Unit 5 - Gold Experience B2

athlete

Meaning: a person who is trained in sports that require physical skill and strength

Example 1: The athlete trained twice a day before the championship.

Example 2: Professional athletes need time to recover after competition.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun

Spanish: atleta

badminton

Meaning: a sport in which players hit a shuttlecock over a net with rackets

Example 1: We play badminton at the sports centre on Fridays.

Example 2: Badminton requires quick reactions.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable sport name; play badminton

Spanish: bádminton

baseball

Meaning: a team sport in which players hit a ball with a bat and run around bases

Example 1: Baseball is very popular in the United States and Japan.

Example 2: We watched a baseball game last night.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable sport name; play baseball

Spanish: béisbol

fan

Meaning: a person who strongly likes and supports a sport, team, artist, etc.

Example 1: He's been a football fan since he was a child.

Example 2: Thousands of fans celebrated outside the stadium.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun; fan of + team/person

Spanish: hincha; fan

hockey

Meaning: a sport in which two teams use sticks to hit a ball or puck

Example 1: She started playing hockey at school.

Example 2: The hockey match finished 2–1.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable sport name; play hockey

Spanish: hockey

hurdles

Meaning: a race in which runners jump over barriers, or the barriers themselves

Example 1: She competes in the 100-metre hurdles.

Example 2: The runner knocked over two hurdles.

Pattern / Usage: plural noun in the sport; run the hurdles

Spanish: vallas; carrera con vallas

opponent

Meaning: a person or team that you compete against

Example 1: He shook hands with his opponent after the match.

Example 2: Our next opponent is the league leader.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun; opponent in/for + competition

Spanish: oponente

referee

Meaning: the official who makes sure the rules are followed in a sports match

Example 1: The referee stopped the game after the injury.

Example 2: Players should respect the referee's decision.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun

Spanish: árbitro

riding

Meaning: the activity or sport of travelling on a horse, bike, etc.

Example 1: She goes horse riding every weekend.

Example 2: Riding requires balance and confidence.

Pattern / Usage: noun; go horse riding/bike riding

Spanish: equitación

rowing

Meaning: the sport or activity of moving a boat with oars

Example 1: He joined the university rowing team.

Example 2: Rowing is excellent full-body exercise.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable noun; go rowing

Spanish: remo

spectator

Meaning: a person who watches a sport or event

Example 1: The stadium can hold 40,000 spectators.

Example 2: Spectators cheered when the final point was won.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun

Spanish: espectador/a

sprinting

Meaning: running a short distance at maximum speed

Example 1: Sprinting requires explosive power.

Example 2: We practised sprinting at the end of training.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable noun; sprint (verb/noun)

Spanish: carrera de velocidad

supporter

Meaning: a person who supports a team, organisation, or idea

Example 1: The club's supporters travelled to the away match.

Example 2: She is a long-time supporter of the national team.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun; supporter of + team/cause

Spanish: hincha; seguidor/a

surfing

Meaning: the sport of riding waves on a board

Example 1: I tried surfing for the first time in Brazil.

Example 2: Surfing is easier when the waves are small.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable noun; go surfing

Spanish: surf

teammate

Meaning: a person who is on the same team as you

Example 1: My teammates encouraged me after I missed the shot.

Example 2: She trains with the same teammates every week.

Pattern / Usage: countable noun

Spanish: compañero/a de equipo

tennis

Meaning: a sport in which players use rackets to hit a ball over a net

Example 1: We played tennis after work.

Example 2: Tennis can be played as singles or doubles.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable sport name; play tennis

Spanish: tenis

attract spectators

Meaning: to make spectators interested enough to watch, attend, or follow something

Example 1: The event attracts thousands of spectators every year.

Example 2: A successful star can attract more spectators to the sport.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: attract + spectators

Spanish: atraer espectadores

attract fans

Meaning: to make fans interested enough to watch, attend, or follow something

Example 1: The event attracts thousands of fans every year.

Example 2: A successful star can attract more fans to the sport.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: attract + fans

Spanish: atraer hinchas/fans

attract viewers

Meaning: to make viewers interested enough to watch, attend, or follow something

Example 1: The event attracts thousands of viewers every year.

Example 2: A successful star can attract more viewers to the sport.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: attract + viewers

Spanish: atraer espectadores/televidentes

beat an opponent

Meaning: to win against another player or competitor

Example 1: She trained hard to beat an opponent.

Example 2: We need to stay focused if we want to beat an opponent again.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: beat + an opponent; beat = win against

Spanish: vencer a un oponente

beat the rival team

Meaning: to win against the opposing team

Example 1: She trained hard to beat the rival team.

