patineras

Patineras is the feminine plural form of patinera, a Spanish noun used to refer to a person who skates. The term can describe female skaters across multiple disciplines, including ice skating, inline skating, and street skating. It is commonly used to indicate gender and activity without specifying a particular sport or level of competition, and it may refer to amateurs, professionals, or performers who skate.

Etymology and grammar: The word patinera comes from patín (skate) plus the agentive suffix -era. The masculine form is patinero, and the plural forms are patineras (feminine) and patineros (masculine). In some contexts, patinadora is used as a synonym for a female skater; regional preferences vary.

Usage and contexts: In sports journalism and everyday language, patineras is used to talk about female skaters in ice or roller sports and in urban skating cultures. The term is neutral and descriptive, typically requiring additional context (such as professional, amateur, or de alto rendimiento) to convey level of achievement.

See also: Patín, Patinaje, Patineta, Patinador.