Spanish Conversation · Level 108
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Spanish word
dopaje
Pronunciation
IPA/doˈpaxe/
Meaning
- masculine noundoping
Example
¿Crees que hubo dopaje en la carrera?
Do you think there was doping in the race?
More examples
Las pruebas de dopaje dieron positivo en varios atletas.
The doping tests came back positive for several athletes.
Core concept
Use of prohibited performance enhancers.
Common phrases
casos de dopaje
doping cases
pruebas de dopaje
doping tests
Similar words
trampa: Unfair act or tactic used to gain an advantage in a game, contest, or selection.
doping: Use of prohibited substances or methods in sport to boost athletic performance.
sustancia prohibida: Substance banned in competition because it can enhance athletic performance.
esteroide: Synthetic compound used to increase muscle strength, size, or recovery.
Definition in Spanish
Uso de sustancias o métodos prohibidos para mejorar el rendimiento físico, especialmente en el deporte.
Word origin
Derived from French dopage and ultimately from English dope, Spanish dopaje names the practice of using prohibited substances or procedures to boost athletic results.
Usage tips
- Unlike English slang 'dope', dopaje carries a negative, regulatory meaning and typically appears in contexts about tests, bans, and sanctions.
Opposites
- juego limpiofair playnoun
- competencia limpiaclean competitionnoun
Related words
- dopardopeverb
- dopadodopedadjective
- dopantedoping substancenoun