Example 2: We need to stay focused if we want to beat the rival team again.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: beat + the rival team; beat = win against

Spanish: vencer al equipo rival

compete for a title

Meaning: to take part in a competition hoping to win a title

Example 1: Several athletes will compete for a title this weekend.

Example 2: You have to qualify before you can compete for a title.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: compete for + a title

Spanish: competir por un título

compete for a trophy

Meaning: to take part in a competition hoping to win a trophy

Example 1: Several athletes will compete for a trophy this weekend.

Example 2: You have to qualify before you can compete for a trophy.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: compete for + a trophy

Spanish: competir por un trofeo

compete for prize money

Meaning: to take part in a competition hoping to win prize money

Example 1: Several athletes will compete for prize money this weekend.

Example 2: You have to qualify before you can compete for prize money.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: compete for + prize money

Spanish: competir por un premio en dinero

compete for a gold medal

Meaning: to take part in a competition hoping to win a gold medal

Example 1: Several athletes will compete for a gold medal this weekend.

Example 2: You have to qualify before you can compete for a gold medal.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: compete for + a gold medal

Spanish: competir por una medalla de oro

defeat an opponent

Meaning: to win against another competitor

Example 1: They played brilliantly and defeated an opponent.

Example 2: Our goal is to defeat an opponent in the next round.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: defeat + an opponent

Spanish: derrotar a un oponente

defeat the rival team

Meaning: to win against the opposing team

Example 1: They played brilliantly and defeated the rival team.

Example 2: Our goal is to defeat the rival team in the next round.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: defeat + the rival team

Spanish: derrotar al equipo rival

delight spectators

Meaning: to make spectators very pleased or excited

Example 1: The final goal delighted the spectators.

Example 2: Her performance delighted spectators around the world.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: delight + spectators

Spanish: deleitar a los espectadores

delight fans

Meaning: to make fans very pleased or excited

Example 1: The final goal delighted the fans.

Example 2: Her performance delighted fans around the world.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: delight + fans

Spanish: deleitar a los hinchas/fans

delight viewers

Meaning: to make viewers very pleased or excited

Example 1: The final goal delighted the viewers.

Example 2: Her performance delighted viewers around the world.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: delight + viewers

Spanish: deleitar a los espectadores

demand coordination

Meaning: to require a high level of coordination in order to succeed

Example 1: This sport demands coordination.

Example 2: Competing at a high level demands a lot of coordination.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: demand + coordination

Spanish: requerir/exigir coordinación

demand training

Meaning: to require a high level of training in order to succeed

Example 1: This sport demands training.

Example 2: Competing at a high level demands a lot of training.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: demand + training

Spanish: requerir/exigir entrenamiento

demand teamwork

Meaning: to require a high level of teamwork in order to succeed

Example 1: This sport demands teamwork.

Example 2: Competing at a high level demands a lot of teamwork.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: demand + teamwork

Spanish: requerir/exigir trabajo en equipo

disappoint spectators

Meaning: to make spectators feel unhappy because something was worse than expected

Example 1: The poor performance disappointed the spectators.

Example 2: They don't want to disappoint spectators in the final.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: disappoint + spectators

Spanish: decepcionar a los espectadores

disappoint fans

Meaning: to make fans feel unhappy because something was worse than expected

Example 1: The poor performance disappointed the fans.

Example 2: They don't want to disappoint fans in the final.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: disappoint + fans

Spanish: decepcionar a los hinchas/fans

disappoint viewers

Meaning: to make viewers feel unhappy because something was worse than expected

Example 1: The poor performance disappointed the viewers.

Example 2: They don't want to disappoint viewers in the final.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: disappoint + viewers

Spanish: decepcionar a los espectadores

enter a championship

Meaning: to officially register or agree to take part in a championship

Example 1: She decided to enter a championship this year.

Example 2: You must register online before you can enter a championship.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: enter + competition/tournament/championship

Spanish: inscribirse/participar en un campeonato

enter a tournament

Meaning: to officially register or agree to take part in a tournament

Example 1: She decided to enter a tournament this year.

Example 2: You must register online before you can enter a tournament.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: enter + competition/tournament/championship

Spanish: inscribirse/participar en un torneo

enter a competition

Meaning: to officially register or agree to take part in a competition

Example 1: She decided to enter a competition this year.

Example 2: You must register online before you can enter a competition.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: enter + competition/tournament/championship

Spanish: inscribirse/participar en una competencia

hold a championship

Meaning: to organise and host a championship

Example 1: The city will hold a championship next summer.

