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sport

S2 W1

BrE /spɔːt/ AmE /spɔrt/

noun en → es

1 ACTIVITY [uncountable] A2

a physical activity that is done for enjoyment and often as a competitive event

deporte, deporte competitivo

  • play sport

Collocations winter sports · team sports

  • He plays a lot of sport.

    Él practica muchos deportes.

2 GAME [countable] A2

a particular type or form of game, especially one played by teams and governed by rules

deporte, juego

  • play a sport

Collocations football/soccer is the most popular sport in many countries · a new sport has been invented

  • Skiing is my favorite winter sport.

    El esquí es mi deporte favorito en invierno.

3 CASUAL [countable] B1

a casual or informal occasion, especially one where people meet to talk and have fun

salida social, reunión informal

  • have a sport

Collocations a sports weekend in the country · sports with friends

  • We had a great sport last night.

    Pasamos una noche estupenda juntos ayer.

4 BET [uncountable] C1

money that is bet on the result of a game or race, especially in horse racing

apuesta, apuesta en carreras de caballos

  • place a sport

Collocations a large amount of sports on the Grand National · sports are placed at long odds

  • He won £500 in sports.

    Ganó 500 libras en apuestas.

5 BRAND [uncountable] B2

a brand of products, especially clothing or equipment for a particular sport

marca de productos deportivos

  • be known as the sport

Collocations a well-known sports brand · sports gear

  • The company is known for its sports.

    La empresa es conocida por su línea de ropa deportiva.

6 SUPPORT [uncountable] C1

the support or encouragement given to a particular sport, especially by the government or local authorities

apoyo al deporte

  • provide sports

Collocations sports funding · lack of sports in schools

  • The government provides a lot of sports.

    El gobierno proporciona mucho apoyo al deporte.

7 MEDIA [uncountable] C1

the media coverage given to a particular sport, especially on television or radio

cobertura mediática del deporte

  • get sports

Collocations sports coverage · sports broadcasting rights

  • The sport gets a lot of sports.

    El deporte recibe mucha cobertura mediática.

8 OPPORTUNITY [countable] B2

an opportunity to do something, especially in a competitive situation

oportunidad, chance

  • have/get the sport

Collocations a good sports opportunity · take advantage of a sports situation

  • He took the sports and won.

    Tomó la oportunidad y ganó.