Free time vocabulary in Spanish covers a wide range of activities people do to relax, have fun, or pursue hobbies. This includes sports, arts and crafts, socializing, entertainment, and simply unwinding. These words and phrases will help you talk about how you spend your free time, make plans, and share your interests.

Sports & Exercise

Sports and exercise terms in Spanish cover common activities people do to stay active and have fun. These words will help you talk about playing sports, going to the gym, or simply moving your body.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	Spanish Sentence	English Singular	English Plural	English Sentence
el fútbol	los fútboles	Juego al fútbol los sábados.	soccer	soccer games	I play soccer on Saturdays.
el baloncesto	los baloncestos	Veo baloncesto en la tele.	basketball	basketball games	I watch basketball on TV.
el tenis	los tenises	Juego al tenis con mi amigo.	tennis	tennis matches	I play tennis with my friend.
la natación	—	La natación es buena para la salud.	swimming	—	Swimming is good for your health.
el ciclismo	—	Hago ciclismo los fines de semana.	cycling	—	I go cycling on weekends.
el yoga	—	Practico yoga por las mañanas.	yoga	—	I practice yoga in the mornings.
el atletismo	—	Me gusta el atletismo en la escuela.	athletics	—	I like athletics at school.
el gimnasio	los gimnasios	Voy al gimnasio tres veces por semana.	gym	gyms	I go to the gym three times a week.
correr	—	Me gusta correr en el parque.	running	—	I like running in the park.
el surf	—	El surf es popular en la playa.	surfing	—	Surfing is popular at the beach.

Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts vocabulary in Spanish includes activities related to creativity and making things by hand. These words will help you talk about painting, drawing, and other artistic hobbies.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	Spanish Sentence	English Singular	English Plural	English Sentence
la pintura	las pinturas	La pintura es mi pasatiempo favorito.	painting	paintings	Painting is my favorite hobby.
el dibujo	los dibujos	Hago dibujos en mi cuaderno.	drawing	drawings	I make drawings in my notebook.
la escultura	las esculturas	Visité un museo de esculturas.	sculpture	sculptures	I visited a sculpture museum.
la manualidad	las manualidades	Hacemos manualidades en clase.	craft	crafts	We do crafts in class.
el dibujo animado	los dibujos animados	Me gustan los dibujos animados.	cartoon	cartoons	I like cartoons.
la fotografía	las fotografías	La fotografía es un arte interesante.	photography	photographs	Photography is an interesting art.
la música	—	Escucho música por la tarde.	music	—	I listen to music in the afternoon.
tocar un instrumento	—	Toco un instrumento de cuerda.	playing an instrument	—	I play a string instrument.
escribir	—	Me gusta escribir cuentos.	writing	—	I like to write stories.
el teatro	—	Voy al teatro los fines de semana.	theater	—	I go to the theater on weekends.

I go to the _ on weekends. Voy al _ los fines de semana.

restaurante

teatro

cine

gimnasio

teatro

`Teatro` means theater. The sentence talks about going to the theater on weekends.

Socializing & Entertainment

Socializing and entertainment vocabulary in Spanish includes words for spending time with others, going out, and enjoying cultural activities. These words will help you make plans and describe social events.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	Spanish Sentence	English Singular	English Plural	English Sentence
la fiesta	las fiestas	Hay una fiesta esta noche.	party	parties	There is a party tonight.
la reunión	las reuniones	Tenemos una reunión con amigos.	meeting	meetings	We have a meeting with friends.
el cine	los cines	Vamos al cine el sábado.	movie theater	movie theaters	We’re going to the movie theater on Saturday.
el concierto	los conciertos	Compré entradas para el concierto.	concert	concerts	I bought tickets for the concert.
la salida	las salidas	Salimos juntos por la noche.	going out	goings out	We go out together at night.
el restaurante	los restaurantes	Cenamos en un restaurante italiano.	restaurant	restaurants	We dine at an Italian restaurant.
el bar	los bares	Nos vemos en el bar a las nueve.	bar	bars	We’ll meet at the bar at nine.
la cita	las citas	Tengo una cita esta tarde.	date/appointment	dates/appointments	I have a date this afternoon.
charlar	—	Me gusta charlar con mis amigos.	chatting	—	I like chatting with my friends.
bailar	—	Salgo a bailar los viernes.	dancing	—	I go out dancing on Fridays.

Relaxation & Leisure

Relaxation and leisure vocabulary in Spanish includes words for activities that help you unwind and enjoy your free time calmly. These words will help you talk about resting and simple pleasures.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	Spanish Sentence	English Singular	English Plural	English Sentence
la siesta	las siestas	Duermo la siesta después de comer.	nap	naps	I take a nap after lunch.
la lectura	—	La lectura me relaja mucho.	reading	—	Reading relaxes me a lot.
el paseo	los paseos	Doy paseos por el parque.	walk	walks	I take walks in the park.
la meditación	—	Practico la meditación todas las mañanas.	meditation	—	I practice meditation every morning.
el descanso	—	Necesito un descanso breve.	rest	—	I need a short rest.
escuchar música	—	Escucho música para relajarme.	listening to music	—	I listen to music to relax.
ver televisión	—	Veo televisión por la noche.	watching TV	—	I watch TV at night.
navegar por internet	—	Paso tiempo navegando por internet.	surfing the internet	—	I spend time surfing the internet.
jugar videojuegos	—	Juego videojuegos con mis amigos.	playing video games	—	I play video games with my friends.
dormir	—	Me gusta dormir mucho los fines de semana.	sleeping	—	I like to sleep a lot on weekends.

Reading relaxes me a _. La lectura me relaja _.

siempre

mucho

poco

nunca

mucho

The sentence states that reading is very relaxing, using the word mucho (a lot).

Travel & Exploration

Travel and exploration vocabulary in Spanish includes words for going on trips, visiting new places, and experiencing different cultures. These words will help you talk about your adventures and travel plans.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	Spanish Sentence	English Singular	English Plural	English Sentence
el viaje	los viajes	Tengo un viaje a España en verano.	trip	trips	I have a trip to Spain in summer.
el turista	los turistas	Los turistas visitan muchos lugares.	tourist	tourists	Tourists visit many places.
la maleta	las maletas	Hice la maleta esta mañana.	suitcase	suitcases	I packed my suitcase this morning.
el mapa	los mapas	Uso un mapa para orientarme.	map	maps	I use a map to find my way.
la excursión	las excursiones	Hicimos una excursión a la montaña.	excursion	excursions	We went on an excursion to the mountain.
el alojamiento	los alojamientos	El alojamiento fue muy cómodo.	accommodation	accommodations	The accommodation was very comfortable.
la reserva	las reservas	Hice una reserva en un hotel.	reservation	reservations	I made a reservation at a hotel.
el pasaporte	los pasaportes	No olvides tu pasaporte.	passport	passports	Don’t forget your passport.
la aventura	las aventuras	Me gustan las aventuras al aire libre.	adventure	adventures	I like outdoor adventures.
explorar	—	Quiero explorar nuevas ciudades.	exploring	—	I want to explore new cities.

Free time vocabulary in Spanish helps you describe a wide range of activities, from sports and arts to socializing and relaxing. Use these words to talk about your hobbies, make plans, and enjoy your free time in Spanish.

I use a _ to find my way. Uso un _ para orientarme.

teléfono

mapa

guía

brújula

mapa

`Mapa` means map. The sentence describes using a map for orientation.

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English Singular: soccer
English Plural: soccer games
English Sentence: I play soccer on Saturdays.

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