NFL
/nfl/from spelling rules
The phrase NFL in Spanish refers to the professional American football league in the United States.
How do you pronounce it?
/nfl/
Did you know?
- When discussing the 'NFL' in Spanish, the word touchdown is used almost universally instead of translating it to tocado or anotación.
- Because NFL is treated as a feminine noun in Spanish, speakers often use the feminine article la before the acronym, treating it as a shorthand for la liga.
- In Spanish speaking countries, the term fútbol americano is used to distinguish the 'NFL' from fútbol, which always refers to soccer.
Examples in context
- La final de la NFLThe final of the NFL
- El Super Bowl de la NFLThe Super Bowl of the NFL
- Me encanta ver la NFL los domingos.I love watching the NFL on Sundays.
- ¿Vas a ver el partido de la NFL?Are you going to watch the NFL game?
- La NFL es muy popular en Estados Unidos.The NFL is very popular in the United States.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing sports at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Te gusta la NFL, María?Do you like the NFL, María?
- MaríaSí, sigo los partidos de la NFL.Yes, I follow the NFL games.
- DanielYo también soy un gran fan de la NFL.I am also a big fan of the NFL.
- María¡Qué bien, Daniel!That's great, Daniel!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
