Futbol (en. Soccer)

/ˈfutbol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sport played between two teams of eleven players each, using a ball.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.

El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo.

Recreational activity based on the rules of soccer.

We play soccer in the park every Saturday.

Jugamos al fútbol en el parque todos los sábados.

Competition between teams held in leagues and championships.

The soccer World Cup is held every four years.

El mundial de fútbol se celebra cada cuatro años.

The word 'futbol' comes from the English 'football', which means soccer.

play soccer

To participate in a soccer game or activity.

jugar al fútbol

soccer ball

Sphere used to play soccer.

balón de fútbol

red card in soccer

Sanction that expels a player from the match.

tarjeta roja en el fútbol

goalpost

Structure where a goal is attempted.

portería

goal

Action of putting the ball into the opponent's goal.

gol

fan

Person who follows and supports a soccer team.

aficionado

Street soccer

Street soccer is very common in neighborhoods.

El fútbol callejero es muy común en los barrios.

Small-sided soccer

We play small-sided soccer on a table with friends.

Jugamos al futbolito en una mesa con amigos.