cancha de baloncesto
/kant͡ʃa de balonθesto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "basketball court" is translated into Spanish as cancha de baloncesto.
The phrase refers to the area used to play basketball.
Meaning: area (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cancha (court/field) and de baloncesto (of basketball).
Which one should you use?
In Spain, the word pista is frequently used instead of cancha to refer to a sports court, resulting in the term pista de baloncesto. In many parts of Latin America, the word básquetbol or the shortened básquet is used instead of baloncesto.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cancha de básquet is a way to say basketball court in Mexico and parts of South America. In many parts of Latin America, básquetbol or básquet is used instead of baloncesto and in Spain, pista de baloncesto is common.
How do you pronounce it?
/kantʃa de balonθesto/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word cancha can also refer to 'toasted maize', as it stems from a related Quechua word for corn.
- The term cancha is so versatile in South America that it is used for basketball, soccer and tennis, whereas English uses different words like 'court' and 'field'.
- The Spanish word cesto used in baloncesto refers specifically to a wicker basket, emphasizing the game's original equipment.
Examples in context
- Vamos a la cancha de baloncesto más cercana para practicarLet's go to the nearest basketball court to practice.
- La canasta de básquetbol está ubicada al fondo de la canchaThe basketball hoop is located at the back of the court.
- El equipo local juega en su propia canchaThe home team plays on their own court.
- Vamos a jugar un partido de básquetbol en la cancha cubiertaLet's play a basketball game on the indoor court.
- La cancha de baloncesto está ocupada, tenemos que esperarThe basketball court is occupied, we have to wait.
- La cancha de baloncesto está limpia.The basketball court is clean.
- Nos vemos en la cancha de baloncesto.See you at the basketball court.
- Esa cancha de baloncesto es muy grande.That basketball court is very large.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are planning where to meet for exercise.
- Mateo¿Vamos a la cancha de baloncesto hoy?Are we going to the basketball court today?
- ElenaSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, I think that is a good idea.
- MateoPerfecto, te espero allí.Perfect, I will wait for you there.
- ElenaHasta luego, Mateo.See you later, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baloncesto, cancha, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
