red de fútbol
/red de futbol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "soccer net" is red de fútbol in Spanish.
red de fútbol refers to the mesh structure used to catch the ball when it is kicked into the goal during a soccer game. In the context of a soccer match, speakers often shorten the phrase to just la red when the subject is already understood.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of red (net), de (of) and fútbol (soccer).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change red to redes to form redes de fútbol.
Did you know?
- The word red is a cognate of the English anatomical term 'rete', which describes a net-like structure of nerves or blood vessels.
- In Spanish, the word red is used for both a physical soccer net and a digital computer network.
- Beyond sports, the word red is often used in Spanish literature to describe a 'web' of lies or a complex conspiracy.
Examples in context
- La pelota entró en la porteríaThe ball went into the soccer net
- El jugador pateó la pelota hacia la red de fútbolThe player kicked the ball towards the soccer net
- El arquero detuvo el balón antes de que cruzara la arqueríaThe goalkeeper stopped the ball before it crossed the soccer net
- La red de fútbol está rota.The soccer net is broken.
- Necesitamos una red de fútbol nueva.We need a new soccer net.
- El balón golpeó la red de fútbol.The ball hit the soccer net.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a local sports field.
- Mateo¿Puedes ayudarme con la red de fútbol?Can you help me with the soccer net?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, ¿está muy sucia?Yes, Mateo, is it very dirty?
- MateoNo, solo está un poco floja.No, it is just a little loose.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, yo la arreglo.Don't worry, I will fix it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fútbol, red, CC BY-SA 4.0.
