Spanish word

atletismo

Pronunciation

IPA/atleˈtismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nountrack and field

Example

Me gusta el atletismo.

I like track and field.

Illustration for atletismo (track and field)

More examples

Mi hermano practica atletismo los fines de semana.

My brother practices track and field on weekends.

Core concept

Stadium events of running, jumping, and throwing.

Common phrases

  • practicar atletismo

    practice track and field

  • competición de atletismo

    track and field competition

  • club de atletismo

    track and field club

Similar words

deporte: Physical activity or organized sport involving bodily exercise or competition.
carrera: Running race over a set distance to compete for first place.
competición: Organized contest of athletes or teams to decide ranking or victory.
pista: Track or course designed for running and athletic events.

Definition in Spanish

Categoría de deportes atléticos basada en pruebas de pista y campo, como carreras, saltos y lanzamientos.

Word origin

From Greek athlētēs 'competitor' via Latin athleta, with Spanish -ismo forming a noun for the sport category.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses hacer or practicar with atletismo (hacer atletismo, practicar atletismo) rather than jugar al atletismo.

Other meanings

  • athleticismnoun

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