Golfín (en. Dolphin)
/ɡolˈfin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A golfer who is not a professional.
My friend is a gopher who enjoys playing on weekends.
Mi amigo es un golfín que disfruta jugar los fines de semana.
A golf enthusiast who does not participate in tournaments.
Gophers often practice at the local course.
Los golfines suelen practicar en el campo local.
An amateur golfer who plays for fun.
The gopher does not worry about his score; he just wants to have fun.
El golfín no se preocupa por su puntuación, solo quiere divertirse.
Etymology
The term gopher comes from the English 'golf,' combined with a diminutive suffix.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a gopher
To play golf occasionally or without a serious commitment.
ser un golfín
Related Words
golf
A sport that involves hitting a ball into a hole using clubs.
golf
tournament
A competition where several golfers compete to win.
torneo
Slang Meanings
A golfer who doesn't take the game too seriously.
That gopher just goes to the course to have a few beers.
Ese golfín solo va a tomar unas cervezas al campo.
A player who plays golf more to socialize than to compete.
In this round of golf, there are many gophers, all looking to have a good time.
En esta ronda de golf hay muchos golfines, todos buscan pasar un buen rato.