deportiva

Deportiva is a Spanish feminine adjective meaning “sporty” or “related to sport.” It describes things or activities that emphasize performance, athletic design, or use in a sports context. The masculine form is deportivo, and the two agree with the noun they modify (una pieza deportiva, un coche deportivo, actividades deportivas).

Common uses include una coche deportivo (sports car), un reloj deportivo (sports watch), ropa deportiva (sportswear), actividades deportivas (sporting activities), and instalaciones deportivas (sports facilities). The term is widely applied across Spanish-speaking countries in contexts ranging from fashion and automotive to fitness and recreation.

Etymology and grammar: deporti va derives from deporte, the Spanish word for sport, with the feminine suffix -iva. As with other adjectives in Spanish, deportiva changes to deportivo to agree with masculine nouns and to deportivas or deportivos for plural or gendered nouns, respectively.

Notes and variations: Deportiva is often contrasted with masculino deportivo to describe different gendered nouns. While primarily an adjective, it can appear in compound noun phrases and in institutional or brand names when the noun being described is feminine. In related languages, cognates exist (for example, desportiva in Portuguese), though spellings and gender usage differ.

Overall, deportiva is a versatile descriptor in Spanish for objects, clothing, and activities tied to sport or athletic performance.