How to Say “Tennis Racket” in Spanish

raqueta de tenis
/raketa de tenis/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "tennis racket" is raqueta de tenis in Spanish.
The term refers to a tennis bat. You may also use the shorter form raqueta to mean any racket, such as those used for badminton or table tennis, depending on the context.
Meaning: tennis bat (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, raqueta de tenis is the most common way to refer to a tennis racket.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun raqueta is feminine, so it takes the feminine article la (e.g., la raqueta de tenis). To make the phrase plural, add -s to raqueta to get las raquetas de tenis.

Did you know?

  • In many Latin American countries, the word tenis is used more commonly to refer to the sneakers themselves than to the sport.
  • While raqueta is for tennis, the paddle used in the popular Latin American sport pádel is called a pala.
  • The Spanish word tenis is a loanword from English 'tennis'.

Examples in context

  • Quiero una raqueta de tenis nueva.
    I want a new tennis racket.
    This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a new raqueta de tenis.
    Tatoeba #1251973 by hayastan, translation #258789 by CK
  • Alguien ha robado mi raqueta de tenis.
    Someone has stolen my tennis racket.
    This sentence is useful for stating that someone has stolen your raqueta de tenis.
    Tatoeba #1125919 by cueyayotl, translation #1124162 by danepo
  • Me dejé mi raqueta de tenis en el club.
    I left my tennis racket at the club.
    This sentence is useful for saying you left your raqueta de tenis at a club.
    Tatoeba #2912773 by teskmon, translation #2377304 by CK
  • Por favor, ¿dónde puedo comprar una raqueta de tenis de alta calidad?
    Excuse me, where can I buy a high-quality tennis racket?
  • Me gustaría cambiar mi raqueta de tenis porque está dañada.
    I would like to exchange my tennis racket because it is damaged.
  • ¿Puedes recomendarme una buena marca de raquetas de tenis?
    Can you recommend me a good brand of tennis rackets?
  • 1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Javier and María are preparing for a tennis match at the park.

  1. Javier

    ¿Trajiste tu raqueta de tenis, María?
    Did you bring your tennis racket, María?
  2. María

    Sí, la tengo en mi mochila.
    Yes, I have it in my backpack.
  3. Javier

    Perfecto, yo tengo la raqueta de tenis de repuesto.
    Perfect, I have the spare tennis racket.
  4. María

    ¡Genial! Empecemos a jugar.
    Great! Let's start playing.

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