No. 779 in Catalan
esportiu
Sporty or sports-related.
In a sentence
El centre esportiu obre cada matí a les set.
The sports center opens every morning at seven.
Here, 'esportiu' is an adjective modifying 'centre', describing the center as being related to or designated for sports.
Ell és molt esportiu i participa en moltes competicions.
He is very sporty and participates in many competitions.
In this sentence, 'esportiu' is an adjective describing a person, indicating their inclination towards or activity in sports.
M'agrada vestir roba esportiva durant el cap de setmana.
I like wearing sports clothing during the weekend.
Here, 'esportiva' is the feminine form of 'esportiu' and is used as an adjective modifying 'roba', referring to it as suited for sports activities.
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