What does it mean word for word?
The term extracurriculares is a direct cognate of "extracurricular", combining the prefix extra- (meaning outside or beyond) with curriculares (relating to the curriculum).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Actividades No Curriculares or Actividades Fuera de Clase to describe the same concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term commonly used is Actividades Extraescolares. In some regions of Mexico, you might hear the term actividades extraprogramáticas.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because actividades is a feminine plural noun, the adjective extracurriculares must also be feminine and plural to match it. If you are referring to a single activity, both the noun and the adjective must be singular: actividad extracurricular.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡtibidades eɡstɾakurikulaɾes/
Did you know?
- The word currículo is a direct relative of the English 'curriculum', both of which derive from the Latin word for a 'chariot racing track' or 'course'.
- In Spain, actividades extraescolares often refers to private programs paid for by parents at external centers, rather than activities run by the school itself.
- In some Latin American countries, actividades extraprogramáticas implies a formal extension of the educational program, whereas extracurriculares can feel more like a leisure hobby.
Examples in context
- Me encantan las actividades extraescolares que ofrece mi colegio.I love the extracurricular activities that my school offers.
- El club de debate es una de las actividades complementarias más populares en nuestra escuela.The debate club is one of the most popular extracurricular activities in our school.
- Me inscribí en varias actividades extracurriculares este semestre.I signed up for several extracurricular activities this semester.
- Me gustan las actividades extracurriculares de la escuela.I like the school's extracurricular activities.
- ¿Tienes muchas actividades extracurriculares este semestre?Do you have many extracurricular activities this semester?
- Las actividades extracurriculares son buenas para el currículum.Extracurricular activities are good for the resume.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing their school schedules at a cafe.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿participas en actividades extracurriculares?María, do you participate in extracurricular activities?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, yo juego en el equipo de fútbol.Yes, Alejandro, I play on the soccer team.
- AlejandroEso suena divertido.That sounds fun.
- MaríaEs agotador, pero me encanta.It is exhausting, but I love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
