minigolf
/miniɡolf/from spelling rules
minigolf is the Spanish way to say mini golf.
This phrase refers to a miniature version of golf played on a small course that features various obstacles.
Which one should you use?
While the English phrase is written as two separate words, the Spanish term is written as a single word: minigolf.
How do you pronounce it?
/miniɡolf/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, you might hear the term minigolf replaced by golfito to add a diminutive, affectionate suffix to the word 'golf'.
- The sport of minigolf in Spain is often associated with parques de atracciones (amusement parks) rather than being standalone sports clubs as seen in the US.
- While the spelling is nearly identical to English, the emphasis in Spanish shifts to the final syllable: /miniˈɡolf/.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un campo de minigolf por aquí?Where can I find a mini golf course around here?
- Me gustaría visitar un campo de minigolf. ¿Hay alguno cerca?I would like to visit a mini golf course. Is there one nearby?
- ¡Vamos a jugar al minigolf este fin de semana!Let's play mini golf this weekend!
- ¿Quieres jugar al golf en miniatura con nosotros?Do you want to play miniature golf with us?
- Vamos a jugar al minigolf esta tarde.Let's go play minigolf this afternoon.
- El minigolf es muy divertido para los niños.Minigolf is a lot of fun for children.
- ¿Sabes dónde hay un campo de minigolf cerca?Do you know where there is a minigolf course nearby?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are deciding on an activity for the afternoon.
- AlejandroElena, ¿quieres ir al minigolf?Elena, do you want to go to mini golf?
- ElenaSí, me encanta el minigolf.Yes, I love mini golf.
- AlejandroPerfecto, busquemos un lugar cerca.Perfect, let's look for a place nearby.
- Elena¡Buena idea, Alejandro!Good idea, Alejandro!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
