surf

nounmA1

surfing?the sport of riding waves

Also:surf?the physical foam or waves (less common than the sport)

📝 In Action

Mi hermano quiere practicar surf este fin de semana.

My brother wants to practice surfing this weekend.

Las tablas de surf son muy caras.

Surfboards are very expensive.

Hay mucho surf hoy en la playa.

There is a lot of surf (waves) at the beach today.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

hacer surf – to surf / to go surfing
tabla de surf – surfboard
traje de surf – wetsuit

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'hacer' with Surf

In Spanish, we don't usually use 'surf' as a verb by itself. Instead, we pair it with 'hacer' (to do/make) to say 'hacer surf' when we want to say 'to surf'.

Word Gender

'Surf' is a masculine word, so you should always use masculine helpers like 'el', 'un', or 'mucho' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'surf' as an action

Mistake: "Yo surf los domingos."

Correction: Yo hago surf los domingos. 'Surf' is the name of the sport, not the action itself.

⭐ Usage Tips

Pronunciation Tip

Even though it is spelled like the English word, try to make the 'u' sound short and clear like the 'oo' in 'boot', and tap your tongue for the 'r' sound.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: surf

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the correct way to say 'I go surfing' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

surfear(to surf) - verb

surfero(surfer) - noun

surfer(surfer (loanword)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'surf' a formal word?

It is a neutral word used by everyone, from news reporters to professional athletes.

Can I use 'surfing' instead?

While some people might understand you, 'surf' is the standard word used in Spanish for the sport.