Being able to say what we like to do in Spanish, including talking about our interests and hobbies and to ask other people about them is a great way to have more interesting conversations and make new friends.

Below, we share a list of common activities people do in their free time. But first, how do we ask someone about their hobbies and interests?

One of the most common (and easiest) ways of answering this question involves using the verb “gustar” (to like).

*Just remember: after “gustar” we use an infinitive (verbs that end in -ar, -er, and -ir): nadar, pintar, cocinar… when we want to talk about an activity (or action) we like doing.  

Let’s take a look at different activities and hobbies divided by category, starting with sports.

Below are some activities we do in the company of others.

Here are hobbies and activities that have to do with arts and entertainment.

And finally, other types of activities we do in our free time.

In this post, you’ve learned how to talk about activities you do in your free time and ask others about their hobbies and interests. Now you can have a simple conversation with new friends to see what you have in common! If you want to keep building your Spanish skills, make sure to check out our grammar lesson on the Verb “Gustar”. Also, you can look at other important vocabulary topics to get to know people, like Professions and Jobs.