No. 7,171 in Spanish
football
The Spanish word "fútbol" refers to soccer, a sport played between two teams aiming to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net.
In a sentence
Mañana hay un partido de fútbol en el estadio.
Tomorrow there is a football game at the stadium.
Here, 'fútbol' means soccer as understood in Latin American and Spanish cultures.
Mi hermana está entrenando para el equipo de fútbol americano de la universidad.
My sister is training for the university's American football team.
In this sentence, 'fútbol americano' refers specifically to American football, distinguishing it from soccer.
Disfruto jugar al fútbol con mis amigos los fines de semana.
I enjoy playing football with my friends on weekends.
The usage here indicates playing soccer as a recreational activity.
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