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    Cancha (en. Basketball court)

    /ˈkan.tʃa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Flat area of grass or pavement where various sports are played.
    The basketball court was filled with players.
    La cancha de baloncesto estaba llena de jugadores.
    In some countries, it also refers to an area where events or shows are held.
    The concert will take place in the main court of the stadium.
    El concierto se llevará a cabo en la cancha principal del estadio.
    Defined space for the practice of a specific sport in a competitive context.
    The teams are preparing for the match on the soccer field.
    Los equipos se preparan para el partido en la cancha de fútbol.

    Etymology

    From Quechua 'kancha', meaning 'space' or 'enclosed place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the field
    To be involved in a situation or in the action.
    estar en la cancha
    soccer field
    Specific area designated for playing soccer.
    cancha de fútbol
    tennis court
    Specific area designated for playing tennis.
    cancha de tenis
    to leave the field
    To withdraw from a situation or competition.
    salir de la cancha

    Related Words

    player
    Person who participates in a sport.
    jugador
    referee
    Person who supervises and regulates a game or sports event.
    árbitro
    team
    Group of players who participate together in a sport.
    equipo

    Slang Meanings

    To have skill
    Means to have experience in a particular field or situation.
    Significa tener experiencia en un campo o situación particular.
    To make the field
    Means to prepare the place for an event or activity.
    Significa preparar el lugar para un evento o actividad.