Atletismo

athletics; track and fieldnoun

Alternative meanings

athletics; track and field sports, including running, jumping, throwing, and other athletic events

Pronunciation

aht-leh-TEES-moh

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from Spanish atletismo.

Variants or conjugations

atletismo; athletics; track and field

Related words and expressions

sport; race; jump; competition; athlete

Meaning and usage notes

Used for track and field competitions, physical training, and athletic events.