deportivos

Deportivos is the plural form of deportivo in Spanish and can function as both an adjective and a noun. It is used across contexts to denote items related to sport, performance, or a sporty design. The term derives from deporte, sport, with the suffix -ivo forming an adjective that denotes relation to sport; its plural form agrees with the noun it modifies or represents.

As an adjective, deportivo describes things designed for sport or with sporty characteristics. Examples include ropa deportiva (sportswear), calzado deportivo (sports shoes), or a coche deportivo (sports car). In automotive language, un deportivo or los deportivos refer to cars or models oriented toward performance, often highlighting attributes such as acceleration, handling, and dynamic styling.

As a noun, deportivos can refer to sports shoes in several dialects, where one might say unos deportivos to mean sneakers. It can also function as a shorthand name for a class of vehicles in catalogs or media, particularly when discussing sports cars or sport-focused models.

Usage varies by country. In Spain and many Latin American regions, deportivo is commonly used to label the sports car category, while in other contexts the term may more frequently describe sportswear or athletic equipment. The exact meaning of deportivos is usually clarified by surrounding words.

See also: coche deportivo, vehículo deportivo, ropa deportiva, calzado deportivo, deportivo (adjetivo).