beisbolista
/beisbolista/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'baseball player' is translated into Spanish as beisbolista. Wiktionary also lists pelotero and beisbolero.
Meaning: a person who plays baseball (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| beisbolista | /beisbolista/ (from spelling rules) | |
| pelotero | /peloˈteɾo/ | masculine |
| beisbolero | /beisboˈleɾo/ | masculine |
| jugador de béisbol | /xuɡadoɾ de beisbol/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
All the terms provided are used to refer to a person who plays baseball.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jugador de béisbol literally translates to 'player of baseball'.
Which one should you use?
jugador de béisbol is the most literal and standard way to say baseball player, whereas beisbolista is a more concise noun derived from the sport itself.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
pelotero is a colloquial way to refer to a baseball player.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term pelotero is very common in Caribbean Spanish-speaking countries like Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about more than one person, the plural of beisbolista is beisbolistas and the plural of jugador de béisbol is jugadores de béisbol.
How do you pronounce it?
/beisbolista/
Did you know?
- The term jugador comes from the Latin iocus, which means 'joke' or 'jest'. This reveals that the root of the word for 'player' is originally linked to the idea of playing for fun or amusement.
- In countries like the Dominican Republic, calling someone a pelotero can be a point of immense national pride, as baseball is often viewed as the primary vehicle for social mobility.
- The term pelotero literally means 'ball player', derived from pelota, which is the Spanish word for 'ball'.
Examples in context
- Es jugador de béisbol.He is a baseball player.This sentence is useful for stating someone's profession using jugador de béisbol.Tatoeba #2201474 by Shishir, translation #304260 by Eldad
- Bill es un jugador de béisbol.Bill is a baseball player.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific person as a jugador de béisbol.Tatoeba #1704676 by marcelostockle, translation #34464 by CN
- Ken quiere ser jugador de béisbol.Ken wants to be a baseball player.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to become a jugador de béisbol.Tatoeba #553343 by Shishir, translation #238915 by CN
- El equipo ganó gracias a un jugador de béisbol destacadoThe team won thanks to an outstanding baseball player
- Contratamos a un beisbolista profesional para reforzar el equipoWe hired a professional baseball player to strengthen the team
- ¡Mira ese pelotero, es uno de los mejores bateadores!Look at that ballplayer, he's one of the best hitters!
- Los jugadores de pelota dominicanos son reconocidos en todo el mundoDominican ball players are recognized worldwide
- Los jugadores de béisbol son admirados por su habilidad y resistencia físicaBaseball players are admired for their skill and physical endurance
- Me encanta ver a los peloteros en acción durante los partidosI love watching the ballplayers in action during the games
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their favorite professional athlete.
- DanielMi hermano es un beisbolista muy talentoso.My brother is a very talented baseball player.
- Lucía¿Juega en algún equipo profesional?Does he play on any professional team?
- DanielSí, es el mejor beisbolista de su liga.Yes, he is the best baseball player in his league.
- Lucía¡Qué increíble, Daniel!That's incredible, Daniel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baseball player” translations and entries beisbolista, pelotero, beisbolero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beisbolero, beisbolista, béisbol, de, jugador, pelotero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
