jonrón
/xonˈron/
The English phrase "homerun" is translated into Spanish as jonrón.
In the context of baseball, a jonrón refers to a hit that allows the batter to circle all the bases and score a run. This term is a phonetic adaptation of the English words "home run".
Which one should you use?
The term cuadrangularazo is an informal way to express the same idea as jonrón.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use jonrones.
How do you pronounce it?
/xonˈron/
Did you know?
- In Latin American sports broadcasts, a jonrón is often described as a bombazo, transforming a word for 'bomb' into a compliment for a batter's strength.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a jonrón is colloquially called a estacazo, which literally means 'a blow with a stake' or 'a fence-post hit'.
- Baseball fans in the Dominican Republic may use the phrase dar un palo to describe hitting a jonrón, literally meaning 'to give a stick'.
Examples in context
- El bateador conectó un jonrón impresionante que voló por encima de las gradas.The batter hit an impressive homerun that flew over the stands.
- El equipo anotó varios cuadrangulares durante el partido.The team scored several homeruns during the game.
- El equipo se llevó la victoria gracias al vuelacercas del último inning.The team secured the victory thanks to the homerun in the last inning.
- El público estalló en euforia al ver el cuadrangularazo del bateador estrella.The audience erupted in excitement upon seeing the star batter's homerun.
- El estadio estalló de emoción ante el bambinazo del joven jugador mexicano.The stadium erupted in excitement at the homerun hit by the young Mexican player.
- El jugador conectó un jonrón impresionante.The player hit an impressive home run.
- ¡Ese jonrón sacó la pelota del estadio!That home run sent the ball out of the stadium!
- Necesitamos un jonrón para ganar el partido.We need a home run to win the game.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a baseball game on television.
- Lucía¿Viste ese jonrón de la última entrada?Did you see that home run in the last inning?
- JavierSí, fue un jonrón increíble, Lucía.Yes, it was an incredible home run, Lucía.
- LucíaJavier, el equipo ahora va ganando.Javier, the team is winning now.
- JavierEspero que sigan jugando así de bien.I hope they keep playing this well.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jonrón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
