el pívot
-the center
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pívot

el pívot, la pívot(
pee
-
boht
)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. center
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Julián juega como pívot en el equipo de baloncesto porque es el más alto.Julian plays center because he's the tallest guy on his basketball team.
b. centre
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Okafor juega pívot para Philadelphia.Okafor plays centre for Philadelphia.
c. pivot
El pívot recuperó la pelota y encestó.The pivot recovered the ball and scored a basket.
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