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    Pelota (en. Ball)

    /peˈlota/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sphere made of various materials used in games and sports.
    The children played with a ball in the park.
    Los niños jugaron con una pelota en el parque.
    A type of toy or training material.
    The rubber ball is ideal for exercising at home.
    La pelota de goma es ideal para hacer ejercicios en casa.
    A fundamental element in sports like soccer, basketball, tennis, among others.
    In soccer, the ball must be of regulation size.
    En el fútbol, la pelota debe ser de tamaño reglamentario.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pila', which means 'ball'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch the ball
    To take on a responsibility or matter that had been abandoned.
    agarrar la pelota
    to be in the loop
    To be very involved in a matter or discussion.
    estar en la pelota
    to give someone the ball
    To let someone take responsibility for a task.
    darle a alguien la pelota

    Related Words

    baseball
    Sport that uses a ball to play.
    béisbol
    basketball
    Sport that employs a ball and is played on a court.
    baloncesto
    tennis
    Sport that is played with a ball and rackets.
    tenis

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some countries to refer to a complicated situation.
    This project is becoming a mess.
    Este proyecto se está convirtiendo en una pelota.
    Colloquial expression to refer to a lie or exaggeration.
    What you’re saying is pure nonsense.
    Eso que dices es pura pelota.