Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atacante
noun
/a.ta.’kãn.tʃi/
Definition
A person or thing that attacks.
Examples
- The atacante scored the winning goal in the last minutes of the game.
- As an atacante, he has to be quick and strategic in his movements.
- Many teams rely on their ataque, represented by their atacante, to secure victories.
Meaning
In sports, particularly soccer, ‘atacante’ refers to a forward player whose primary role is to score goals and create offensive plays.
Synonyms
- forward
- striker
- offensive player