What is the Spanish word for "ball"?

Learn how to say "ball" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ball

Spanish

pelota

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Alternative translations of "ball"

bola
balón

Examples of how to use "ball" in Spanish

English
Throw the big red ball now!
Spanish
¡Lanza la gran pelota roja ahora!
English
The ball rolled under the sofa.
Spanish
La pelota rodó debajo del sofá.
English
Please throw me the ball.
Spanish
Por favor, lánzame la pelota.
English
She kicked the ball very hard.
Spanish
Ella pateó la pelota muy fuerte.
English
The dog chased the ball happily.
Spanish
El perro persiguió la pelota alegremente.

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