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    Ace (en. Ace)

    /eɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A card that represents the highest value in various card games.
    In poker, an ace can be the most valuable card.
    En el póker, un as puede ser la carta más valiosa.
    A person who is exceptionally good at something.
    My brother is an ace in math.
    Mi hermano es un as en matemáticas.
    In sports, it refers to a serve that cannot be returned by the opponent.
    The tennis player scored an ace in the last set.
    El tenista logró un as en el último set.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'as', meaning 'one'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be an ace
    To be very good at something.
    ser un as
    as high as
    A reference to something that has notable value or height.
    as alto como
    to have an ace up one's sleeve
    To have a hidden resource to use at a critical moment.
    tener un as bajo la manga

    Related Words

    assistant
    A person who assists or helps another.
    asistente
    association
    A union of individuals or entities with a common purpose.
    asociación
    gripping
    The action of grabbing or holding something.
    asimiento

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who stands out for their skill.
    That player is an ace on the court.
    Ese jugador es un as en la cancha.
    Something that is excellent or of very high quality.
    That movie was an ace, I really enjoyed it.
    Esa película fue un as, la disfruté mucho.