airsoft
/ˈeɾsoft/masculine
The English term "airsoft" translates to airsoft in Spanish.
The term refers to the modern combat sport. It is used as a masculine noun.
Meaning: a modern combat sport (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to hear the term softair instead of airsoft.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeɾsoft/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers avoid the word arma meaning 'weapon' when discussing airsoft equipment, preferring the term réplica to emphasize that the gear is a non-lethal imitation.
- In the heat of a match, Spanish players often shout the English word hit instead of the Spanish impacto to announce they have been shot.
- Because it is a loanword, the gender of airsoft can vary between regions, though it is most commonly treated as a masculine noun.
Examples in context
- Este fin de semana tendremos un par de partidas de airsoft en el bosque cercano.We'll have a couple of airsoft games in the nearby forest this weekend.
- ¿Vamos a airsofear este sábado?Shall we go airsofting this Saturday?
- El airsoft es muy emocionante.Airsoft is very exciting.
- Mañana jugaremos al airsoft en el parque.Tomorrow we will play airsoft in the park.
- Necesito comprar equipo para el airsoft.I need to buy equipment for airsoft.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing their weekend plans.
- AlejandroHola María, ¿quieres venir al airsoft el sábado?Hi María, do you want to come to airsoft on Saturday?
- MaríaNunca he probado el airsoft, ¿es difícil?I've never tried airsoft, is it difficult?
- AlejandroNo, es muy fácil y divertido.No, it's very easy and fun.
- MaríaVale, me apunto al plan.Okay, I'm in for the plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airsoft” translations and entries airsoft, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
