Question

what does the underlined word mean in the following sentence?

me gusta el fútbol.

fondue
football
soccer
lacrosse

Explanation:

Identify the underlined word

The underlined word in the sentence "Me gusta el fútbol" is "fútbol".

Translate the target word

In Spanish, "fútbol" refers to the sport of association football, which is known as "soccer" in North American English.

Evaluate the options

• "fondue" is a melted cheese dish.
• "football" refers to American football in North American English (which is "fútbol americano" in Spanish).
• "soccer" is the correct translation for "fútbol".
• "lacrosse" is a different sport entirely.

Answer:

• fondue
• football
• soccer (Correct answer)
• lacrosse