How to Say "activities" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “activities” is “actividades” — use 'actividades' when referring to general things people do, like hobbies, events, or daily routines..
actividades
/ak-tee-vee-DAH-des//ak.ti.βiˈða.ðes/
Examples
¿Cuáles son tus actividades favoritas del fin de semana?
What are your favorite weekend activities?
Tenemos muchas actividades escolares planeadas para el próximo mes.
We have many school activities planned for next month.
Las actividades económicas del país han crecido significativamente.
The country's economic activities have grown significantly.
Always Feminine and Plural
Even though it ends in '-es', remember that 'actividades' is always a feminine word. You must use the feminine plural articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las actividades', 'muchas actividades').
Plural of '-dad'
The singular form is 'actividad'. When words end in '-dad' (like 'ciudad' or 'libertad'), you form the plural by adding '-es' to the end.
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “Los actividades”
Correction: Las actividades. Remember that the base word 'actividad' is feminine, so the plural is feminine too.
acciones
/ak-SYOH-nes//akˈθjones/
Examples
Las acciones de la policía fueron rápidas y efectivas.
The actions of the police were fast and effective.
Necesitamos tomar acciones inmediatas para arreglar la situación.
We need to take immediate steps to fix the situation.
Sus buenas acciones siempre inspiran a otros.
His good deeds always inspire others.
Feminine Plural
Remember that 'acciones' is always plural and feminine, so any descriptive words (adjectives) used with it must also be plural and feminine, like 'acciones rápidas' (fast actions).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “El acciones”
Correction: La acción (singular) / Las acciones (plural). This word is feminine because it ends in '-ción'.
General vs. Specific Actions
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