How to Say "field hockey" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “field hockey” is “hockey” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El hockey sobre hielo es un deporte muy rápido y emocionante.
Ice hockey is a very fast and exciting sport.
Mi primo juega al hockey en el equipo del colegio.
My cousin plays hockey on the school team.
Para jugar al hockey necesitas un palo y un disco o una pelota.
To play hockey you need a stick and a puck or a ball.
Always Masculine
Even though it is a foreign word, 'hockey' is always used with the masculine article 'el' (el hockey).
The 'A' Before Sports
When talking about playing a sport, Spanish often uses the preposition 'a' (to) with the verb 'jugar': 'Jugar al hockey' (to play hockey).
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “La hockey es mi deporte favorito.”
Correction: El hockey es mi deporte favorito. Remember to use 'el' (the masculine article).
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