Describing Free Time Activities in Spanish

This section explains Describing Free Time Activities in Spanish. These revision notes cover both foundation and higher-tier examples for describing free time activities in Spanish, including hobbies, social activities, and those linked to the environment. Whether you’re talking about personal preferences or group activities, these structures and vocabulary will help you express yourself clearly and confidently in your Spanish exams.

Describing Free Time Activities – Foundation Tier

• Basic Phrases for Describing Free Time
  • En mi tiempo libre, me gusta... = In my free time, I like...
  • A menudo, paso el tiempo... = Often, I spend my time...
  • Normalmente, hago... = Normally, I do...
  • Me encanta... = I love...
  • Example: En mi tiempo libre, me gusta leer libros = In my free time, I like reading books.
  • Example: A menudo paso el tiempo con mis amigos = Often, I spend my time with my friends.
• Talking About Hobbies
  • Me gusta hacer deporte = I like doing sport
  • Juego al fútbol = I play football
  • Nado en la piscina = I swim in the pool
  • Veo la televisión = I watch TV
  • Escucho música = I listen to music
  • Example: Juego al fútbol con mis amigos los fines de semana = I play football with my friends at the weekends.
  • Example: Me gusta escuchar música cuando estudio = I like listening to music when I study.
• Describing Activities You Do Alone or with Others
  • Hago deporte solo/a = I do sport alone
  • Salgo con mis amigos = I go out with my friends
  • Voy al cine con mi familia = I go to the cinema with my family
  • Example: Salgo con mis amigos al parque = I go out with my friends to the park.
  • Example: Voy al cine con mis padres para ver películas = I go to the cinema with my parents to watch films.

Describing Free Time Activities – Higher Tier

• More Complex Phrases for Free Time Activities
  • En mi tiempo libre, suelo... = In my free time, I usually...
  • Una de mis actividades favoritas es... = One of my favourite activities is...
  • A veces, me gustaría... = Sometimes, I would like to...
  • Disfruto mucho... = I really enjoy...
  • Example: En mi tiempo libre, suelo practicar yoga para relajarme = In my free time, I usually practise yoga to relax.
  • Example: Una de mis actividades favoritas es ir de excursión en la montaña = One of my favourite activities is going hiking in the mountains.
• Describing Specific Hobbies in Detail
  • Me encanta leer novelas = I love reading novels
  • Voy al gimnasio tres veces a la semana = I go to the gym three times a week
  • Juego videojuegos con mis amigos = I play video games with my friends
  • Me gusta hacer senderismo en la naturaleza = I like going hiking in nature
  • Toco la guitarra = I play the guitar
  • Example: Voy al gimnasio para mantenerme en forma = I go to the gym to stay fit.
  • Example: Me gusta hacer senderismo porque me relaja = I like going hiking because it relaxes me.
• Talking About Group Activities
  • Me gusta ir al cine con mis amigos = I like going to the cinema with my friends
  • Pasamos tiempo juntos jugando a juegos de mesa = We spend time together playing board games
  • Nos gusta ir a conciertos los fines de semana = We like going to concerts at the weekends
  • Cada mes organizamos una cena con amigos = Every month we organise a dinner with friends
  • Example: Pasamos tiempo juntos jugando a juegos de mesa en casa = We spend time together playing board games at home.
  • Example: Nos gusta ir a conciertos porque la música en directo es genial = We like going to concerts because live music is great.
• Describing Free Time Activities in the Context of the Environment
  • Me gusta hacer actividades al aire libre = I like doing outdoor activities
  • Voy a caminar en la montaña para disfrutar de la naturaleza = I go walking in the mountains to enjoy nature
  • Me encanta montar en bicicleta en el campo = I love cycling in the countryside
  • Disfruto de las actividades ecológicas como plantar árboles = I enjoy eco-friendly activities like planting trees
  • Example: Voy a caminar en la montaña para respirar aire fresco = I go walking in the mountains to breathe fresh air.
  • Example: Me encanta montar en bicicleta porque es una actividad saludable y sostenible = I love cycling because it’s a healthy and sustainable activity.

Describing Free Time Activities – Foundation Tier (in the Context of the Environment)

• Basic Environmentally Friendly Activities
  • Me gusta ir a caminar al parque = I like going for walks in the park
  • Disfruto reciclando = I enjoy recycling
  • Ayudo a limpiar el medio ambiente = I help clean the environment
  • Me gusta usar el transporte público para reducir la contaminación = I like using public transport to reduce pollution
  • Example: Disfruto reciclando papel y plástico = I enjoy recycling paper and plastic.
  • Example: Me gusta usar el transporte público para cuidar el medio ambiente = I like using public transport to take care of the environment.
• Talking About Nature and Outdoor Activities
  • Me encanta estar al aire libre = I love being outdoors
  • Me gusta hacer picnics en el campo = I like having picnics in the countryside
  • Voy a nadar al mar = I go swimming in the sea
  • Me gusta observar las estrellas por la noche = I like watching the stars at night
  • Example: Me gusta hacer picnics porque me relaja = I like having picnics because it relaxes me.
  • Example: Voy a nadar al mar cuando hace buen tiempo = I go swimming in the sea when the weather is nice.

Key Vocabulary for Free Time Activities

• Activities Vocabulary
  • Leer = To read
  • Nadar = To swim
  • Jugar = To play
  • Hacer deporte = To do sport
  • Escuchar música = To listen to music
  • Tocar la guitarra = To play the guitar
  • Ver la televisión = To watch TV
  • Ir al cine = To go to the cinema
  • Salir con amigos = To go out with friends
  • Montar en bicicleta = To ride a bike
  • Hacer senderismo = To go hiking
  • Ir de excursión = To go on a trip
  • Hacer picnics = To have picnics
• Environmental Activities Vocabulary
  • Reciclar = To recycle
  • Plantar árboles = To plant trees
  • Limpiar = To clean
  • Ahorrar energía = To save energy
  • Cuidar el medio ambiente = To take care of the environment
  • Usar transporte público = To use public transport
  • Montar en bicicleta = To ride a bike
  • Practicar deportes al aire libre = To practice outdoor sports
  • Vivir de manera ecológica = To live an eco-friendly lifestyle
  • Disfrutar de la naturaleza = To enjoy nature