Spanish word

esquiar

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈkjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbski

Example

Me gusta esquiar cuando nieva.

I like to ski when it snows.

Illustration for esquiar (ski)

More examples

Vamos a esquiar este fin de semana.

We're going skiing this weekend.

Core concept

A pair of skis sliding down a snow-covered slope.

Common phrases

  • aprender a esquiar

    learn to ski

  • ir a esquiar

    go skiing

  • saber esquiar

    be able to ski

Similar words

hacer snowboard: Riding down snowy slopes while standing on a snowboard.
hacer trineo: Riding downhill seated on a sled or toboggan.
patinar: Gliding across ice while wearing ice skates.

Definition in Spanish

Practicar el esquí deslizando los esquís por la nieve.

Word origin

The verb esquiar derives from the noun esquí, which is ultimately traceable to Old Norse skíð 'split piece of wood', and Spanish forms the verb by adding the regular -ar ending.

Usage tips

  • Esquiar commonly appears without a direct object when referring to the activity (Me gusta esquiar, voy a esquiar), while phrases like practicar el esquí sound more formal or technical.

Related words

  • esquískinoun
  • esquiadorskiernoun

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