bouldering

[/ˈboʊldərɪŋ/]
noun
escalada em rocha
1. A form of rock climbing performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses, typically at heights of 12 feet or less
She spends her weekends bouldering at the local climbing gym.
Ela passa seus fins de semana fazendo escalada em rocha na academia de escalada local.
2. The sport or activity of climbing on natural boulders or indoor climbing walls with the focus on technique and problem-solving
Bouldering has become increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts.
A escalada em rocha tem se tornado cada vez mais popular entre entusiastas de fitness.
Bouldering has experienced explosive growth in Brazil and the USA since the 2000s, particularly with the rise of indoor climbing gyms in urban areas. In Brazil, it appeals to younger demographics and is becoming an Olympic-adjacent sport. The climbing community tends to use the English term 'bouldering' even in Portuguese-speaking contexts, reflecting the sport's international culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rock climbingfree climbingboulder climbing
Antonyms / Antônimos
rappellingdescending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escalada em rocha
Most common translation; sometimes shortened to 'escalada'
Brazil - climbing communities
bouldering
English term often used directly in Brazilian climbing communities
São Paulo
escalada em bloco
Alternative term used in some climbing gyms
Portugal
escalada em blocos
Portuguese variant uses plural form more commonly

Related Words

climbingrope climbingmountaineeringcrash padclimbing wallcrux

Related Idioms & Phrases

send a problem - successfully complete a bouldering route
project - a bouldering route being worked on but not yet completed
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