Baseball (en. Baseball)
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A sport in which two teams compete to score runs by hitting a ball.
Baseball is very popular in the United States.
El baseball es muy popular en Estados Unidos.
The field where this sport is played.
The ball landed on the baseball field.
La pelota cayó en el campo de baseball.
The ball used in the game.
I bought a new baseball for the game.
Compré una baseball nueva para el partido.
Etymology
The word baseball comes from English, where 'base' refers to the bases on the field and 'ball' to the ball.
Common Phrases and Expressions
base hit
A successful hit that allows the batter to reach a base.
base hit
strike out
When a batter fails to hit the ball three times.
strike out
home run
When the batter hits the ball out of the field, allowing them to score.
home run
run scored
When a runner reaches the final base, scoring a run.
run scored
Related Words
bat
An instrument used to hit the ball.
bate
glove
Equipment used to catch the ball.
guante
pitcher
A player who throws the ball to the batter.
pitcher
Slang Meanings
Double
The player made a 'double' and reached second base.
El jugador hizo un 'doble' y llegó a segunda base.
Triple
With a powerful hit, he achieved a 'triple' and reached third base.
Con un golpe potente, logró un 'triple' y llegó a tercera base.
Full count
The pitcher reached a 'full count' just before the batter connected.
El lanzador llegó a un 'full count' justo antes de que el bateador conectara.