race

• Sustantivo que denota una competición de velocidad, como una carrera a pie, en vehículo o en bicicleta, para determinar quién es el más rápido.

A noun referring to a competition of speed, such as running, driving, or cycling, to determine who is the fastest.

1. Competition of speedA1formalsport

   A competition to see who can go fastest, especially running, driving, or swimming.

   Carrera (competencia de velocidad)

   • She won the 100-meter race.
   • The car race starts at noon.
   • They participated in a charity race.

   Sinónimoscompetitioncontestdasheventheatrunsprint

2. Ethnic groupB2formal

   A group of people sharing common ancestry, culture, or physical characteristics.

   Raza (grupo étnico)

   • The festival celebrates different races and cultures.
   • Human race diversity is important to preserve.
   • Discrimination based on race is illegal.

   Sinónimosancestryethnic groupethnicitylineagenationpeoplestocktribe

3. Rapid movementB1informal

   A strong or fast movement, often in a hurry.

   carrera rápida

   • He ran at full race to catch the bus.
   • The race of the river was dangerous.
   • She felt the race of her heart after the scare.

   Sinónimosboltdartdashhurryrushscramblescurryspeedsprintswiftness

   Antónimoshaltreststandstillstillness

• Verbo que denota participar en una competición de velocidad o moverse muy rápido.

A verb used to indicate competing in a speed contest or moving very quickly.

1. Compete in a speed contestA2formalsport

   To take part in a competition of speed against others.

   Competir en una carrera de velocidad

   • She raced against the fastest runners in the country.
   • They raced their cars around the track.
   • He raced to win the gold medal.

   Sinónimoscompetecontendcontestrunsprint

2. Move quicklyA1informal

   To move or go very fast, often in a hurry.

   correr rápidamente

   • I raced home to catch the bus.
   • He raced down the stairs to answer the phone.
   • The children raced around the playground.

   Sinónimosboltdashflyhurryrushscurryspeedsprinttearzoom

   Antónimosamblecrawldawdle

3. Compete urgentlyB1formal

   To compete or strive quickly to achieve something before others.

   Competir a toda prisa

   • Companies are racing to develop new technology.
   • They raced against time to finish the rescue.
   • The teams raced to meet the deadline.

   Sinónimosdashhastenhurryhustlerushscramblesprint

   Antónimosdawdledelaylagloiter