Usage Note
Rebotear is a specifically basketball-oriented verb meaning to grab a rebound, distinct from the more general rebotar ('to bounce'). It is used in sports journalism and commentary across Latin America and Spain. The corresponding noun is rebote (rebound) and the player role is reboteador.
Examples
"Sabe rebotear muy bien."
Natural Translation
He knows how to rebound very well.
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