Usage Note
Deportes is the plural of deporte and is almost always used in the plural when referring to sports in general. The singular deporte refers to a single sport or sport as a concept ('el deporte es saludable'). A deportista is an athlete or sportsperson, regardless of gender.
Examples
"Me encantan los deportes de equipo."
Natural Translation
I love team sports.
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