Inklingo

clubes

kloo-behs/ˈklubes/

clubes means clubs in Spanish (groups or associations of people).

clubs

Also: nightclubs, sports teams
NounmA2
A group of diverse people sitting together in a cozy circle, sharing a common interest.

📝 In Action

Los clubes de lectura son muy populares en este barrio.

A2

Reading clubs are very popular in this neighborhood.

Esta ciudad tiene los mejores clubes nocturnos del país.

B1

This city has the best nightclubs in the country.

Muchos clubes de fútbol están buscando nuevos jugadores.

A2

Many football clubs are looking for new players.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asociaciones (associations)
  • sociedades (societies)
  • discotecas (discotheques/nightclubs)

Common Collocations

  • clubes deportivossports clubs
  • clubes nocturnosnightclubs
  • socio de clubesmember of clubs

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "clubes" in Spanish:

clubsnightclubssports teams

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: clubes

Question 1 of 1

What is the correct plural form of 'club' in standard Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
club(club (singular))Noun
clubista(club member/enthusiast)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
querubessubesnubes
📚 Etymology

Borrowed from the English word 'club', which originally referred to a group of people 'clumping' together like a thick stick or 'club'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: clubsPortuguese: clubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'clubs' ever correct in Spanish?

You will see 'clubs' written often, especially on signs or in casual texts, but 'clubes' is the only form recognized as officially correct by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE).

Does 'clubes' always refer to nightclubs?

No. It is a very broad word that can refer to sports teams (like Real Madrid), social groups, hobby groups, or nightclubs.