Spanish word

golf

Pronunciation

IPA/golf/

Meaning

  • masculine noungolf

Example

¿Quieres jugar al golf el sábado?

Do you want to play golf on Saturday?

Illustration for golf (golf)

More examples

Necesito comprar palos de golf nuevos.

I need to buy new golf clubs.

Core concept

Outdoor game of hitting a small ball into a series of holes using different clubs.

Common phrases

  • jugar al golf

    play golf

  • campo de golf

    golf course

  • palos de golf

    golf clubs

Similar words

deporte: Physical activity governed by rules that tests skill or strength, often arranged competitively.
pasatiempo: Casual activity done during free time for relaxation or simple enjoyment.
actividad: Action taken to achieve a goal or for personal enjoyment.
juego: Play conducted according to rules and undertaken mainly for enjoyment.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad deportiva y de ocio que se realiza al aire libre en un campo con varios hoyos donde se golpea una bola con distintos palos para completar el recorrido con el menor número de golpes.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish from English golf, whose form goes back to Scots gouf and Dutch kolf meaning 'club' or 'bat'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses jugar al golf (jugar + a + el = jugar al), so invitations and plans normally say jugar al golf rather than jugar golf.

Related words

  • golfistagolfernoun
  • minigolfmini-golfnoun
  • golfísticogolf-relatedadjective

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