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Essential Spanish Padel Terms for Your Game

Jan. 24, 2023, 8:32 p.m. 96

Padel is becoming increasingly popular, and understanding the most common Spanish terms can enhance your game. In this mini-dictionary, you will find frequently used padel terms for strokes, the padel court, and scoring. Perfect for both beginners and advanced players looking to expand their knowledge.

Padel strokes

  • A bote pronto / Volea: Half volley / Volley
  • Bajada de pared / Cuchilla: Stroke after a bounce off the wall / Fast, sliced stroke after the bounce against the wall
  • Chiquita: A soft stroke aimed at the opponent's feet
  • Contrapared: Stroke where the ball bounces off the back wall to the other side of the court
  • Dejada: Dropshot, either from a volley or after a ball or smash off the back wall
  • Derecha (drive) / Revés: Forehand / Backhand
  • Globo: Lob, a high ball to force the opponent to the back
  • Golpe cruzado / defensive / paralelo: Diagonal stroke across the court / Defensive stroke / Stroke along the line or wall
  • Plano / Cortado / Liftado: Flat stroke / Slice / Topspin
  • Remate / Bandeja / Vibora: Smash / Defensive smash / Offensive smash
  • Saque / Resto: Serve / Return
  • Sacar la bola por 3 / por 4: Hitting the ball over the 3- or 4-meter fences, outside the court

Padel court

  • Arena: Sand on the padel court, essential for grip
  • Pista / Cancha: The padel court
  • Cuadro de saque: Service box from where the serve is executed
  • Línea de fondo: Backline of the court
  • Línea de media: Midline of the court
  • Esquina: Corner of the padel court
  • Pared lateral: Side wall of the court
  • Pared trasera: Back wall
  • Red: The net dividing the court
  • Reja: The fencing around the court
The padel court

Scoring

  • Cero / Quince / Treinta / Cuarenta: Zero / 15 / 30 / 40, the basics of scoring
  • Punto / Juego / Set / Partido: Point / Game / Set / Match
  • Iguales / Ventaja: Deuce (40-40) / Advantage in a tied score
  • Todo (Treinta todo): Score of 30-30 (all equal)
  • Empate / Desempate: Tie / Deciding game, such as a tiebreak
Padel scoring

With these terms in your pocket, you can better communicate on the padel court and refine your strategy. Whether you are playing at your local club or attending an international tournament, knowledge of these Spanish padel terms will surely help you progress.