leisure

S2 W2

BrE /ˈliːʒə/ AmE /ˈlizər/

noun en → es

1 FREE TIME [uncountable] B1

free time that you have for relaxing, doing what you enjoy, etc.

tiempo libre, ocio

  • spend time on leisure activities

Collocations leisure centre · leisure activities

  • She spends her leisure time gardening.

    Ella pasa su tiempo libre jardineando.

2 RECREATION [plural] B2

activities that people do in their free time for enjoyment or relaxation, such as sports and hobbies.

actividades recreativas, pasatiempos

  • enjoy leisure pursuits

Collocations leisure activities · leisure facilities

  • The town has a wide range of leisure facilities.

    La ciudad cuenta con una amplia gama de instalaciones recreativas.

1 LEISURE INDUSTRY [singular] C1

the business of providing services and products for people's free time, such as hotels, restaurants, sports facilities, etc.

industria del ocio

  • invest in the leisure industry

Collocations leisure industry · leisure market

  • The company is investing heavily in the leisure industry.

    La empresa está invirtiendo fuertemente en la industria del ocio.