English–Spanish

“soccer player” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/futβoˈlista/

Example

Mi hermano es futbolista.

My brother is a soccer player.

Illustration for futbolista (soccer player)

How to say “soccer player” in Spanish

“Soccer player” in Spanish is futbolista.

Player wearing a soccer uniform on the pitch.

Full entry for futbolista: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with futbolista

Vi a un futbolista famoso en el aeropuerto.

I saw a famous soccer player at the airport.

Tips for using futbolista

  • The noun is the same for men and women, with gender shown by the article or adjectives (el futbolista, la futbolista), and speakers often add a club name or position to be specific.

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