No. 6,314 in Spanish
ball
The Spanish word "ball" translates to "pelota" in English, meaning a spherical object used in games and sports.
In a sentence
El niño juega con una pelota en el parque.
The child plays with a ball in the park.
The term 'pelota' is used to describe a small, typically round object for playing.
Durante el baile de gala, todos llevaban trajes elegantes.
During the ballroom dance, everyone wore elegant suits.
In this context, 'baile' refers to a formal dance event or ballroom dance.
Los invitados asistieron al gran baile en el castillo.
The guests attended the grand ball at the castle.
Here, 'baile' is used to mean a formal event or gathering, also termed as 'ball'.
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