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As you all know, the Spanish language is taking the NBA by storm! From Noche Latina to Spanish-speaking players, the benefits of knowing some of the language can help you communicate with all types of fans! Our very own Al Horford is from the Dominican Republic and fluent in Spanish. In this section, I will post a basketball-related Spanish word every month, so you can brush up on that español! Vamos!
4 De Noviembre: Despues De Victoria Contra Los Thunder Sin Josh Smith
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Translation: "Great win for our team. We played together and very well defensively. Go Hawks!"
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8 de Mayo: Despues de victoria contra los Celtics (Partido 5)
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Rebote (pronounced ray-bow-tay)- Rebound
Ex. En el baloncesto, los rebotes son muy importantes como los puntos.
Translation: In basketball, rebounds are very important like points are.
Ex. En el baloncesto, los rebotes son muy importantes como los puntos.
Translation: In basketball, rebounds are very important like points are.
23 de enero: despues de victoria contra los bucks
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Translation:Good win over the Bucks! Now let's take San Antonio. Go Hawks!
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7 de enero: Despues de victoria contra los bulls
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Los atlanta Hawks contra Los houston Rockets
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Translation:
The Atlanta Hawks are in Texas to play against the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. #LetsGoHawks! |
El Primer juego de la temporada
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Translation:
The Atlanta Hawks play today at 7:30 against the New Jersey Nets. It's the first game of the season for the Hawks. I am excited about the game! I can't wait for tomorrow According to Bob Rathbun, the players you should especially watch are Jeff Teague and Josh Smith. |
Baloncesto - or Basquetbol (pronounced ball-on-sesto or baskit-bowl) - Basketball (kinda obvious, no?)
The latter term is slang, influenced by the English term. So, this should be the first word you know! Baloncesto is the more standard form.
Ex. Me encanta el baloncesto! Translation: I love basketball!
The latter term is slang, influenced by the English term. So, this should be the first word you know! Baloncesto is the more standard form.
Ex. Me encanta el baloncesto! Translation: I love basketball!
Puntos (pronounced poon-toes)- Points
Very basic, yet very useful.
Ex. Cuantos puntos tiene Joe Johnson? Translation: How many points does Joe Johnson have?
Very basic, yet very useful.
Ex. Cuantos puntos tiene Joe Johnson? Translation: How many points does Joe Johnson have?
Mate (pronounced ma-tay)- Dunk
This is probably considered slang but it doesn't hurt to know!
Ex. Has visto el mate de Josh Smith contra Orlando? Translation: Have you seen Josh Smith's dunk against Orlando?
-JJ
For a reminder of the dunk...view the video below...
This is probably considered slang but it doesn't hurt to know!
Ex. Has visto el mate de Josh Smith contra Orlando? Translation: Have you seen Josh Smith's dunk against Orlando?
-JJ
For a reminder of the dunk...view the video below...