softbol
/ˌsɔ.fi.t͡ʃiˈbɔw/masculine
The English word 'softball' translates to Portuguese as softbol. It is also spelled softball.
Meaning: game (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| softbol | /ˌsɔ.fi.t͡ʃiˈbɔw/ (Brazil) /ˌsɔft͡ʃˈbɔw/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
| softball | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to the game of softball.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Softbol is particularly used in Brazil.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌsɔ.fi.tʃiˈbɔw/ (4 syllables). The stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word bola meaning 'ball' is feminine, but the borrowed term softbol is treated as a masculine noun.
- The word softbol follows a common Portuguese pattern of replacing the English 'all' sound with 'ol', similar to how 'football' became futebol.
- Because it is an unadapted borrowing, you will often see the original English spelling softball used in Brazilian sports journalism and media.
Examples in context
- Como se diz softball em português?How do you say softball in Portuguese?
- Eu jogo softbolI play softball
- Eu gosto muito de jogar softbol.I really like playing softball.
- O softbol é um esporte divertido.Softball is a fun sport.
- Eles assistiram um jogo de softbol ontem.They watched a softball game yesterday.
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are talking about sports at a park.
- FelipeVocê quer jogar softbol comigo?Do you want to play softball with me?
- CamilaSim, eu adoro praticar softbol.Yes, I love practicing softball.
- FelipeÓtimo, vamos pegar a bola.Great, let's grab the ball.
- CamilaEu levo o meu taco!I'll bring my bat!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “softball” translations and entries softbol, softball, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
