Activities / Leisure Word Dictionary
The activities and leisure section starts with things you can do alone, like play, read, and draw, then expands into words about culture and doing things together, like heritage, participation, and cooperation, as the stages go up. It moves from naming a hobby to talking about shared activities and culture. This page organises the words from TentenQuiz's learning data by stage, in one glossary. You can see the exact words and definitions that appear in the quiz, so it is useful for skimming before you play or reviewing words you have already learned.
Each stage has 25 words, starting with easier words in Stage 1 and moving to slightly more advanced expressions as the number increases. The small text under a word is a reading aid for your learning language.
Stage 1
jugar—play
To do an activity freely for enjoyment.
leer—read
To look at written words and understand their meaning.
escribir—write
To make letters or words on a surface.
dibujar—draw
To create an image with lines on a surface.
cantar—sing
To make musical sounds with the voice.
bailar—dance
To move the body in time with music or rhythm.
escuchar—listen
To pay attention to sounds with the ears.
mirar—watch
To keep looking at an event or moving image.
correr—run
To move quickly on foot with both feet sometimes off the ground.
caminar—walk
To move on foot at a regular pace.
nadar—swim
To move through water by using the arms and legs.
descansar—rest
To stop activity for a while to regain energy.
reÃr—laugh
To make a happy sound and facial expression.
hablar—talk
To express thoughts by speaking with another person.
hacer—make
To create something by putting materials or parts together.
música—music
Sounds arranged with rhythm and melody for listening.
pelÃcula—movie
A work that tells a story through moving images and sound.
canción—song
A short piece of music made to be sung.
ejercicio—exercise
Physical activity done to keep the body healthy and strong.
viaje—travel
The activity of going to a different place for experience or enjoyment.
pesca—fishing
The activity of catching fish with a line, hook, or net.
jardinerÃa—gardening
The activity of growing and caring for plants in a garden or pots.
béisbol—baseball
A team game in which players hit a ball and run around bases.
pintura—painting
The art of creating pictures with color on a surface.
afición—hobby
An activity done regularly for enjoyment in free time.
Stage 2
saltar—jump
To push off the ground and rise into the air.
lanzar—throw
To send an object through the air with the hand or arm.
atrapar—catch
To stop and hold an object moving through the air.
patear—kick
To strike something with the foot.
golpear—hit
To strike something with a hand or an object.
montar—ride
To travel while sitting on a bicycle, animal, or similar thing.
trepar—climb
To move upward using the hands, feet, or steps.
practicar—practice
To repeat an activity in order to improve skill.
competir—compete
To try to do better than another person or group.
ganar—win
To finish a game or contest with the best result.
perder—lose
To finish a game or contest without winning.
empezar—start
To begin an activity or event.
terminar—finish
To bring an activity or event to its end.
participar—join
To take part in an activity or event with others.
elegir—choose
To decide which one to take from several choices.
pelota—ball
A round object used in many games and sports.
partido—match
An organized game in which people or groups compete.
carrera—race
A contest to see who can reach a place first.
bicicleta—bicycle
A two-wheeled vehicle moved by pushing pedals with the feet.
barco—boat
A small vehicle used to travel on water.
parque infantil—playground
An outdoor area with equipment where children play.
campo deportivo—sports field
An open area prepared for exercise and sports games.
estadio—stadium
A large place with seats where sports events are held.
victoria—victory
The result of winning a game, contest, or struggle.
derrota—defeat
The result of losing a game, contest, or struggle.
Stage 3
disfrutar—enjoy
To feel pleasure while doing or experiencing something.
relajarse—relax
To become calm and free from tension.
celebrar—celebrate
To show happiness about a special event or success.
animar—cheer
To give someone support with words or actions.
aplaudir—clap
To strike the hands together to show approval or keep rhythm.
invitar—invite
To ask someone to come or take part.
reunirse—gather
To come together in one place.
visitar—visit
To go and spend time at a person or place.
explorar—explore
To travel around a place to learn about it.
descubrir—discover
To find or learn something for the first time.
imaginar—imagine
To form a picture or idea in the mind.
crear—create
To make an original work using ideas and skill.
decorar—decorate
To make a place or thing look more attractive.
actuar—perform
To present music, acting, or another act to an audience.
exponer—exhibit
To place something where people can see it.
coleccionar—collect
To bring similar things together and keep them.
resolver—solve
To find the answer to a question or puzzle.
recordar—remember
To keep a fact or experience in the mind.
olvidar—forget
To no longer remember something.
concentrarse—concentrate
To give full attention to one activity.
repetir—repeat
To do or say something again.
mejorar—improve
To become better at doing something.
intentar—try
To make an effort to do something.
habilidad—skill
An ability gained through learning and practice.
talento—talent
A natural ability to do something well.
