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Mi hermano juega béisbol todos los sábados en el parque.
A1My brother plays baseball every Saturday in the park.
El béisbol es muy popular en el Caribe.
A2Baseball is very popular in the Caribbean.
Compramos entradas para ir a ver un partido de béisbol.
B1We bought tickets to go see a baseball game.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' with this word: 'el béisbol'. It never changes gender.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: "La béisbol es divertido."
Correction: El béisbol es divertido. (Because 'béisbol' is always masculine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Shortening
In casual conversation, especially in Latin America, you might hear people shorten it to 'beis' (pronounced 'bays').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: béisbol
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish article must always be used before 'béisbol'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'béisbol' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'e' (béisbol) is used to tell you where the stress falls when you say the word, following standard Spanish spelling rules. It ensures the word sounds like the original English 'baseball,' with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Is it okay to use the English word 'baseball' instead of 'béisbol'?
While Spanish speakers will likely understand the English word, it's always best to use the adapted Spanish spelling 'béisbol' in writing and formal speech. It sounds more natural when spoken in Spanish sentences.