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    Póker (en. Poker)

    /ˈpokɛr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Card game usually played with a deck of 52 cards, where players bet and compete to win other players' chips.
    At the casino, I decided to play poker once again.
    En el casino, decidí jugar al póker una vez más.
    Competition or tournament in which poker is played.
    The poker tournament attracted many professional players.
    El torneo de póker atrajo a muchos jugadores profesionales.

    Etymology

    The term 'poker' originated in the 19th century, derived from the English 'poker', believed to come from the German 'pochen' meaning 'to use force' or 'to hit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To play a game of poker
    To play poker in a group.
    echar una partida de póker
    Poker face
    Facial expression that does not reveal emotions.
    póker face
    To make a poker
    To have four cards of the same value in poker.
    hacer poker

    Related Words

    Card
    One of the pieces in the game of poker.
    carta
    Deck
    Set of cards used in poker.
    mazo
    Player
    Person who participates in the game of poker.
    jugador

    Slang Meanings

    Bad play
    That move was a beginner's poker.
    Ese movimiento fue un póker de principiantes.
    Scam in the game
    Be careful, there are rumors that they play poker at that table.
    Cuidado, hay rumores de que en esa mesa hacen póker.