When you talk to someone in Spanish, a fun way to connect is by asking about their hobbies. Here are some simple phrases and words to help you ask about and discuss hobbies in Spanish.

Easy Questions to Ask About Hobbies

1. ¿Qué te gusta hacer? - What do you like to do?
   This question is a nice way to start a conversation and lets someone share their interests.

2. ¿Cuáles son tus pasatiempos? - What are your hobbies?
   This question is more specific and asks directly about their hobbies.

3. ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre? - What do you like to do in your free time?
   This question shows you’re asking about what they enjoy doing when not busy.

4. ¿Tienes algún pasatiempo? - Do you have any hobbies?
   This is an easy question to find out if they have any hobbies.

Common Responses

When someone asks about your hobbies, here are some answers you can use:

1. Me gusta [activity]. - I like [activity].
   For example: Me gusta leer. (I like reading.)

2. Mis pasatiempos son [activities]. - My hobbies are [activities].
   For example: Mis pasatiempos son bailar y cocinar. (My hobbies are dancing and cooking.)

3. En mi tiempo libre, yo [activity]. - In my free time, I [activity].
   For example: En mi tiempo libre, yo practico deportes. (In my free time, I practice sports.)

4. No tengo muchos pasatiempos, pero me gusta [activity]. - I don’t have many hobbies, but I like [activity].
   For example: No tengo muchos pasatiempos, pero me gusta ver películas. (I don’t have many hobbies, but I like watching movies.)

Vocabulary for Common Hobbies

Knowing some words about hobbies can help you talk more about your interests:

• leer - to read
• bailar - to dance
• cocinar - to cook
• jugar videojuegos - to play video games
• hacer ejercicio - to exercise
• dibujar - to draw
• viajar - to travel
• escuchar música - to listen to music

Practice Conversations

Talking with others helps you get better at speaking. Here’s a simple example:

Persona A: Hola, ¿qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
Persona B: Hola, me gusta bailar y escuchar música. ¿Y tú?
Persona A: A mí me gusta leer y viajar.

Listening Practice

To improve your listening skills, watch Spanish videos or listen to recordings where people talk about their hobbies. Pay attention to the phrases and words they use. You can practice by repeating them or writing down what you hear to help you understand more.

Writing Activity

Try writing a short paragraph about your hobbies using the words and phrases you’ve learned:

Example:
En mi tiempo libre, me gusta leer libros de aventuras y escuchar música rock. Mis pasatiempos favoritos son ir al cine y jugar videojuegos con mis amigos.

By using these questions, answers, and vocabulary, you can easily ask and talk about hobbies in Spanish. Have fun chatting!