palos de golf
/palos de ɡolf/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "golf clubs" is palos de golf.
Palos de golf is a general and widely accepted term used to describe the long metal or wooden sticks used to hit a ball in the game of golf. You might also encounter the phrase palo tipo driver to specifically refer to a driver-type club.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of palos (sticks) and de golf (of golf).
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a single club, use the singular form palo de golf.
How do you pronounce it?
/palos de ɡolf/
Did you know?
- The word palo is so versatile that while it means 'club' in golf, it also describes a stick, a pole, a wooden slat and even a style of music like palos in flamenco.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, if you use the word palos without the modifier de golf, you could accidentally be referring to 'sticks' or even 'bones' in certain slang contexts.
- Spanish uses palo for a golf club, but when talking about a 'club' as a social organization or a nightclub, the word is club, which is a different loanword entirely.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde compraste tus palos de golf?Where did you buy your golf clubs?This sentence is useful for asking where someone purchased their palos de golf.Tatoeba #6629068 by Schuager, translation #3150479 by CK
- La tienda de Tom vende palos de golf, pelotas, zapatos y demás accesorios.Tom's store sells golf clubs, balls, shoes and other accessories.This sentence is useful for describing the different items, including palos de golf, that a store sells.Tatoeba #11885475 by Eremon, translation #4495440 by CK
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar palos de golf en esta ciudad?Where can I buy golf clubs in this city?
- Me encanta jugar golf con mis palos nuevos.I love playing golf with my new clubs.
- Necesito guardar mis palos de golf en el maletero.I need to put my golf clubs in the trunk.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a driving range preparing for practice.
- Sofía¿Trajiste tus palos de golf, Javier?Did you bring your golf clubs, Javier?
- JavierSí, están en el coche.Yes, they are in the car.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo tengo los míos aquí.Perfect, I have mine here.
- JavierVamos a practicar entonces.Let's practice then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
