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    Jugadas (en. Plays)

    [xuˈɡaðas]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Strategic movements or actions in a game.
    The team's plays were surprising.
    Las jugadas del equipo fueron sorprendentes.
    Acts or maneuvers in the context of a card game.
    He made a brilliant play in poker.
    Él hizo una jugada brillante en el póker.
    Tactical movements in sports.
    The coach studied the plays from the previous match.
    El entrenador estudió las jugadas del partido anterior.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to play', which comes from the Latin 'jucare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A good play
    An action that is successful or intelligent.
    una buena jugada
    To play a bad play
    To do something that is not beneficial.
    jugar una mala jugada
    Master stroke
    A well-thought-out action that has a great impact.
    jugada maestra

    Related Words

    To play
    To engage in an activity for entertainment.
    jugar
    Player
    A person who plays.
    jugador
    Game
    Recreational or sports activity.
    juego

    Slang Meanings

    Risky play
    That was a risky play, but it worked.
    Esa fue una jugada arriesgada, pero funcionó.
    Dirty play
    You can't make dirty plays in this sport.
    No puedes hacer jugadas sucias en este deporte.
    Unexpected play
    His unexpected play shocked everyone.
    Su jugada inesperada dejó a todos en shock.