mi pasatiempo favorito es
/mi pasatjempo faboɾito es/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my favorite hobby is" is translated into Spanish as mi pasatiempo favorito es.
This phrase is used to introduce the activity that a person enjoys doing most in their free time. It is typically followed by either a noun, such as la música (music) or an infinitive verb, such as leer (to read).
Which one should you use?
While pasatiempo is a standard term for a hobby, the English loanword hobby is also frequently used and understood in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might use Mi afición favorita es… or Lo que más me gusta hacer en mi tiempo libre es… In Mexico, the expression Lo que más disfruto hacer es… is often used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the masculine singular adjective favorito because it must agree with the masculine noun pasatiempo. If you use the synonym afición, which is feminine, you must change the adjective to favorita to say mi afición favorita es.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pasatiempo can refer to both a leisure activity and a physical puzzle, such as a crossword or Sudoku.
- The word afición comes from the Latin 'affectio', linking the idea of a hobby to an emotional affection or passion for the subject.
- The word es is a direct descendant of the Latin 'est', which is the same root found in the Sanskrit word 'asti'.
Examples in context
- Mi hobby favorito es la fotografía. Me encanta capturar la belleza de la naturaleza y las emociones de las personas.My favorite hobby is photography. I love capturing the beauty of nature and the emotions of people.
- Mi pasatiempo favorito es leer.My favorite hobby is reading.
- Mi pasatiempo favorito es la cocina.My favorite hobby is cooking.
- Mi pasatiempo favorito es la fotografía.My favorite hobby is photography.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their interests.
- AlejandroHola Sofía, ¿qué haces en tu tiempo libre?Hi Sofía, what do you do in your free time?
- SofíaMe gusta mucho bailar, ¿y tú, Alejandro?I really like to dance, and you, Alejandro?
- AlejandroMi pasatiempo favorito es jugar al fútbol.My favorite hobby is playing soccer.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Es un deporte muy divertido.That's great! It is a very fun sport.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, favorito, mi, pasatiempo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
