campo a través
/kampo a tɾabes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cross country the sport" is translated into Spanish as campo a través.
This phrase refers to the sport where people race on foot over natural terrain instead of a paved track.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'field across' or 'field through'.
Did you know?
- In many parts of the Spanish-speaking world, runners and coaches skip the translation entirely and simply use the English term 'cross country' to refer to the sport.
- The word campo shares the Latin root 'campus' with the English word 'camp', which originally meant an open plain.
- The term través in this phrase is believed to have entered Spanish via Catalan rather than originating directly from Latin.
Examples in context
- Practico cross los fines de semanaI practice cross on weekends
- Me gusta competir en cross countryI enjoy competing in cross country
- Me encanta correr campo a través.I love running cross country.
- El equipo de campo a través tiene una carrera mañana.The cross country team has a race tomorrow.
- Ella es una atleta de campo a través muy rápida.She is a very fast cross country athlete.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite sports.
- ElenaElena, ¿practicas algún deporte en el colegio?Elena, do you practice any sport at school?
- MateoSí, Mateo, compito en campo a través.Yes, Mateo, I compete in cross country.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Es muy difícil?That's great! Is it very difficult?
- MateoCansa mucho, pero es muy divertido.It's very tiring, but it's a lot of fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, campo, través, CC BY-SA 4.0.
