el deportista

athlete, sportsperson

d e p o ɾ ˈt i s t a
deport sport + ista person who practices, supports, or is associated with
noun Rare #46,046
athlete, sportsperson Used for any gender; the article or context indicates whether it refers to a man or a woman.
SP: Mi hermana es una deportista excelente.
EN: My sister is an excellent athlete.

Soy deportista profesional.

I am a professional athlete.

— Marty Supremo (2025)

El deportista se presionó a sí mismo hasta el límite.

The athlete pushed himself to the limit.

El joven deportista ganó la medalla de oro en su primera competición.

The young athlete won the gold medal in his first competition.

Parece un deportista, pero es escritor.

He looks like an athlete, but he's a writer.

No, hombre, es puro nervio, un deportista.

No, man, he's all sinew—an athlete.

— Las diabólicas (1955)