Spanish word

motociclismo

Pronunciation

IPA/motoθiˈklismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmotorcycling

Example

¿Te interesa el motociclismo?

Are you interested in motorcycling?

Illustration for motociclismo (motorcycling)

More examples

La seguridad en el motociclismo es fundamental.

Safety in motorcycling is fundamental.

Core concept

Riding motorcycles as an activity and sport.

Common phrases

  • aficionado al motociclismo

    fan of motorcycling

  • seguridad en el motociclismo

    safety in motorcycling

  • escuela de motociclismo

    motorcycle riding school

Similar words

moto: Motorcycle (motorized two-wheeled vehicle), everyday colloquial term.
motocicleta: Motorcycle (motorized two-wheeled vehicle), standard or official term.
conducción: Operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle, involving steering and speed control.
ciclismo: Riding bicycles for sport, exercise, or commuting.

Definition in Spanish

Acción de conducir o desplazarse en una motocicleta; también la práctica deportiva y las competiciones con motos.

Word origin

The term derives from Spanish motocicleta plus the activity suffix -ismo, and motocicleta comes via French motocyclette from motor and bicicleta.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers use ir en moto or andar en moto for everyday travel, while motociclismo normally refers to the hobby, sport, training, or organized races.

Other meanings

  • motorcycle racingnoun

Related words

  • motociclistamotorcyclistnoun
  • motociclísticomotorcycle-relatedadjective

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