athletic

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BrE /ˈæθ.lɪ.tɪk/ AmE /ˈæθ.lə.tɪk/

adjective en → es

1 FITNESS [attributive / predicative] B1

having a lot of physical strength and skill, especially in sports or games

deportivo, atlético, fuerte y ágil

  • be athletic

Collocations athletic ability · athletic performance

  • He's very athletic and plays a lot of sports.

    Es muy atlético y practica muchos deportes.

2 SPORTS [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to sports or athletes

deportivo, relacionado con los deportes o atletas

  • athletic event

Collocations athletic competition · athletic training

  • The school has an athletic program.

    La escuela tiene un programa deportivo.