esquí acuático
/eski akwatiko/from spelling rules
To water ski in Spanish is to say esquí acuático.
The term describes the sport of riding on water skis.
Meaning: ride on water skis (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of esquí (ski) and acuático (aquatic/water-based).
Which one should you use?
You can use the phrase esquí acuático to name the sport, or the alternative phrase esquiar sobre el agua to describe the action of skiing on the water.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, you do not use the phrase as a standalone verb, but rather use the verb hacer (to do/make) followed by the noun phrase esquí acuático.
Did you know?
- The word esquí is a loanword that entered Spanish via French from the original Norwegian 'ski'.
- The word acuático is used in Spanish for everything from water sports to the 'aquatic' plants in a pond, whereas English often prefers the simpler word 'water' as a prefix.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term esquí acuático might sound overly formal or technical. Locals often prefer the much simpler and more casual expression esquiar en el agua to describe the same activity.
Examples in context
- Quiero hacer esquí acuático.I want to water ski.This sentence shows how to use esquí acuático with the verb hacer to express an intention.Tatoeba #2881104 by cueyayotl, translation #2834001 by 0ni
- ¿Has probado el esquí acuático?Have you tried water skiing?
- Vamos a hacer esquí acuático este fin de semana.We're going water skiing this weekend.
- Me encanta practicar esquí acuático en el lago.I love practicing water skiing on the lake.
- Podemos hacer esquí acuático en este lago.We can water ski in this lake.
- Ella no sabe cómo hacer esquí acuático.She does not know how to water ski.
Example conversation
At the beach during summer vacation.
- Lucía¿Quieres hacer esquí acuático conmigo, Daniel?Do you want to water ski with me, Daniel?
- Daniel¡Sí, me encantaría!Yes, I would love to!
- LucíaEs muy divertido y emocionante.It is very fun and exciting.
- DanielEntonces, vamos a buscar el equipo.Then, let's go look for the equipment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry esquí acuático, 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 acuático, esquí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
