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“sports” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsodeportivo

Pronunciation

IPA/depoɾˈtiβa/

Example

Necesito zapatillas deportivas para correr.

I need sports shoes for running.

Illustration for deportiva (sports)

How to say “sports” in Spanish

“Sports” in Spanish is deportiva.

Sportswear and equipment.

Full entry for deportiva: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with deportiva

La chaqueta deportiva me protege del viento.

The sports jacket protects me from the wind.

Tips for using deportiva

  • The adjective usually follows the noun in Spanish, for example 'zapatillas deportivas' rather than 'deportivas zapatillas'.

Other Spanish words for “sports”

¿Vas al evento deportivo mañana?

Are you going to the sports event tomorrow?

“sports” in other languages