Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Arts, and Leisure Activities

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to sports, arts, leisure activities, and frequency of habits in Spanish.

Hacer windsurf

A sport involving riding on a board while holding onto a sail.

Esquí

The activity of gliding down snow-covered slopes on skis.

Esquí acuático

A sport where one is pulled on water skis by a boat.

Jugar al voleibol

A team sport in which the objective is to hit a ball over a net.

Jugar al hockey sobre hierba

A team sport played on grass or artificial turf with sticks and a ball.

Jugar al fútbol americano

A team sport where the objective is to score points by carrying or passing the ball.

Jugar al baloncesto

A team sport in which points are scored by shooting a ball through a hoop.

Jugar al golf

A game where players hit a ball into a series of holes on a course using as few strokes as possible.

Montar en bici

The activity of cycling for transportation or recreation.

Hacer footing

Running at a steady, gentle pace for fitness.

Hacer yoga

A practice involving physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Nadar

A water-based sport that involves the movement of the body through water.

Levantar pesas

Strength training that involves lifting heavy objects to increase muscle mass and strength.

Practicar deportes

Engaging in physical activities to enhance skills and fitness.

Escalada

An activity where individuals climb rock formations for leisure or sport.

Clavados

Jumping into water, often from a platform or springboard.

Tomar el sol

Lying in the sun for the purpose of tanning the skin.

Acampar

Living in temporary accommodations such as tents in nature.

Ir de excursión

Participating in an educational trip outside of the classroom.

Pescar

The activity of catching fish for sport or food.

Ballet

A highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary.

Exposición de arte

A public display of works of art.

Concierto de música clásica

A live performance featuring classical music.

Película

A film shown in a theater or on television.

Centro comercial

A collection of shops or stores in one location.

Discoteca

A venue for nighttime entertainment, typically featuring music and dancing.

Museo

An institution that conserves and displays various forms of art and historical objects.

Descansar

Taking a break to relax or recover.

Ir a una fiesta

Attending a social gathering typically involving food, drinks, and entertainment.

Jugar a videojuegos

Engaging in games using electronic devices for entertainment.

Hacer fotografías

Capturing images using a camera.

Salir con amigos

Socializing in public with friends.

Difícil

Hard to do, understand, or deal with.

Emocionante

Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

Relajante

Causing calm and reducing stress.

Aburrido

Not interesting; tedious.

A menudo

Frequent or repeated times.

A veces

Occasionally, but not regularly.

Casi nunca

Barely ever happening.

Normalmente

Typically; in the way that is customary.

Diario

Commonplace; routine.

Once a week

One time during the week.