Sport

Definition of acrobatics

Acrobatics refers to the exercises and stunts (somersaults or flips) performed by acrobats. An acrobat, on the other hand, is an artist who performs a routine where he shows different skills related to balance, strength, concentration and jumping ability. For example: “My son was amazed by the stunts he saw […]

Definition of physical activity

Physical activity is the movement that an individual develops, promoting energy consumption. For any human being, therefore, performing physical activity frequently is essential for maintaining health. It should be noted that activity is a concept with several uses. In its broadest sense, an activity is an action […]

Definition of zumba

Zumba is a notion with several meanings in the dictionary compiled by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The first refers to a large bell that oxen or horses usually carry in certain contexts. The RAE also mentions that zumba can be a toy also known as a churinga or bramadera; a beating […]

Definition of return

Turn is a concept that comes from the Latin voluta. The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes no less than thirty meanings of the term, which can be used in various fields. A turn can be the displacement of something around itself or a point, making its original position inverted […]

Definition of rollover

The first thing we are going to do to begin to understand the meaning of the term vuelco that we now have before us is to determine its etymological origin. In this case, it must be said that it derives from Latin, specifically from the verb “volvere”, which can be translated as “turn around” or “spin”. Vuelco is the act and the result […]

Definition of volley

Volley is a notion that can be used in several ways. Whether in its masculine version (volley) or feminine version (volley), the concept is used to name the blow that is applied to something before it touches the surface. This action is common in the field of sports, when a player hits a ball […]

Definition of turn

Turning is the process and result of turning, a verb that can be used to name different actions: changing position, modifying direction or applying a chemical procedure in photography to alter an image. We often see the notion of turning used in reference to the alteration of the behavior of a photograph […]

Definition of sailboat

A sailboat is a vessel that is propelled by the action of the wind on its sails. It should be remembered that sails are pieces of cloth of different sizes and shapes that are tied to the mast and that are part of a system known as rigging, which allows the momentum provided by the air to be used. It is believed that […]

Definition of turf

Turf is a term that is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) despite its frequent use in several Latin American countries. The notion refers to horse races where spectators can place bets. Turf, in this sense, belongs to the field of horse racing. Horse races are […]

Definition of trekking

Trekking is not a term included in the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) dictionary. The notion, however, is frequently used in our language to refer to hiking or excursionism. Trekking, therefore, consists of walking through a natural and open environment for recreational purposes. […]