La Pelota

The Spanish phrase "la pelota" translates to "the ball" in English. To help remember "la pelota," think of a playful scene where a "pelican" is trying to balance a ball on its beak. Picture it: the pelican juggling and tossing the ball, and you can almost hear the crowd cheering, "Go, Pelican, go!" The "pel-" in "pelican" sounds like the start of "pelota," and both involve something round and fun. So, whenever you think of a pelican doing tricks, you'll remember "la pelota" means "ball." 🏐