Spanish Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Spanish word
actividad
Pronunciation
IPA/aktiβiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounactivity
Example
Esta actividad es divertida.
This activity is fun.
More examples
Me gusta mantener actividad física tres veces a la semana.
I like to maintain physical activity three times a week.
Core concept
A set of actions that form part of a task, project, or pastime.
Common phrases
actividad física
physical activity
actividad diaria
day-to-day activity
actividad laboral
work-related activity
Similar words
trabajo: Involves paid labor performed as a job or profession, typically with regular duties or hours.
tarea: Designates a specific assigned task to be completed, usually with instructions or a deadline.
evento: Consists of a planned occasion where people gather for a social, cultural, or official purpose.
afición: Involves a leisure pursuit repeatedly practiced for enjoyment rather than for pay.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o serie de acciones que forman parte de una tarea, un proyecto o un pasatiempo.
Word origin
From Medieval Latin activitas, itself from Latin activus 'active' plus the abstract suffix -itas, originally naming a grouping or state of actions.
Usage tips
- The noun is feminine (la actividad) and Spanish speakers often ask about activities in the singular to invite a concrete answer, for example ¿Qué actividad haces hoy?