El Baloncesto

Real World Example

The Spanish term "el baloncesto" translates to "basketball" in English. To help you remember this, think of "balón," which sounds like "ball," and "cesto," which is close to "basket." Imagine a basketball game where instead of a hoop, players are aiming to toss the ball into a giant basket of "cheese toast" (sounds like "cesto"). Picture the team celebrating as they score not just points, but also delicious snacks! Next time you hear "baloncesto," think of "ball-in-cheese-toast" and you'll never miss that it means basketball. 🏀