Example 2: The club holds a championship every year.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: hold + competition/tournament/championship

Spanish: organizar/celebrar un campeonato

hold a tournament

Meaning: to organise and host a tournament

Example 1: The city will hold a tournament next summer.

Example 2: The club holds a tournament every year.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: hold + competition/tournament/championship

Spanish: organizar/celebrar un torneo

hold a competition

Meaning: to organise and host a competition

Example 1: The city will hold a competition next summer.

Example 2: The club holds a competition every year.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: hold + competition/tournament/championship

Spanish: organizar/celebrar una competencia

involve coordination

Meaning: to include or require coordination as an important part

Example 1: The activity involves a lot of coordination.

Example 2: Most team sports involve coordination.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: involve + coordination

Spanish: implicar coordinación

involve training

Meaning: to include or require training as an important part

Example 1: The activity involves a lot of training.

Example 2: Most team sports involve training.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: involve + training

Spanish: implicar entrenamiento

involve teamwork

Meaning: to include or require teamwork as an important part

Example 1: The activity involves a lot of teamwork.

Example 2: Most team sports involve teamwork.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: involve + teamwork

Spanish: implicar trabajo en equipo

prepare for a championship

Meaning: to train or get ready before a championship

Example 1: The team is preparing for a championship.

Example 2: She has been training for months to prepare for a championship.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: prepare for + event

Spanish: prepararse para un campeonato

prepare for a tournament

Meaning: to train or get ready before a tournament

Example 1: The team is preparing for a tournament.

Example 2: She has been training for months to prepare for a tournament.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: prepare for + event

Spanish: prepararse para un torneo

prepare for a competition

Meaning: to train or get ready before a competition

Example 1: The team is preparing for a competition.

Example 2: She has been training for months to prepare for a competition.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: prepare for + event

Spanish: prepararse para una competencia

qualify for a championship

Meaning: to reach the required standard or result to take part in a championship

Example 1: They qualified for a championship after winning the semi-final.

Example 2: Only the top athletes qualify for a championship.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: qualify for + event

Spanish: clasificarse para un campeonato

qualify for a tournament

Meaning: to reach the required standard or result to take part in a tournament

Example 1: They qualified for a tournament after winning the semi-final.

Example 2: Only the top athletes qualify for a tournament.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: qualify for + event

Spanish: clasificarse para un torneo

qualify for a competition

Meaning: to reach the required standard or result to take part in a competition

Example 1: They qualified for a competition after winning the semi-final.

Example 2: Only the top athletes qualify for a competition.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: qualify for + event

Spanish: clasificarse para una competencia

require coordination

Meaning: to need coordination in order to do something successfully

Example 1: This event requires excellent coordination.

Example 2: Success at this level requires a lot of coordination.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: require + coordination

Spanish: requerir coordinación

require training

Meaning: to need training in order to do something successfully

Example 1: This event requires excellent training.

Example 2: Success at this level requires a lot of training.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: require + training

Spanish: requerir entrenamiento

require teamwork

Meaning: to need teamwork in order to do something successfully

Example 1: This event requires excellent teamwork.

Example 2: Success at this level requires a lot of teamwork.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: require + teamwork

Spanish: requerir trabajo en equipo

take part in a championship

Meaning: to participate in a championship

Example 1: Hundreds of athletes will take part in a championship.

Example 2: She was nervous about taking part in a championship for the first time.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: take part in + event

Spanish: participar en un campeonato

take part in a tournament

Meaning: to participate in a tournament

Example 1: Hundreds of athletes will take part in a tournament.

Example 2: She was nervous about taking part in a tournament for the first time.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: take part in + event

Spanish: participar en un torneo

take part in a competition

Meaning: to participate in a competition

Example 1: Hundreds of athletes will take part in a competition.

Example 2: She was nervous about taking part in a competition for the first time.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: take part in + event

Spanish: participar en una competencia

win a title

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded a title

Example 1: She hopes to win a title this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win a title.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + a title

Spanish: ganar un título

win a trophy

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded a trophy

Example 1: She hopes to win a trophy this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win a trophy.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + a trophy

Spanish: ganar un trofeo

win prize money

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded prize money

Example 1: She hopes to win prize money this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win prize money.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + prize money

Spanish: ganar un premio en dinero

win a gold medal

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded a gold medal

Example 1: She hopes to win a gold medal this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win a gold medal.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + a gold medal

Spanish: ganar una medalla de oro

win a championship

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded a championship

Example 1: She hopes to win a championship this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win a championship.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + a championship

Spanish: ganar un campeonato

win a tournament

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded a tournament

Example 1: She hopes to win a tournament this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win a tournament.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + a tournament

Spanish: ganar un torneo

win a competition

Meaning: to finish first or be awarded a competition

Example 1: She hopes to win a competition this season.

