el baloncesto
basketball
Deporte en el que dos equipos intentan meter una pelota en un aro alto para ganar puntos.
Word: baloncesto
Meaning: "Baloncesto" is the Spanish word for basketball, a sport played by two teams typically consisting of five players each. The objective is to score points by throwing a ball through the opposing team's hoop or basket.
Components of the word:
- balón: means "ball"
- cesto: means "basket"
The word literally translates to "ball basket," referring to the ball used and the basket goals.
Synonyms:
- basket (informal usage, borrowed from English)
- básquetbol (more common in some Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico)
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for "baloncesto" since it is a noun for a specific sport, but it can be contrasted with other sports, like:
- fútbol (soccer)
- béisbol (baseball)
Summary: Baloncesto means basketball, a team sport involving shooting a ball through a basket. The term combines "balón" (ball) + "cesto" (basket). It is one of the popular sports in many Spanish-speaking countries.
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Examples
Mi deporte favorito es el baloncesto.noun
My favorite sport is basketball.
Ayer jugamos un partido de baloncesto muy divertido.noun
Yesterday we played a very fun basketball game.
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