25 Different Free Time Hobbies to Discuss in Spanish
Free time hobbies are an excellent way to spend your time after working, studying, or otherwise being busy.
A hobby is defined as a pursuit outside of one’s regular occupation. Their end goals are relaxation and pleasure.
Sometimes, a hobby can become part of your work. And that is amazing! In any case, the key is to enjoy what you do, improve your skills, and grow from it.
Keep reading to learn how to talk about your free time hobbies in Spanish and discover a list of 25 unique and unusual hobbies. Let’s begin!
How To Talk About Your Hobbies in Spanish
Take a look at the following phrases you can use when talking about your free times hobbies.
¿Tienes algún pasatiempo?
Do you have a hobby?
Si, mi pasatiempo es…
Yes, my hobby is…
¡Si, practico arquería!
Do you practice a sport?
¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Me gusta…
I like…
¿Cuál es tu pasatiempo?
What is your hobby?
Mi pasatiempo favorito es…
My favorite hobby is…
Me gusta tanto mi trabajo que parece mi pasatiempo.
I like my work so much that it seems like is my hobby.
Mi pasatiempo requiere mucho conocimiento de tecnología.
My hobby requires a lot of technology knowledge.
No hay edad para disfrutar un pasatiempo.
There is no age limit for enjoying a hobby.
25 Fantastic Free Time Hobbies in Spanish
Los pasatiempos (hobbies) are diverse. You can do them outdoors, indoors, alone, or with others. In any case, having a free time hobby is an amazing way to enrich your life.
This curated list presents 25 free time hobbies, divided into several categories. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your next free time hobby on this list!
Deportes y Actividades al Aire Libre – Sports and Outdoors Activities
Deportes (sports) are the perfect free time hobbies. All you need to practice them are time, space, teammates (in some cases), and energy!
If you don’t want to practice a normal sport, but rather something different and thrilling, this is the perfect list for you.
1. Roller Derby
Roller derby is a roller skate contact sport played by two teams with 15 members each. The game consists in a series of short “scrimmages,” or fights, and the teams designate five members to play the scrimmage.
Of those five members, one is known as a “jammer”, with a special distinction on their helmets, and the other four are “blockers”. The idea of the game is for the jammer to score points by lapping members of the opposite team. The blocker’s function is to prevent the other team from scoring.
¡El roller derby puede ser un pasatiempo peligroso pero divertido!
Roller derby can be a dangerous but fun hobby!
2. Arquería – Archery
Archery is the art of propelling arrows with a bow. Throughout history, it has been used to hunt and in combat. In modern times, archery is a recreational sport.
¡La arquería moderna es un deporte olímpico!
Modern archery is an Olympic sport!
3. Acroyoga
Almost everyone knows about yoga, but have you heard of acroyoga? This discipline incorporates acrobatics with control and strength movements. Acroyoga has three kinds of roles:
- the flyer—the person on top
- the base—the person at the bottom
- the spotter— the person in charge of the safety.
Acroyoga helps you develop balance and core strength.
El acroyoga es un entrenamiento divertido y único que no requiere equipo especial.
Acroyoga is a fun and unique workout that doesn’t require special equipment.
4. Ornitología- Birdwatching
Ornitología (birdwatching, birding) is a form of wildlife observation. It’s also a “citizen science” and a perfect free time hobby for those who enjoy the outdoors and love birds.
Birdwatching involves not only the sight but the auditory sense because it’s easier to identify bird species by hearing rather than seeing them. The experience can be enhanced with binoculars and telescopes.
Para practicar ornitología debes ser paciente y silencioso.
To practice birdwatching, you have to be patient and silent.
5. Capoeira
Capoeira is a physical discipline and movement that originated with Brazilians slaves. It’s considered both a martial art and a dance form.
Capoeira combines martial arts, gymnastics, dance and music. Since it’s highly performative, many people consider it an art. It is a fun discipline to learn, and makes for a splendid free time hobby to practice!
La capoeira es muy practicada en Brasil.
Capoeira is widely practiced in Brazil.
Electrónicos y Modelos en Miniatura – Electronics and Models
Some hobbies involve minimal movement and a lot of attention to detail. They also mix the knowledge of science and engineering to create amazing things that ordinary people can do in their own home!
The following section gives some examples of these amazing hobbies. Maybe there’s one you’d like to try.
6. Diseño Web – Web Design
Diseño web (Web Design) is one of the free time hobbies that requires time, patience, and determination to put your designs online. It takes practice and experience, and plenty of online schools and websites provide free classes and opportunities to practice this as an affordable hobby.
Para practicar diseño web no necesitas más que una computadora y acceso a internet.
To practice web design, you only need a computer and internet access.
7. Modelismo Espacial – Model Rocketry
Model rockets, or rocketry, consists in the construction of scale rocket models. These models obey the physics laws the same way a real rocket would. They’re great to launch and observe how a real rocket would behave. This hobby has a sizable community, so you can always find someone to help you begin this out-of-this-world pastime!
