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    Alfil (en. Bishop)

    /alˈfil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece in the game of chess that moves diagonally.
    The bishop is one of the most strategic pieces in chess.
    El alfil es una de las piezas más estratégicas en el ajedrez.
    Refers to a chess master, in an informal context.
    Juan is a bishop in the neighborhood chess club.
    Juan es un alfil en el club de ajedrez del barrio.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'alfīl', which is derived from the classical Arabic 'fīl', meaning 'elephant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to move like a bishop
    To make a move that has a hidden strategy.
    mover como un alfil
    to be a bishop in chess
    To be a highly strategic player.
    ser un alfil en el ajedrez

    Related Words

    board
    Surface where chess is played.
    tablero
    king
    Another piece of chess that is essential for winning.
    rey
    pawn
    The most basic piece in chess.
    peón

    Slang Meanings

    To play in a cunning or strategic way.
    You're playing like a bishop in this negotiation.
    Estás jugando como un alfil en esta negociación.
    A person who is considered cunning.
    That girl is a bishop in what she does, always winning.
    Esa chica es un alfil en lo que hace, siempre gana.