carrera por montaña
/kareɾa poɾ montaɲa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'trail run' is translated into Spanish as carrera por montaña.
The term refers to a long-distance race that takes place on natural paths or rugged terrain rather than paved roads. In many Spanish-speaking athletic communities, the English term trail running is frequently used as a loanword to refer to the sport itself. If you want to express the specific idea of running on trails in a forest, you can use the informal phrase correr en el bosque.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase carrera por montaña is composed of carrera (race), por (through/by) and montaña (mountain), literally meaning 'race through mountain'.
Which one should you use?
While carrera por montaña is a standard way to say trail run, you can also use the formal phrase carrera de senderos (trail run) or carrera de montaña (mountain race).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term carrera de trail is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/kareɾa poɾ montaɲa/
Did you know?
- While carrera means 'race' in the context of trail running, the same word is also used to describe a university degree. A student does not just study a subject, they hacen una carrera.
- The word carrera shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'career'. Both stem from the Latin 'carrus', which referred to a wheeled vehicle or chariot.
Examples in context
- Participaré en una carrera de senderos este fin de semana en el Parque Nacional.I will participate in a trail run this weekend in the National Park.
- Soy un entusiasta de la carrera de montaña y me encanta descubrir nuevos senderos cada vez que viajo.I am a mountain race enthusiast, and I love discovering new trails whenever I travel.
- Me inscribí en una carrera por montaña.I signed up for a trail run.
- Esa carrera por montaña fue muy difícil.That trail run was very difficult.
- Mañana habrá una carrera por montaña en el bosque.Tomorrow there will be a trail run in the forest.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans at a cafe.
- Javier¿Vas a participar en la carrera por montaña?Are you going to participate in the trail run?
- ElenaSí, Javier, estoy muy emocionada.Yes, Javier, I am very excited.
- JavierEspero que te diviertas mucho en la ruta.I hope you have a lot of fun on the route.
- ElenaGracias, será una aventura increíble.Thanks, it will be an amazing adventure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carrera, montaña, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
