Spanish word

cancha

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkantʃa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfield

Example

Los niños juegan en la cancha después del colegio.

The children play on the field after school.

Illustration for cancha (field)

More examples

¿Puedes reservar la cancha para esta tarde?

Can you reserve the court for this afternoon?

Core concept

Open or covered sports pitch bounded for games.

Common phrases

  • cancha de baloncesto

    basketball court

  • ir a la cancha

    go to the court

  • cancha cubierta

    indoor court

Similar words

campo: Large outdoor grass or dirt field used for soccer, rugby, and similar team sports.
pista: Track or marked court used for athletics, tennis, or timed races.
estadio: Large venue with spectator stands for sports matches and mass events.
polideportivo: Facility complex containing multiple indoor and outdoor courts and sports halls.

Definition in Spanish

Superficie delimitada, abierta o cubierta, destinada a la práctica de deportes o juegos, como fútbol o baloncesto.

Word origin

From Quechua kancha 'enclosed space', which entered Spanish and came to refer to a designated area for play or sport.

Usage tips

  • Cancha is especially common in Latin America; in Spain speakers often use pista or campo instead, so cancha can sound regional there.

Other meanings

  • courtnoun

Related words

  • canchitasmall courtnoun

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