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nounnounnounadjective

l’atletico

athletic

Definition & meaning

Atletico means athletic. It can describe:

  • Someone who is fit, strong or has a well-developed physique.
  • Something related to athletics or athletic activity.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective with four forms: masculine singular atletico, feminine singular atletica , masculine plural atletici , and feminine plural atletiche .

It comes from atleta (“athlete”), ultimately from Greek athlētḗs, meaning “contestant.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms: sportivo means “sporty” or “related to sport,” but does not necessarily imply an athletic physique. Muscoloso means “muscular,” emphasizing muscle rather than athletic ability.
  • Antonyms: sedentario means “sedentary” and contrasts with an active lifestyle. It does not directly describe physique.

Common phrases & collocations

  • fisico atletico — athletic build
  • corporatura atletica — athletic physique
  • preparazione atletica — physical conditioning or athletic training
  • gesto atletico — athletic movement or feat

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Examples

Il ragazzo è molto atletico.adjective

The boy is very athletic.

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