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How to Say "spheres" in Spanish

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pelotas

/peh-LOH-tahs//peˈlotas/

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Use 'pelotas' when referring to balls used for sports or games.
A close-up view of a collection of brightly colored sports balls, including a soccer ball, a basketball, and several tennis balls, lying together.

Examples

Necesitamos tres pelotas nuevas para el partido de tenis.

We need three new balls for the tennis match.

Los niños jugaban en el parque con sus pelotas de colores.

The children were playing in the park with their colored balls.

Feminine Plural

Even though many objects ending in '-a' are feminine, remember to use feminine articles and adjectives: 'las pelotas rojas'.

Mistaking Gender

Mistake: “Los pelotas”

Correction: Las pelotas. This word is always feminine, even in plural form.

bolas

BOH-lahs/ˈbo.las/

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Use 'bolas' for spherical objects, especially in a geometric context or for decorative round items like Christmas ornaments.
A collection of brightly colored spherical toy balls scattered on a floor.

Examples

Las bolas rojas de Navidad están en la caja.

The red Christmas balls are in the box.

Necesitas tres bolas para jugar al billar.

You need three balls to play billiards.

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'bola' is feminine, so it takes feminine plural articles and adjectives (las bolas, bolas grandes).

globos

/GLOH-bohs//ˈɡloβos/

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Use 'globos' specifically for inflatable, round objects like balloons used for parties or decorations.
A bunch of colorful rubber balloons tied together with strings.

Examples

Necesitamos comprar globos de colores para la fiesta de cumpleaños.

We need to buy colored balloons for the birthday party.

Los niños están jugando con los globos en el parque.

The children are playing with the balloons in the park.

Plural Nouns

This is the plural form of 'globo.' Since it ends in 's,' you should use plural words like 'los' or 'muchos' with it.

Gender Agreement

Mistake: “las globos”

Correction: los globos because the word is masculine.

Confusing 'pelotas' and 'bolas'

Learners often confuse 'pelotas' and 'bolas' because both can refer to round objects. Remember that 'pelotas' is primarily for sports balls, while 'bolas' is broader, often used for geometry or decorative spheres.

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