Spanish Conversation · Level 76
60 words
Spanish word
rugby
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈruɣβi/
Meaning
- masculine nounrugby
Example
Juego al rugby los sábados.
I play rugby on Saturdays.
More examples
El próximo partido de rugby será en el estadio municipal.
The next rugby match will be at the municipal stadium.
Core concept
Players running and colliding while carrying an oval ball toward the opponent's in-goal.
Common phrases
jugador de rugby
rugby player
club de rugby
rugby club
campo de rugby
rugby pitch
Similar words
fútbol: Outdoor team sport played with a round ball, mainly kicked with the feet to score goals.
fútbol americano: American gridiron sport of advancing an oval ball by pass or run to reach the end zone.
baloncesto: Fast indoor game where players handle, dribble and shoot a ball into an elevated hoop to score.
Definition in Spanish
Deporte colectivo con balón ovalado en el que los jugadores se pasan, corren y chocan para intentar marcar puntos llevando o pateando el balón hacia la zona rival.
Word origin
From English, named after the town and Rugby School in England where the sport developed in the 19th century.
Usage tips
- With jugar Spanish uses jugar al rugby (a + el → al), while verbs such as practicar take no preposition (practicar rugby).