mi pasatiempo es
/mi pasatjempo es/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my hobby is" is translated into Spanish as mi pasatiempo es.
mi pasatiempo es is used to introduce an activity that someone enjoys doing in their spare time. You can use synonyms like afición to describe a hobby or a particular interest, or express deeper interest with Una de mis pasiones es (One of my passions is). If you want to express a high level of enthusiasm, you can say Me apasiona (I'm passionate about).
Which one should you use?
While mi pasatiempo es is grammatically correct, native speakers more commonly use the phrase lo que me gusta hacer es… (what I like to do is…) in casual conversation to express their hobbies.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the phrase Uno de mis pasatiempos es (One of my pastimes is) is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase mi pasatiempo es must be followed by either an infinitive verb, such as cocinar or a noun, such as la lectura.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pasatiempo can refer to both a person's hobby and a physical puzzle, such as a crossword or Sudoku.
- The word afición comes from the Latin 'affectio' and implies a strong emotional attraction or fondness, whereas pasatiempo focuses on the use of time.
- While afición translates to 'hobby', it is also the word used to describe a sports fandom or a deep devotion to a specific team.
Examples in context
- Mi pasatiempo es cocinar.My hobby is to cook.This sentence is useful for showing how to use an infinitive verb after mi pasatiempo es.Tatoeba #1994606 by marcelostockle, translation #251152 by Lumi
- Mi pasatiempo es jugar golf.My hobby is playing golf.Tatoeba #1263717 by marcelostockle, translation #251131 by CK
- Mi pasatiempo es la lectura.My hobby is reading.This sentence is useful for showing how to use a noun after mi pasatiempo es.Tatoeba #1617481 by hayastan, translation #1258651 by CK
- Me mola el fútbolI'm into football
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are chatting about their interests at a party.
- JavierHola Elena, ¿qué haces en tu tiempo libre?Hello Elena, what do you do in your free time?
- ElenaMi pasatiempo es pintar paisajes.My hobby is painting landscapes.
- Javier¡Qué interesante! ¿Y hace mucho que pintas?How interesting! Have you been painting for long?
- ElenaSí, me encanta el arte.Yes, I love art.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
