English–Spanish
“free time” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoθjo/
Example
Durante las vacaciones disfruto del ocio.
During the holidays I enjoy my free time.
How to say “free time” in Spanish
“Free time” in Spanish is ocio.
A block of time free from work or school for recreation, rest, or hobbies.
Example sentences with ocio
Los fines de semana hago actividades de ocio con amigos.
On weekends I do leisure activities with friends.
Tips for using ocio
- In everyday speech speakers often prefer tiempo libre or pasar el rato, while ocio appears more in formal, cultural, or institutional contexts and in listings of leisure activities.