Sports, Games
Sports
Sports vocabulary in Spanish and English, including popular athletic activities and related terms.
Equipment
Equipment vocabulary in Spanish and English, covering common items used in various sports.
Games & Activities
Games and activities vocabulary in Spanish and English, including both competitive and recreational options.
match/game (usually team sports)
partido
'Partido' refers to a match or game, especially in team sports.
Competitions
Competitions vocabulary in Spanish and English, focusing on terms related to sporting events and contests.
General Terms
General sports-related vocabulary in Spanish and English, covering common words used to describe physical activity and gameplay.
Summary
Review of key sports and games vocabulary in Spanish, highlighting examples and usage tips.
Are Spanish sports names usually masculine or feminine?
masculine
Most Spanish sports names are masculine, as indicated by the article 'el'.
What’s Next?
Guidance on how to continue building your Spanish vocabulary beyond sports and games.
After learning sports vocabulary, which topics are useful to study next to describe everyday activities?
Food & Drink; Travel & Directions; Shopping & Clothes
After sports vocabulary, it's practical to learn topics like Food & Drink, Travel & Directions, and Shopping & Clothes.
Why is it helpful to organize vocabulary into categories like sports, equipment, and competitions?
It makes learning more manageable and context-based.
Organizing vocabulary into categories helps learners focus on relevant words and understand context.
Additional Resources
Links to other Spanish vocabulary topics and learning materials.
Quiz: Sports & Games Vocabulary
Test your knowledge of sports and games vocabulary in Spanish with our interactive quiz.
Common Mistakes: Sports Vocabulary
Tips on avoiding common errors when using sports and games terms in Spanish.
How should you match gender endings for sports roles like 'player' and 'coach'?
Use -o for masculine and -a for feminine (jugador/jugadora, entrenador/entrenadora).
Spanish requires matching endings: -o for masculine and -a for feminine in roles like jugador/jugadora.
Pronunciation Guide: Sports Terms
Advice on how to pronounce key sports vocabulary correctly in Spanish.
What’s Next?
Links to the next topics in the Loco Spanish course to continue your learning journey.
After learning sports vocabulary, which topics are useful to study next to describe everyday activities?
Food & Drink; Travel & Directions; Shopping & Clothes
After sports vocabulary, it's practical to learn topics like Food & Drink, Travel & Directions, and Shopping & Clothes.
Why is it helpful to organize vocabulary into categories like sports, equipment, and competitions?
It makes learning more manageable and context-based.
Organizing vocabulary into categories helps learners focus on relevant words and understand context.
Additional Resources
Further reading and practice materials to help you master Spanish vocabulary for everyday life.
Sports
Common sports vocabulary in Spanish and English, including names of popular sports from around the world.
Popular Sports
- fútbol — soccer
- baloncesto — basketball
- tenis — tennis
- béisbol — baseball
- natación — swimming
Other Sports
- ciclismo — cycling
- atletismo — athletics/track and field
- voleibol — volleyball
- rugby — rugby
- boxeo — boxing
Summary
- The word deporte means “sport.”
- Sports names are usually masculine (el fútbol, el tenis).
- Some sports names come directly from English (béisbol, rugby).
Equipment
Common sports equipment vocabulary in Spanish and English, including items used across multiple sports.
Basic Equipment
- pelota — ball
- raqueta — racket
- bate — bat
- guantes — gloves
- cascos — helmets
Additional Equipment
- red — net
- malla de baño — swimsuit
- zapatillas deportivas — sports shoes
- espinilleras — shin guards
- bomba de aire — air pump
Summary
- Equipment words are usually masculine or feminine (el bate, la raqueta).
- Plurals add -s or -es (guantes, zapatillas).
- Some items are compound words (zapatillas deportivas).
Games & Activities
Vocabulary for various sports-related games and physical activities in Spanish and English.
Common Games
- partido — match/game
- entrenamiento — training/practice
- competencia — competition
- torneo — tournament
- carrera — race
Activities
- hacer ejercicio — to exercise
- calentamiento — warm-up
- estiramiento — stretching
- jugar — to play
- ganar — to win
Summary
- partido is commonly used for team sports games.
- jugar means “to play” (used with sports and games).
- hacer ejercicio means “to exercise.”
match/game (usually team sports)
partido
'Partido' refers to a match or game, especially in team sports.
