1.8. Intermediate Spanish Vocabulary: Sports Vocabulary

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1.8. Intermediate Spanish Vocabulary: Sports Vocabulary

To learn a new language, it is essential to constantly expand your vocabulary. In the case of Spanish, one of the most interesting topics to explore is sports vocabulary. Sports are an important part of Hispanic culture and are present in people's daily lives, whether through practicing sports, following games on television or reading sports news.

In this chapter, we will present a list of sports vocabulary in Spanish. In addition to the names of the most popular sports, you'll also learn words and expressions that are commonly used in sports contexts.

1. Sports Names

First of all, let's get to know the names of some sports in Spanish. Some are very similar to Portuguese, while others are quite different. Here are some examples:

• Fútbol (Soccer)
• Balancest (Basketball)
• Tennis (Tennis)
• Natación (Swimming)
• Athletics (Athletics)
• Gymnastics (Gymnastics)
• Golf (Golf)
• Boxing (Boxing)
• Cycling (Cycling)
• Ski (Ski)

2. Sports Related Vocabulary

Now that you know the names of some sports in Spanish, let's learn some words and expressions that are often used in sports contexts:

• Team (Team)
• Jugador/Jugadora (Player/Player)
• Coach/Trainer (Coach)
• Referee/Referee (Referee/Referee)
• Party (Game)
• Field (Field)
• Track (Track)
• Stadium (Stadium)
• Balón (Ball)
• Red
• Trofeo (Trophy)
• Medal (Medal)
• Championship (Championship)

3. Verbs Related to Sports

In addition to nouns, it is important to know some verbs that are commonly used in sports contexts. Here are some examples:

• Jugar (Play)
• Entrenar (Train)
• Ganar (Win)
• Lose (Lose)
• Compete (Compete)
• Run (Run)
• Swim (Swim)
• Ride (Ride, as in "ride a horse" or "ride a bicycle")

We hope this chapter has helped you expand your Spanish vocabulary as it relates to sports. Remember that the best way to memorize new words is to use what you have learned in practice. So try these words and expressions in your Spanish conversations, whether you're talking about your favorite sports or the latest sports news you've read.

Good luck with your apprenticeship!

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