alley oop
/aʝei oop/from spelling rules
The phrase alley oop in Spanish refers to the basketball play where a player catches a pass while airborne and scores.
In the context of basketball, the term refers to a play where one player catches a pass while jumping in the air and scores immediately.
Meaning: basketball: a play in which one player catches a pass while airborne and scores (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/aʝei oop/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the play is colloquially called a vuelo, which literally means 'flight'.
- The action of the alley oop is often described in Spanish using the verb rematar, which is more commonly used in volleyball or football to mean 'finishing' a play.
- In Spanish commentary, an alley oop that is particularly spectacular is sometimes called a obra de arte or 'work of art'.
Examples in context
- Ese alley oop fue espectacular.That alley oop was spectacular.
- El jugador terminó con un alley oop.The player finished with an alley oop.
- No puedo creer ese alley oop.I cannot believe that alley oop.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a basketball game on TV.
- Sofía¿Viste ese alley oop?Did you see that alley oop?
- JavierSí, fue una jugada increíble.Yes, it was an incredible play.
- SofíaJavier, el pase fue perfecto.Javier, the pass was perfect.
- JavierSofía, el equipo está jugando muy bien.Sofía, the team is playing very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
