This is the 426th most frequent Portuguese word.
bola
Ball.
In this sentence, 'bola' is used to refer to a spherical object used in games or sports, specifically 'ball' in English.
A criança joga a bola no parque.
The child throws the ball in the park.
Here, 'bola da vez' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'the main or current focus'.
A festa foi um bolo, mas não foi a bola da vez.
The party was okay, but it wasn't the star event.
In this context, 'bola' refers to a play or action involving the ball, emphasizing skill.