tee de golf
/tee de ɡolf/from spelling rules
The English phrase "golf tee" is translated into Spanish as tee de golf.
A golf tee refers to the small peg used to hold a golf ball off the ground for the first shot of a hole.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tee de golf is constructed using the borrowed English word tee followed by the preposition de (of) and the sport golf.
How do you pronounce it?
/tee de ɡolf/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the spot where you use your tee de golf, you should look for the salida, which literally translates to 'the exit'.
- In older golf manuals, the word clavija was used for a tee, which is the same word used for the tuning pegs on a guitar.
- Some speakers use the word estaca for a tee, which is the same word used for heavy wooden stakes used in construction and gardening.
Examples in context
- Necesito un tee de golf para apoyar la pelota antes de golpearla.I need a golf tee to support the ball before hitting it.
- Necesito un tee de golf nuevo.I need a new golf tee.
- El tee de golf es de madera.The golf tee is made of wood.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el tee de golf?Where did you leave the golf tee?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are preparing for a round of golf at the driving range.
- Alejandro¿Tienes un tee de golf para mí?Do you have a golf tee for me?
- MaríaSí, aquí tienes uno de plástico.Yes, here is a plastic one.
- AlejandroGracias, María, me vendrá muy bien.Thanks, María, it will be very useful for me.
- MaríaDe nada, ¡buena suerte con tu tiro!You're welcome, good luck with your shot!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
