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    Jaque (en. Check)

    /xa.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation in which a king is under attack and must be protected.
    The player checked the opposing king.
    El jugador hizo jaque al rey adversario.
    A strategy that involves overwhelming the opponent in chess.
    She specializes in making quick checks.
    Ella se especializa en hacer jaques rápidos.
    verb
    To attack the opponent's king in chess.
    The player put his rival's king in check.
    El jugador jaqueó al rey de su rival.

    Etymology

    From Hispanic Arabic 'šāh', meaning 'king', derived from Persian 'shāh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    checkmate
    A situation in chess where the king is under attack with no possibility of escape.
    jaque mate

    Related Words

    chess
    A strategy game played between two people.
    ajedrez
    king
    The most important piece in chess.
    rey
    checkmate
    The final situation in chess that indicates victory.
    jaque mate

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult situation with no way out.
    I feel checked with so much debt.
    Me siento en jaque con tantas deudas.