Usage Note
Deportivista refers to someone who enthusiastically follows or promotes sport in general, or specifically a fan of a club named 'Deportivo'. It is a common-gender noun (el/la deportivista). In everyday speech aficionado/a al deporte is more frequent; deportivista often appears in the names of supporter clubs.
Examples
"Los deportivistas llenaron el estadio para el partido."
Natural Translation
The sports fans filled the stadium for the match.
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