deportes
“deportes” means “sports” in Spanish (general term for athletic activities).
sports, physical activities
Also: games
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Me gustan mucho los **deportes** acuáticos.
A1I really like water sports.
¿Qué **deportes** practicas en tu tiempo libre?
A2What sports do you practice in your free time?
La ciudad invierte mucho en infraestructuras para los **deportes** de invierno.
B1The city invests a lot in infrastructure for winter sports.
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Which Spanish phrase correctly asks 'Do you like sports?'
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The word comes from the Old French *desport*, meaning 'amusement' or 'pastime.' This original sense of taking time away from work or daily duties for pleasure eventually narrowed down to physical games and activities in both Spanish and English.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'deportes' a masculine word?
Its singular form, *el deporte*, is masculine. Spanish nouns keep their gender even when plural, so *deportes* is always used with the masculine plural article *los*.
Should I use 'practicar' or 'jugar' with 'deportes'?
Use *practicar* (to practice/do) when talking about doing sports generally (e.g., 'Me gusta practicar deportes'). Use *jugar* (to play) only when referring to specific ball games (e.g., 'Jugar al fútbol').