This is the 5752nd most frequent Catalan word.
football
The Catalan word "football" means "soccer" in English.
'Futbol' is used to refer to the sport itself as a noun.
El meu esport preferit és el futbol.
My favorite sport is football.
'Futbol' is used to specify the type of match being discussed.
Quina emoció vaig sentir quan el nostre equip va guanyar el partit de futbol!
What excitement I felt when our team won the football match!
'Futbol' is used to describe the recreational activity involving the sport.