fútbol americano /fˈutβolˌameɾikˈano/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "football".

See also: Translation page (English → Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Deportes de pelota

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: fútbol americano
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: football
  • IPA: /fˈutβolˌameɾikˈano/
  • CEFR Level: A1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Topic: Spanish Deportes de pelota
  • Image:Photo of fútbol americano (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Me gusta jugar al fútbol americano con mis amigos. English: I like playing American football with my friends.
  • El fútbol americano es un deporte popular. English: American football is a popular sport.
  • Vimos un partido de fútbol americano en la televisión. English: We watched an American football game on TV.

When and How to Use "fútbol americano"

Use "fútbol americano" when you want to talk about "football" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Spanish Deportes de pelota topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "fútbol americano" mean in Spanish?

"fútbol americano" is the Spanish word for "football".

What CEFR level is "fútbol americano"?

"fútbol americano" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "fútbol americano"?

"fútbol americano" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "fútbol americano" in a sentence?

Me gusta jugar al fútbol americano con mis amigos.

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More words in this topic: Spanish Deportes de pelota

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