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July 20, 2021 by Carmen Rizzo Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

The Ultimate Vocabulary Guide to Water Skiing and Sports in Spanish

Summer is here, and the blue skies, and hot weather means there’s no better moment to practice el esquí acuatico—water skiing in Spanish—plus a whole lot more water sports!

Water sports are not only fun to watch and practice but also beneficial for your physical and mental health. Whether you want to relax or have an adventure, there’s a watersport for you. 

Read this blog post to learn how to talk about water skiing in Spanish, as well as vocabulary related to other water sports! Let’s dive in!

9 Amazing Water Sports to Practice this Summer

Picture this: you’re on vacation in a Spanish-speaking country enjoying a cool beverage and perfect weather. You’re super relaxed and not thinking about work or school. The sun is high in the sky and the clear blue water is tempting you. 

If you’re craving fun and adrenaline, this list of water sports in Spanish is ideal for you!

See also: Vocabulary Guide to Swimming in Spanish

1. Water Skiing in Spanish

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Water skiing involves being pulled behind a boat or a cable ski installation over a large body of water, and skimming the surface on one or two skis. It requires upper and lower body strength, endurance, and balance. 

SpanishEnglish
Los esquísSkis
Los fijadoresBinding 
El chaleco salvavidasFloatation device
Las cuerdas de remolqueTow ropes
El barco de remolqueTowing boat

2. Surfing

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Similar to water skiing in Spanish, El surfeo (surfing) is another surface water sport that consists of using a board to ride the “face” of a moving wave of water to get to the shore. 

Las tablas de surfeo (surfboards) may be made of wood or synthetic materials like polypropylene plastic.

SpanishEnglish
La tabla MalibúFunboard
La tabla evolutivaEvolutive board
La tabla cortasShortboard
La tabla arenerasSandboard
La tabla de remoPaddleboard
La tabla de cuerpoBodyboard
La tabla de rodillasKneeboard

3. Windsurfing

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Windsurfing—windsurf in Spanish—is also known as sailboarding or boardsailing. This sport is the combination of surfing and sailing. It is really popular in flat water locations that offer safety and accessibility for newcomers and intermediate participants. 

El windsurf has two modalities: 

  • Carreras – Racing
  • Montando – Riding 

If you like to be in control, stay over the water and just have a great time under the heat of the sun and the fresh ocean breeze, this sport is for you! 

SpanishEnglish
La tabla de windsurfWindsurfing board
La velaSail
El mastilMast
El pie de mastilMastil foot
La botavaraBoom
La aleta/El alerónFin
La orza abatibleFolding centerboard
El arnésHarness
Las cinchas de sujeciónFoot straps
El adaptadorAdapter
La drizaHalyard
El calzadoFootwear
El cascoHelmet
El salvavidas Personal flotation device
El equipo de seguridadSafety gear

4. Cliff Jumping

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Are you an adrenaline junky? If so, el salto de acantilado (cliff jumping) is the perfect sport for you!  It’s a form of coastal exploration activity known as coasteering. 

Cliff diving is not for the faint of heart! Imagine freefalling from such a great height and feeling the wind against your body, the butterflies in your stomach as you approach the water and then… silence.

Imagine being underwater. The sound of water rushing to your ears, the coolness of it enveloping your body, and then the breakthrough in the surface. Doesn’t it feel amazing? 

Here are some of the most impressive spots to practice cliff jumping in Latin America: 

  • Las cascadas de Tamanique, El Salvador (Tamanique falls)
  • Los cenotes de Yucatán – Yucatan, Mexico (Yucatan Cenotes)
  • Finca el Paraíso – Río Dulce, Guatemala (Paradise Estate)
  • La Fortuna Falls in Costa Rica
  • El cañón de Somoto, Nicaragua (Somoto Canyon)
  • Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala (Lake Atitlan)

5. Scuba Diving

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El submarinismo (scuba diving) is a mode of underwater diving that requires special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. 

Scuba stands for Self-contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, and it dates back to 1952. Scuba divers carry their own source of oxygen, which gives them greater freedom of movement than other kinds of divers.

