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How to Say ‘It’s good to have hobbies.’ in Mexican Spanish

Es bueno tener pasatiempos.

es BWEH-noh teh-NEHR pah-sah-tee-EM-pohs

[es BWEH-noh teh-NEHR pah-sah-tee-EM-pohs]

💬 Usage Tip: Useful opinion pattern: es bueno + infinitive = it’s good to...

🇲🇽 In Mexico: This reflects a warm, practical view many families share: hobbies keep life joyful and active.

Phrase Breakdown

Es bueno

es BWEH-noh

It is good

A phrase used to give a positive opinion or recommendation.

Example

Es bueno descansar.

It is good to rest.

Words in this phrase

Es

[es]

it is

Used to make a general statement or opinion.

Example

Es bueno tener pasatiempos para reducir el estrés.

It is good to have hobbies to reduce stress.

bueno

[BWEH-noh]

good

Describes something as positive or beneficial.

Example

Es bueno tener pasatiempos cuando estás jubilada.

It is good to have hobbies when you are retired.

Tener pasatiempos

teh-NEHR pah-sah-tee-EM-pohs

To have hobbies

Refers to having activities you enjoy doing for fun.

Example

Es bueno tener pasatiempos.

It is good to have hobbies.

Words in this phrase

tener

[teh-NEHR]

to have

Infinitive verb used before a noun or concept you possess.

Example

Es bueno tener pasatiempos creativos.

It is good to have creative hobbies.

pasatiempos

[pah-sah-tee-EM-pohs]

hobbies

Activities done for pleasure during free time.

Example

Es bueno tener pasatiempos como leer o tejer.

It is good to have hobbies like reading or knitting.

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