This is the 2459th most frequent Spanish word.
sport
The Spanish word "sport" refers to a physical activity or game, often competitive, performed for enjoyment, exercise, or skill.
In this sentence, 'deporte' refers to sports activities in general, particularly highlighting soccer as an example.
El fútbol es un deporte muy popular en España.
Soccer is a very popular sport in Spain.
Here, the term 'deportes' is used in the plural form to refer to sports collectively as activities beneficial for health.
Practicar deportes es bueno para la salud.
Practicing sports is good for health.
In this usage, 'deportista' is derived from the noun 'deporte' and is used as an adjective describing someone who actively participates in sports.