Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
ciclista
Pronunciation
IPA/θiˈklista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)cyclist
Example
¿Eres ciclista?
Are you a cyclist?
More examples
El ciclista practica todos los días.
The cyclist practices every day.
Core concept
Person riding a bicycle, whether commuting or racing.
Common phrases
equipo de ciclistas
team of cyclists
ruta para ciclistas
cycling route
seguro para ciclistas
cyclists' insurance
Similar words
bicicleta: Human-powered two-wheeled vehicle often used for travel or fun.
motociclista: Rides a motorcycle (motorbike) for transport or racing.
peatón: Walks when traveling; travels on foot.
ciclovía: Dedicated lane or separated path for bicycles.
Definition in Spanish
Término que designa a quien monta en bicicleta, tanto para desplazarse cotidianamente como para participar en carreras.
Word origin
From Greek kyklos 'circle, wheel' via the Latin-based ciclo, combined with the agentive suffix -ista meaning 'person associated with', which yields ciclista.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly shortens bicicleta to bici in conversation, and ciclista keeps the same -ista form for men and women so the article (el/la) marks gender.