Generala (en. General)
/xe.neˈɾa.la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A board game played with cards where the objective is to accumulate the highest number of points.
We gathered to play generala all afternoon.
Nos reunimos para jugar a la generala toda la tarde.
Colloquial name for the card game in some Spanish-speaking countries.
In my family, we always play generala after dinner.
En mi familia siempre jugamos a la generala después de la cena.
Etymology
From the Spanish term that alludes to generality in the game.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play generala
To participate in the game of generala.
jugar a la generala
to win in generala
To succeed in the game of generala.
ganar a generala
Related Words
cards
Cards used to play various board games.
naipes
game
Game or competition among several players.
partida
Slang Meanings
A person who is a leader or has a dominant role in a situation.
That guy is the generala of the group; he always makes the decisions.
Ese tipo es la generala del grupo, siempre toma las decisiones.
Expression used to refer to someone who stands out in a specific area.
That girl plays generala like an expert.
Esa chica juega a la generala como una experta.