deportivo
/deh-por-TEE-boh/
sporty
A sporty person dressed in athletic clothing.
deportivo(adjective)
sporty
?describing a person's style or a vehicle
,sports-related
?general description of activities or items
athletic
?referring to a look or build
📝 In Action
Ella siempre lleva ropa deportiva al gimnasio.
A2She always wears sports clothes to the gym.
El periodismo deportivo es muy popular en España.
B1Sports journalism is very popular in Spain.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Ending
This word changes its ending based on what you are describing. Use 'deportivo' for masculine words (el coche deportivo) and 'deportiva' for feminine words (la prensa deportiva).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Sport vs. Sporty
Mistake: "Me gusta el fútbol deportivo."
Correction: Me gusta el deporte del fútbol.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing People
When you call someone 'deportivo', you are usually talking about their style of dress or their attitude, not necessarily that they are a professional athlete.
A high-performance sports car.
📝 In Action
Mi sueño es conducir un deportivo por la costa.
B1My dream is to drive a sports car along the coast.
⭐ Usage Tips
Shortened Form
In casual conversation, people often drop the word 'coche' (car) and just say 'un deportivo' to refer to a sports car.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: deportivo
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'sports shoes' in Spanish using the adjective form?
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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).