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/aˈtleta/
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Translation
athlete
Word origin
From Latin athleta, from Greek athletes ('competitor, prize-fighter'), from athlein ('to contend for a prize'). The same root gives English 'athlete'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- athletes
- English cognates
- athlete, athletics
Grammar
Gendercommon
Pluralatletas
Examples
cruzó primer .
The athlete crossed the finish line in first place.
disciplinada entrena .
She is a very disciplined athlete who trains every morning.
.
The athletes prepared for months for the games.
buen alimentación.
A good athlete looks after their diet closely.
lesionó .
The athlete injured his knee in the last race.
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