golf
everyday, Mexico
Golf is simply golf in Mexican Spanish, pronounced like the English word with a short o as golf. It is also called Campo de golf and Palo de golf.
Meaning: sport played with clubs and a small ball (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| golf | everyday, Mexico |
| Campo de golf | golf course |
| Palo de golf | club |
A golf course is a campo de golf and a golf club is a palo de golf. A golfer is a golfista.
How does it change in a sentence?
Golf is masculine, so you say el golf. The verb is jugar golf or jugar al golf.
How do you pronounce it?
Mexicans pronounce it close to English, but the final f is usually clear.
Did you know?
- Cuernavaca and other warm towns near Mexico City are known for their golf courses and weekend visitors.
Examples in context
- Mi papá juega golf los domingos.My dad plays golf on Sundays.
- El campo de golf está en Cuernavaca.The golf course is in Cuernavaca.
- Ella es una golfista profesional.She is a professional golfer.
Example conversation
Friends Ricardo and Héctor plan a weekend near Cuernavaca.
- Ricardo¿Jugamos golf el sábado?Shall we play golf on Saturday?
- HéctorSí, reservo el campo.Yes, I will book the course.
- RicardoLlevo mis palos de golf.I will bring my golf clubs.
