deportes
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico sports are deportes, and one sport is un deporte. The word is the same across Spanish. It is also called el deporte.
Meaning: physical games and activities (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| deportes | neutral, Mexico |
| el deporte | singular |
People ask ¿qué deportes practicas? to ask about sports you play. A sports program on TV or in a newspaper is called la sección de deportes or noticias deportivas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is deportivo or deportiva, as in ropa deportiva for sportswear.
When do people say it?
Football, called futbol in Mexico and written without an accent, is the most popular sport. Baseball and boxing are also followed with enthusiasm.
Did you know?
- Mexicans spell the sport as futbol and not fútbol, though both spellings are seen across the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples in context
- Me gustan los deportes.I like sports.
- ¿Qué deporte practicas?Which sport do you play?
- Compré ropa deportiva.I bought sportswear.
Example conversation
Fernando talks to his classmate Gaby during recess in Monterrey.
- FernandoGaby, ¿qué deporte te gusta?Gaby, which sport do you like?
- GabyEl futbol, ¿y a ti?Football, and you?
- FernandoEl béisbol.Baseball.
