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    Balón (en. Ball)

    /baˈlon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rounded object used in sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
    The ball was kicked towards the goal.
    El balón fue pateado hacia la portería.
    Inflatable decorative element used at parties.
    The living room was decorated with many colorful balloons.
    El salón estaba decorado con muchos balones de colores.
    In medicine, it refers to an intragastric balloon.
    The doctor recommended a balloon for obesity treatment.
    El médico recomendó un balón para el tratamiento de la obesidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ballonem', diminutive of 'balla', meaning ball.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a ball
    To give someone an opportunity or advantage.
    dar un balón
    to be a breath of fresh air
    To provide temporary relief in a difficult situation.
    ser un balón de oxígeno
    to inflate the ball
    To increase tension or expectations in a situation.
    inflar el balón

    Related Words

    ball
    Spherical object that can be thrown or kicked.
    bola
    ball
    Ball used in various sports, generally smaller than a balloon.
    pelota
    spherical
    Having a spherical shape.
    esférico

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to something that is exaggerated.
    That story is a balloon, it can't be true.
    Esa historia es un balón, no puede ser verdad.
    A person who is considered a toy or easy to manipulate.
    Don't be a balloon, defend your ideas.
    No seas un balón, defiende tus ideas.