taekwondo
/taeˈkwondo/masculine
The English phrase "taekwondo" is translated into Spanish as taekwondo.
taekwondo refers to the martial art of the same name.
Meaning: a martial art (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/taeˈkwondo/
Did you know?
- Although the word is a loanword, Spanish speakers often apply the accent of their own language to the word, shifting the stress compared to the original Korean pronunciation.
- Many Spanish-language schools use the term dojang alongside taekwondo, as the Korean terminology for the training hall is preserved globally in Spanish.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are describing a practitioner, you would say un taekwondista instead of just 'a taekwondo'.
Examples in context
- ¡Sí! Practico Taekwondo desde hace varios años.Yes! I have been practicing Taekwondo for several years.
- El taekwondo es un deporte muy intenso.Taekwondo is a very intense sport.
- Mi hermano practica taekwondo todos los días.My brother practices taekwondo every day.
- Ella quiere aprender taekwondo este año.She wants to learn taekwondo this year.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their hobbies at the gym.
- Lucía¿Te gusta el taekwondo, Javier?Do you like taekwondo, Javier?
- JavierSí, me encanta el taekwondo.Yes, I love taekwondo.
- LucíaYo prefiero el yoga.I prefer yoga.
- JavierEl yoga también es bueno para la salud.Yoga is also good for your health.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taekwondo” translations and entries taekwondo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
