pelota
Cuba
In Cuban Spanish baseball is béisbol, and in everyday talk it is simply called pelota. Saying jugar pelota means "to play baseball".
Meaning: bat and ball sport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pelota | Cuba |
| béisbol | standard |
Cubans say voy al juego de pelota for "I am going to the baseball game". The ball itself is also la pelota, so context tells you which meaning is meant.
When do people say it?
Baseball is the national sport of Cuba. Cuban players have shone in international competitions and in the major leagues.
Did you know?
- Cuba's national baseball league is called the Serie Nacional, and it has run since 1961.
Examples in context
- Vamos al juego de pelota.Let us go to the baseball game.
- Me encanta el béisbol.I love baseball.
- Los niños juegan pelota en la calle.The kids play baseball in the street.
Example conversation
Héctor and his son Rafael talk about the weekend game.
- HéctorEl sábado hay juego de pelota.On Saturday there is a baseball game.
- Rafael¿Podemos ir, papi?Can we go, Dad?
- HéctorClaro, sacamos las entradas.Of course, we will get the tickets.
