caddie
/kaddje/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for golf caddy is caddie.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaddje/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a caddie might be addressed with the respectful title don followed by their name, blending a modern English sport with traditional Spanish etiquette.
- In some Spanish-speaking golf communities, you might hear the term paleros to describe the person carrying the clubs. This comes from the word palo, meaning 'stick' or 'club'.
- In Spanish, the word palos used in the context of a caddie literally means 'sticks', which is the common way to refer to golf clubs.
Examples in context
- El caddie me ayuda con los palos.The caddy helps me with the clubs.
- Necesito un caddie para el torneo.I need a caddy for the tournament.
- El caddie conoce muy bien el campo.The caddy knows the course very well.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a golf club discussing an upcoming match.
- Mateo¿Ya contrataste al caddie para mañana?Have you already hired the caddy for tomorrow?
- MaríaSí, el caddie vendrá temprano.Yes, the caddy will come early.
- MateoEs bueno que él sea profesional.It is good that he is a professional.
- MaríaÉl es excelente y muy amable.He is excellent and very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
