dugout
/ˈdoɡaut/masculine
The English word "dugout" can be translated into Spanish as dugout. If unsure, use dugout. Wiktionary also lists dogao and dogaut.
Meaning: where non-playing teammembers and staff sit during a game (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dugout | /ˈdoɡaut/ | masculine |
| dogao | /doɡao/ (from spelling rules) | Caribbean, masculine |
| dogaut | /doɡaut/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, masculine |
| dogout | /doˈɡout/ | masculine |
| dougout | /douɡout/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, feminine |
In a sports context, dugout refers to the area where non-playing team members and staff sit during a game.
Which one should you use?
While dugout is a direct use of the English term, several phonetic adaptations exist. In Latin America, you may see the spelling dogaut or the feminine form dougout. In the Caribbean, the form dogao is common. All of these are masculine except for dougout, which is feminine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term dogao is a phonetic adaptation used specifically in Caribbean Spanish-speaking regions. The spelling dogaut is a phonetic adaptation used in many parts of Latin America. In Spain, the formal phrase banquillo de los jugadores is particularly common.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈdoɡaut/.
Did you know?
- While 'dugout' is a noun in English, the Spanish term banquillo literally translates to 'little bench'.
- While dugout is common in baseball, a football coach in Spain is often referred to as the míster while standing in the banquillo.
- Spanish speakers may use dugout and banquillo interchangeably in baseball, but using dugout in a football context would be very unusual.
Examples in context
- Durante el partido, los jugadores esperaban ansiosos en el banquillo de los jugadores.During the game, the players waited anxiously in the dugout.
- Los jugadores celebraron el gol desde las bancas del equipo.The players celebrated the goal from the dugout.
- Hay mucha sombra dentro del dugout.There is a lot of shade inside the dugout.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are watching a baseball game.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está el mánager?Where is the manager?
- ElenaEstá hablando en el dugout.He is talking in the dugout.
- AlejandroParece que están muy nerviosos.They seem very nervous.
- ElenaSí, el dugout está muy agitado.Yes, the dugout is very restless.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dugout” translations and entries dugout, dogout, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
