No. 2,459 in Spanish
sport
The Spanish word "sport" refers to a physical activity or game, often competitive, performed for enjoyment, exercise, or skill.
In a sentence
El fútbol es un deporte muy popular en España.
Soccer is a very popular sport in Spain.
In this sentence, 'deporte' refers to sports activities in general, particularly highlighting soccer as an example.
Practicar deportes es bueno para la salud.
Practicing sports is good for health.
Here, the term 'deportes' is used in the plural form to refer to sports collectively as activities beneficial for health.
Mi hermano es muy deportista; juega tenis y corre maratones.
My brother is very athletic; he plays tennis and runs marathons.
In this usage, 'deportista' is derived from the noun 'deporte' and is used as an adjective describing someone who actively participates in sports.
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