Esquí (en. Ski)

/esˈki/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Recreational or competitive activity performed on snow using skis.

Example Sentence: Skiing is very popular in the Alps.

El esquí es muy popular en los Alpes.

Definition: The art or technique of descending snowy slopes on skis.

Example Sentence: I learned to ski when I was a child.

Aprendí a hacer esquí cuando era niño.

Etymology/Origin: From French 'esquiver', meaning to slide.

Common Phrase: to ski

Common Phrase Meaning: To practice the sport of skiing.

hacer esquí

Common Phrase: to go skiing

Common Phrase Meaning: To travel to a snowy area to practice skiing.

ir a esquiar

Common Phrase: cross-country skiing

Common Phrase Meaning: A type of skiing practiced on flat terrains with snow.

esquí de fondo

Common Phrase: alpine skiing

Common Phrase Meaning: Skiing practiced on mountains with steep slopes.

esquí alpino

Related Word: alpine skiing

Related Word Description: A skiing discipline practiced on mountains with slopes.

esquí alpino

Related Word: Nordic skiing

Related Word Description: A type of skiing done on flat terrains and used for exercise.

esquí nórdico

Slang Meaning: To have a skiing session.

Slang Example: We're going to go skiing this weekend.

Vamos a hacer un esquí este fin de semana.

Slang Meaning: To move quickly over snow in a fun way.

Slang Example: On Friday, the whole group went skiing in the snow.

El viernes todo el grupo se echó un esquí en la nieve.