Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jonrón | /xonˈron/ | masculine |
| cuadrangular | /kwadɾanɡulaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| toletazo | /toleˈtaθo/ /toleˈtaso/ |
masculine |
| vuelacerca | /ˌbwelaˈθeɾka/ /ˌbwelaˈseɾka/ |
masculine |
| home run | /ome ɾun/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, masculine |
All these terms refer to a four-base hit in baseball. While jonrón is a phonetic adaptation of the English term and is very common in casual baseball commentary, you may also see other terms depending on the context and level of technicality.
What does it mean word for word?
The term vuelacerca is a compound noun that literally means 'hit out of the fence'.
Which one should you use?
The term cuadrangular is a more formal or technical term used in sports journalism to describe a four-base hit. In contrast, jonrón is a more casual phonetic adaptation of the English word. You might also hear bambinazo as a colloquial way to describe a home run.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Cuadrangular is the formal way to say home run, whereas jonrón and bambinazo are used in more colloquial settings. In Spain and parts of Latin America, the word cañonazo can be used specifically to describe a powerful home run.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the English term home run is used directly in speech without translation. Additionally, cañonazo is used in Spain and parts of Latin America to describe a powerful home run.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of jonrón is jonrones. All the provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/xonˈron/
Did you know?
- The word toletazo uses the Spanish suffix -azo, which is specifically used to denote a hard blow or an oversized object.
- The term cañonazo describes a home run hit with extreme power and literally translates to 'cannon shot'.
- The word toletazo is derived from tolete, a term for a heavy wooden bat or club, implying the hit was struck with immense force.
Examples in context
- Juan conectó un cuadrangular impresionante durante el juego de béisbol.Juan hit an impressive home run during the baseball game.
- El jugador de los Yankees conectó un jonrón en el partido de ayer.The Yankees' player hit a home run in yesterday's match.
- ¡Wow! ¡Qué palazo lanzó Rafael al jardín izquierdo!Wow! Rafael hit such a powerful shot to left field!
- El equipo local ganó gracias al bambinazo de José en la novena entrada.The home team won thanks to José's home run in the ninth inning.
- ¡Ese jonrón fue una verdadera joya!That home run was a real gem!
- Roberto conectó un cañonazo que rebasó la cerca del campo.Roberto hit a cannon shot that went over the outfield fence.
- El bateador conectó un jonrón espectacular.The batter hit a spectacular home run.
- Ese jonrón cambió el rumbo del partido.That home run changed the course of the game.
- ¡Qué buen jonrón sacó el jugador!What a great home run the player hit!
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are watching a baseball game on television.
- Javier¿Viste ese jonrón de la última entrada?Did you see that home run in the last inning?
- SofíaSí, fue increíble verlo salir del estadio.Yes, it was incredible to see it leave the stadium.
- JavierAhora el equipo tiene la ventaja.Now the team has the lead.
- SofíaEspero que ganen con este impulso.I hope they win with this momentum.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home run” translations and entries jonrón, cuadrangular, toletazo, vuelacerca, 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 jonrón, toletazo, vuelacerca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