Example 2: Years of training helped him win a competition.

Pattern / Usage: collocation: win + a competition

Spanish: ganar una competencia

count on (sb)

Meaning: to trust or depend on someone

Example 1: You can count on me if you need help.

Example 2: The team is counting on her to finish the project.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; count on + person / count on sb to + verb

Spanish: contar con alguien

get back to (sb)

Meaning: to contact someone again with an answer or more information

Example 1: I'll check the figures and get back to you this afternoon.

Example 2: She never got back to me about the meeting.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; get back to + person

Spanish: volver a contactar/responderle a alguien

get round to doing (sth)

Meaning: to finally do something you have intended to do for a long time

Example 1: I finally got round to updating my CV.

Example 2: When are you going to get round to fixing that door?

Pattern / Usage: British phrasal verb; get round to + -ing

Spanish: finalmente hacerse tiempo para hacer algo

get (sb) down

Meaning: to make someone feel sad or discouraged

Example 1: Don't let one bad result get you down.

Example 2: The constant rain was starting to get everyone down.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; get + person + down

Spanish: deprimir/desanimar a alguien

get through (sth)

Meaning: to successfully finish or survive something difficult

Example 1: We got through the busiest week of the year.

Example 2: She got through the exam without any major problems.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; get through + task/period/exam

Spanish: superar/terminar algo difícil

get together

Meaning: to meet and spend time together

Example 1: Let's get together for dinner next week.

Example 2: The whole team gets together once a month.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; get together with + person

Spanish: juntarse; reunirse

get up

Meaning: to leave your bed and start the day, or rise to your feet

Example 1: I usually get up at seven.

Example 2: He got up from his chair and opened the door.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; intransitive

Spanish: levantarse

knock (sb) out

Meaning: to eliminate someone from a competition, or make someone unconscious

Example 1: Argentina knocked the other team out of the tournament.

Example 2: The boxer was knocked out in the third round.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; knock + person/team + out

Spanish: eliminar/dejar fuera de competencia a alguien

show off

Meaning: to try to impress people by displaying your abilities or possessions

Example 1: He was showing off in front of his friends.

Example 2: She doesn't like people who show off their money.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; show off / show sth off

Spanish: presumir; hacerse el/la canchero/a

take (sth) on

Meaning: to accept a responsibility, challenge, job, or opponent

Example 1: I don't want to take on more work this month.

Example 2: The team is ready to take on the champions.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; take on + challenge/work/opponent

Spanish: asumir/aceptar un desafío o tarea

turn (sth/sb) down

Meaning: to refuse an offer, request, or person

Example 1: She turned down the job offer.

Example 2: I asked him to join us, but he turned me down.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; separable: turn + object + down

Spanish: rechazar algo/a alguien

work out

Meaning: to exercise, or to develop successfully, or to find an answer

Example 1: I work out at the gym three times a week.

Example 2: Don't worry—we'll work out a solution.

Pattern / Usage: phrasal verb; meanings vary: exercise / solve / end successfully

Spanish: hacer ejercicio; resultar; resolver

application

Meaning: a formal request for something, or a practical use of an idea

Example 1: I submitted my job application yesterday.

Example 2: The technology has several useful applications in medicine.

Pattern / Usage: noun; apply → application; application for + job/course

Spanish: solicitud; aplicación

concentration

Meaning: the ability to focus your attention on one thing

Example 1: Noise makes it hard to maintain concentration.

Example 2: My concentration is better in the morning.

Pattern / Usage: noun; concentrate → concentration; concentration on + noun

Spanish: concentración

connection

Meaning: a relationship or link between people, things, or ideas

Example 1: There is a clear connection between sleep and performance.

Example 2: The train connection was delayed.

Pattern / Usage: noun; connect → connection; connection between A and B

Spanish: conexión

decision

Meaning: a choice made after thinking about different options

Example 1: We need to make a decision by Friday.

Example 2: It was a difficult decision to leave the company.

Pattern / Usage: noun; decide → decision; make a decision

Spanish: decisión

exhaustion

Meaning: extreme physical or mental tiredness

Example 1: He collapsed from exhaustion after the race.

Example 2: Working without rest can lead to exhaustion.

