tobogán
/toboˈɡan/masculine
The Spanish word for toboggan is tobogán.
A tobogán refers to a long sled without runners. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, it is also the standard word used to describe a water slide found at swimming pools or water parks.
Meaning: long sled without runners (noun)
Which one should you use?
The singular form is tobogán, while the plural form is toboganes.
How does it change in a sentence?
tobogán is a masculine noun. Its plural form is toboganes.
How do you pronounce it?
/toboˈɡan/
Did you know?
- The path of the word tobogán is a rare example of a term moving from Indigenous Canadian languages through French and English before entering Spanish.
- While an English speaker thinks of a heavy sled when they hear 'toboggan', a Spanish speaker hearing tobogán is much more likely to picture a plastic playground slide.
- The Portuguese language has its own relative of the word, tobogã, which mirrors the Spanish tobogán.
Examples in context
- El trineo es una excelente forma de disfrutar los días nevados.The sled is an excellent way to enjoy snowy days.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are preparing for a winter trip.
- LucíaMira este tobogán, Mateo.Look at this toboggan, Mateo.
- MateoEs perfecto para la colina.It is perfect for the hill.
- Lucía¿Crees que el tobogán quepa en el coche?Do you think the toboggan will fit in the car?
- MateoSí, hay espacio suficiente.Yes, there is enough space.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toboggan” translations and entries tobogán, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tobogán, CC BY-SA 4.0.
