boulder

BrE /ˈbaʊldə/ AmE /ˈbaʊldər/

noun en → es

1 ROCK [noun] B1

a very large, rounded stone or rock that is found in the ground or lying on the surface of the earth

roca grande, roca suelta

Collocations a boulder · boulders in a field

  • The path was blocked by a huge boulder.

    El camino estaba bloqueado por una enorme roca.

2 SPORT [noun] C1

a sport in which people climb up large rocks or stones, often using ropes and special equipment for safety

escalada en rocas grandes

Collocations bouldering route · indoor bouldering

  • He's a keen boulderer and has climbed many challenging routes.

    Es un apasionado de la escalada en rocas y ha escalado muchas rutas desafiantes.