How to Say "physical activity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “physical activity” is “deporte” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
as a general category of movement
Examples
El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.
Hago deporte en el gimnasio tres veces a la semana.
I do sport (exercise) at the gym three times a week.
Para mantenerte sano, es fundamental practicar algún deporte regularmente.
To stay healthy, it is essential to practice some sport regularly.
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though 'deporte' ends in '-e', it is a masculine word, so you must use the masculine article 'el' (el deporte) and masculine adjectives (deporte favorito).
Using 'Jugar' Incorrectly
Mistake: “Muchos deportes.”
Correction: Hago muchos deportes.
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