campo de golf
/kampo de ɡolf/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "golf course" is translated into Spanish as campo de golf. Wiktionary also lists cancha de golf.
Meaning: the land where one plays golf (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| campo de golf | /kampo de ɡolf/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| cancha de golf | /kant͡ʃa de ɡolf/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The phrase refers to the land where one plays golf.
What does it mean word for word?
The term campo de golf literally translates to "field of golf".
Which one should you use?
Campo de golf is used to describe the general landscape or the entire course. In contrast, cancha de golf is much less common and often refers more specifically to a court or a playing area.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cancha de golf is a regional variation predominantly used in Latin America, particularly Mexico and Argentina.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun campo to campos while keeping 'de golf' the same.
Did you know?
- The word cancha used in the Latin American phrase cancha de golf originates from the Quechua word 'kancha', which referred to a circular enclosure.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the word campo evokes a rustic, rural lifestyle beyond just sports, often implying a getaway from the city.
- While campo refers to a field, the word cancha is used for most other sports surfaces in Latin America, such as tennis or football.
Examples in context
- Harrison Ford quedó seriamente lesionado después de que su avión se estrellara en un campo de golf.Harrison Ford was seriously injured after he crashed his plane into a golf course.This sentence describes an accident involving a plane and a campo de golf.Tatoeba #3934362 by gianich73, translation #3934352 by Hybrid
- ¿Hay un campo de golf cerca de aquí?Is there a golf course near here?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a campo de golf nearby.Tatoeba #721780 by darinmex, translation #59635 by CK
- Mi familia tiene una casa cerca de una cancha de golf en CancúnMy family has a house near a golf course in Cancun
- El nuevo campo de golf es hermoso.The new golf course is beautiful.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about weekend plans.
- Elena¿Quieres ir al campo de golf este sábado?Do you want to go to the golf course this Saturday?
- JavierSí, me encantaría jugar contigo.Yes, I would love to play with you.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo reservaré el lugar.Perfect, I will reserve the place.
- JavierGracias, Elena, nos vemos entonces.Thanks, Elena, see you then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golf course” translations and entries campo de golf, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campo, cancha, de, golf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
