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    Baloncesto (en. Basketball)

    /ba.lonˈses.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sport played with a ball and two hoops at each end of the court.
    Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world.
    El baloncesto es uno de los deportes más populares en el mundo.
    A game that takes place on a rectangular court with two teams of five players each.
    Basketball is played on a court that measures 28 by 15 meters.
    El baloncesto se juega en una cancha de 28 por 15 metros.
    A sport that requires skill to dribble, pass, and shoot the ball.
    In basketball, shooting technique is fundamental to the player's success.
    En el baloncesto, la técnica de tiro es fundamental para el éxito del jugador.

    Etymology

    The word 'baloncesto' comes from the combination of 'balón,' which means ball, and 'cesto,' which refers to a hoop or basket.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a layup
    To make a shot close to the basket using one hand.
    hacer una bandeja
    to shoot from three
    To throw the ball from beyond the three-point line.
    tirar de tres
    bounce pass
    A pass that is thrown off a bounce to the receiving player.
    pase picado

    Related Words

    player
    A person who participates in basketball.
    jugador
    basket
    Hoop and net where the ball is aimed to be thrown.
    canasta
    team
    A group of players who compete together in basketball.
    equipo

    Slang Meanings

    To play basketball
    Let's go to the court to take some shots.
    Vamos a la cancha a hacer unos tiros.
    To be good at basketball
    That guy is a pro at basketball.
    Ese chico es un crack en el baloncesto.