Bolista (en. Ball carrier)

/boˈlistə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who participates in games or sports with a ball.
The ball carrier ran towards the goal with the ball.
Ang bolista ay tumakbo patungo sa layunin dala ang bola.
A player who has the role of carrying the ball to score.
As a ball carrier, he needs to pass the ball to his teammate.
Bilang bolista, kinakailangan niyang ipasa ang bola sa kanyang kakampi.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'bolista', meaning a person who carries a ball.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ball carrier in basketball
A player who carries the ball in the basketball game.
Bolista sa basketball
Ball carrier in soccer
A player who carries the ball in soccer.
Bolista sa soccer

Related Words

ball
A spherical object used in various games and sports.
bola
basketball
A type of game involving two teams trying to score by shooting a ball into a basket.
basketball

Slang Meanings

fast or skilled person
The bolista in basketball runs so fast!
Ang bolista sa basketball, ang bilis tumakbo!
cool or awesome person
He's so bolista, he always attracts attention!
Sobrang bolista niya, lagi siyang nakaka-attract ng attention!
enthusiastic person or expert in something
He's a bolista when it comes to gaming, always wins!
Bolista siya pagdating sa gaming, laging panalo!