Bolas (en. Balls)

/ˈbo.las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Spherical objects used in some sports and games.

Bowling balls are necessary to play in the bowling alley.

Las bolas de bowling son necesarias para jugar en la bolera.

Set of balls, like those used in the game of billiards.

On the billiard table, there are 15 balls and one white one.

En la mesa de billar hay 15 bolas y una blanca.

Small balls made of material used in certain recreational activities.

The children were playing with colored balls in the park.

Los niños jugaban con bolas de colores en el parque.

From the Latin 'bola', which means 'sphere' or 'ball'.

to throw balls

To make an attempt or to speculate.

echar bolas

don’t come to me with nonsense

I don’t want to hear excuses or made-up stories.

no me vengas con bolas

to make balls

To confuse or mix things.

hacer bolas

ball

Round object used in many sports games.

pelota

sphere

Rounded geometric body with all its contents inside.

esfera

billiards

Board game that involves balls and a cue.

billar

Expression that indicates something is unfounded or false.

That story is pure nonsense, don’t believe it.

Esa historia es pura bola, no le creas.

Referring to something exaggerated or very large in size.

That sausage is a ball, I don’t know if I can eat it all.

Ese embutido es una bola, no sé si voy a poder comerlo todo.