andar en patineta
/andaɾ en patineta/from spelling rules
To ride a skateboard in Spanish is andar en patineta.
The phrase is used to describe moving or traveling by standing on a skateboard. You might use related terms such as truco for a trick or rampa for a ramp when discussing the activity.
Which one should you use?
The phrase andar en patineta specifically refers to using a skateboard, whereas the verb patinar can mean to skate in a more general sense, including ice skating or roller skating depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word monopatín is more commonly used than patineta to refer to a skateboard, so you would say andar en monopatín.
How do you pronounce it?
/andaɾ en patineta/
Did you know?
- The verb patinar is also used figuratively in Spanish to describe making a mistake or 'slipping up' during a conversation or task.
- In certain regions of Mexico, you might hear people use the English loanword 'skate' or 'skatear' instead of the traditional patineta, reflecting the heavy influence of American skateboarding culture.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the verb andar is used for skateboards, bicycles and scooters, whereas English uses 'ride' for some and 'skateboard' as a verb for others.
Examples in context
- Mario monta en monopatín en su tiempo libre.Mario rides a skateboard in his free time.
- ¡Vamos al parque a andar en skateboard!Let's go to the park to ride skateboards!
- Me encanta patinar en monopatín. Es muy divertido.I love riding a skateboard. It's so much fun.
- Me gusta andar en patineta por el parque.I like to ride a skateboard through the park.
- ¿Quieres andar en patineta conmigo hoy?Do you want to ride a skateboard with me today?
- Él sabe andar en patineta muy rápido.He knows how to ride a skateboard very fast.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking at a park.
- SofíaMateo, mira mi tabla nueva.Mateo, look at my new board.
- Mateo¿Sabe andar en patineta Sofía?Does Sofía know how to ride a skateboard?
- SofíaSí, aprendí a andar en patineta el año pasado.Yes, I learned to ride a skateboard last year.
- Mateo¿Me enseñas un poco hoy?Will you teach me a little today?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
