pitón bola
/piton bola/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ball python snake" is translated into Spanish as pitón bola.
This phrase refers to a species of mildly venomous python often kept as a pet.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where pitón means "python" and bola means "ball".
Which one should you use?
The variation pitón de bola is also used to refer to the same species.
How do you pronounce it?
/piton bola/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word bola is used in slang to refer to a 'lie' or a 'tall tale', making the name sound slightly humorous to certain ears.
- The word pitón shares a root with the word pitonisa, which refers to a female oracle or prophetess in Spanish.
- The Greek root of pitón is believed to come from a word meaning 'to rot' or 'to decay'.
Examples in context
- Anoche, vimos una pitón bola cruzando nuestro jardín.Last night, we saw a ball python snake crossing our garden.
- Tengo una pitón bola de mascota.I have a ball python as a pet.
- La pitón bola es muy tranquila.The ball python is very calm.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a pet store.
- MaríaMira esa pitón bola, es muy linda.Look at that ball python, it is very cute.
- MateoSí, me gusta mucho su color.Yes, I really like its color.
- María¿Crees que una pitón bola es fácil de cuidar?Do you think a ball python is easy to care for?
- MateoCreo que sí, Mateo dice que sí.I think so, Mateo says they are.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bola, pitón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
