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hípica

equestrian sport, show jumping

noun EE-pee-kah Rare

Origin: From Greek hippikos, 'of horses' (hippos).

Usage Note

Hípica (always feminine: la hípica) is the umbrella term in Spanish for equestrian sports, including show jumping, dressage, and eventing — what English might call 'equestrianism'. Un club hípico is a riding club. The adjective hípico/a is also found in carrera hípica ('horse race') and centro hípico ('equestrian centre').

Examples

"Compite en hípica desde los doce años."

Natural Translation

She has been competing in equestrian sport since she was twelve.

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