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golf

gohlf/ɡolf/

golf means golf in Spanish (the sport).

golf

NounmA1
Mexico
A white golf ball sits on a smooth green putting surface near a hole marked by a flagstick.

📝 In Action

Vamos a jugar al golf este fin de semana.

A1

We are going to play golf this weekend.

Mi padre ve torneos de golf en la televisión.

A2

My father watches golf tournaments on television.

El campo de golf tiene dieciocho hoyos.

B1

The golf course has eighteen holes.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • jugar al golfto play golf
  • campo de golfgolf course
  • palo de golfgolf club (equipment)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "golf" in Spanish:

golf

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: golf

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'I play golf' in standard Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
golfista(golfer)Noun
📚 Etymology

This word is a direct borrowing from English 'golf,' which itself comes from older Germanic languages. It was adopted into Spanish because the sport originated elsewhere.

First recorded: Mid-20th century (as a commonly used term)

Cognates (Related words)

English: golfFrench: golf

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'golf' una palabra femenina o masculina?

Es siempre una palabra masculina. Debes usar el artículo 'el': 'el golf'.