liga
/ˈliɡa/feminine
The English word 'league' is translated into Spanish as liga.
liga is a feminine noun used to describe an organization of sports teams. In the specific context of Spanish football, the top professional division is almost always referred to by the proper name La Liga. You may also use the related verb asociarse to mean to form an association.
Meaning: organization of sports teams (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term liga is used in the name 'Liga Mexicana de Béisbol (LMB)'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of liga is las ligas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈliɡa/
Did you know?
- The verb ligar shares the same root as liga, but in a modern social context, it can mean 'to flirt' or 'to hook up'.
- While liga refers to a sports organization, the word liga is also a common term for a 'rubber band' in several Spanish-speaking countries.
- In a professional kitchen, the verb ligar is used to describe the process of thickening a sauce to give it a smooth consistency.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuánto queda para que empiece la liga?How long until the league starts?This sentence shows how to ask when the liga will begin.Tatoeba #10161942 by Shishir, translation #10252138 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Si vas a entrar a la Maligna Liga del Mal, tendrás que tener una risa memorable.If you're gonna get into the Evil League of Evil, you have to have a memorable laugh.This sentence uses the word liga in a fictional context.Tatoeba #1731008 by marcelostockle, translation #1729516 by naXa
- La principal liga de fútbol de España, La Liga, pospuso los partidos por un mínimo de catorce días.The top soccer league in Spain, La Liga, postponed matches for a minimum of 14 days.This sentence refers to the professional Spanish football division using the proper name liga.Tatoeba #10021290 by manufrutos, translation #8609793 by Hybrid
- La Liga de Fútbol Profesional organiza el campeonato nacional de España.The Professional Football League organizes the national championship in Spain.
- ¿Te apuntas a una liga de fútbol con nuestros amigos?Do you want to join a football league with our friends?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about a local basketball competition.
- JavierNuestra liga de baloncesto es muy competitiva.Our basketball league is very competitive.
- MaríaSí, la liga es bastante difícil este año.Yes, the league is quite difficult this year.
- Javier¿Crees que ganaremos la liga?Do you think we will win the league?
- MaríaSi jugamos bien, Javier, podemos ganar.If we play well, Javier, we can win.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “league” translations and entries liga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
