Spanish word

tenista

Pronunciation

IPA/teˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)tennis player

Example

Yo soy tenista.

I am a tennis player.

Illustration for tenista (tennis player)

More examples

Ella es tenista profesional desde los 18 años.

She has been a professional tennis player since she was 18.

Core concept

Person holding a tennis racket.

Common phrases

  • ser tenista

    be a tennis player

  • tenista profesional

    professional tennis player

  • tenista famoso

    famous tennis player

Similar words

jugador de tenis: Plays tennis using a racket, as a player in casual play, clubs, or organized matches.
tenista profesional: Plays tennis professionally, making a living through tournament play and rankings.
deportista: Engages in sports, practicing and competing to develop physical skill and fitness.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que practica o juega al tenis, ya sea como afición o de manera profesional.

Word origin

Tenista derives from Spanish tenis, a loan of the sport name via French and English, plus the suffix -ista that creates nouns for people who practice or specialize in something.

Usage tips

  • The noun keeps the same form for masculine and feminine usage, so use el tenista or la tenista to mark gender.

Related words

  • extenistaformer tennis playernoun

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