Numbered balls are used in games such as bingo.
A bolilla is a small ball . The term is used in several South American countries to refer to the small numbered sphere used in raffles .
Balls and bobbins
The balls are placed in a bolillero or drum (the container that contains them and allows them to be mixed). At random, the balls are drawn from the box, favoring the one with the corresponding number .
Take the case of bingo . In this game, cards with numbers are distributed and then the balls are drawn. If the number on the ball matches the number on the card, the player can cross it out. When you complete the card, sing bingo and win the game.
Applicator container
A ball can be the ball present in the containers of deodorants and antiperspirants that have the system known as roll-on . In these cases, the ball contains the product that is applied to the skin through friction .
Numbered topics
Bolillas are also the numbered topics into which the curricular program of a subject or subject is divided. Some time ago it was common for teachers, as an evaluation, to ask one question from each ball or to raffle the balls to define which topic each student should elaborate on.
give ball
The expression dar bolilla or dar bolilla is a colloquial verbal expression that refers to paying attention . For example: “Don't give it to Grandpa, he's an old-fashioned person who has a mentality from another time” , “I would love for Luis to give me some money…” , “Luckily I gave it to my neighbor and closed the window, yes "My house wouldn't have flooded because of the storm."
Lump or nodule
In some medical contexts, especially in certain regions of Latin America, the word bolilla is used to refer to a small bump or nodule on the body. It can be of various sizes and be related to a variety of medical conditions.
A clear example of its use in medicine is given to refer to lipoma, a type of benign tumor composed mainly of fat cells. The reason is that it looks like a small bump under the skin. Lipomas are generally harmless and can be removed if they cause discomfort.
It can also be lymph nodes , small ball-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system. When they become inflamed due to infection or other causes, they can feel like bumps under the skin in areas such as the neck, armpits, or groin.
Skin cysts , on the other hand, are closed sacs filled with material, such as fluid or tissue, that can form a ball under the skin and may sometimes require drainage or removal if they become inflamed or painful.
Fashion and accessories
In some regions of Latin America, especially Argentina and Uruguay, the word bolilla is used to describe small beads or trinkets that are used in the making of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. These are usually spheres made of various materials, such as glass, plastic, wood or metal , and are often perforated in the center so they can be threaded or sewn.
Some examples of how beads are used in the context of fashion and accessories include:
- Bracelets and necklaces : They are threaded on cords or threads to create bracelets and necklaces with varied designs. The combination of colors and sizes of the balls can give rise to unique decorative patterns;
- Textile embroidery and decorations – These can be sewn or embroidered onto clothing, bags and other textile products to add decorative details. This is especially common in the making of traditional costumes and ethnic clothing;
- hair accessories : they are incorporated into combs, hairpins and headbands to give them a touch of color and style;
- handmade costume jewelry and jewelry : designers often use beads in their creations to make earrings, rings and other unique pieces;
- Fashion design : In the world of fashion, designers can use beads as part of their works to create ornaments on clothing or accessories.
Bobbins, beads or beads are used in endless fashion products.