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deportivo

sports

adjective deh-pohr-TEE-boh Less Common

Also means

sporty

Usage Note

Deportivo can mean 'relating to sport' (centro deportivo = 'sports centre') or describe a sporty style (ropa deportiva = 'sportswear'). As a masculine noun, el deportivo commonly refers to a sports car or a sports club. Do not confuse with deportista, which means 'athlete' or 'sportsperson'.

Examples

"Es un coche muy deportivo."

Natural Translation

It is a very sporty car.

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