Spanish · A2 (Elementary)
Hobbies in Spanish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Spanish words for hobbies are un hobby (a hobby), hacer senderismo (to go hiking) and fotografiar (to take photos). The full Spanish hobbies phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Spanish vocabulary for hobbies, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Spanish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key hobbies vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| un hobby | a hobby |
| hacer senderismo | to go hiking |
| fotografiar | to take photos |
| pintar | to paint |
| el teatro | the theatre |
| la asociación | the association / club |
| el partido | the match / game (sport) |
| el espectáculo | the show / performance |
| la exposición | the exhibition |
| el club | the club |
Example sentences
Hago senderismo cada fin de semana.
I go hiking every weekend.
Me gusta fotografiar la naturaleza.
I like photographing nature.
A mi hija le encanta pintar.
My daughter loves painting.
Esta noche vamos al teatro.
Tonight we are going to the theatre.
Soy miembro de una asociación deportiva.
I am a member of a sports association.
¡Fue un espectáculo increíble!
It was an incredible show!
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