Hay cohetes de modelismo espacial que son copias de cohetes reales.
There are model rockets that are copies of real rockets.
8. Radioafición – HAM Radio
HAM radio is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for a non-commercial purpose, to exchange messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contests, and even emergencies!
Over 2 million people around the world are HAM radio operators. To practice this free time hobby, you’ll need a technician class license and radio equipment. The HAM radio community is huge and diverse, perfect for a hobby!
La radioafición ha sido un pasatiempo popular desde hace mucho tiempo.
HAM Radio has been a popular hobby since a lot time ago.
9. Robótica – Robotics
Robotics, known as robotica in Spanish, is one of the free time hobbies that has become popular in recent years. As this hobby has become more mainstream, the accessibility to this activity has become easier!
Of course, some technical aspects must be understood to be able to build and program robots, but the access to that information is simple and easy, through books, courses, websites, and Youtube videos!
La robótica es un pasatiempo con aplicaciones tecnológicas.
Robotics are a hobby with technological applications.
Comida y Bebidas – Food and Drink
Did you know there are free time hobbies that involve food and drinks? It’s like a dream! But, what’s considered just eating versus a hobby? Let’s find out!
10. Asar Carne – Grilling
Asar carne (Grilling) is a legitimate hobby! There are several grilling techniques, like braising, charbroiling and marinating the meat. To practice grilling as a free time hobby, you just need a grill, meat, and a hunger for learning and improving your cooking skills!
Aunque asar carne parece algo sencillo, se necesita mucha práctica para hacerlo perfectamente.
Even if grilling meat seems easy, it requires a lot of practice to do it perfectly.
11. Ceremonia del té – Tea Ceremony
Tomando el té (drinking tea) is an ancient Japanese and Chinese custom. In Asian countries, the preparation and consumption of tea is an art. In places like India, England, and the Middle East, drinking tea is an enjoyable activity.
Tea drinking as a hobby involves learning about tea-drinking cultures, tea preparation, flavors and infusions. To practice this hobby, all you need is tea and a thirst for tea knowledge.
Tomar el té es un pasatiempo relajante.
Drinking tea is a relaxing hobby.
12. Las competencias de comidas– Eating Contests
Eating contests have become a popular hobby and even an spectator sport. They’re regulated by rules and referees, and some popular eaters even have their own fan clubs! The best way to get involved in this hobby is through the contest eating community, who share their knowledge and health and safety tips with newcomers.
Las competencias de comida son más que solo comer mucho y rápido.
Competitive eating is more than just eating a lot and quickly.
Juegos – Games
Free time hobbies are supposed to be fun, and what’s more fun than games? You may like to play board games, or video games, or even card games, and all of those are valid hobbies. Read this section to discover more game-related hobbies to try out.
13. Cubo de Rubik’s – Rubik’s Cube
El cubo de Rubik’s (Rubik’s cube) has been around since 1980. This classic puzzle has been produced and reinvented over the decades since it was first released.
We all know the famous 3 x 3 x 3 cube, with several colors on each face of the cube. Many varieties include cylindrical Rubik’s puzzles, triangular puzzles, and even a 33 x 33 x 33 cube!
Want to practice this challenging hobby? Don’t worry! You don’t need a fancy cube, or a complicated cube to be part of this community! A normal 3x3x3 Rubik’s cube is enough, and finger dexterity to solve it faster and faster!
Armar el cubo de Rubik se ha vuelto más popular en los últimos años.
Assembling the Rubik’s cube has become more popular in recent years.
14. Videojuegos – Video Games
A few decades ago, los videojuegos (video games) were considered a waste of time, but even that idea couldn’t stop how popular these games were all around the world. To practice gaming as a hobby, you just need a console, a game, and time to play them!
Jugar videojuegos si cuenta como un pasatiempo y cada vez es más común.
Playing video games does count as a hobby and is becoming more and more common.
15. Jacks, La Matatena, Pinyexes, Payana – Jacks
This classic toy has been a game enjoyed by children for hundreds of years! Is simple and inexpensive, but it can be challenging if the players put conditions to the game, like getting as many jacks as possible in just one ball bounce.
¡Para jugar jacks debes tener muy buenos reflejos!
To play jacks, you need really good reflexes!
Mascotas – Pets
Wait, can pets be considered free time hobbies? Although an animal is not a hobby, animal keeping is! Remember that taking care of an animal is a big responsibility, but it’s worth it!
16. Hurones – Ferrets
Los hurones or urones (ferrets) were considered rare pets until the 1980s. They’ve become more popular in the last decade.
Ferrets are great entertainers and are constantly active. Their activity is compared to that of a puppy, and their accommodations, thanks to their size, are pretty inexpensive.
What do you need to be part of this hobby? Well, a ferret, the ability to compromise to care for these cute little animals for almost 10 years, and enough money to be able to take them to vet checks and enough space for them to play, hide, and be happy!
