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How do you say "skiing" in Spanish?

el esquí

Noun Masculine

In Spanish, "skiing" is el esquí.

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Pronunciation

Say es-KEE with emphasis on the second syllable, similar to the English word ski with an extra vowel sound at the start.

Grammar notes

El esqui is masculine and has an accent on the i. This accent is always kept in singular and plural (los esquis).

Example sentence

Me encanta el esquí en invierno.

I love skiing in winter.

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How to remember el esquí

Esqui sounds like S plus key, and you need the key to unlock a good ski day. The accent marks the stress on the last syllable.

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Questions about el esquí

How do you say "skiing" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "skiing" is el esquí. It is a noun.

Is el esquí masculine or feminine?

El esqui is masculine and has an accent on the i. This accent is always kept in singular and plural (los esquis).

How is el esquí used in a sentence?

Use el esquí as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Me encanta el esquí en invierno. (I love skiing in winter.).

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