Atleta (en. Athlete)

/atˈleta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Person trained to compete in sports.

The athlete won the gold medal at the Olympic Games.

El atleta ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos.

Person who participates in physical activities and competitions.

The athlete trains hard for his next race.

El atleta se prepara arduamente para su próxima carrera.

Individual who demonstrates outstanding physical skills in a sports discipline.

Since he was young, he was always an exceptional athlete in athletics.

Desde joven, siempre fue un atleta excepcional en el atletismo.

From the Greek 'athlētēs', meaning 'competitor' or 'fighter'.

elite athlete

Athlete who excels internationally in their discipline.

atleta de élite

create an athlete

Develop someone's skills to make them a professional competitor.

crear un atleta

amateur athlete

Person who practices a sport as a hobby and not professionally.

atleta aficionado

sport

Physical activity that requires effort and skills.

deporte

competition

Event where athletes compete against each other.

competencia

coach

Person who trains and prepares athletes.

entrenador

Sport guy

He is an athlete, but we call him the sport guy.

Él es un atleta, pero lo llamamos el güey del deporte.

Rave

That athlete is always at rave parties and events.

Ese atleta siempre está en fiestas y eventos de rave.