fútbol
Definition
The Spanish term for association football, commonly known as soccer in the United States, a team sport played with a round ball primarily using the feet.
A ball used in the sport of soccer, often referred to colloquially in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Examples
El fútbol es vida, pero mi equipo hace que parezca una tragedia griega.
Soccer is life, but my team makes it feel like a Greek tragedy.
Después de un mal día, nada como patear un fútbol para liberar tensiones... o lastimarte el dedo del pie.
After a bad day, nothing beats kicking a soccer ball to release tension... or stub your toe.
En el fútbol, los millonarios compran campeones, mientras yo sigo soñando con mi tiro libre perfecto.
In soccer, millionaires buy champions, while I keep dreaming of my perfect free kick.
El fútbol une a la familia: papá grita al televisor, mamá prepara empanadas, y el perro huye del sofá.
Soccer unites the family: dad yells at the TV, mom makes empanadas, and the dog flees the couch.