sóftbol
/softbol/from spelling rules
The English word softball is translated to Spanish as sóftbol.
The term refers to the game of softball.
Meaning: game (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /softbol/.
Did you know?
- While the word sóftbol is an anglicism the Spanish Royal Academy gave it an accent on the 'o' to align with the natural stress patterns of the Spanish language.
- In some Caribbean regions the term pelota is used as a generic word for any ball game including sóftbol and béisbol.
- If you are looking for the ball itself rather than the game, you would say la pelota de sóftbol rather than just using the term for the sport.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about their weekend plans.
- LucíaHola Javier, ¿quieres jugar al sóftbol?Hi Javier, do you want to play softball?
- JavierSí, me encanta el sóftbol.Yes, I love softball.
- LucíaGenial, nos vemos en el campo.Great, I'll see you at the field.
- JavierPerfecto, allí estaré.Perfect, I will be there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
