What is padel called in Spanish?

In Spain, padel is known as "Padel" (phonetic transliteration: 帕兹尔), as well as "Pádel" (a variant with an accent) and "Pádel tennis" (an earlier informal name), but the most common and officially recognized name is "Padel."

Name Background and Official Recognition

Language Custom: In Spanish, loanwords often retain their original pronunciation. Padel originated in Mexico, and Spanish adopted the English spelling "Padel," pronounced /paˈðel/.

Official Standards: The Royal Spanish Language Academy (RAE) explicitly includes "Padel" in its dictionary as the standard name, noting its sport (a doubles ball game similar to tennis).

Spelling Variants: "Pádel" (with an accent) may be seen in some contexts, but the RAE states that accents are not necessary and that "Padel" is more consistent with international spellings.

Name Usage

Daily Communication: Spanish people generally use "Padel" when discussing the sport. For example: "Vamos a jugar al Padel este fin de semana" (Let's go play padel this weekend).

Media and Business: Spanish sports media, clubs, and official tournament names all use "Padel." For example: the Spanish professional league "World Padel Tour" and the well-known brand "Bullpadel."

International Versatility: Because padel is a global sport, using the English spelling "Padel" facilitates international communication and avoids confusion due to language differences.