No. 9,902 in Spanish
bolita
"Bolita" means "small ball" or "little pellet" in English.
In a sentence
La bolita de algodón es suave.
The small cotton ball is soft.
Here, 'bolita' refers to a small, soft ball made of cotton, emphasizing its diminutive form to convey small size or delicateness.
Encontré una bolita misteriosa en mi jardín.
I found a mysterious little ball in my garden.
In this context, 'bolita' suggests a small, rounded object, with an emphasis on its puzzling or unusual nature.
Le di una bolita de masa para que la moldeara.
I gave them a small ball of dough for them to shape.
Here, 'bolita' is used to describe a small portion or piece of dough, shaped like a ball and intended for further manipulation.
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