bola

ballnoun

Alternative meanings

A round object used for playing, sports, or referring to a spherical shape.

Pronunciation

BOH-lah

Root and affixes

Loanword related to bola. Used for ball or sports ball depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

bola; balon; pelota

Related words and expressions

game; basketball; football; volleyball; round

Meaning and usage notes

Bola is a common form for ball. For specific sports, context shows whether it is a soccer ball, basketball, or another type.