equipo deportivo
/ekipo depoɾtibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sports gear" is equipo deportivo in Spanish.
equipo deportivo is used to refer to sports gear. You should not confuse this with ropa deportiva, which specifically refers to the clothing worn for sports.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase equipo deportivo, the word equipo can mean either "team" or "equipment" depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
equipo deportivo is commonly used in some Latin American countries to refer to sports gear or equipment.
Did you know?
- The adjective deportivo comes from the noun deporte, which evolved from a Latin root meaning 'to carry away' or 'divert'.
- The word equipo is a masculine noun in Spanish, whereas its cousins in Portuguese equipa and French équipe are feminine.
- In some contexts, equipo can refer to a 'set' or 'kit', such as a set of tools or a sound system, far beyond the realm of sports.
Examples in context
- Para este evento, necesitamos adquirir el equipamiento deportivo adecuado.For this event, we need to acquire the appropriate sports equipment.
- El gimnasio necesita renovar sus implementos deportivos para garantizar la seguridad de los atletas.The gym needs to renew its sports implements to ensure athlete safety.
- Necesito comprar equipo deportivo nuevo.I need to buy new sports gear.
- El equipo deportivo está en la maleta.The sports gear is in the suitcase.
- Ella lleva todo su equipo deportivo.She is carrying all her sports gear.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are preparing for a training session.
- Alejandro¿Tienes todo tu equipo deportivo?Do you have all your sports gear?
- SofíaSí, ya guardé el equipo deportivo.Yes, I already packed the sports gear.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos al gimnasio ahora.Perfect, let's go to the gym now.
- Sofía¡Vamos, estoy lista!Let's go, I'm ready!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deportivo, equipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
