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  • Hacer bueno (weather)
    FINE AND SUNNY - Example: "In the summer it's usually fine and sunny everyday"
  • Invierno duro
    HARD WINTER - Example: "It was a hard winter with temperatures dropping to minus fifteen degrees"
  • Lluvias torrenciales
    TORRENTIAL RAINFALL - Example: "The torrential rainfall last week caused widespread flooding"
  • Patines
    ROLLERBLADES - Example: "I can't wait to try out my new pair of Rollerblades"
  • Imitar a alguien
    COPY SBDY'S EVERY MOVE - Example: "She really looks up to her sister – she copies her every move"
  • Pista (athletics)
    TRACK - Example: "When I was at school they made us run around the track every morning"
  • Empatar
    DRAW - Example: "England drew 0–0 with France in the first match of the tournament"
  • Viento huracanado
    GALE-FORCE WINDS - Example: "The gale-force winds caused extensive damage to the caravan park"
  • Oponente
    OPPONENT - Example: "Andy Murray won against his Australian opponent in straight sets"
  • Modelo a seguir/ ejemplo
    ROLE MODEL - Example: "Usain Bolt is a good role model for young athletes"
  • Brisa ligera
    LIGHT BREEZE - Example: "There was no wind, not even a light breeze"
  • Bastones de esquí
    POLES - Example: "Have you seen my skiing poles? I can't find them anywhere"
  • Árbitro (tennis, baseball, cricket)
    UMPIRE - Example: "The umpire's decision to replay the point was very unpopular with the crowd"
  • Casco
    HELMET - Example: "You should always wear a helmet when you ride your bike"
  • Descenso de temperaturas
    DROPPING TEMPERATURES - Example: "It will become much colder next week with dropping temperatures and even snow"
  • Red
    NET - Example : "Williams hit the ball into the net and Sharapova won the match"
  • Palo de golf
    GOLF CLUB - Example: "Simon spent a fortune on a new set of golf clubs"
  • Evento de atletismo
    FIELD EVENT - Example: "She competed in two field events: the high jump and the shot put"
  • Pista de tennis/ squash
    COURT - Example: "Heavy rain flooded the tennis court and the match was abandoned"
  • Carril
    LANE - Example: "At the swimming pool, they've set aside a lane for people who are learning to swim"
  • Intensa nevada
    HEAVY SNOW - Example: "Heavy snow fell overnight causing disruption on the roads"
  • Cuesta, pendiente
    SLOPE - Example: "The first time I went skiing I used the beginners' slope"
  • Camiseta sin mangas
    VEST - Example: "I wear a vest and shorts when I play basketball"
  • Llover abundantemente/ caer un chaparrón
    POUR WITH RAIN - Example: "It poured with rain all afternoon so we had to stay indoors"
  • Calor abrasador
    INTENSE HEAT - Example: "You should avoid walking in the intense heat in the middle of the day"
  • Sol abrasador
    BLAZING SUN - Example: "She got sunburnt while working outside in the blazing sun"
  • Gafas de natación/ bucear
    GOGGLES - "I always wear goggles when I swim in the pool"
  • Partido de fútbol
    Football match - Example: "I went to the stadium to watch the match"
  • Alentar a alguien a hacer algo
    ENCOURAGE SBDY TO DO STHG - Example: "His parents encouraged him to read a lot when he was a child"
  • Dar buen ejemplo
    SET A GOOD EXAMPLE - Example: "As captain, he should be setting a good example for his team mates"
  • Influir en la opinión de alguien
    SHAPE SBDY'S OPINION - Example: "Some people believe everything they read and this can really shape their opinions"
  • Árbitro
    REFEREE - Example: "The referee gave the player a red card for making a dangerous tackle"
  • Derrotar a/ Batir
    BEAT - Example: "In last night's match, Real Madrid beat Liverpool 2–0"
  • Taco de salida (Athletics)
    STARTING BLOCK - Example: "The runner flew out of the starting blocks and sprinted down the track"
  • Ola de frío
    COLD SPELL - Example: "There was an unusually cold spell in April, it even snowed in some parts of the country"
  • Idolatrar a alguien
    IDOLISE SBDY - Example: "Josef idolised David Beckham when he was younger"
  • Campo de golf
    GOLF COURSE - Example: "The hotel has a swimming pool and an 18-hole golf course"
  • Pista de patinaje
    RINK - Example: "We went to the ice rink to watch the hockey match"
  • Rodilleras
    KNEE PADS - Example: "She wears elbow and knee pads when she goes skateboarding"
  • Campo de fútbol
    FOOTBAL PITCH - Example: "Heavy snow fell, covering the football pitch in a very thick, white blanket"
  • Campeonato de atletismo
    ATHLETICS MEETING - Example: "We are supposed to take part in the athletics meeting tomorrow afternoon"
  • Bañador (for men)
    TRUNKS - Example: "Charlie forgot his trunks so he couldn't go swimming"
  • Influenciar a alguien/ algo
    HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON - Example: "My history teacher had a big influence on me when I was growing up"
  • Subcampeón
    RUNNER-UP - Example: "I was the runner-up in the long jump in the athletics category"
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