Spanish - Hobbies

Me gusta ___ en mi tiempo libre.

I like to ___ in my free time.

Meaning: I like to ___ in my free time.

When to use: Use this frame to say what activity you enjoy during leisure time; add an infinitive verb in the blank.

Tip: Don't use a conjugated verb in the blank; use an infinitive like 'leer' or 'correr'.

¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?

What are your hobbies?

Meaning: What are your hobbies?

When to use: Ask this to learn what someone enjoys doing; it's friendly and uses tú.

¿Qué haces para divertirte?

What do you do for fun?

Meaning: What do you do for fun?

When to use: Use this casual question to ask how someone spends time for enjoyment; it uses tú.

Mi pasatiempo favorito es ___.

My favorite hobby is ___.

Meaning: My favorite hobby is ___.

When to use: Say what you like most; complete with a noun or verb phrase (e.g., 'la lectura', 'pintar').

Normalmente ___ los fines de semana.

I usually ___ on weekends.

Meaning: I usually ___ on weekends.

When to use: Describe what you normally do at a particular time; use a conjugated verb phrase in the blank.

Tip: Put a conjugated verb phrase (e.g., 'salgo con amigos'), not an infinitive.

No se me da muy bien ___, pero me gusta.

I'm not very good at ___, but I enjoy it.

Meaning: I’m not very good at ___, but I enjoy it.

When to use: Use this to admit limited skill while still showing interest; add an activity in the blank.

Tip: Beginners sometimes try 'no soy bueno en...' but 'no se me da muy bien...' is a natural alternative.

¿Quieres ___ conmigo?

Do you want to ___ with me?

Meaning: Do you want to ___ with me?

When to use: Invite someone to join an activity; use an infinitive in the blank.

Me gusta ___.

I'm into ___.

Meaning: I'm into ___.

When to use: Use this short phrase to say you like or are interested in something; add a noun or activity.

Empecé a ___ el año pasado.

I started ___ last year.

Meaning: I started ___ last year.

When to use: Say when you began a hobby; fill the blank with an infinitive.

¿Alguna vez has probado ___?

Have you ever tried ___?

Meaning: Have you ever tried ___?

When to use: Ask if someone has experience with an activity; use tú for casual conversation and an infinitive in the blank.

Me ayuda a relajarme.

It helps me relax.

Meaning: It helps me relax.

When to use: Use this to explain why you do a hobby; it’s a simple reason phrase.

Estoy buscando a alguien con quien ___.

I'm looking for someone to ___ with.

Meaning: I'm looking for someone to ___ with.

When to use: Say you need a partner for an activity; add an infinitive in the blank.

Estoy aprendiendo a ___.

I'm learning to ___.

Meaning: I'm learning to ___.

When to use: Tell someone you are developing a hobby or skill; complete with an infinitive.