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How do you say "soccer" in Spanish?
el fútbol
In Spanish, "soccer" is el fútbol.
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Pronunciation
Say FOOT-bol, with the emphasis on the first syllable, as if saying the word foot followed by ball.
Grammar notes
El futbol is masculine. The accent on the o is sometimes dropped in modern Spanish, but the pronunciation remains the same.
Example sentence
Juego futbol cada sábado.
I play soccer every Saturday.
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How to remember el fútbol
Futbol literally means foot ball. Think of players using their feet to move the ball around the field.
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Questions about el fútbol
How do you say "soccer" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "soccer" is el fútbol. It is a noun.
Is el fútbol masculine or feminine?
El futbol is masculine. The accent on the o is sometimes dropped in modern Spanish, but the pronunciation remains the same.
How is el fútbol used in a sentence?
Use el fútbol as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Juego futbol cada sábado. (I play soccer every Saturday.).
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