Diamondbacks
/djamondbaɡɡs/from spelling rules
Diamondbacks is the name of a professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, used in Spanish.
The term refers specifically to the professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Which one should you use?
Diamondbacks is the standard name, while Los Arizona Diamondbacks is the formal version. Los D-backs is an informal version.
How do you pronounce it?
/djamondbaɡɡs/
Did you know?
- If a Spanish speaker were to describe the snake itself rather than the team, they would likely use the phrase 'serpiente de cascabel' if referring to a rattlesnake, rather than a literal translation of 'diamondback'.
- The 'b' sound in diamondbacks is often softened or slightly shifted toward a 'v' sound by native Spanish speakers because the 'b' and 'v' sounds are identical in the Spanish phonetic system.
- Because the name refers to a specific American team, Spanish-language sports commentators in the US almost never translate it to 'serpientes de diamante'. They use the English name 'Diamondbacks' to ensure fans recognize the brand.
Examples in context
- ¡Vamos a ver el partido de los Arizona Diamondbacks hoy!Let's watch the Arizona Diamondbacks game today!
- Los D-backs han tenido una excelente temporada.The D-backs have had an excellent season.
- ¡Me encanta el béisbol! ¿Qué te parece si vamos al estadio a ver a los Arizona Diamondbacks juntos?I love baseball! What do you think about going to the stadium to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks together?
- Este año, los Arizona Diamondbacks están jugando muy bien.This year, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing really well.
- Los Diamondbacks juegan hoy.The Diamondbacks play today.
- Me gustan mucho los Diamondbacks.I really like the Diamondbacks.
- ¿Viste el partido de los Diamondbacks?Did you see the Diamondbacks game?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing sports at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Vas a ver a los Diamondbacks esta noche?Are you going to watch the Diamondbacks tonight?
- SofíaSí, soy una gran fan de los Diamondbacks.Yes, I am a big fan of the Diamondbacks.
- MateoA mí también me encanta ese equipo.I love that team too.
- SofíaEntonces veamos el juego juntos.Then let's watch the game together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
