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How to Say "activity" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “activity” is “actividad” — use 'actividad' for a specific task, hobby, or general state of being busy or lively.

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actividad

ahk-tee-bee-DAHDak.ti.βiˈðað

NounA1General
Use 'actividad' for a specific task, hobby, or general state of being busy or lively.
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Examples

Mi actividad favorita es leer novelas de misterio.

My favorite activity is reading mystery novels.

Tenemos muchas actividades escolares planeadas para este mes.

We have many school activities planned for this month.

Siempre hago actividad física por las mañanas.

I always do physical activity in the mornings.

La actividad económica en la ciudad aumentó el mes pasado.

Economic activity in the city increased last month.

Always Feminine

This word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it, not 'el' or 'un'. This is true for almost all Spanish words ending in -dad.

acción

NounA1General
Use 'acción' when referring to a deliberate act, a specific movement, or taking initiative to solve a problem.

Examples

Es hora de pasar a la acción y resolver el problema.

It is time to move to action and solve the problem.

ocupación

NounB1General
Use 'ocupación' to describe something you spend your time doing, like a job or a time-consuming task.

Examples

Tengo muchas ocupaciones esta semana.

I have many things to do this week.

movimiento

moh-vee-mee-EHN-tohmo.βiˈmjen.to

NounB2General
Use 'movimiento' specifically for financial transactions or changes, like on a bank statement or credit card.
Two cartoon hands positioned across from each other, exchanging a small stack of simplified green paper currency, representing a financial transaction.

Examples

Verifica los últimos movimientos de tu tarjeta de crédito.

Check the latest transactions on your credit card.

El banco me envió el informe de todos los movimientos de enero.

The bank sent me the report of all January activity/entries.

Use in Plural

When referring to a list or history of financial activity, 'movimiento' is almost always used in the plural: 'los movimientos'.

dinámica

NounB1General
Use 'dinámica' for a planned, often interactive, exercise or icebreaker, typically used in group settings.

Examples

El profesor preparó una dinámica para romper el hielo.

The teacher prepared an activity to break the ice.

General vs. Specific Actions

Learners often use 'acción' too broadly. Remember that 'actividad' is more common for general tasks, hobbies, or states of being busy. Use 'acción' for a specific, deliberate act or movement, especially when taking initiative.

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