vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Hobby" is a noun which is often translated as "hobby", and "pasatiempo" is a noun which is also often translated as "hobby". Learn more about the difference between "hobby" and "pasatiempo" below.
el hobby(
hoh
-
bee
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. hobby
¿Podrías hablarnos de tu profesión y también de tus hobbies?Could you tell us about your profession and also about your hobbies?
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
el pasatiempo(
pah
-
sah
-
tyehm
-
poh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. hobby
Mi pasatiempo favorito es la fotografía.Photography is my favorite hobby.
a. pastime
Necesito encontrar un nuevo pasatiempo ahora que tengo las tardes libres.I need to find a new pastime now that I have evenings free.
los pasatiempos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. puzzles
Prefiero resolver pasatiempos en línea porque es más fácil rectificar.I prefer to solve puzzles online because they're easier to correct.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.