Italian · Culture & Society
sport
sport
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A competitive or recreational physical activity.
Example
Il calcio è lo sport più popolare in Italia.
Football is the most popular sport in Italy.
Etymology
'Sport' comes from the English word, which itself has origins in the Old French 'desport' meaning 'leisure'. Italian incorporated the term to adapt to the global phenomenon of athletics.
How & Where It’s Used
'Sport' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, primarily in written language and media, and is recognized throughout the Italian-speaking world with little variation.