Portuguese Word · Intermediate
atleta
athlete
Pronunciation: /aˈtlɛ.tɐ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "athlete".
Example
O grande athleta italiano Beccali, que muito sobresaiu nas ultimas Olympiadas de Los Angeles, encontra-se presentemente nos Estados Unidos […]
The great Italian athlete Beccali, who excelled in the last Los Angeles Olympics, find himself currently in the United States […]
Practice tips
- Practice atleta out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.