me gusta el porrismo
/me ɡusta el porismo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like cheerleading" is translated into Spanish as me gusta el porrismo.
This phrase is used to express a personal fondness for the activity of cheerleading. If you wish to convey that you are passionate about the activity, you can use me apasiona. To express that you are fascinated by it, use me fascina. You can also use me gusta hacer porrismo to specifically express that you like the act of performing the activity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me gusta el porrismo is literally structured as "to me is pleasing the cheerleading".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression Me chifla el cheerleading is an informal way to indicate high enthusiasm used primarily in Spain and some Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because el porrismo is a singular noun, the verb gustar must be used in its third-person singular form, gusta.
Did you know?
- The word porra can mean a cheer or shout of encouragement but it can also refer to a club or baton. This creates a linguistic overlap between a sporting cheer and a physical weapon.
- If you want to sound more intense, you can use the verb chiflar, which literally relates to a 'whistle' or 'chirp'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people simply use the English word cheerleading instead of the Spanish term porrismo.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their favorite extracurricular activities.
- MateoÑo, Lucía, ¿cuál es tu deporte favorito?So, Lucía, what is your favorite sport?
- LucíaA mí me gusta el porrismo.I like cheerleading.
- Mateo¿En serio? Es muy difícil.Really? It is very difficult.
- LucíaSí, pero es muy divertido.Yes, but it is very fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
