golfista
/ɡolfista/from spelling rulesfeminine, masculine
The Spanish word for golfer is golfista.
The term golfista refers to someone who plays the sport of golf.
Meaning: someone who plays golf (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun golfista is the same for both masculine and feminine genders, with only the article changing to indicate gender, such as la golfista for a female golfer. The plural form of golfista is golfistas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡolfista/
Did you know?
- The word golfista is a linguistic hybrid that merges a root from Middle Scots with a suffix derived from Latin and Ancient Greek.
- The suffix '-ista' in golfista is not just for sports, but is also used to describe people with certain political or artistic ideologies, such as 'artista' or 'socialista'.
- While golfista is used for anyone who plays, professional golfers in Spanish-speaking media are often referred to as profesionales to distinguish them from amateurs.
Examples in context
- Él es tan buen golfista como vos.He, just like you, is a good golfer.This sentence compares the skill levels of two golfers.Tatoeba #973056 by marcelostockle, translation #17595 by gin
- Mi hijo quiere ser un golfista profesional.My son wants to be a professional golfer.This sentence expresses an ambition to become a professional golfer.Tatoeba #950799 by hayastan, translation #251378 by CK
- Tiger Woods es famoso por su habilidad como golfista.Tiger Woods is famous for his skill as a golfer.This sentence highlights a professional golfer's specific skill.Tatoeba #1349332 by marcelostockle, translation #682039 by Source_VOA
- Me gustaría conocer a un buen jugador de golf.I would like to meet a good golfer.
- Hay varios golfistas famosos compitiendo este fin de semana.There are several famous golfers competing this weekend.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their hobbies.
- DanielLucía, ¿eres una golfista experta?Lucía, are you an expert golfer?
- LucíaNo, soy una golfista principiante.No, I am a beginner golfer.
- DanielYo también soy un golfista novato.I am also a novice golfer.
- LucíaEntonces podemos practicar juntos.Then we can practice together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golfer” translations and entries golfista, 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 golfista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
