hago deporte
/aɡo depoɾte/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "I play sports" is translated as hago deporte.
hago deporte is used to describe a general lifestyle or a habit of physical activity. It refers to the regular engagement in athletic activities rather than a specific game that is being played at this exact moment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb hacer (to do/make) and the noun deporte (sport), literally meaning "I do sport".
Which one should you use?
While English speakers use the verb "to play" to describe sports, Spanish speakers more commonly use hacer deporte to describe the general habit of exercising or playing sports.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people might say practico deporte more frequently than juego deportes.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the verb hacer is conjugated in the first-person singular present tense as hago to mean "I do".
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡo depoɾte/
Did you know?
- The word deporte shares a distant Latin ancestor with the English word 'deport', though in Spanish it refers to physical activity while in English it refers to behavior or conduct.
- The same verb used in hago deporte is also used to describe the weather, such as in the phrase hace calor to say 'it is hot'.
- Spanish treats deporte as a general concept in the singular, whereas English speakers typically pluralize 'sports' when discussing their lifestyle.
Examples in context
- Hago deporte todos los días.I play sports every day.This sentence is useful for showing how to use hago deporte to describe a daily routine.Tatoeba #868660 by ILDEFONSO, translation #871719 by ColinG
- Practico deportes como natación y baloncesto para mantenerme en forma.I practice sports like swimming and basketball to stay in shape.
- Practico deporte. Principalmente juego al baloncesto. Soy un fanático de este deporte.I play sports. Mainly, I play basketball. I am a big fan of this sport.
- Hago deporte para mantenerme en forma y mejorar mi salud. Me gusta correr al aire libre todos los días.I do sports to stay fit and improve my health. I enjoy running outdoors every day.
- Hago deporte para mantenerme en forma.I play sports to stay in shape.
- No tengo mucho tiempo, pero hago deporte.I don't have much time, but I play sports.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend routines.
- Elena¿Tú haces deporte los fines de semana?Do you play sports on the weekends?
- JavierSí, yo hago deporte los sábados.Yes, I play sports on Saturdays.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero descansar.That's great! I prefer to rest.
- JavierCada persona tiene sus propios planes.Each person has their own plans.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deporte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
