Learn how to ask about free-time activities and tell someone what you enjoy doing. These 10 hobby words lead into reusable sentence patterns and a realistic first conversation.
10 hobbies to talk about
Spanish
Fotografía
English
Photography
Spanish
Pesca
English
Fishing
Spanish
Dardos
English
Darts
Spanish
Natación
English
Swimming
Spanish
Meditación
English
Meditation
Spanish
Ajedrez
English
Chess
Spanish
Senderismo
English
Hiking
Spanish
Jardinería
English
Gardening
Spanish
Música
English
Music
Spanish
Idiomas
English
Languages
Hobbies in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
La fotografía me ayuda a observar los pequeños detalles.Photography helps me notice the small details.
Mi abuelo practica la pesca los domingos.My grandfather goes fishing on Sundays.
Jugamos a los dardos después de cenar.We play darts after dinner.
La natación es mi ejercicio favorito.Swimming is my favourite exercise.
Hago meditación durante diez minutos cada mañana.I meditate for ten minutes every morning.
El ajedrez requiere paciencia y concentración.Chess requires patience and concentration.
El senderismo nos permite conocer lugares tranquilos.Hiking lets us discover peaceful places.
La jardinería es relajante en primavera.Gardening is relaxing in spring.
Escucho música mientras cocino.I listen to music while I cook.
Aprender idiomas me permite conocer otras culturas.Learning languages lets me discover other cultures.
Talking about your free time
Use these patterns to ask about interests, say what you enjoy and explain how often you do it.
¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?
What do you do in your free time?
¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? Practico la natación.What do you do in your free time? I go swimming.
Me gusta…
I like…
Me gusta la fotografía.I like photography.
Mi pasatiempo favorito es…
My favourite hobby is…
Mi pasatiempo favorito es el ajedrez.My favourite hobby is chess.
Suelo…
I usually…
Suelo hacer senderismo los sábados.I usually go hiking on Saturdays.
Estoy aprendiendo…
I'm learning…
Estoy aprendiendo idiomas por internet.I'm learning languages online.
A conversation about weekend hobbies
Ana¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?What do you do in your free time?
LeoMe gusta la fotografía y suelo salir con mi cámara.I like photography and I usually go out with my camera.
Ana¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero el senderismo.That's great! I prefer hiking.
Leo¿Vas a la montaña todos los fines de semana?Do you go to the mountains every weekend?
AnaNo siempre. También juego al ajedrez y escucho música en casa.Not always. I also play chess and listen to music at home.
LeoTenemos que organizar una excursión algún día.We should organise a hike one day.
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What does this mean in English?
Senderismo
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