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deportivo

deh-por-TEE-boh/de.por.ˈti.βo/

“deportivo” means “sporty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

sporty, sports-related

Also: athletic
A person wearing a tracksuit and running shoes, looking ready for physical activity.

📝 In Action

Ella siempre lleva ropa deportiva al gimnasio.

A2

She always wears sports clothes to the gym.

El periodismo deportivo es muy popular en España.

B1

Sports journalism is very popular in Spain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • atlético (athletic)

Antonyms

  • antideportivo (unsportsmanlike)

Common Collocations

  • coche deportivo – sports car
  • centro deportivo – sports center

sports car

NounmB1
A sleek, low-profile red sports car parked on a road.

📝 In Action

Mi sueño es conducir un deportivo por la costa.

B1

My dream is to drive a sports car along the coast.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • automóvil de carreras (race car)

Common Collocations

  • un deportivo de lujo – a luxury sports car

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "deportivo" in Spanish:

athletic→sports car→sports-related→sporty→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: deportivo

Question 1 of 1

How would you say 'sports shoes' in Spanish using the adjective form?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
deporte(sport) — Noun
deportista(athlete) — Noun
deportividad(sportsmanship) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish noun 'deporte' (sport), combined with the suffix '-ivo', which is used to turn verbs or nouns into describing words (adjectives). The root 'deporte' comes from an old word meaning 'to carry away' or 'to amuse oneself'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: desportivoFrench: sportif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'deportivo' the same as 'atlético'?

Not exactly. 'Atlético' refers more to physical strength or build (an athletic person), while 'deportivo' refers to things related to the world of sports (sports clothes, sports cars, sports news).