Meaning
jumper (athlete)
- An athlete who competes in jumping events (long jump, high jump, etc.).
In a sentence
Il giovane saltatore ha stabilito un nuovo record nazionale.
The young jumper set a new national record.
I migliori saltatori del mondo parteciperanno alle finali.
The best jumpers in the world will take part in the finals.
Come atleta, si allena sia come velocista sia come saltatore.
As an athlete, he trains both as a sprinter and as a jumper.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| saltatore | masculine · singular |
| saltatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Female equivalent is 'saltatrice'.
- Often specified by discipline: 'saltatore in alto', 'saltatore con l'asta'.