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Vocabulary Lab

High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

45 minC1c1vocabularysports-medicine-training-performancefisiológicometabólicorehabilitaciónpatología

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to sports medicine, training & performance.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Sports Medicine, Training & Performance

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

physiological //

/ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkl/adj
Definition:Relating to the way in which a living organism or its parts function.
Traducción:fisiológico
Example:The athlete's physiological response to the new altitude training protocol was remarkably positive.
Collocation:physiological response
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    • metabolic //

    /ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk/adj
    Definition:Relating to the chemical processes in a living organism that turn food into energy.
    Traducción:metabólico
    Example:Advanced wearable tech now allows for real-time monitoring of metabolic rates during endurance runs.
    Collocation:metabolic rate
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    • etiology //

    /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/n
    Definition:The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.
    Traducción:etiología
    Example:Clinicians are still investigating the exact etiology of the sudden increase in repetitive strain injuries among e-sports players.
    Collocation:investigate the etiology
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    • pathology //

    /pəˈθɒlədʒi/n
    Definition:The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the microscopic changes in cells and tissues.
    Traducción:patología
    Example:The sports pathologist examined the tissue samples to rule out any underlying degenerative pathology.
    Collocation:underlying pathology
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    • proprioception //

    /ˌprəʊpriəˈsepʃn/n
    Definition:The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and of movement through space.
    Traducción:propiocepción
    Example:Neuromuscular training is essential to improve proprioception and prevent ankle instability.
    Collocation:improve proprioception
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    • asymptomatic //

    /ˌeɪ⁡sɪmpˈtɒmətɪk/adj
    Definition:Producing or showing no symptoms.
    Traducción:asintomático
    Example:The player remained asymptomatic despite the minor ligament tear detected during the scan.
    Collocation:remain asymptomatic
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    • acute //

    /əˈkjuːt/adj
    Definition:Present or experienced to a sudden and severe degree; short-term.
    Traducción:agudo
    Example:The team doctor had to decide between conservative treatment and surgery for the athlete's acute injury.
    Collocation:acute injury
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    • chronic //

    /ˈkrɒnɪk/adj
    Definition:Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
    Traducción:crónico
    Example:Managing chronic inflammation is a key component of long-term athletic longevity.
    Collocation:chronic condition
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    • rehabilitation //

    /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.
    Traducción:rehabilitación
    Example:The rehabilitation programme was meticulously designed to ensure a safe return to competition.
    Collocation:comprehensive rehabilitation
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    • prognosis //

    /prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/n
    Definition:The likely course of a disease or the chance of recovery.
    Traducción:pronóstico
    Example:Given the advanced state of the tear, the prognosis for a full recovery remains guarded.
    Collocation:favourable prognosis
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    • optimization //

    /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
    Traducción:optimización
    Example:Data-driven optimization of training loads is now standard practice in professional cycling.
    Collocation:performance optimization
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    • efficacy //

    /ˈefɪkəsi/n
    Definition:The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
    Traducción:eficacia
    Example:The clinical trials confirmed the efficacy of the new recovery supplement in reducing muscle soreness.
    Collocation:demonstrate efficacy
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    • intervention //

    /ˌɪntəˈvenʃn/n
    Definition:Action taken to interrupt or modify a course of events, especially medical treatment.
    Traducción:intervención
    Example:Early surgical intervention proved to be the decisive factor in the sprinter's comeback.
    Collocation:medical intervention
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    • attrition //

    /əˈtrɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained pressure.
    Traducción:desgaste / atrición
    Example:The high rate of player attrition during the season was attributed to overtraining.
    Collocation:rate of attrition
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    • equilibrium //

    /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/n
    Definition:A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
    Traducción:equilibrio
    Example:Maintaining a physiological equilibrium is vital for athletes undergoing extreme temperature training.
    Collocation:achieve equilibrium
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    • protocol //

    /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/n
    Definition:A system of rules or procedures to be followed in a specific situation.
    Traducción:protocolo
    Example:The team strictly adheres to a recovery protocol involving cryotherapy and compression.
    Collocation:strict protocol
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a wish or command (often used regarding medical advice).
    Traducción:cumplimiento / adherencia
    Example:Patient compliance with the prescribed physiotherapy routine is crucial for successful recovery.
    Collocation:strict compliance
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    • assessment //

    /əˈsesmənt/n
    Definition:The evaluation or judgment of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
    Traducción:evaluación
    Example:A comprehensive biomechanical assessment was conducted to identify gait abnormalities.
    Collocation:thorough assessment
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:Strength conditioning is designed to mitigate the risk of ligamentous injuries.
    Collocation:mitigate risk
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
    Example:The athlete underwent a comprehensive screening before the season commenced.
    Collocation:comprehensive screening
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    • burnout //

    /ˈbɜːnaʊt/n
    Definition:A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
    Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
    Example:Mental health professionals are increasingly addressing burnout in high-performance environments.
    Collocation:suffer burnout
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    • overtraining //

    /ˌəʊvəˈtreɪnɪŋ/n
    Definition:The practice of training too much or too intensely, leading to fatigue and injury.
    Traducción:sobreentrenamiento
    Example:Overtraining syndrome can lead to significant hormonal imbalances in elite athletes.
    Collocation:suffer from overtraining
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    • peak performance //

    /piːk pəˈfɔːməns/phrase
    Definition:The highest level of functioning or achievement.
    Traducción:rendimiento máximo
    Example:The training block was specifically designed to ensure peak performance during the Olympics.
    Collocation:achieve peak performance
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    • setback //

    /ˈsetbæk/n
    Definition:A reversal or check in progress.
    Traducción:contratiempo
    Example:The hamstring injury was a major setback for her qualifying attempts.
    Collocation:major setback
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    • resilience //

    /rɪˈzɪliəns/n
    Definition:The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
    Traducción:resiliencia
    Example:Building psychological resilience is just as important as physical conditioning for professional athletes.
    Collocation:build resilience
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    • to push one's limits //

    /pʊʃ wʌnz ˈlɪmɪts/phrase
    Definition:To try to do something harder or better than ever before.
    Traducción:forzar los límites
    Example:In the pursuit of gold, athletes constantly push their limits to find marginal gains.
    Collocation:constantly push limits
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    • to hit a plateau //

    /hɪt ə ˈplætəʊ/phrase
    Definition:To reach a state where no further progress is being made.
    Traducción:estancarse
    Example:After months of progress, the swimmer hit a plateau and needed to adjust her technique.
    Collocation:hit a plateau
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    • to be in peak condition //

    /biː ɪn piːk kənˈdɪʃn/phrase
    Definition:To be at one's best physical state.
    Traducción:estar en plena forma
    Example:The squad is in peak condition following their intensive pre-season camp.
    Collocation:stay in peak condition
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    • to bounce back //

    /baʊns bæk/v
    Definition:To recover quickly from an illness, injury, or disappointment.
    Traducción:recuperarse / reponerse
    Example:It's remarkable how quickly the gymnast managed to bounce back after such a devastating injury.
    Collocation:quickly bounce back
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə(r)/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing or thinking about something.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The introduction of AI-driven biomechanical analysis has been a total game-changer for injury prevention.
    Collocation:absolute game-changer
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