LPS: Overview

Los pasatiempos - Overview

Talking about your hobbies in Spanish is a fantastic conversation starter and icebreaker.

An image showing several people participating in different hobbies (playing instrument, taking pictures, etc.)

One of the many perks of learning Spanish is communicating with people from other cultures and backgrounds. Sharing about yourself in these bilingual encounters is an excellent and genuine opportunity to make friends and acquaintances through common interests.

¿Cuál es tu pasatiempo favorito? (What's your favorite pastime?)

In Spanish, hobbies are called pasatiempos or aficiones. Even the Americanism “hobby” is widely accepted and used by some Spanish speakers.

Module Goals

Have fun and use Spanish vocabulary that involves los pasatiempos each day as you talk with your amigos and familia. Find practical, easy ways to put into practice what you are learning. Remember, daily repetition is the way you learn how to speak a new language! 

Are you ready? ¿Estás listo? Let´s begin, vamos a comenzar.

Essential Questions

  • Can you talk about your favorite pastime in Spanish?
  • Can you ask others what they like to do in their free time in Spanish?
  • Can you talk about what you like to do on weekends?

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