Fútbol (en. Soccer)
/ˈfutbol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Sport played between two teams of eleven players using a ball that can only be touched with the feet.
Football is the most popular sport in the world.
El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo.
Game played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end.
Tomorrow I will play a football match with my friends.
Mañana jugaré un partido de fútbol con mis amigos.
Set of rules according to which this sport is played.
The rules of football are defined by FIFA.
Las reglas del fútbol están definidas por la FIFA.
Etymology
The term 'fútbol' comes from the combination of the English words 'foot' (foot) and 'ball' (ball).
Common Phrases and Expressions
football pass
action of passing the ball to another player.
pase de fútbol
football letter
document that outlines the rules and format of a competition.
carta de fútbol
FIFA World Cup
international tournament that brings together national teams.
copa del mundo de fútbol
Related Words
ball
Sphere used to play football.
balón
goal
Area where goals must be scored.
portería
player
Person who participates in a football match.
jugador
Slang Meanings
Futbolito
We are going to play futbolito in the street.
Vamos a jugar al futbolito en la calle.
Playing five-a-side
This weekend we are going to play five-a-side with friends.
Este fin de semana vamos a jugar un cinco entre amigos.
Pichanga
They are organizing a pichanga in the park for Saturday.
Organizan una pichanga en el parque para el sábado.
Long pass
The long pass was key to the goal.
El pase largo fue clave para el gol.
Rout
The team won the match with a rout of 5 to 0.
El equipo ganó el partido con una goleada de 5 a 0.