athletic individuals

[/æθˈlɛtɪk ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrasepl: athletic individuals
indivíduos atléticos
1. People who are physically fit, strong, and skilled in sports or physical activities
Athletic individuals often dedicate hours to training and conditioning.
Indivíduos atléticos frequentemente dedicam horas ao treinamento e condicionamento físico.
2. Persons who possess natural ability and strength for competitive sports
The school recruited athletic individuals for its varsity teams.
A escola recrutou indivíduos atléticos para seus times de competição.
3. People with a lean, muscular body type typically associated with sports performance
Athletic individuals tend to have excellent cardiovascular health.
Indivíduos atléticos tendem a ter excelente saúde cardiovascular.
In Brazilian culture, athletic individuals are highly valued in society, particularly in football (soccer), volleyball, and mixed martial arts. The phrase 'indivíduos atléticos' is commonly used in sports journalism, fitness contexts, and educational settings. In the USA, athletic achievement is deeply embedded in school culture, with athletic individuals often receiving scholarships and social prestige.
NYC Slang
jocks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
athletessportspeoplephysically fit individualstrained sportspeoplecompetitors
Antonyms / Antônimos
sedentary individualsinactive peoplenon-athletic peopleunathletic individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indivíduos atléticos
Standard formal Portuguese used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
galera atlética
More colloquial, informal usage common in conversation
São Paulo
pessoas atletas
Alternative phrasing commonly used in São Paulo media and sports contexts
Portugal
indivíduos desportistas
Portuguese uses 'desportista' more frequently than 'atlético' in this context

Related Words

athletesportsphysical fitnesstrainingcompetitionmuscular

Related Idioms & Phrases

in top form
fit as a fiddle
built like an athlete
in prime condition
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