Stage 4
juguete—toy
An object made for children to play with.
muñeca—doll
A toy shaped like a person or baby.
cometa—kite
A light frame covered with material and flown in the wind on a string.
escondite—hide-and-seek
A game where players hide and one person searches for them.
juego de persecución—tag
A chasing game where one player tries to touch another.
fuegos artificiales—fireworks
Bright explosions in the sky used for celebration or entertainment.
zoológico—zoo
A place where people can see many kinds of living animals.
acuario—aquarium
A place where fish and other water animals are shown.
parque de atracciones—amusement park
A place with rides and games for fun.
biblioteca—library
A place where books can be read or borrowed.
teatro—theater
A building where plays and other performances are shown.
concierto—concert
A live event where music is performed for an audience.
turismo—sightseeing
The activity of visiting interesting places while traveling.
excursión—outing
A short trip made for enjoyment.
dÃa festivo—public holiday
A day officially set aside when schools and most workplaces are closed.
fin de semana—weekend
The final days of the week when many people do not work or study.
vacaciones—vacation
A longer period away from school or work for rest.
tiempo libre—free time
Time when a person is not working, studying, or doing required tasks.
evento—event
A planned occasion where people gather for a purpose.
concurso—contest
An event where people compete to show who does best.
premio—prize
Something given to a person who wins or does well.
campeón—champion
A person who wins first place in a contest.
oponente—opponent
A person or team that someone competes against.
árbitro—referee
A person who makes sure a game follows its rules.
regla—rule
An instruction that says what is allowed or required.
Stage 5
historia—story
A description of connected events, real or imagined.
poema—poem
A piece of writing that expresses ideas or feelings through carefully chosen words.
novela—novel
A long written story with imagined characters and events.
historieta—comics
Stories told through a sequence of drawings and written words.
obra de teatro—stage play
A story performed by actors before an audience.
festival—festival
A special public celebration with events and activities.
instrumento musical—musical instrument
An object made to produce sounds for music.
tambor—drum
A hollow instrument played by striking a stretched surface.
flauta—flute
A long hollow instrument played by blowing air across or into it.
fotografÃa—photography
The activity or art of making photographs with a camera.
artesanÃa—craft
The activity of making useful or decorative objects by hand.
costura—sewing
The activity of joining or repairing cloth with needle and thread.
origami—origami
The art of folding paper into shapes without cutting it.
caligrafÃa—calligraphy
The art of writing letters beautifully by hand.
adivinanza—riddle
A question or statement with a hidden answer to be guessed.
arte—art
Creative work that expresses ideas, beauty, or feelings.
melodÃa—melody
A pleasing sequence of musical notes that forms a tune.
ritmo—rhythm
A repeated pattern of beats or movement in music.
escenario—stage
A raised or marked area where performers appear before an audience.
espectadores—audience
The people gathered to watch or listen to a performance.
actuación—performance
An event where music, acting, or dance is presented to an audience.
exposición—exhibition
A public display of art, objects, or information.
colección—collection
The activity of gathering and keeping similar objects as a hobby.
museo—museum
A place that preserves and displays important objects for the public.
galerÃa—gallery
A place where works of art are displayed or sold.
Stage 6
divertido—fun
Giving pleasure and making people feel happy.
aburrido—boring
Not interesting and making time feel slow.
interesante—interesting
Making someone want to know or pay attention to more.
emocionante—exciting
Causing strong happiness and eager attention.
popular—popular
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
famoso—famous
Known by many people.
creativo—creative
Able to make new ideas or original things.
activo—active
Moving often and taking part with energy.
tranquilo—quiet
Making little or no noise.
animado—lively
Full of energy, movement, and cheerful activity.
hábil—skillful
Able to do something very well through practice.
torpe—unskilled
Not yet able to do something well.
tradicional—traditional
Following customs or ways passed down for a long time.
moderno—modern
Using ideas or styles of the present time.
seguro—safe
Not likely to cause harm or danger.
peligroso—dangerous
Likely to cause harm or injury.
justo—fair
Treating everyone by the same reasonable rules.
injusto—unfair
Not treating people by equal and reasonable rules.
original—original
New and not copied from someone else.
valiente—brave
Able to face fear or difficulty without giving up.
paciente—patient
Able to wait or keep trying without becoming upset.
privado—private
Belonging to or intended for one person or a limited group.
público—public
Open or available for anyone to see or join.
cuidadoso—careful
Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or danger.
descuidado—careless
Not paying enough attention and likely to make mistakes.
Stage 7
planear—plan
To decide in advance what to do and how to do it.
preparar—prepare
To make things ready before an activity begins.
ordenar—organize
To arrange things or tasks in a clear order.
reservar—reserve
To arrange in advance for a place or service to be kept.
pedir prestado—borrow
To take and use something for a time before returning it.
devolver—return
To give back something that was borrowed.
compartir—share
To let others use or enjoy something together.
intercambiar—exchange
To give one thing and receive another in return.
asistir—attend
To be present at an event or activity.
dirigir—lead
To guide a person or group in an activity.
seguir—follow
To go after someone or act according to guidance.
grabar—record
To save sounds, images, or information for later.
editar—edit
To select and arrange recorded or written material.
presentar—present
To show or explain work or ideas to other people.
recitar—recite
To say a learned text aloud from memory.
componer—compose
To create a piece of music.
tallar—carve
To cut material into a shape or pattern.
tejer—weave
To cross threads over and under each other to make material.
coser—sew
To join or repair material using a needle and thread.
moldear—shape
To form material into a particular shape.
atar—tie
To fasten things together with string or a similar material.
doblar—fold
To bend material so one part lies over another.
cortar—cut
To divide material using a sharp tool.
pegar—paste
To attach one thing to another using a sticky substance.
colorear—color
To add color to a drawing or object.
