tenis
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “tenis” mean in English?
tennis
Example sentences
Jugamos al tenis el sábado.
We play tennis on Saturday.
El tenis es mi deporte favorito.
Tennis is my favourite sport.
Tengo unos tenis nuevos.
I have new sneakers. (LA)
How to use it
Tenis means 'tennis'. Masculine, invariable plural (el tenis / los tenis are spelt the same). Plural in 'unos tenis' can mean 'sneakers' (LA).
Common mistake
Two senses: el tenis (the sport) and los tenis (sneakers, LA). Spain uses zapatillas / deportivas for sneakers.