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    Hockey (en. Hockey)

    ˈhɒki

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sport played between two teams that try to get a ball or puck into the opposing goal.
    Ice hockey is very popular in Canada.
    El hockey sobre hielo es muy popular en Canadá.
    A game played on a grass field with a stick and a ball.
    Field hockey is played professionally in many countries.
    El hockey sobre césped se juega a nivel profesional en muchos países.

    Etymology

    From the English 'hockey', of uncertain origin, used since the 18th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play hockey
    To participate in a hockey match.
    jugar al hockey
    hockey stick
    Instrument used to play hockey.
    palo de hockey
    hockey puck
    Element that moves in ice hockey.
    disco de hockey

    Related Words

    water polo
    A sport played in water similar to hockey.
    polo acuático
    skate
    Special footwear used to play ice hockey.
    patín

    Slang Meanings

    Hockey
    Today we have an ice hockey game.
    Hoy tenemos un partido de hockey en el hielo.
    Hockey players
    The guys are very good hockey players.
    Los chicos son muy buenos jugadores de hockey