Surf (en. Surfing)

/sɜrf/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Water sport that involves gliding on the waves using a specific board.
Surfing is very popular on the beaches of California.
El surf es muy popular en las playas de California.
The waves that are suitable for surfing.
Today the sea conditions are perfect for surfing.
Hoy las condiciones del mar son perfectas para hacer surf.
verb
To surf in the ocean.
She surfs every weekend at the beach.
Ella surfea cada fin de semana en la playa.

Etymology

From the English 'surf,' which refers to the waves at the beach.

Common Phrases and Expressions

surf the waves
To ride and glide on the ocean waves.
surfar las olas

Related Words

surfboard
Equipment used for practicing surf.
tabla de surf
beach
Place where surfing takes place.
playa

Slang Meanings

Catch a wave
Let's catch a wave!
¡Vamos a coger una ola!
Paddle out
It's time to paddle out to reach the good waves.
Es hora de paddle out para llegar a las olas buenas.