esquís
/eskis/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'skis' is translated into Spanish as esquís.
Related terms include pista de esquí for 'ski slope', botas de esquí for 'ski boots' and the verb esquiar for 'to ski'. To tell someone to 'Enjoy skiing!', you can say ¡Disfruta del esquí!
How does it change in a sentence?
esquís is a masculine noun. It is used in its plural form to refer to a single pair of skis or to multiple skis.
How do you pronounce it?
/eskis/
Did you know?
- The word esquís is a phonetic loanword from the Norwegian 'ski', but it follows Spanish spelling rules by adding the 's' for plurality and an accent on the 'í' to maintain the correct stress.
- Spanish uses the word estación de esquí for 'ski resort', whereas in English, 'station' would sound like a train stop.
- If you are talking about the physical act of using esquís, you might use the phrase hacer esquí, which literally means 'to do ski'.
Examples in context
- Tengo que comprar un nuevo par de esquís.I have to buy a new pair of skis.This sentence is useful for talking about the need to purchase a new pair of esquís.Tatoeba #1167502 by marcelostockle, translation #269078 by CK
- Puso los esquís sobre el techo del coche.He put the skis on top of the car.This sentence is useful for describing placing esquís on a car roof.Tatoeba #1215795 by wallebot, translation #299037 by CK
- Deslízate por la colina distribuyendo tu peso por igual entre ambos esquís.Slide down the hill while distributing your weight equally on both skis.This sentence is useful for giving instructions on how to balance weight between both esquís while sliding down a hill.Tatoeba #3273142 by cueyayotl, translation #320157 by WestofEden
- Me gustaría comprar un par de esquís nuevos.I would like to buy a pair of new skis.
- Las tablas de esquí son fundamentales para la práctica de este deporte.Skis are fundamental for practicing this sport.
- Necesito comprar un nuevo equipo de esquí para mi próximo viaje.I need to buy new ski equipment for my upcoming trip.
- Las pistas de esquí en esta estación son muy extensas y emocionantes.The ski slopes at this resort are very extensive and exciting.
- No puedo esperar para estrenar mis nuevas botas de esquí en la montaña.I can't wait to debut my new ski boots on the mountain.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing for a day at a ski resort.
- Javier¿Dónde dejaste mis esquís?Where did you leave my skis?
- SofíaEstán en el maletero del coche, Javier.They are in the car trunk, Javier.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a buscarlos ahora.Perfect, I am going to look for them now.
- SofíaNo tardes, que hace mucho frío.Don't be long, it's very cold.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
