deporte
deh-POR-teh
📝 In Action
El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo.
A1Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.
Hago deporte en el gimnasio tres veces a la semana.
A2I do sport (exercise) at the gym three times a week.
Para mantenerte sano, es fundamental practicar algún deporte regularmente.
B1To stay healthy, it is essential to practice some sport regularly.
El deporte de riesgo siempre atrae a los aficionados a la adrenalina.
B2Extreme sports always attract adrenaline junkies.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though 'deporte' ends in '-e', it is a masculine word, so you must use the masculine article 'el' (el deporte) and masculine adjectives (deporte favorito).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Jugar' Incorrectly
Mistake: "Muchos deportes."
Correction: Hago muchos deportes.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Doing' of Sport
The most natural way to say 'I play/do sport' generally is 'Hacer deporte'. For specific sports, you can use 'practicar' (e.g., 'practicar natación').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: deporte
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is typically used with 'deporte' when talking about general physical activity?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'deporte' the same as 'ejercicio'?
'Deporte' is usually a structured game, competition, or team activity (like basketball or swimming). 'Ejercicio' is often used for personal fitness like going to the gym, doing push-ups, or running, though they are often used interchangeably.
Why is 'deporte' masculine if it ends in '-e'?
Most Spanish nouns ending in '-e' can be masculine or feminine, but 'deporte' is definitely masculine. Always use 'el' (el deporte) and remember that exceptions to gender rules are just part of the fun of learning Spanish!