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"Cancha" is a form of "cancha", a noun which is often translated as "court". "Campo de fútbol" is a noun which is often translated as "soccer field". Learn more about the difference between "campo de fútbol" and "cancha" below.
el campo de fútbol(
kahm
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poh
deh
foot
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bohl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sports)
a. soccer field (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La joven jugadora aún recuerda la primera vez que pisó un campo de fútbol como profesional.The young player still remembers the first time she set foot on a soccer field as a professional.
b. football pitch (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Cerca de casa hay un campo de fútbol donde pueden jugar los niños del barrio.There's a football pitch near home where the neighborhood's children can play.
la cancha(
kahn
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chah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. court (basketball, tennis)
Conseguimos unas butacas que estaban justo al lado de la cancha.We got seats that were right on the court.
2. (playing area for soccer, rugby, etc.) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. field (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los niños juegan al fútbol en esa cancha todos los martes.The kids play soccer on that field on Tuesdays.
b. pitch (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El árbitro estaba esperando a los jugadores en la cancha para empezar el partido.The referee was waiting on the pitch for the players so he could start the game.
3. (golf course) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
4. (no restriction) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. free reign
El jefe nos ha dado cancha para diseñar el proyecto a nuestra manera.The boss has given us free reign to design the project our way.
a. room
Los paparazzi no les dan cancha a los famosos cuando les toman fotos.The paparazzi don't give celebrities much room when they take their picture.
6. (expertise) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. experience
Tras muchos años trabajando en este campo, tiene mucha cancha.After many years working on this field, he has a lot of experience.
