deportivo
masc.adjective, noun
1. sports, sporting, athletic
related to sport
Common combinations
- actividad deportiva — sporting activity
- material deportivo — sports equipment
- evento deportivo — sporting event
- La tienda vende ropa deportiva.The shop sells sportswear.
- El centro deportivo abre a las ocho.The sports center opens at eight.
- La prensa deportiva habló del partido.The sports press talked about the match.
2. sporting, sportsmanlike
showing fairness and respect
Common combinations
- comportamiento deportivo — sportsmanlike behavior
- actitud deportiva — sporting attitude
- gesto deportivo — sportsmanlike gesture
- Aceptó la derrota con espíritu deportivo.He accepted the defeat in a sportsmanlike way.
- Su actitud deportiva ayudó a terminar el partido.Her sporting attitude helped finish the match.
- El capitán tuvo un gesto deportivo con el rival.The captain made a sportsmanlike gesture toward the opponent.
3. sports car
high-performance car
Common combinations
- deportivo rojo — red sports car
- deportivo descapotable — convertible sports car
- deportivo de lujo — luxury sports car
- Compró un deportivo rojo.He bought a red sports car.
- El deportivo acelera muy rápido.The sports car accelerates very quickly.
- Sueña con conducir un deportivo.He dreams of driving a sports car.
Same root
Phrases with this word
espíritu deportivo