windsurf
/ˈw̝indseɾf/masculine
Windsurfing in Spanish is windsurf.
windsurf is a masculine noun used to refer to the marine sport. To express the action of performing the activity, such as saying "to go windsurfing", you should use the phrase hacer windsurf.
Meaning: a marine sport (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term windsurf is the most widely recognized and used form.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, windsurf is typically preceded by the definite article el (el windsurf).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈw̝indseɾf/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word windsurf is used as a shorthand for the equipment itself, not just the sport. You might hear someone ask for 'un windsurf' when they actually mean a windsurfing board.
- Because windsurf is a borrowed term from English, it is considered a pseudo-anglicism in Spanish. This means it is adapted into Spanish spelling and pronunciation rules rather than being treated as a foreign term.
- Despite being a global sport, the pronunciation of windsurf in Spanish often replaces the English 'w' sound with a softer sound closer to guindsurf.
Examples in context
- Me gusta hacer windsurf.I like windsurfing.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for the activity using windsurf.Tatoeba #436770 by lukaszpp, translation #436769 by lukaszpp
- Mi hermano prefiere hacer windsurf.My brother prefers windsurfing.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone else prefers the activity using windsurf.Tatoeba #456412 by lukaszpp, translation #456411 by lukaszpp
- El windsurf es muy divertido en verano.Windsurfing is a lot of fun in summer.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing sports at the beach.
- Daniel¿Quieres practicar windsurf conmigo hoy?Do you want to practice windsurfing with me today?
- ElenaNo puedo, hoy prefiero nadar.I can't, today I prefer swimming.
- DanielEstá bien, te veo en la orilla.That's fine, I'll see you at the shore.
- Elena¡Perfecto, nos vemos luego, Daniel!Perfect, see you later, Daniel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “windsurfing” translations and entries windsurf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
