paddle surf
/paddle suɾf/from spelling rules
In Spanish, paddle boarding is translated as paddle surf.
The term paddle surf is a common anglicism used to refer to the activity of standing or kneeling on a board and using a paddle to move through the water. To express the action of paddle boarding, you typically use the verb hacer (to do/make) with this phrase, resulting in hacer paddle surf.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Tabla de paddle surf is a variation used for paddle boarding. Additionally, in Spain, the acronym SUP is often used informally to refer to paddle boarding.
Did you know?
- The term surf in the phrase paddle surf is actually a pseudo-anglicism. In English, 'surf' refers to the waves themselves, but in Spanish, it is used to describe the act of surfing or paddle boarding.
- While 'paddle surf' is common, you might also hear people simply say surf de remo in some Latin American regions. This avoids the anglicism entirely by using the local word for 'paddle'.
- If you are looking for professional equipment in a shop, you might see the term paleta used instead of 'paddle'. While 'remo' is the standard word for an oar, 'paleta' often refers to the specific blade used in paddle boarding.
Examples in context
- Me encanta practicar paddle boarding en el mar.I love to paddle board in the sea.
- Vamos a hacer paddle boarding este fin de semana en el lago.We're going paddle boarding this weekend at the lake.
- ¡Mira ese SUP! Están disfrutando del paddle boarding en la playa.Look at that SUP! They're enjoying paddle boarding at the beach.
- Ana y Luis prefieren el stand up paddle para hacer ejercicio.Ana and Luis prefer stand up paddle for exercising.
- Me gusta hacer paddle surf en el mar.I like to paddle board in the sea.
- Me gusta mucho hacer paddle surf.I really like paddle boarding.
- ¿Quieres practicar paddle surf con nosotros?Do you want to go paddle boarding with us?
- El paddle surf es muy relajante.Paddle boarding is very relaxing.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at the beach planning their afternoon.
- DanielElena, ¿vamos a hacer paddle surf hoy?Elena, are we going paddle boarding today?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, el mar está muy tranquilo.Yes, Daniel, the sea is very calm.
- DanielPerfecto, buscaré las tablas ahora.Perfect, I will look for the boards now.
- ElenaYo traeré los remos.I will bring the paddles.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries surf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
