touchdown

touchdown

Jugada de fútbol americano que vale seis puntos: llevar o atrapar el balón en la zona de anotación rival.

En inglés sencillo: A score worth six points in American football, made by taking or catching the ball in the opposing end zone.

• He scored a touchdown.
• The quarterback threw two touchdown passes.
• That late touchdown won the game.

Expresiones frecuentes: score a touchdown, touchdown pass, winning touchdown

toma de tierra, aterrizaje

Momento en que un avión o una nave espacial toca el suelo al aterrizar.

En inglés sencillo: The moment an aircraft or spacecraft reaches the ground when landing.

• Touchdown was smooth.
• The wheels shook slightly at touchdown.
• Passengers must remain seated after touchdown.

Sinónimos: landing

Expresiones frecuentes: smooth touchdown, before touchdown, after touchdown

ensayo

Puntuación en rugbi lograda al apoyar el balón en el suelo más allá de la línea de gol rival.

En inglés sencillo: A score in rugby made by pressing the ball onto the ground beyond the opposing goal line.

• The player scored a touchdown.
• The referee checked the touchdown carefully.
• Her touchdown put the rugby team ahead.

Sinónimos: try

Expresiones frecuentes: score a touchdown, rugby touchdown, winning touchdown