olímpico

Olímpico is the Spanish and Portuguese adjective meaning Olympic. In addition to its descriptive use, it is commonly found as a proper noun in the names of venues, institutions, and sometimes clubs, particularly in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions.

In the context of sports infrastructure, Estadio Olímpico (or its local linguistic variants) is a common stadium name for multi-purpose venues. These facilities are frequently associated with athletic events, football matches, and other large-scale activities, and their names symbolize the Olympic spirit or a connection to multi-sport use.

Notable examples include Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City, a major multi-purpose stadium on the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México campus that hosted track and field events during the 1968 Summer Olympics and serves as the home stadium for UNAM football teams. Another prominent venue is Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, which hosted events for the 1992 Summer Olympics and continues to host sports and cultural events in Catalonia. In Cali, Colombia, Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero is a historic multi-purpose stadium commonly referred to locally as El Olímpico and used for football and other sports.

Beyond individual venues, the name Olímpico appears across various facilities, clubs, and educational institutions, reflecting an association with Olympic ideals and multi-sport competition rather than a single event.