Spanish word

futbolista

Pronunciation

IPA/futβoˈlista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)soccer player

Example

Mi hermano es futbolista.

My brother is a soccer player.

Illustration for futbolista (soccer player)

More examples

Vi a un futbolista famoso en el aeropuerto.

I saw a famous soccer player at the airport.

Core concept

Player wearing a soccer uniform on the pitch.

Common phrases

  • ser futbolista

    be a soccer player

  • jugar como futbolista

    play as a soccer player

  • un futbolista famoso

    a famous soccer player

Similar words

jugador: Plays in a match or competition, fulfilling a specific role for the team.
delantero: Occupies a forward position whose primary responsibility is to score goals.
portero: Protects the goal, primarily stopping shots with the hands.
defensa: Defends the team's goal and repels opponents' advances.

Definition in Spanish

Persona dedicada a jugar al fútbol, profesionalmente o como afición.

Word origin

The word comes from fútbol, a Spanish adoption of English football, plus the productive suffix -ista, which denotes a person who practices or works in a field.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Related words

  • fútbolsoccernoun
  • futbolerosoccer-lovingadjective

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