racing

• Relativo a las carreras competitivas, especialmente en deportes como el automovilismo o las carreras de caballos.

Relating to or used in competitive races, especially in sports like car racing or horse racing.

1. Related to competitive speed contestsA2formalsport

   Involving or used in competitions where participants race against each other.

   de carreras

   • He loves watching racing cars at the circuit.
   • She bought a pair of racing shoes for the marathon.
   • The racing team practiced for the championship.

   Sinónimosrace

2. Moving very fastB1informal

   Describing something that moves or operates at high speed.

   que va a gran velocidad

   • Her heart was racing after the sprint.
   • The racing wind made the sails billow.
   • He spoke in a racing voice, full of excitement.

   Sinónimosfastflyingrapidspeedingswift

   Antónimosslowsluggish

• Sustantivo que designa la actividad o el deporte consistente en competir por la velocidad entre participantes, como automóviles, caballos o atletas, así como el conjunto de carreras organizadas.

A noun referring to a competitive sport or activity involving speed contests between participants, such as cars, horses, or athletes.

incontable

1. Competitive speed contestsA2formalsport

   The sport or activity of competing in races, especially with vehicles, horses, or on foot.

   Carreras competitivas

   • He is a professional in motor racing.
   • Horse racing is popular at the track.
   • She enjoys watching Formula 1 racing on TV.

2. Running competitionsB1formalsport

   Competitive running events, such as track and field races.

   Carreras de competición

   • The Olympics feature world-class racing events.
   • He trains daily for the 100m racing sprint.
   • Athletics racing requires great endurance.

   Sinónimosathleticsrunningtracktrack and field

• 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