Competitions
Spanish and English vocabulary related to sports competitions and events.
Event Types
- campeonato — championship
- final — final
- etapa — stage (in a race)
- clasificación — ranking/standings
- selección nacional — national team
Result Terms
- victoria — victory
- derrota — defeat
- empate — draw/tie
- récord — record
- medalla — medal
Summary
- Competitions are called torneos, campeonatos, or partidos depending on the context.
- victoria, derrota, and empate describe outcomes.
- medalla is used in Olympic or award contexts.
General Terms
Additional general sports and games vocabulary in Spanish and English.
Common Words
- equipo — team
- jugador/jugadora — player
- entrenador/entrenadora — coach
- árbitro — referee
- aficionado — fan/supporter
Useful Verbs
- participar — to participate
- entrenar — to train
- anotar — to score
- seguir — to follow
- descansar — to rest
Summary
- jugador is masculine; jugadora is feminine.
- entrenador/entrenadora follows the same pattern.
- Common verbs include jugar, entrenar, and anotar.
Summary
This course chapter covered common Spanish vocabulary for sports and games, including:
- Popular sports terms (e.g., fútbol, baloncesto)
- Equipment vocabulary (e.g., pelota, raqueta)
- Games and activities (e.g., partido, entrenamiento)
- Competition-related words (e.g., campeonato, victoria)
- General sports terms (e.g., equipo, jugador)
Use these categories and examples as building blocks to describe athletic activities, discuss competitions, and talk about playing and watching sports in Spanish.
Are Spanish sports names usually masculine or feminine?
masculine
Most Spanish sports names are masculine, as indicated by the article 'el'.
What’s Next?
Continue building your Spanish vocabulary with these next topics in the Loco course:
After learning sports vocabulary, which topics are useful to study next to describe everyday activities?
Food & Drink; Travel & Directions; Shopping & Clothes
After sports vocabulary, it's practical to learn topics like Food & Drink, Travel & Directions, and Shopping & Clothes.
Why is it helpful to organize vocabulary into categories like sports, equipment, and competitions?
It makes learning more manageable and context-based.
Organizing vocabulary into categories helps learners focus on relevant words and understand context.
Additional Resources
Explore more Spanish vocabulary topics and courses at Loco:
Quiz: Sports & Games Vocabulary
Test your knowledge with our interactive quiz to review key sports and games vocabulary in Spanish.
Common Mistakes: Sports Vocabulary
- Don’t confuse jugar (to play) with tocar (to touch)—use jugar for playing games.
- Remember to match gender endings: jugador (m), jugadora (f).
- Use partido for team sports games, not for individual practice.
How should you match gender endings for sports roles like 'player' and 'coach'?
Use -o for masculine and -a for feminine (jugador/jugadora, entrenador/entrenadora).
Spanish requires matching endings: -o for masculine and -a for feminine in roles like jugador/jugadora.
Pronunciation Guide: Sports Terms
- fútbol — FOOt-bol (stress on first syllable)
- raqueta — ra-KE-ta (stress on second syllable)
- entrenador — en-tre-na-DOR (stress on last syllable)
- jugador — hu-ga-DOR (h is silent; soft "j" sound)
- torneo — tor-NE-o (stress on second syllable)
What’s Next?
After mastering sports and games vocabulary, explore these topics next:
- Food & Drink — build vocabulary for eating out and cooking.
- Travel & Directions — learn how to navigate and ask for directions.
- Shopping & Clothes — describe clothing and make purchases.
After learning sports vocabulary, which topics are useful to study next to describe everyday activities?
Food & Drink; Travel & Directions; Shopping & Clothes
After sports vocabulary, it's practical to learn topics like Food & Drink, Travel & Directions, and Shopping & Clothes.
Why is it helpful to organize vocabulary into categories like sports, equipment, and competitions?
It makes learning more manageable and context-based.
Organizing vocabulary into categories helps learners focus on relevant words and understand context.
Additional Resources
- Loco Spanish Course — continue your complete grammar and vocabulary journey.
- Spanish Dictionary — look up words and example sentences.
- Pronunciation Guide — master Spanish sounds and accents.
Loco Sports & Games Vocabulary
Your guide to Spanish sports and games vocabulary, with examples and usage tips.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
