he plays basketball

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. juega baloncesto
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Orlando is not home. On Fridays, he plays basketball with his friends.Orlando no está en casa. El juega baloncesto con sus amigos los viernes.
b. juega básquetbol
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Is your brother an athlete? - He plays basketball and baseball.¿Tu hermano es atleta? - Juega básquetbol y béisbol.
c. juega al básquet
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Francisco is tall, so he plays basketball and volleyball.Francisco es alto, por lo que juega al básquet y al vóleibol.
d. juega al baloncesto
He plays basketball, but he's not a good player.Juega al baloncesto, pero no es un buen jugaor.
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