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What I do for fun in Spanish

Megan's shift is over, and she wants to know what Justin enjoys outside work.

In this lesson, you'll ask about free time, describe a favorite activity, and invite someone to join you.

You'll also learn a useful way to say you're looking for someone to do an activity with, plus a phrase for unwinding.

By the end of this lesson

Say what you do for fun and invite someone to try it.

  • ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?What do you like to do when you're free?
  • Me gusta ___ en mi tiempo libreI like to ___ in my free time
  • Mi pasatiempo favorito es ___My favorite thing to do is ___
  • ¿Quieres ___ conmigo?Do you want to ___ with me?
  • Estoy buscando a alguien con quien ___I'm looking for someone to ___ with
  • Me ayuda a relajarmeIt helps me unwind

Scene — after the shift

Megan's work shift has just ended, and she and Justin are outside the building in colonia El Laurel.

Megan is curious about Justin's evenings. Justin has no job answer to give yet, but he can talk about his free time.

Megan and Justin stand outside the building in colonia El Laurel just after Megan's work shift, with a clear blue sky and a guitar case beside Justin.

Learn — free-time favorites

These six chunks help you talk naturally about hobbies and free time, from asking a question to making a friendly invitation.

Learn each one as a useful piece, especially the activity frames.

  1. Megan asks Justin what he likes to do in his free time while Justin listens attentively.

    ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?

    What do you like to do when you're free?

    When to use it: Ask someone what activity they enjoy doing when they are not busy.

    Tiempo libre means free time; learn the whole question as one piece.

    Say it: keh teh GOOS-tah ah-SER en too TYEM-poh LEE-breh

  2. Justin answers by happily strumming an acoustic guitar while Megan watches with interest.

    Me gusta ___ en mi tiempo libre

    I like to ___ in my free time

    When to use it: Use this frame to name an activity you enjoy during your free time.

    Put an infinitive after gusta, such as leer or cocinar, to name the activity.

  3. Justin proudly presents his guitar as his favorite pastime while Megan listens.

    Mi pasatiempo favorito es ___

    My favorite thing to do is ___

    When to use it: Use this to identify the activity you enjoy most.

    Pasatiempo means hobby or pastime; add an activity after es.

    Say it: pah-sah-TYEM-poh fah-boh-REE-toh

  4. Justin invites Megan to play guitar with him by extending an open hand toward her and indicating the guitar.

    ¿Quieres ___ conmigo?

    Do you want to ___ with me?

    When to use it: Invite someone to do an activity together.

    Use an infinitive after quieres, and conmigo means with me.

  5. Justin looks around hopefully as if searching for someone to play guitar with, while Megan stands nearby considering his invitation.

    Estoy buscando a alguien con quien ___

    I'm looking for someone to ___ with

    When to use it: Say you want to find a person to share an activity with.

    Con quien means with whom; use an infinitive after it.

  6. Justin relaxes while gently playing his guitar, with Megan watching calmly beside him.

    Me ayuda a relajarme

    It helps me unwind

    When to use it: Explain that an activity helps you relax after a busy day.

    Relajarme means to relax myself; the me shows who unwinds.

    Say it: meh ah-YOO-dah ah reh-lah-HAR-meh

Story — an invitation

Watch Megan ask about Justin's free time, then listen as he describes a favorite activity and invites her along.

The highlighted chunks are today's lines. Turn on Show English if you need help.

  1. Megan's shift ends, and she and Justin step outside into the early evening.
  2. MeganHola, Justin. ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?Hi, Justin. What do you like to do when you're free?
  3. JustinMe gusta leer en mi tiempo libre.I like to read in my free time.
  4. Megan¿Leer es tu pasatiempo favorito?Is reading your favorite pastime?
  5. JustinSí. Mi pasatiempo favorito es leer.Yes. My favorite thing to do is read.
  6. MeganQué bien. ¿Quieres leer conmigo?Nice. Do you want to read with me?
  7. JustinSí, pero estoy buscando a alguien con quien conversar también.Yes, but I'm also looking for someone to talk with.
  8. MeganPodemos leer y conversar. Me ayuda a relajarme.We can read and talk. It helps me unwind.
  9. JustinPerfecto. Nos vemos mañana.Perfect. See you tomorrow.
  10. MeganBuenas tardes, Justin. Nos vemos.Good afternoon, Justin. See you.

Practice — talk about fun

You'll listen, match meanings, choose replies, swap activities, and arrange a short conversation.

Read the English situation carefully before choosing; context makes the best answer clear.

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  1. What did you hear?

  2. Match the pairs

    Spanish

    Me gusta ___ en mi tiempo libreDrop the English here
    ¿Quieres ___ conmigo?Drop the English here
    Me ayuda a relajarmeDrop the English here
    Hola.Drop the English here
    Buenas tardes.Drop the English here

    English

    Drag an English line onto its Spanish, or tap one and then the other.

  3. What do you say?

    Megan asks what you enjoy doing when you are free. Say that you like to read in your free time.

  4. What did you hear?

  5. Pick the reply

    Megan says:

    Estoy aburrida.

    I'm bored.

    And you reply with:

  6. What does it mean?

    Mi pasatiempo favorito es ___

  7. What do you say?

    You want to say that you are looking for someone to talk with.

  8. Put the chat in order

    1. MeganWhat comes first?
    2. Justin…
    3. Megan…
    4. Justin…

    Tap the line that comes next, or drag it into the chat.

  9. True or false?

    Me gusta ___ means I like ___, so it can introduce an activity.

  10. Build the line

    It helps me unwind

    Tap the words in order.

Say it — make plans

Now you are Justin after Megan's shift. Megan asks about your free time, and the exchange leads to a simple plan.

Tap ▶ to hear the model line, then tap the microphone for your turn. Your recording stays on your device.

  1. MeganBuenas tardes, Justin. ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?Good afternoon, Justin. What do you like to do when you're free?
  2. Justin (you)Ask Megan what she likes to do when she is free.

    ¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?

    What do you like to do when you're free?

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Recap — what you can say now

SpanishEnglish
¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?What do you like to do when you're free?
Me gusta ___ en mi tiempo libreI like to ___ in my free time
Mi pasatiempo favorito es ___My favorite thing to do is ___
¿Quieres ___ conmigo?Do you want to ___ with me?
Estoy buscando a alguien con quien ___I'm looking for someone to ___ with
Me ayuda a relajarmeIt helps me unwind
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