Spanish Activity & Hobby Phrases
Master 10 essential Spanish phrases for activities with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish activities Phrases
Talk about activities, hobbies, sports, and pastimes in Spanish. Learn vocabulary and phrases for discussing what you do for fun, exercise, and entertainment.
When to Use These Phrases
Use "hacer" (to do) or "jugar a" (to play) with sports: "Juego al fútbol" (I play soccer). Use "tocar" (to play) with instruments: "Toco la guitarra." Hobbies use "me gusta" + infinitive: "Me gusta leer" (I like reading).
Learning Tips for activities Phrases
- Sports: "Juego al..." (I play...) + sport, "Practico..." (I practice...)
- Hobbies: "Me gusta..." (I like...) + infinitive, "Mi pasatiempo es..." (My hobby is...)
- Frequency: combine with "todos los días" (every day), "los fines de semana" (weekends)
- Ask: "¿Qué te gusta hacer?" (What do you like to do?), "¿Practicas deportes?" (Do you play sports?)
Essential activities Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for activities situations
Complete List of activities Phrases
day after tomorrow
pasado mañana
I like to listen to music
Me gusta escuchar música.
I like to read
Me gusta leer
I like to watch movies
Me gusta ver películas
I play soccer
Juego al fútbol
I was about to
Iba a...
Let's go
Vamos
movie theater
el cine
Swimming pool
piscina
What sports do you play?
¿Qué deportes practicas?
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish activities Phrases
How do you talk about hobbies in Spanish?
"Mi pasatiempo es..." (My hobby is...), "Me gusta..." + infinitive (I like... + activity), "En mi tiempo libre..." (In my free time...). Examples: "Me gusta leer" (I like reading), "Mi pasatiempo es la fotografía" (My hobby is photography), "Disfruto pintar" (I enjoy painting).
How do you say you play sports in Spanish?
Use "jugar a" + sport (with article): "Juego al fútbol" (I play soccer), "Juego al tenis" (I play tennis). Or "practicar" + sport: "Practico natación" (I practice swimming). Team sports: fútbol, baloncesto, voleibol. Individual: nadar (swim), correr (run), andar en bicicleta (bike).
What activities vocabulary is useful in Spanish?
Sports: fútbol (soccer), baloncesto (basketball), natación (swimming), correr (running). Creative: dibujar (draw), pintar (paint), fotografía (photography), música (music). Others: leer (read), ver películas (watch movies), cocinar (cook), viajar (travel), bailar (dance).
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