motocross
/motoˈkɾos/masculine
The Spanish word for motocross is motocross.
motocross refers to off-road motorbike racing.
Meaning: off-road motorbike racing (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /motoˈkɾos/.
Did you know?
- The term motocross is treated as a masculine noun, so you must say el motocross rather than la motocross.
- If you are talking about the muddy tracks used in the race, you use the word pista, which is the same word used for an 'airplane runway'.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb hacer meaning 'to do' or 'to make' when talking about practicing the sport, as in hacer motocross.
Examples in context
- El motocross es una disciplina emocionante y desafianteMotocross is an exciting and challenging discipline.
- La competición de motocrós se llevará a cabo el próximo fin de semanaThe motocross competition will take place next weekend.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una pista de motocross aquí?Where can I find a motocross track around here?
- ¿Hay alguna competición de motocross este fin de semana?Is there any motocross competition this weekend?
- Me encanta el motocross. Es un deporte emocionante y desafiante.I love motocross. It's an exciting and challenging sport.
- El motocross es muy emocionante.Motocross is very exciting.
- Compré un equipo nuevo para el motocross.I bought new gear for motocross.
- Mañana habrá una carrera de motocross.There will be a motocross race tomorrow.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing hobbies at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta el motocross, Lucía?Do you like motocross, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, me encanta practicar el motocross.Yes, I love practicing motocross.
- AlejandroYo prefiero el ciclismo.I prefer cycling.
- LucíaCada uno tiene sus gustos.Everyone has their own tastes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “motocross” translations and entries motocross, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
