atleta
atléta with stress marks
athlete
Usage Note
Atleta is borrowed from Spanish atleta and is used in sports contexts and general admiration of physically capable individuals. Filipino pride in athletics — especially boxing, weightlifting, and track — gives the word cultural resonance, often associating it with national heroes in sports.
Examples
" Magaling na atleta siya. "
Natural Translation
He is a skilled athlete.
Literal Translation
Skilled athlete he.
" Siya ay isang mabilis na atleta. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a fast athlete.
Literal Translation
He/She is one fast that athlete.
" Bagaman bata pa, kinilala na siya bilang isa sa pinakamahuhusay na atleta sa larangan ng boksing sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
Although still young, he is already recognized as one of the finest athletes in the field of boxing in the country.
Literal Translation
Although young still, recognized already he as one of finest athletes in field of boxing in country.
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