Stage 8
experiencia—experience
Something a person has done, seen, or lived through.
recuerdo—memory
Something from the past kept in the mind.
imaginación—imagination
The ability to form pictures and ideas in the mind.
inspiración—inspiration
A sudden idea that makes someone want to create or act.
idea—idea
A thought or suggestion about what could be done.
tema—theme
The main subject of a work or event.
tÃtulo—title
The name given to a book, song, picture, or other work.
letra—lyrics
The words of a song.
diseño—design
A planned drawing that shows how something will look.
patrón—pattern
A repeated decorative shape or arrangement.
detalle—detail
A small part of something larger.
equilibrio—balance
A state where different parts are in the right proportion.
armonÃa—harmony
A pleasing way in which different parts fit together.
expresión—expression
The act or result of showing a thought or feeling.
movimiento—movement
A change in the position of the body or an object.
postura—pose
A particular position of the body held for a time.
actor—actor
A person who performs a character in a play or film.
director—director
A person who guides how a play or film is made.
artista—artist
A person who creates art such as pictures, music, or performances.
obra—work
Something created through art or imagination.
obra maestra—masterpiece
A work considered especially excellent.
escena—scene
A part of a story, play, or film that happens in one setting.
trama—plot
The main events that form a story.
final—ending
The final part of a story or performance.
misterio—mystery
Something strange or unknown that is hard to explain.
Stage 9
preferencia—preference
A greater liking for one choice than another.
interés—interest
A feeling that makes someone want to know more about something.
curiosidad—curiosity
A strong desire to learn or discover something.
atención—attention
Careful focus on what is happening or being done.
esfuerzo—effort
The physical or mental energy used to do something.
progreso—progress
Movement toward a better or more complete state.
logro—achievement
Something important completed through effort or skill.
meta—goal
Something a person aims to achieve.
resultado—result
What happens or exists at the end of an action.
error—mistake
Something done or understood incorrectly.
éxito—success
The achievement of a desired goal or result.
fracaso—failure
The state of not achieving a desired goal.
oportunidad—opportunity
A situation that makes it possible to do something.
método—method
A particular way of doing something.
hábito—habit
Something a person does regularly and almost automatically.
desafÃo—challenge
A difficult task that tests ability or courage.
trabajo en equipo—teamwork
The act of working together as a group.
equidad—fairness
The quality of treating everyone by equal rules.
valor—courage
The strength to face fear or difficulty.
paciencia—patience
The ability to wait or continue without becoming upset.
originalidad—originality
The quality of being new and not copied from others.
concentración—concentration
The ability to keep full attention on one thing.
libertad—freedom
The state of being able to choose and act without unfair limits.
disfrute—enjoyment
The pleasure felt from an activity or experience.
motivación—motivation
The reason or desire that makes someone take action.
Stage 10
patrimonio cultural—cultural heritage
Traditions, works, or places passed down from earlier generations.
cultura—culture
The shared ideas, arts, and ways of life of a group.
costumbre—custom
A usual way of behaving in a community.
participación—participation
The act of taking part in an activity or event.
cooperación—cooperation
The act of working together toward the same aim.
rivalidad—rivalry
A relationship in which people or groups try to do better than each other.
entrenamiento—training
Repeated practice used to improve ability or fitness.
entusiasmo—enthusiasm
Strong excitement and eager interest in an activity.
confianza—confidence
Belief in one’s own ability to do something well.
satisfacción—satisfaction
A pleased feeling that something is good enough or complete.
orgullo—pride
Pleasure felt because of something good one has done or belongs to.
disciplina—discipline
The practice of following rules and controlling one’s actions.
estrategia—strategy
A planned way to reach a goal or win a game.
decisión—decision
A choice made after thinking about different possibilities.
permiso—permission
Approval that allows someone to do something.
restricción—restriction
A rule or condition that limits what can be done.
protección—protection
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
riesgo—risk
The possibility that harm or loss may happen.
recompensa—reward
Something given in return for effort or good action.
penalización—penalty
A punishment for breaking a rule in a game or activity.
entrada—admission ticket
A ticket that allows a person to enter a place or event.
lugar—venue
The place where an event or activity is held.
horario—schedule
A plan showing when activities or events will happen.
apertura—opening
The official beginning of an event or performance.
clausura—closing
The official end of an event or performance.
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