wrestling
Wrestling is a sport where two people fight by holding and throwing each other to the ground. It does not involve hitting or kicking and usually takes place on a soft mat.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I enjoy watching wrestling during the Olympic Games.
I like to see the wrestling sport in the big world games.
The local gymnasium offers wrestling classes for teenagers.
The sports center has lessons for the sport of wrestling.
My little brothers are always wrestling on the living room floor.
My young brothers are always playing at fighting.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'wrestling' as 'rest-ling.' Even though the athletes are moving fast, they often look like they are 'resting' on each other when they are holding tight on the mat.
Quiz rápido
The athlete won a gold medal in the ___ competition.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: wrestling
Ejemplos
I enjoy watching wrestling during the Olympic Games.
everydayI like to see the wrestling sport in the big world games.
The local gymnasium offers wrestling classes for teenagers.
formalThe sports center has lessons for the sport of wrestling.
My little brothers are always wrestling on the living room floor.
informalMy young brothers are always playing at fighting.
Ancient civilizations used wrestling as a primary form of combat training.
academicOld societies used the sport to practice for fighting.
The sports media company invested in professional wrestling broadcasting rights.
businessThe company bought the right to show wrestling on TV.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
wrestling with a problem
trying very hard to solve a difficult situation
arm wrestling
a test of strength using only the arms
go wrestling
to participate in the sport
Se confunde a menudo con
Boxing involves hitting with fists, while wrestling involves grabbing and throwing.
Notas de uso
When referring to the sport as a whole, 'wrestling' is an uncountable noun. Use 'wrestle' as a verb to describe the action.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'he is a wrestling' when they mean 'he is a wrestler.' Use 'wrestling' for the sport and 'wrestler' for the person.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'wrestling' as 'rest-ling.' Even though the athletes are moving fast, they often look like they are 'resting' on each other when they are holding tight on the mat.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English word 'wræstlian,' which means to twist or turn.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Wrestling is one of the world's oldest sports and is central to the Olympic tradition; many cultures have their own styles, like Sumo in Japan.
Quiz rápido
The athlete won a gold medal in the ___ competition.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: wrestling
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