Los hurones son mascotas muy bonitas y requieren mucho cuidado.
Ferrets are really cute pets and require a lot of care.
17. Acuariofilia – Fish Keeping
La acuariofilia (fish keeping) is one of the most popular hobbies around the world. Fish keeping involves setting up aquariums to hold tropical fish.
La acuarofilia es el pasatiempo perfecto para aprender más de la vida marina.
Fish keeping is the perfect hobby to learn more about marine life.
18. Insectos – Insects
A lot of people consider los insectos (insects) as part of nature but not important enough to be treated as pets. But that idea has been changing over the years. If you want to practice this as your hobby, take into consideration if you will be able to provide your exoskeleton friends whatever they need to thrive and have a good life.
Los insectos son un excelente pasatiempo para aprender más de la naturaleza.
Insects are an excellent hobby to learn more about nature.
Espíritu y Mente – Spirit and Mind
El espíritu y la mente are important elements to have in mind when you cultivate your abilities. Your spirit and your mind are important when taking time for you, like when you practice a hobby.
Are you interested in getting better at cultivating your mind and your spirit through hobbies? Take a look at this section for ideas!
19. Lengua de Señas – Sign Language
La lengua de señas (sign language) is a way of communication that uses signs instead of the voice to communicate actions or ideas. Sign language changes depending on where was learned, for example, the signs for the American Sign Language (ASL) is not the same as the signs for the Lengua de Señas Guatemalteca (LENSEGUA) or Guatemalan sign language.
Learning sign language is a hobby that can be useful for you in the future. The effort of learning another language to communicate with a minority is a great way to expand your knowledge of others experiences, and a great way to learn more about deaf culture and other disabilities, their challenges and be able to support them when needed.
La lengua de señas es un ejemplo genial de un pasatiempo que puede ayudar a otros.
Sign language is a cool example of how a hobby can help others.
20. Lectura Veloz – Speed Reading
This hobby consists of learning several reading methods to increase your reading rates without reducing comprehension or retention. Speed reading helps you get better at reading, which is a helpful skill at home, at work, and in school.
Aunque la lectura veloz tenga aplicaciones educativas, es una excelente forma de disfrutar de buenos libros.
Even though speed reading has educational applications, it is an excellent way to enjoy good books.
21. Genealogía- Genealogy
La genealogía (genealogy) is the study of families, their lineage and history and how to trace them to the beginning. Genealogists employ oral traditions, historical records, and genetic analysis to learn about families, kinship and pedigree.
Genealogy is ideal for people who enjoy the process of researching and finding out about their roots to better understand who they are.
La genealogía es un pasatiempo que nos permite conocernos mejor a nosotros mismos.
Genealogy is a hobby that lets us get to know ourselves better.
22. Astronomía- Astronomy
La astronomía (astronomy) is a hobby in which the participants enjoy watching the night sky.
Astronomy as a hobby is called backyard or amateur astronomy, and even if those who practice it don’t have access to state-of-the-art telescopes and tools, a lot of them enjoy watching the sky like a professional would and contribute to the science of astronomy.
Para practicar astronomía solo necesitas cielos despejados.
To practice astronomy, you just need clear skies.
Artes escénicas – Performing Arts
These hobbies are made to be enjoyed while they are being performed. Are you interested in performing arts as a hobby? This list may surprise you!
23. Actuaciones Históricas – Historical Reenactments
Las actuaciones históricas (historical reenactments) rely heavily on role play to reenact a historical event about a place or a moment in time. Some communities even make the reenactment a celebration with fairs and events.
While reenactors can be professionals, many people enjoy doing this as their hobby, as a way to learn about history and teach others about it.
Las actuaciones históricas son perfectas para aprender historia de forma dinámica.
Historical reenactments are perfect to learn about history in a more dynamic way.
24. Baile en Linea – Line Dancing
This freetime is popular in the United States and around the world! Line dancing is not only an amazing way to squeeze a lot of people on the dance floor, but is a legit hobby to practice in a group.
The best thing about line dancing is that it is easy to learn and easy to practice. When line dancing, your height, your fitness level, your age and dancing ability are irrelevant, because what matters is to have a great time.
El baile en línea puede ser disfrutado por todos.
Line dancing can be enjoyed by everyone.
25. Shows de Comedia – Stand-up Comedy
Los shows de comedia (stand-up comedy) are an amazing hobby for those natural, funny performers out there. Stand-up is an amazing hobby, that can become a career if you put enough energy into it.
The best way to practice stand-up comedy as your hobby is learning about it, and putting yourself out there. That means performing at comedy clubs, or posting videos on the internet, so people begin to recognize you and your comedic sets.
El show de comedia es un pasatiempo que puede convertirse en profesión si se es muy gracioso.
Stand-up comedy is a hobby that can become a profession if you are really funny.
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