club
/ˈklub/masculine
In Spanish, 'club' is the word for an association of members.
The word club is used to refer to both social associations and nightlife venues like nightclubs. For more formal contexts, you might use Asociación to mean an association or society or Agrupación to mean a grouping or organization.
Meaning: association of members (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, particularly in Andalusia, the word peña refers to a social club or a group of people who share a common interest. In the Dominican Republic, the term centro may be used to refer to a club or a gathering place. In Mexico and some other Latin American countries, Antro is used for a nightclub.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the preposition a (to) with the masculine article el (the), they contract to form al. For example, if you say 'to the club', you would use al club.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklub/
Did you know?
- The term antro for a nightclub in Mexico literally translates to 'cave' or 'den'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a club social traditionally functions as a family center with swimming pools and dining halls, rather than just a nightlife venue.
- The word club in Spanish is a direct loanword from English, meaning it is not a word of Latin origin like most Spanish nouns.
Examples in context
- Lo conocí en el club.I met him at a club.This sentence is useful for saying where someone was met.Tatoeba #2932201 by hayastan, translation #2306586 by Hybrid
- No pertenezco al club.I don't belong to the club.This sentence is useful for expressing whether one belongs to a group.Tatoeba #1703738 by marcelostockle, translation #254110 by CK
- ¿A qué club perteneces?Which club do you belong to?This sentence is useful for asking about club membership.Tatoeba #1319635 by massama, translation #16470 by Swift
- Él es miembro de un club de tenisHe is a member of a tennis club
- La asociación de fotógrafosThe photography association
- Vamos a un club de jazz esta nocheWe're going to a jazz club tonight
- El antro estaba lleno de genteThe club was packed
- La peña flamencaThe flamenco club
- 109 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their hobbies.
- LucíaBusco un club de lectura en la ciudad.I am looking for a book club in the city.
- AlejandroYo voy a un club de lectura los martes.I go to a book club on Tuesdays.
- Lucía¿Puedo unirme a tu club, Alejandro?Can I join your club, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, claro, ven con nosotros.Yes, of course, come with us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “club” translations and entries club, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries club, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
