English–Spanish

“ball” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsobola · balón

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈlota/

Example

¿Dónde está la pelota?

Where is the ball?

Illustration for pelota (ball)

How to say “ball” in Spanish

“Ball” in Spanish is pelota.

Round object used in play for throwing, bouncing, or striking.

Full entry for pelota: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pelota

¿Quieres jugar a la pelota?

Do you want to play with the ball?

Tips for using pelota

  • The idiom hacer la pelota means to flatter someone rather than to handle a literal ball.

Other Spanish words for “ball”

feminine nounball

El niño lanzó la bola al perro.

The boy threw the ball to the dog.

¿Me pasas el balón, por favor?

Can you pass me the ball, please?

“ball” in other languages