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"Sport" in Spanish: deporte
el deporte
Sport is el deporte (deh-POHR-teh). It is masculine. Say Mi deporte favorito es el fútbol for soccer.
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How to pronounce deporte
Say it
deh-POHR-teh
/deˈpoɾ.te/
Three syllables: deh-POHR-teh. Stress POHR. Soft d.
"Sport" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el deporte | sport General word for a sport. | General word for a sport. |
| hacer deporte | to play / do sports Exercise habit phrase. | Exercise habit phrase. |
| deportes | sports (plural) Talking about several sports. | Talking about several sports. |
| un deporte de equipo | a team sport Soccer, basketball, and similar. | Soccer, basketball, and similar. |
How to use deporte in real life
- 1Small talk
¿Practicas algún deporte?
Do you play any sport?
Common question with deporte.
- 2Gym chat
Mi deporte favorito es correr.
My favorite sport is running.
Favorite deporte.
- 3Weekend plans
Hoy hago deporte en el parque.
Today I'm doing sport in the park.
Hacer deporte.
Mistakes English speakers make with deporte
Incorrect: La deporte es sano.
Correct: El deporte es sano.
Deporte is masculine. Say el deporte.
Incorrect: Me gusta el sport.
Correct: Me gusta el deporte.
Use deporte, not English sport.
Good to know
Deporte covers gym habits and team games. Fútbol is the huge popular deporte across Latin America. People say hacer deporte for staying active.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a new classmate
ChatPal
¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito?
What's your favorite sport?
You
El voleibol. ¿Y tu deporte?
Volleyball. And your sport?
ChatPal
Natación los martes.
Swimming on Tuesdays.
You
Qué bien.
Nice.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sport" in Spanish
Is deporte masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el deporte, un deporte.
How do you say do sports?
Hacer deporte.
How do you pronounce deporte?
deh-POHR-teh. Stress POHR.
Soccer?
El fútbol—a very popular deporte.
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