actividades
/aɡtibidades/from spelling rules
The English phrase "activities" is translated into Spanish as actividades.
actividades refers to various actions or things that people do. For example, one might participate in different activities such as nadar (to swim), cantar (to sing), pasear (to take a walk), practicar deportes (to practice sports) or hacer ejercicio (to exercise). It can also describe more specific actions like bailar alegremente (to dance joyfully) or pintar bellas obras de arte (to paint beautiful works of art).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase actividades de ocio is used to specifically mean "leisure activities". In Mexico, the word hobbies is often used instead of the Spanish term pasatiempos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is actividad. Because the noun is feminine, you should use the definite article las when referring to "the activities" (las actividades).
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡtibidades/
When do people say it?
If you want to wish someone good luck, you can say ¡Buena suerte!
Did you know?
- While 'activity' in English often describes a state of being busy, actividad is frequently used in Spanish to refer to a specific business or commercial sector, such as actividad económica.
- When discussing the 'activities' of a secret society or a spy, Spanish speakers often use the term operaciones instead of actividades to imply a clandestine nature.
- The plural form actividades is often used in Spanish job postings to list duties, whereas English speakers typically use the word 'responsibilities'.
Examples in context
- Tenemos más tiempo para actividades.We have more room for activities.This sentence shows how to express having room or time for activities.Tatoeba #1279817 by marcelostockle, translation #1278930 by CM
- He participado en varias actividades.I've participated in various activities.This sentence is useful for describing participation in various activities.Tatoeba #9422279 by ignacio, translation #9938204 by Alairis
- Había todo tipo de actividades grupales.There were all sorts of group activities.This sentence demonstrates how to describe different types of group activities.Tatoeba #1369816 by marcelostockle, translation #807430 by Source_VOA
- Nuestras actividades incluyen deportes y excursionesOur activities include sports and excursions
- Mis ocupaciones diarias son variadasMy daily activities are varied
- Las tareas de la semana incluyen estudiar para el examen y hacer ejercicioThe tasks for the week include studying for the exam and exercising
- ¿Tienes alguna sugerencia de cosas que hacer este fin de semana?Do you have any suggestions for things to do this weekend?
- Mis pasatiempos favoritos son leer y cocinarMy favorite hobbies are reading and cooking
- Nos gusta jugar al fútbol los fines de semanaWe like to play soccer on weekends
- ¿Qué actividades de ocio te gustan?What leisure activities do you like?
- Este verano, planeamos hacer muchas actividades al aire libre como andar en bicicleta y hacer senderismo.This summer, we plan to do many outdoor activities such as biking and hiking
- Me encanta bailar salsa. Creo que es una de las mejores actividades para mantenerse en forma.I love dancing salsa. I think it's one of the best activities to stay fit.
- Durante las vacaciones, disfruto de pasatiempos relajantes como leer y dibujar.During vacations, I enjoy relaxing hobbies such as reading and drawing.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing their weekend plans.
- Sofía¿Qué actividades quieres hacer mañana?What activities do you want to do tomorrow?
- DanielPodemos ir al parque o al cine.We can go to the park or to the cinema.
- SofíaMe gustan esas actividades.I like those activities.
- DanielPerfecto, entonces yo reservo las entradas.Perfect, then I will reserve the tickets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
