Jugada (en. Move)

/xuˈɣaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action carried out in a game or sport to obtain a result.

Example sentence: The player's play was key to winning the match.

La jugada del jugador fue clave para ganar el partido.

Definition: Strategy or tactic used in any activity.

Example sentence: His play to convince the voters was very effective.

Su jugada para convencer a los votantes fue muy efectiva.

Definition: Intelligent or shrewd move in any context.

Example sentence: That was a masterstroke in business.

Esa fue una jugada maestra en el negocio.

Etymology: From the verb to play, which comes from the Latin 'iocare'.

Phrase: masterstroke

Meaning: Brilliantly executed action that produces a great effect.

jugada maestra

Phrase: to make a play

Meaning: To perform a calculated action to achieve something.

hacer una jugada

Phrase: to have a good play

Meaning: To have an effective strategy.

tener una buena jugada

Related word: to play

Description: To participate in a game or sport.

jugar

Related word: player

Description: A person who plays.

jugador

Slang meaning: To seize an opportunity shrewdly.

Slang example: He made a play to secure the promotion.

Hizo una jugada para conseguir el ascenso.

Slang meaning: Taking a risky action in an informal context.

Slang example: That was a risky play in the market.

Ese fue un movimiento de jugada arriesgada en el mercado.