How Do You Spell PELOTA?

Pronunciation: [pɛlˈə͡ʊtə] (IPA)

The word "pelota" is spelled in Spanish with five letters, and can be broken down into three syllables: pe-lo-ta. The first vowel is "e" with a short "ɛ" sound, followed by "o" with a short "o̞" sound, and ending with "a" with a short "a" sound. The consonants "l" and "t" are pronounced with the sounds "l" and "t̪" respectively. When pronounced correctly in Spanish, "pelota" should have stress on the second syllable. This word translates to "ball" in English.

PELOTA Meaning and Definition

1. Pelota is a noun that refers to a ball game played with a small rubber ball and a long, curved wicker basket on the hand. It originated in Spain and is one of the most popular and traditional sports in Basque Country. The term "pelota" can also be used to describe the ball used in this game.

   In pelota, players face each other on a rectangular court, using their hands, the basket-like tool called "cesta punta," or other similar implements to hit the ball against a wall. The objective is to make the ball rebound against the wall in a way that opponents cannot return it before it touches the ground. Points are scored when the opposing team fails to catch or return the ball successfully. The game can be played individually or in teams, with various variations and disciplines, each having its own rules and equipment adaptations.

   Outside of the game, "pelota" can refer to various ball sports or games played in different regions and countries. These can include similar handball variants in Latin American countries, tennis-like games played in Italy and the Philippines, and even the name of the ball used in selected sports such as jai alai.

   In broader contexts, "pelota" can also be used metaphorically to describe a stressful or high-pressure situation, deriving from the intense and fast nature of the game itself.

Common Misspellings for PELOTA

• oelota
• lelota
• -elota
• 0elota
• pwlota
• pslota
• pdlota
• prlota
• p4lota
• p3lota
• pekota
• pepota
• peoota
• pelita
• pelkta
• pellta
• pelpta
• pelofa
• peloga
• pelopta

Etymology of PELOTA

The word "pelota" has its origins in the Late Latin term "pilotta", which meant a ball or a game played with a ball. This Latin word evolved from the earlier Latin word "pila", which also meant a ball. "Pilotta" later entered Old Provençal as "pilota", then entered Middle French as "pilote", and eventually made its way into Spanish as "pelota". The Spanish term "pelota" specifically refers to a ball used in various ball games, particularly a type of handball game popular in Spain and Latin America.

Similar spelling words for PELOTA

• pelt,
• pellet,
• peeled,
• Pelotte,
• pellot,
• Pelto,
• pellett.

Plural form of PELOTA is PELOTAS