Does Pelota Mean in Spanish?

pelota Noun. pelota, la ~ (f) (balónbola) ball, the ~ Noun. ‐ round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games.

What is the meaning of the Spanish word pelota?

(pəˈlɒtə ) noun. any of various games played in Spain, Spanish America, SW France, etc, by two players who use a basket strapped to their wrists or a wooden racket to propel a ball against a specially marked wall. Word origin.

Where does the word pelota come from?

The term pelota probably comes from the Vulgar Latin term pilotta (ball game). It is a diminutive form of the word pila which may relate to a hard linen or leather ball filled with pilus (fur or hair) or to the Latin words for strike or spade and is related to the English word pellet.