Pattern / Usage: noun; exhaust → exhausted → exhaustion

Spanish: agotamiento

expectation

Meaning: a belief about what you think will happen or how good something should be

Example 1: The film didn't meet my expectations.

Example 2: There are high expectations for the new player.

Pattern / Usage: noun; expect → expectation; expectations of/for

Spanish: expectativa

frustration

Meaning: the feeling of being annoyed because you cannot achieve or change something

Example 1: She sighed in frustration.

Example 2: Technical problems caused a lot of frustration.

Pattern / Usage: noun; frustrate → frustrated → frustration

Spanish: frustración

qualification

Meaning: an exam, course, skill, or certificate that shows you are suitable for a job or activity

Example 1: The role requires a professional qualification.

Example 2: She has the right qualifications for the job.

Pattern / Usage: noun; qualify → qualification

Spanish: calificación; título/requisito

motivation

Meaning: the reason or desire that makes you want to do something

Example 1: My main motivation is to become more fluent.

Example 2: It's hard to maintain motivation when progress feels slow.

Pattern / Usage: noun; motivate → motivation; motivation to + verb / for + noun

Spanish: motivación

production

Meaning: the process of making or creating goods, films, energy, etc.

Example 1: The factory increased production this year.

Example 2: The film went into production last summer.

Pattern / Usage: noun; produce → production

Spanish: producción

behaviour

Meaning: the way a person or animal acts

Example 1: His behaviour during the match was unacceptable.

Example 2: Good leaders model the behaviour they expect from others.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable/countable sense; British spelling

Spanish: comportamiento

discovery

Meaning: something that is found or learned for the first time

Example 1: The scientists made an important discovery.

Example 2: The discovery changed the way we understand the disease.

Pattern / Usage: noun; discover → discovery; make a discovery

Spanish: descubrimiento

amusement

Meaning: the feeling of finding something funny or entertaining

Example 1: She smiled in amusement.

Example 2: To my amusement, he wore the same shirt as me.

Pattern / Usage: noun; amuse → amusement

Spanish: diversión

commitment

Meaning: a strong promise, responsibility, or willingness to give time and effort

Example 1: Learning a language takes long-term commitment.

Example 2: He showed real commitment to the team.

Pattern / Usage: noun; commit → commitment; commitment to + noun

Spanish: compromiso

embarrassment

Meaning: the feeling of being ashamed or uncomfortable in a social situation

Example 1: He turned red with embarrassment.

Example 2: Forgetting her name was a real embarrassment.

Pattern / Usage: noun; embarrass → embarrassed → embarrassment

Spanish: vergüenza

encouragement

Meaning: words or actions that give someone confidence or hope

Example 1: A little encouragement can make a big difference.

Example 2: Her coach gave her encouragement before the race.

Pattern / Usage: noun; encourage → encouragement

Spanish: aliento; estímulo

entertainment

Meaning: activities, shows, or media that people enjoy for fun

Example 1: The hotel provides evening entertainment.

Example 2: Streaming has changed the entertainment industry.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable noun

Spanish: entretenimiento

improvement

Meaning: a change that makes something better

Example 1: I've noticed a big improvement in my pronunciation.

Example 2: The second version is a clear improvement on the first.

Pattern / Usage: noun; improve → improvement; improvement in/on

Spanish: mejora

appearance

Meaning: the way someone or something looks, or the act of appearing

Example 1: His appearance changed after months of training.

Example 2: She made a brief appearance at the event.

Pattern / Usage: noun; appear → appearance

Spanish: apariencia

assistance

Meaning: help or support

Example 1: Please contact reception if you need assistance.

Example 2: The project was completed with technical assistance from another team.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable noun; assist → assistance

Spanish: asistencia; ayuda

guidance

Meaning: help and advice about what to do

Example 1: I asked my manager for guidance.

Example 2: Students receive career guidance before graduation.

Pattern / Usage: uncountable noun; guide → guidance; guidance on + topic

Spanish: orientación

performance

Meaning: how well someone or something does a task, or an artistic/sports presentation

Example 1: The team's performance improved in the second half.

Example 2: She gave an excellent performance on stage.

Pattern / Usage: noun; perform → performance

Spanish: rendimiento; actuación

comfort

Meaning: a state of physical or emotional ease

Example 1: The seats were designed for comfort.

Example 2: Her words gave me some comfort.

Pattern / Usage: noun; comfortable → comfort

Spanish: comodidad

design

Meaning: the plan, style, or process of creating how something looks or works

Example 1: I like the simple design of the app.

Example 2: The team is working on the design of a new product.

Pattern / Usage: noun/verb; design of/for + noun

Spanish: diseño