bala
Bullet
The Spanish word 'bala' translates to 'bullet' in English. It is a noun and frequently used in contexts related to firearms, warfare, or crime. For instance, when talking about guns and their use, 'bala' would be a common term. However, it might also be found metaphorically in other contexts. The pronunciation is similar to the English 'baha'.
Example sentences using: bala
Luis está tan rápido como una bala
Luis is as fast as a bullet
In this example, 'bala' is used as a metaphor symbolizing speed. Similar to English, Spanish uses the concept of a 'bullet's speed' to refer to something or someone moving very quickly.
Encontré una bala en el suelo
I found a bullet on the ground
This sentence directly articulates finding an actual bullet on the ground. In Spanish, 'bala' means bullet, similar context to its use in English.
Juan lanzó la bala en la competencia de atletismo
Juan threw the shot in the athletics competition
In this sentence, 'bala' is referring to the spherical weight, or 'shot', used in the athletics competition known as shot put. In some instances, 'bala' can have different meanings based on context.