Noun
/lɒŋˈdʒʌmpər/
The term "long-jumper" refers to an athlete who competes in the long jump event in track and field sports. The long jump is an activity where a competitor attempts to jump as far as possible from a take-off point, utilizing speed, strength, and technique.
Frequency of Use:
The term "long-jumper" is used frequently in both oral and written contexts, especially in sports commentary or discussions, athletic training, and event summaries. It tends to appear more in written contexts such as sports reports, training manuals, and news articles.
The long-jumper set a new national record during the championship.
El saltador de longitud estableció un nuevo récord nacional durante el campeonato.
Many long-jumpers spend hours perfecting their technique and training for optimal performance.
Muchos saltadores de longitud pasan horas perfeccionando su técnica y entrenando para un rendimiento óptimo.
She is not just a long-jumper; she also excels in the triple jump event.
Ella no es solo una saltadora de longitud; también sobresale en el evento de triple salto.
The term "long-jumper" is relatively specific and does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions centered directly on it. However, there are some idiomatic expressions that include "jump" which may be relevant due to their association with jumping events.
Jump through hoops
"To be successful, the long-jumper had to jump through hoops to meet all the qualification standards."
Para tener éxito, el saltador de longitud tuvo que saltar a través de muchos obstáculos para cumplir con todos los estándares de calificación.
Take a leap of faith
"Becoming a professional long-jumper requires taking a leap of faith in your ability to succeed."
Convertirse en un saltador de longitud profesional requiere dar un salto de fe en tu capacidad para tener éxito.
Jump on the bandwagon
"After the Olympics, many young athletes want to jump on the bandwagon and become long-jumpers."
Después de los Juegos Olímpicos, muchos jóvenes atletas quieren subirse al carro y convertirse en saltadores de longitud.
The term "long-jumper" originates from the combination of "long," denoting distance, and "jumper," which derives from the verb "jump," meaning to leap or spring off the ground. The sport itself has ancient roots, with competitive jumping events documented in historical texts.
Synonyms:
- Long jump athlete
- Long jump competitor
- Long jump specialist
Antonyms:
- High-jumper (related event, but a different specialization)
- Discus thrower (another event from track and field)
- Sprinter (another type of track athlete)