No. 12,474 in Spanish
medallista
"Medallista" means "medalist," referring to someone who has won a medal in a competition.
In a sentence
El medallista olímpico recibió un cálido homenaje en su ciudad natal.
The Olympic medalist received a warm homage in his hometown.
Here, "medallista" refers to an athlete who has won a medal in the Olympics, specifying its use in sports.
La medallista destacó por su desempeño impecable en la competición.
The medalist stood out for her impeccable performance in the competition.
In this context, "medallista" is used to denote a female athlete who has earned a medal, showing agreement in gender (female) in Spanish grammar.
Como medallista, él inspira a muchos jóvenes a perseguir sus sueños.
As a medalist, he inspires many young people to follow their dreams.
This sentence uses "medallista" more generally to reference someone who has won a medal, focusing on their role as a source of inspiration.
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