ciclismo
/θiˈklismo/
The English phrase biking is translated into Spanish as ciclismo.
ciclismo refers to the sport or the activity of cycling rather than the act of riding a bike in a casual sense.
Which one should you use?
While ciclismo is the noun for the sport or discipline, ir en bicicleta is the common verbal phrase used to describe the action of traveling or moving by bicycle. Additionally, a person who engages in ciclismo is called a ciclista.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the word pedaleo to describe a single stroke or the rhythm of one's pedaling, a nuance not captured by the English word 'biking'.
- Spain is one of the most famous hubs for ciclismo in the world, largely due to the cultural prestige of the Vuelta a España, one of the three great Grand Tours.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, people use the verb pedalear to describe the physical act of biking, which emphasizes the effort of pedaling over the vehicle itself.
Examples in context
- Me gusta andar en bicicleta los fines de semanaI enjoy biking on weekends
- El ciclismo es un deporte emocionanteCycling is an exciting sport
- Vamos a montar en bici alrededor del puebloLet's go biking around the town
- Me encanta bicicletear en el bosqueI love biking in the forest
- El fin de semana pasado fui a una bicicleteada con mis amigosLast weekend, I went on a bike ride with my friends
- El cicloturismo es una excelente manera de explorar nuevos lugaresCycling tourism is an excellent way to explore new places
- El ciclismo es mi deporte favorito.Biking is my favorite sport.
- Ella practica ciclismo todos los fines de semana.She goes biking every weekend.
- Me gusta el ciclismo de montaña.I like mountain biking.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite hobbies.
- LucíaHola Mateo, ¿cuál es tu deporte favorito?Hi Mateo, what is your favorite sport?
- MateoMi deporte favorito es el ciclismo.My favorite sport is biking.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo también amo el ciclismo.That's great! I love biking too.
- MateoPodemos salir a montar juntos mañana.We can go riding together tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ciclismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
