Sports & Activities in Spanish and English

Learn 21 sports & activities words in English and Spanish side by side — deportes y actividades en inglés para niños. With pictures, English pronunciation, and definitions. Free bilingual vocabulary for kids ages 6-12.

ball

/bɔːl/

A round object you throw, kick, or bounce

pelota

bat

/bæt/

A stick used to hit a ball in games

bate

rope

/roʊp/

A thick string used for jumping or climbing

cuerda

net

/nɛt/

A mesh used in games like tennis or soccer

red

goal

/ɡoʊl/

The area where you score in a game

portería

soccer

/ˈsɒkər/

A game where you kick a ball into a goal

fútbol

basketball

/ˈbæskɪtˌbɔːl/

A game where you throw a ball through a hoop

baloncesto

tennis

/ˈtɛnɪs/

A game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket

tenis

swimming

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

Moving through water using your arms and legs

natación

volleyball

/ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/

A game where teams hit a ball over a high net

voleibol

gymnastics

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

A sport with jumping, flipping, and balancing

gimnasia

surfing

/ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/

Riding waves in the ocean on a board

surf

archery

/ˈɑːrtʃəri/

A sport where you shoot arrows at a target

tiro con arco

whistle

/ˈwɪsəl/

A small tool you blow to make a loud sound

silbato

trophy

/ˈtroʊfi/

A shiny cup or prize you win in a contest

trofeo

hockey

/ˈhɒki/

A game played on ice with sticks and a puck

hockey

badminton

/ˈbædmɪntən/

A sport where you hit a birdie over a net with a racket

bádminton

skiing

/ˈskiːɪŋ/

Sliding down snowy mountains on long boards

esquí

running

/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

Moving your legs fast to go quickly

correr

bowling

/ˈboʊlɪŋ/

A game where you roll a heavy ball to knock down pins

boliche

climbing

/ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

Going up something high using your hands and feet

escalada

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