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medallista

medallist

noun meh-dah-YEES-tah Rare

Usage Note

Medallista is a common-gender noun: the same form serves for both male and female winners, distinguished only by the article — el medallista / la medallista. In sports journalism you will see medallista olímpico/a to specify the medal's origin. The word is formed from medalla (medal) + the agentive suffix -ista.

Examples

"La medallista recibió una gran ovación del público."

Natural Translation

The medallist received a great ovation from the audience.

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