soccer

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsɒkə/ AmE /ˈsɑːkər/

noun en → es

1 SPORT [uncountable] A2

a sport played by two teams of eleven players on a large field or pitch, using a round ball that can be kicked but not handled.

fútbol, soccer

Collocations soccer match · soccer team

  • He plays soccer for his local club.

    Juega al fútbol para su club local.

2 LEAGUE [countable] B1

a league or competition in which teams play soccer matches against each other.

liga de fútbol, competencia de fútbol

Collocations soccer league · soccer championship

  • The team is in the top division of soccer.

    El equipo está en la primera división de fútbol.