salto con pértiga
/salto kon peɾtiɡa/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase pole vault is salto con pértiga in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists salto con garrocha.
Meaning: jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| salto con pértiga | /salto kon peɾtiɡa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| salto con garrocha | /salto kon ɡarot͡ʃa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This noun refers to the athletics event where an athlete vaults over a high bar using a pole.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase salto con pértiga literally translates to jump with pole.
Which one should you use?
Salto con pértiga is the standard technical term used in official athletics contexts and sports broadcasting. In contrast, salto con garrocha is a common alternative that specifically uses the word garrocha, which refers to a traditional pole or staff.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Salto con garrocha is frequently used in Spain and parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to the athlete (the pole vaulter), you use the noun saltador (jumper) combined with the equipment.
Did you know?
- The term pértiga is a doublet of percha, which is the Spanish word for a clothes 'hanger'.
- In Spain, garrocha is not only used for sports but historically refers to a long pole used by livestock herders to guide cattle.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word garrocha is deeply tied to regional folklore and traditional festivals rather than just modern sports.
Examples in context
- En los Juegos Olímpicos, los atletas compiten en disciplinas como el salto con garrocha.At the Olympic Games, athletes compete in disciplines such as pole vaulting.
- El salto con pértiga requiere una gran técnica y habilidad atlética.Pole vaulting requires great technique and athletic ability.
- Ella compite en el salto con pértiga.She competes in the pole vault.
- Él practica el salto con pértiga cada mañana.He practices the pole vault every morning.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a track and field meet.
- JavierLucía, ¿vas a ver el salto con pértiga?Lucía, are you going to watch the pole vault?
- LucíaSí, es mi evento favorito.Yes, it is my favorite event.
- JavierEl salto con pértiga es muy emocionante.The pole vault is very exciting.
- LucíaTienes razón, vamos al estadio.You are right, let's go to the stadium.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pole vault” translations and entries salto con pértiga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, garrocha, pértiga, salto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
