air ball
/aiɾ baʝ/from spelling rules
air ball is the Spanish term for the basketball term air ball.
Meaning: basketball (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/aiɾ baʝ/
Did you know?
- While air ball is common in Latin America, speakers in Spain might use the term ladrillo, meaning 'brick', to describe any terrible shot, including those that miss everything.
- While air ball is used in professional settings, Spanish speakers often use the phrase no tocó ni el aro to describe the shot, which literally means 'it didn't even touch the rim'.
- The word 'aro', used in the phrase 'no tocó ni el aro', refers to the ring or rim, but in many Spanish-speaking countries, 'aro' can also refer to a hula hoop or a different type of circular object.
Examples in context
- Fue un air ball terrible.It was a terrible air ball.
- ¿Viste ese air ball al final del partido?Did you see that air ball at the end of the game?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofia are playing basketball in a park.
- DanielMira mi tiro, voy a anotar.Look at my shot, I'm going to score.
- Sofía¡Fue un air ball, Daniel!It was an air ball, Daniel!
- DanielTengo mala suerte hoy.I have bad luck today.
- SofíaSigue practicando y mejorarás.Keep practicing and you will improve.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
