béisbol
Mexico
In Mexico baseball is béisbol, written with an accent. The word is a Spanish spelling of the English name and is the standard term across the country. It is also called pelota.
Meaning: sport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| béisbol | Mexico |
| pelota | ball, casual |
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced "BEYS-bol", with the stress on the first syllable.
When do people say it?
Baseball is especially popular in northern states such as Sonora and in Yucatán. Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela from Sonora became a hero for Mexican fans with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Did you know?
- The Mexican League of baseball, the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol, is one of the oldest professional leagues in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Me gusta ver el béisbol.I like watching baseball.
- Juego béisbol los domingos.I play baseball on Sundays.
- El juego de béisbol empieza a las siete.The baseball game starts at seven.
Example conversation
Rodrigo asks his father about the game on TV.
- RodrigoPapá, ¿quién va ganando?Dad, who is winning?
- PapáLos Sultanes, por una carrera.The Sultanes, by one run.
- RodrigoQué buen béisbol.What good baseball.
