sport in Latin

sport

1. noun
   • physical activity for enjoyment or competition
     
     ludus

     Football is a popular sport. — Pediludium ludus popularis est.

     exercitatio [scientific, medical]

     Sport improves physical health. — Exercitatio valetudinem corporis meliorat.

     certamen athleticum [sports]

     The Olympic Games feature many sports. — Ludi Olympici multa certamina athletica exhibent.
   • [figurative, colloquial], person who behaves in a good-natured way
     
     homo iucundus [colloquial]

     Thanks for helping, you're a good sport! — Gratias ago pro auxilio, es homo iucundus!
2. verb
   • [informal], to wear or display proudly
     
     gerere

     He sported a new hat. — Petasum novum gerebat.

     ostentare [figurative]

     She sported a diamond necklace. — Monile adamantinum ostentabat.