Spanish Phrase
Entre mis hobbies está pintar.
Meaning
This phrase is a common way to introduce one's interests or hobbies in Spanish. It uses 'entre' (among) to suggest that painting is just one of several activities the speaker enjoys. The singular verb 'está' is used because the subject following it, 'pintar', is an infinitive acting as a singular noun.
When to use
Use this phrase during introductions, job interviews, or casual conversations when someone asks about your free time. It is a slightly more formal or structured way to list interests than simply saying 'Me gusta pintar'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Entremishobbiesestápintar
Entre
A preposition meaning 'among' or 'between' used here to indicate one item in a set.
Está
The verb 'estar' is used here to indicate the existence or placement of the hobby within the speaker's life.
Pintar
In Spanish, the infinitive form of the verb is used as a noun to represent the activity itself.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?
What do you do in your free time?
Entre mis hobbies está pintar.
Among my hobbies is painting.
✕Common Mistakes
Entre mis hobbies son pintar.
Even though 'hobbies' is plural, the verb agrees with the activity 'pintar', which is singular.
En mis hobbies está pintar.
Use 'entre' (among) rather than 'en' (in) when listing one item out of a group of interests.
↔Alternatives
Pintar es uno de mis pasatiempos.
Painting is one of my pastimes.
Me gusta mucho pintar.
I really like to paint.
Soy aficionado a la pintura.
I am a fan of painting.
Cultural Tip
While 'hobbies' is a widely accepted anglicism in many Spanish-speaking countries, the word 'pasatiempos' is the traditional Spanish term. In informal settings, especially among younger generations, you will hear 'hobbies' frequently, often pronounced with a Spanish 'j' sound at the beginning.