montículo del lanzador
/montikulo del lanθadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pitcher's mound" is translated into Spanish as montículo del lanzador.
This phrase refers to the raised area of dirt in the center of a baseball diamond where the pitcher throws the ball. In the context of a baseball game, speakers often shorten the phrase to just el montículo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of montículo (mound), del (of the) and lanzador (pitcher/thrower).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter several informal variations such as El cerrito del pitcher, La loma del picher or El montículo del pítcher.
Did you know?
- The term lanzador comes from the verb lanzar, which can mean both 'to throw' and 'to launch' a rocket or missile.
- In many Caribbean baseball-loving regions, the mound is colloquially called la loma, which literally translates to 'the hill'.
- The word montículo shares the same Latin root as 'mountain', meaning the term essentially describes a 'little mountain' on the baseball field.
Examples in context
- La pelota se dirige hacia la lomita del pitcher.The ball is heading towards the pitcher's mound.
- ¿Has visto cómo lanza desde el montículo del lanzador?Have you seen how he pitches from the pitcher's mound?
- El lanzador se prepara para subirse al montículo del lanzador.The pitcher is getting ready to step onto the pitcher's mound.
- El jugador se paró en el montículo del lanzador.The player stood on the pitcher's mound.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are watching a baseball game at the stadium.
- DanielMira cómo el lanzador pisa el montículo del lanzador.Look at how the pitcher steps on the pitcher's mound.
- LucíaSe ve muy concentrado hoy, Daniel.He looks very focused today, Daniel.
- DanielSí, tiene un gran control desde el montículo.Yes, he has great control from the mound.
- LucíaEspero que gane el equipo, Lucía.I hope the team wins, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, lanzador, montículo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
