partido de fútbol
/paɾtido de futbol/from spelling rules
In Spanish, a soccer game is called partido de fútbol.
The phrase refers to a competitive match played between two teams of soccer players.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of partido (match or game), de (of) and fútbol (soccer).
Which one should you use?
While juego de fútbol can mean a soccer game or play, partido is the standard term used specifically for a formal, competitive match between teams.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Partido de fútbolito is used to refer to a friendly or neighborhood soccer game. In Spain and other regions, Partidito de fútbol is an informal and friendly way to say soccer game.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change partido to partidos while de fútbol remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a partido is not just a sports match, but also the word used for a political party.
- The word partido comes from the verb partir, which means 'to divide'. This reflects the idea of the players being divided into two opposing sides.
- The word fútbol is a 'calque' or loanword, but in some older texts or very formal contexts, you might see the phrase balompié, which literally means 'ball-foot'.
Examples in context
- El partido de fútbol es mañana.The soccer game is tomorrow.This sentence is useful for stating when the partido de fútbol will take place.Tatoeba #1871853 by marcelostockle, translation #541989 by CK
- Vimos el partido de fútbol por la tele.We watched the soccer game on TV.This sentence is useful for describing watching a partido de fútbol on television.Tatoeba #2124302 by Shishir, translation #248208 by CK
- ¿Viste el partido de fútbol por la tele?Did you watch the soccer game on television?This sentence is useful for asking if someone watched a partido de fútbol on television.Tatoeba #2167153 by Shishir, translation #69883 by CK
- El partido de fútbol fue impresionante.The soccer game was impressive.
- No puedo asistir al juego de fútbol profesional esta semana.I can't attend the professional soccer game this week.
- Vamos a jugar un partidito de fútbol mañana.We're going to play a little soccer game tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Vas a ver el partido de fútbol hoy?Are you going to watch the soccer game today?
- SofíaSí, quiero ir con mis amigos.Yes, I want to go with my friends.
- MateoYo también quiero ir al partido de fútbol.I want to go to the soccer game too.
- Sofía¡Perfecto! Podemos ir juntos.Perfect! We can go together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fútbol, partido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
