Bolitas (en. Little balls)

/bo.li.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Small ball or round object.
The little balls are used in various games.
Ang bolitas ay ginagamit sa iba't ibang laro.
A part of art made from smaller balls.
She created artwork using little balls.
Gumawa siya ng artwork gamit ang mga bolitas.
A dessert or snack that is usually round.
She made a type of sweet little balls.
Isang uri ng minatamis na bolitas ang kanyang ginawa.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'bola' meaning ball.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fire balls
A type of ball that has fire inside.
bolitas de fuego

Related Words

paper ball
A piece of paper that has been made into a ball.
bolang papel
grain
Small piece of material or grain.
butil

Slang Meanings

Small round things or pieces
There are so many small round things scattered on the floor!
Sobrang dami ng bolitas na nagkalat sa sahig!
Breast, often used by youth in conversations
Her boobs are nice, right?
Ang ganda ng bolitas niya, 'no?
Like a small round gift, often colorful
I bought small round things at the market as gifts for the kids.
Bumili ako ng bolitas sa palengke, pang-regalo sa mga bata.
Various types of candies or snacks that are round shaped
The candy balls fell in my bag, it's dirty!
Nahulog ang bolitas ng candy sa bag ko, ang dumi!