esquí

es-KEE/esˈki/

“esquí” means “skiing” in Spanish (the sport or activity).

skiing

Also: ski

Me encanta el esquí, pero hace mucho frío.

I love skiing, but it's very cold.

He perdido un esquí en medio de la pista.

I lost a ski in the middle of the run.

El esquí de fondo es un ejercicio excelente.

Cross-country skiing is an excellent exercise.

Words that translate to "esquí" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'I like skiing' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

esquiador(skier (male)) — Noun

esquiadora(skier (female)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Norwegian word 'skīth' (piece of wood), which traveled through French before becoming 'esquí' in Spanish.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: skiFrench: ski

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Is 'esquí' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: 'el esquí'.

What is the difference between 'esquí' and 'esquiar'?

'Esquí' is the noun (the sport or the equipment), while 'esquiar' is the verb (the action of skiing).

Can 'esquí' refer to a single ski?

Yes, it can mean the sport itself or one of the two long boards you wear on your feet.