críquet
/ˈkɾiket/
The English phrase "cricket the sport" is translated into Spanish as críquet.
The word refers to the team sport played with a bat and ball on a field with a central pitch.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɾiket/.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'cricket' can refer to both the sport and the insect, Spanish uses two completely different words: críquet for the game and grillo for the bug.
- In Spanish, there is no single word for the 'wicket', so commentators often keep the English term or describe it as el tres palos, meaning 'the three sticks'.
- Despite being an English loanword, críquet is written with an accent mark on the 'i' to ensure the stress falls on the penultimate syllable according to Spanish phonetics.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho jugar al críquet.I really like playing cricket.
- El críquet es un deporte muy popular en India.Cricket is a very popular sport in India.
- Ellos están practicando críquet en el parque.They are practicing cricket in the park.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their sports interests at a cafe.
- María¿Quieres ver el partido de críquet conmigo?Do you want to watch the cricket match with me?
- DanielClaro, me encanta el críquet.Sure, I love cricket.
- MaríaEs genial que compartamos este interés.It is great that we share this interest.
- DanielSí, María, será muy divertido.Yes, María, it will be very fun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry críquet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
