Béisbol (en. Baseball)

/ˈbe.is.bol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Game played between two teams of nine players each, using a bat and a ball.
Baseball is very popular in the United States.
El béisbol es muy popular en Estados Unidos.
Sport played on a rectangular field with bases at its corners.
Baseball is played on a field with four bases.
El béisbol se juega en un campo con cuatro bases.
Competition between teams organized in leagues.
The baseball league has many competing teams.
La liga de béisbol tiene muchos equipos competidores.

Etymology

From the English 'baseball'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to a baseball game
Attend a baseball game.
ir a un juego de béisbol
hit a home run
Achieve a maximum score by hitting the ball out of the field.
hacer un jonrón
be a baseball fan
Be an enthusiast or follower of baseball.
ser un fanático del béisbol

Related Words

bat
Instrument used to hit the ball in baseball.
bate
glove
Equipment used to catch the ball.
guante
star
Outstanding players in baseball.
estrella

Slang Meanings

Baseball player
He is a passionate baseball player who never misses a game.
Es un beisbolero pasional que nunca se pierde un juego.
Batter
The team's star batter just set a new record.
El bateador estrella del equipo acaba de hacer un nuevo récord.