Olimpia (en. Olympia)

/o.lim.pi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Name of an international sporting event.
Athletes prepare intensively to compete in the Olympias.
Los atletas se preparan intensamente para competir en las Olimpias.
Reference channel to the city of Olympia in Greece.
The statue of Zeus was located in Olympia, a sacred place.
La estatua de Zeus se encontraba en Olimpia, un lugar sagrado.
adjective
Related to the Olympic Games.
The athlete won an Olympic medal at the Tokyo Olympias.
El atleta obtuvo una medalla olímpica en las Olimpias de Tokio.

Etymology

From the Greek 'Olympia', referring to the city of Olympia in Greece.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Olympic Games
International sporting event held every four years.
juegos olímpicos
Olympic medal
Award given to the winners at the Olympias.
medalla olímpica
ancient Olympia
Historical site where the Olympic Games were held in ancient times.
antiguo Olimpia

Related Words

Olympic
Adjective related to the Olympic Games.
olímpico
athlete
Person who participates in sporting competitions.
atleta
medal
Prize awarded in competitions.
medalla

Slang Meanings

Someone who has great sporting aspirations.
That girl has an Olympic spirit, always training to be the best.
Esa chica tiene un espíritu olimpia, siempre entrenando para ser la mejor.