SpanishEnglish
La máscara de buceoDiving mask 
El  tubo respiradorSnorkel
El traje de neopreno, el traje secoWetsuit, drysuit
Los guantes de buceoScuba gloves
Las aletas Fins
El tanque de buceoScuba tank
El reguladorRegulator
El medidor de profundidadDepth gauge
El manómetro sumergibleSubmersible Pressure Gauge (SPG)
La brújulaCompass
La computadora de buceoDive computer

6. Snorkeling 

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El buceo (snorkeling) is a popular recreational activity, usually practiced in tropical sites like Roatán or Cancún. The best part of snorkeling is the opportunity it gives you to be in direct contact with marine life and ecosystems.

Here are some examples of how to talk about snorkeling in Spanish:

Mi mamá y yo fuimos a Roatán a bucear este verano.
My mom and I went to Roatán to practice snorkeling this summer.

Para practicar buceo no necesitas mucha experiencia.
To practice snorkeling, you don’t need much experience.

Me gusta hacer buceo porque no necesito un tanque de oxígeno.
I like snorkeling because I don’t need a breathing tank.

7. Aquajogging

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Known in both Spanish and English as aquajogging, this water sport consists of a cross training and rehabilitation method that uses low-impact resistance training. Aquajogging is perfect to practice when injured or if you have joint problems. 

This water sport requires two pieces of equipment:

  • Calzado o zapatos de agua – Water shoes
  • Cinturón de flotación – Flotation belt

8. Canoeing

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Can you imagine floating in your canoe on a summer morning, in the middle of a tranquil lake, soaking up all the nature around you? Just thinking about it makes me feel relaxed and refreshed! 

The name of canoeing in Spanish is canotaje. Canoeing consists of paddling lightweight narrow vessel to transport yourself over the water with a single-bladed paddle. 

El canotaje is a sport, a recreational activity, and a mode of transportation. 

SpanishEnglish
La canoaCanoe
El remoPaddle
El traje secoDry suit
Las mangas largasLong sleeves

9. Rafting

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Also known as canotaje, but usually referred to in Spanish as rafting, this is a water sport and recreational outdoor activity that uses an inflatable raft to navigate a body of water. 

Rafting is usually done in whitewater or rough waters, which makes the experience dynamic and exciting.

Rafts measure anywhere from 3 meters (10 feet) to 4.3 meters (14 feet) and are ridden by multiple people who use paddles or oars to propel and direct the raft. 

Here are some examples of how to talk about rafting:

Me gusta hacer rafting con mi familia en verano.
I like to go rafting with my family in the summer.

El rafting es divertido, pero mi hermana se asustó mucho cuando pasamos por unos rápidos la última vez. 
Rafting is fun, but my sister was really scared when we went through some rapids last time.

Para practicar rafting necesitas una balsa y equipo de seguridad.
To practice rafting you need a raft and security equipment.

Time To Practice Your Spanish!

Now you can talk about your interest and passion for water sports and water skiing in Spanish! You’re ready to enjoy your summer vacations to the fullest! 

Learning Spanish is as fun as practicing a sport! It’s a great way to exercise your mind and enhance your cognition and decision-making abilities. Here at Homeschool Spanish Academy, with more than 10 years of experience teaching Spanish, we have a passion for teaching Spanish. Sign up for a free trial class today with one of our native Spanish-speaking teachers, and let us help you exercise your mind and brain! We offer flexible scheduling and personalized tailored packages to cover all your needs. To make the most of your summer vacation, give it a try! 

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Carmen Rizzo
Freelance Writer at Homeschool Spanish Academy
I’m a native Spanish speaker from Guatemala with a B.A. in Psychology. I have a passion for teaching Sunday school in my spare time and for learning and sharing valuable information. I'm a cat lover who gets excited over cartoons, anime, and video games. I dabble in digital illustration and animation. I'm inspired by sharing my culture, traditions, food, and beliefs with others, while learning about theirs in return.
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