How to Say "cannonball" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cannonball” is “balazo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
a high-speed kick
Examples
¡Vaya balazo metió el delantero!
What a blast the forward shot!
Le pegó un balazo al balón desde media cancha.
He sent a cannonball at the ball from mid-field.
El portero no pudo detener ese balazo.
The goalkeeper couldn't stop that rocket of a shot.
Sports Metaphors
Spanish speakers love using weapon imagery (cannon, bullet, fire) to describe how hard a ball is kicked.
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