club
“club” means “club” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
club
Also: team, association
📝 In Action
Me uní a un club de lectura para conocer gente.
A2I joined a book club to meet people.
Mi hijo juega en el club de fútbol del barrio.
B1My son plays for the neighborhood soccer club.
El club social organiza eventos todos los meses.
B1The social club organizes events every month.
club
Also: nightclub, disco
📝 In Action
Vamos a un club esta noche para bailar.
B1Let's go to a club tonight to dance.
La entrada al club cuesta diez euros.
B1The entrance to the club costs ten euros.
club
Also: stick
📝 In Action
Para este golpe, necesitas un club de golf diferente.
B2For this shot, you need a different golf club.
El golfista limpió su club antes de tirar.
C1The golfer cleaned his club before taking his shot.
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Which sentence uses 'club' to mean a place for dancing?
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This word is a direct import from the English word 'club'. It first came into Spanish in the 18th century to talk about the political and social groups that were popular in England at the time. It has kept its English feel and many of its meanings.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'club' a masculine or feminine word in Spanish?
It's always masculine. You say 'el club' (the club) and 'un club' (a club). A common mistake for English speakers is to forget the gender, but just remember to treat it as a 'he'.
How do I say more than one 'club'?
The plural is 'clubes'. Because the word ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to the end. For example, 'Hay muchos clubes de fútbol en Madrid' (There are many soccer clubs in Madrid).
Is the pronunciation in Spanish the same as in English?
It's very close! The biggest difference is the 'u' sound. In Spanish, it's a pure 'oo' sound, like in the English word 'boot'. So, it sounds more like 'kloob'.