hockey sobre césped
/oɡkei sobɾe θesped/from spelling rulesmasculine
In Spanish, field hockey is called hockey sobre césped. Wiktionary also lists hockey sobre hierba and hockey sobre pasto.
Meaning: form of hockey (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hockey sobre césped | /oɡkei sobɾe θesped/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /oɡkei sobɾe sesped/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| hockey sobre hierba | /oɡkei sobɾe jeɾba/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| hockey sobre pasto | /oɡkei sobɾe pasto/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, masculine |
These terms refer to the sport of field hockey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hockey sobre césped literally translates to hockey on grass.
Which one should you use?
Hockey sobre hierba and hockey sobre césped are very similar, while hockey sobre pasto is the specific way to name the sport in several Latin American countries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Hockey sobre césped is the standard term used in Spain. In Spain, you may also encounter hockey sobre hierba as a synonym. In several Latin American countries, hockey sobre pasto is a common way to refer to the sport.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this phrase are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɡkei sobɾe θesped/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- El hockey sobre hierba es muy popular en Europa.Field hockey is very popular in Europe.
- Hoy vamos a jugar un partido de hockey.Today we are going to play a field hockey match.
- El hockey sobre césped es muy divertido.Field hockey is very fun.
- Ella juega al hockey sobre césped los martes.She plays field hockey on Tuesdays.
- Necesito un palo para jugar al hockey sobre césped.I need a stick to play field hockey.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing sports at a local park.
- María¿Te gusta el hockey sobre césped, Mateo?Do you like field hockey, Mateo?
- MateoSí, me encanta practicar ese deporte.Yes, I love practicing that sport.
- MaríaYo prefiero el tenis, pero te acompaño.I prefer tennis, but I'll go with you.
- Mateo¡Gracias, María! Es genial entrenar juntos.Thanks, María! It is great to train together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “field hockey” translations and entries hockey sobre césped, hockey sobre hierba, hockey sobre pasto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries césped, hierba, hockey, pasto, sobre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
