practicar deportes
/pɾaɡtikaɾ depoɾtes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "practice sports" is translated into Spanish as practicar deportes.
This phrase is used to describe the act of taking part in athletic activities or exercises on a regular basis.
Which one should you use?
While practicar deportes is correct, the phrase hacer deporte is a very common alternative used to describe the general activity of exercising or playing sports.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase hacer deporte is more prevalent than jugar deportes when referring to practicing sports informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb practicar can be conjugated to suit different subjects. For example, practicamos deportes means "we practice sports" in the first-person plural present tense.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾaɡtikaɾ depoɾtes/
Did you know?
- The word deporte comes from the Old French word desport, meaning 'diversion' or 'amusement', showing that sports were originally seen as a way to distract the mind from work.
- In Spain, the singular form hacer deporte is often used to refer to the entire concept of physical activity, whereas in Latin America, the plural hacer deportes is much more common.
- The phrase practicar deportes is often reserved for structured or competitive training, whereas hacer deporte can describe something as simple as a brisk walk.
Examples in context
- Es importante practicar deportes regularmenteIt is important to practice sports regularly
- Voy a hacer deporte esta tardeI am going to do sports this afternoon
- jugar deportes emocionantesPlay exciting sports
- practicar fútbolPractice soccer
- Me gusta realizar actividades deportivas en el gimnasioI enjoy performing sports activities at the gym
- Me gusta practicar deportes los fines de semana.I like to practice sports on weekends.
- ¿Quieres practicar deportes conmigo mañana?Do you want to practice sports with me tomorrow?
- Es importante practicar deportes para la salud.It is important to practice sports for your health.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their fitness routines at a park.
- Elena¿Practicas deportes con frecuencia, Alejandro?Do you practice sports frequently, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, trato de practicar deportes tres veces por semana.Yes, I try to practice sports three times a week.
- ElenaQué bien, yo también quiero practicar deportes.That's great, I want to practice sports too.
- Alejandro¡Podemos ir juntos el próximo lunes!We can go together next Monday!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
