caddie
/kaddje/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'caddy' is caddie.
caddie refers to a lightweight wheeled cart.
Meaning: lightweight wheeled cart (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kaddje/.
Did you know?
- The use of caddie in Spanish is a 'technical loanword', meaning it is used in the sport of golf but would be completely misunderstood if used in a hardware store or kitchen context.
- Because caddie is a loanword, some Spanish speakers avoid it entirely to prevent Anglicisms, preferring the descriptive phrase carrito de golf.
- Although caddie is used for the cart, in many Spanish-speaking golf clubs, the person who carries a golfer's clubs is also called a caddie.
Examples in context
- El caddie me ayudó a mejorar mi swing de golfThe caddy helped me improve my golf swing
- El caddie lleva la bolsa de golf.The caddie is carrying the golf bag.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a golf course.
- Mateo¿Dónde está nuestro caddie?Where is our caddie?
- MaríaÉl está preparando los palos.He is preparing the clubs.
- MateoEspero que el caddie sea rápido.I hope the caddie is fast.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Mateo.Don't worry, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
