B1 — Intermediateadjective
atletico
athletic, sporty, muscular
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sportivomuscolosoin formaagilerobusto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sedentariograciledebolepigroflaccido
Usage note
'Atletico' describes build and lifestyle. 'Sportivo' is broader (sporty personality or clothing). 'Muscoloso' focuses specifically on muscle.
Example
"Ha un fisico atletico perché si allena in palestra ogni giorno."
"He has an athletic build because he trains at the gym every day."
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