To share your hobbies and interests in Spanish, it’s helpful to know some simple words and phrases. This guide will make it easier for you to express yourself.

Words for Hobbies and Interests

1. Sports:

   • Jugar al fútbol (to play soccer)
   • Hacer deporte (to do sports)
   • Practicar natación (to practice swimming)

2. Arts and Crafts:

   • Pintar (to paint)
   • Dibujar (to draw)
   • Hacer manualidades (to do crafts)

3. Music and Dance:

   • Escuchar música (to listen to music)
   • Tocar la guitarra (to play the guitar)
   • Bailar (to dance)

Phrases to Talk About Your Hobbies

• Me gusta… (I like…)

  • Example: Me gusta jugar al fútbol. (I like to play soccer.)

• No me gusta… (I don’t like…)

  • Example: No me gusta hacer deporte. (I don’t like to do sports.)

• Soy aficionado/a a… (I am a fan of…)

  • Example: Soy aficionada a la pintura. (I am a fan of painting.)

• Me apasiona… (I am passionate about…)

  • Example: Me apasiona la música. (I am passionate about music.)

Asking About Other People’s Interests

• ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? (What do you like to do in your free time?)
• ¿Cuál es tu hobby favorito? (What is your favorite hobby?)

Practice Talking with Others

When you talk with friends, you can start a conversation by:

• Sharing your own interests:

  • Me gusta bailar y escuchar música. (I like to dance and listen to music.)

• Asking about theirs:

  • ¿Te gusta bailar o tocar un instrumento? (Do you like to dance or play an instrument?)

With these phrases, you can easily talk about your hobbies and interests. Remember to practice saying them out loud to improve!