota.

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tournament

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tournament

tournament n (sports, games) torneo nm campeonato nm competición nf (Latinoamérica) competencia nf

Glenn was proud to be declared the overall winner of the tournament. Glenn estaba orgulloso de haber sido declarado campeón absoluto del torneo.

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competition

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competition

competition n (quality, strength of rivalry) competencia nf

Manchester United offers strong competition to other teams. Manchester United ofrece una fuerte competencia a los otros equipos.

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records

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records

record n (sports, etc.: best) récord nm

Our team holds the record for total points scored. Nuestro equipo tiene el récord total de puntos conseguidos.

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