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Comment on Basketball Terms Spanish To English by DCuevas

DCuevas — Fri, 14 May 2010 13:27:17 +0000

Too true! Latin American terms are often anglecisms based on the English word – the further from the USA the more unique they become. Spain being in Europe has a vocab all it’s own – if you want Castillian, then say Castillian – if not usually you will get Latin American versions. The Olympic committee has a standardized list for any sport played at that level. they are closer to the Castillian.

Comment on FC Barcelona Blows Out Real Madrid in Copa Del Rey Final by admin

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:28:56 +0000

That’s true.. But its not my place to get into basketball and politics. The two don’t mix well in sports although in the past it has always been an issues. As with the Olympics current and past.. Anyway thats for expressing your opinion!

Comment on FC Barcelona Blows Out Real Madrid in Copa Del Rey Final by Jordi

Jordi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:47:34 +0000

You say nothing about how the people loves the spanish king…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&feature=player_embedded&v=02J0Yldr8FA

We catalan and basque people are really tired of the m.f.spaniards. Let’s democracy speak with absolute freedom and … bye bye Spain.

Comment on Torrens and Rubio Named FIBA Youth Players of the Year by Pau Gasol Named 2009 FIBA Player of the Year

Pau Gasol Named 2009 FIBA Player of the Year — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:57:40 +0000

[...] This is the second year in a row that Gasol was awarded the player of the Year, similiar to Ricky Rubio as youth player of the [...]

Comment on Basketball Terms Spanish To English by admin

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:38:29 +0000

Tracy,

I know Spanish Basketball terms from (Spain) . not sure if some of the above driblar is straight translation or based in Latin-Spanish.

Driblar = botar normally usage in Spain as with

Pelota = balón – i was told in the past pelota was used but not anymore

Bola = its not commonly used either

Comment on Basketball Terms Spanish To English by Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:02:00 +0000

I have a problem with “driblar” – talk about Spanglish. Also, that size ball is a “balon” (accent mark on the “o”). A “pelota” is small (baseball, golf, tennis, for example). I’ve only heard “bola” used in reference to a “crystal ball”. It would also help with verbs to put them in the infinitive form so that they can be manipulated as needed with regard to person and tense.

Comment on Jorge Garbajosa Signs With Real Madrid by BadGirl43

BadGirl43 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:14:38 +0000

Australia, becoming Armstrong’s biggest hit there. ,

Comment on Spain Will Host 2014 World Basketball Championship by roberto priegue

roberto priegue — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:12:13 +0000

do you know of a place where i can order the spanish national team shorts?
i been looking all over and even have my family in spain searching for them…

Comment on Spain Crushes France & Head To Semis by Zeliko

Zeliko — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:24:08 +0000

It’s such a shame for those very good spanish players to act like that. The spanish team is the most theatrical team ever passed from european basketball courts. Spain = Actors…….

watch the following: http://www.youtube.com/v/siKWh0DkCz8&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1

Comment on Spain Eurobasket Poland 2009 Roster List by admin

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:37:10 +0000

He is still recovering from his injury. Cabezas replaced him at point guard.