patinar sobre hielo
/patinaɾ sobɾe jelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'go ice skating' is translated into Spanish as patinar sobre hielo.
To specifically express the action of 'going' ice skating as a planned activity, you should use the construction ir a patinar sobre hielo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb patinar (to skate), the preposition sobre (on/over) and the noun hielo (ice).
Which one should you use?
While patinar sobre hielo specifically refers to ice skating, the verb patinar alone is often used to refer to roller skating if the context of the surface is implied.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb patinar is a regular -ar verb, meaning you can conjugate it normally in the present tense (for example, yo patino or tú patinas).
How do you pronounce it?
/patinaɾ sobɾe jelo/
Did you know?
- While patinar refers to skating, it is also used in Spanish to describe a 'slip' or a mistake in speech or logic. To patinar in a conversation means to lose your train of thought or stumble over your words.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, if someone says they are patinando, they might be referring to drifting a car. The term is used for both the rhythmic glide of a skate and the sliding of tires on asphalt.
- The English word 'gel' is a distant relative of the Spanish word hielo, as both stem from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'cold'.
Examples in context
- Vamos a patinar sobre hielo esta tarde.Let's go ice skating this afternoon.This sentence is useful for suggesting a plan to go ice skating using patinar sobre hielo.Tatoeba #10284301 by manufrutos, translation #10282246 by CK
- Quisiera invitar a mis colegas a ir a patinar sobre hielo este fin de semana.I would like to invite my colleagues to go ice skating this weekend.
- Mis hijos están yendo a practicar patinaje sobre hielo para prepararse para una competencia.My children are going ice skating to prepare for a competition.
- A mis hijos les encanta patinar sobre hielo.My children love to go ice skating.
- ¿Quieres patinar sobre hielo conmigo este fin de semana?Do you want to go ice skating with me this weekend?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are planning their weekend activities.
- DanielSofía, ¿te gustaría patinar sobre hielo mañana?Sofía, would you like to go ice skating tomorrow?
- Sofía¡Sí! Me encanta patinar sobre hielo.Yes! I love to go ice skating.
- DanielPerfecto, entonces iremos a la pista nueva.Perfect, then we will go to the new rink.
- SofíaMuy bien, Daniel, nos vemos allí.Very well, Daniel, see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hielo, patinar, sobre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
