Spanish word

olímpico

Pronunciation

IPA/oˈlimpiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveOlympic

Example

La ceremonia olímpica fue emocionante.

The Olympic ceremony was exciting.

Illustration for olímpico (Olympic)

More examples

Ganó una medalla olímpica en su primera participación.

He won an Olympic medal in his first appearance.

Core concept

A stadium with athletes competing under the five interlaced Olympic rings.

Common phrases

  • medalla olímpica

    Olympic medal

  • atleta olímpico

    Olympic athlete

  • prueba olímpica

    Olympic event

Similar words

deportivo: Relates to sporting activities, clubs, or broad athletic contexts.
atlético: Describes an athletic physique or natural aptitude for physical sports.
mundial: Pertains to events, issues, or competitions that span the whole world.
internacional: Relates to interactions, events, or organizations that include several nations.

Definition in Spanish

Que está relacionado con los Juegos Olímpicos, sus eventos o participantes.

Word origin

Derived from the Greek place-name Olympia via Latin olympicus, Spanish olímpico denotes things tied to the ancient sanctuary and, by extension, to the modern Olympic Games.

Usage tips

  • Spanish adjectives are lowercase, so olímpico is normally written with a lowercase o even though English uses capital 'Olympic' as an adjective.

Other meanings

  • Olympiannoun

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