derby

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdɜː.bɪ/ AmE /ˈdɜːr.bi/

noun en → es

1 RACE [singular] B1

a horse race or car race that is held regularly each year in the same place and has a special name

carrera, carrera de caballos o coches

  • the Derby

Collocations Derby winner · run in the Derby

  • The horse won the Epsom Derby.

    El caballo ganó la carrera de Epsom.

2 MATCH [singular] B2

a sports match between two teams or players that are usually rivals and often have a long history of playing against each other

partido, encuentro, desafío

  • Derby match

Collocations local derby · football/soccer derby

  • The city's football teams will play each other in the Derby.

    Los equipos de fútbol de la ciudad se enfrentarán en el Derby.