Partida (en. Departure)

/paɾˈtiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of elements that are separated or classified.
The shipment of fruits was distributed among the vendors.
La partida de frutas se distribuyó entre los vendedores.
Departure or beginning of a journey or adventure.
The train departure is at 10 in the morning.
La partida del tren es a las 10 de la mañana.
Term used in games or competitions.
The chess game was decided on the last move.
La partida de ajedrez se decidió en el último movimiento.

Etymology

From the verb 'partir', which comes from the Latin 'partīre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

birth certificate
Official document that certifies the birth of a person.
partida de nacimiento
chess game
Game or competition of chess between two players.
partida de ajedrez
outbreak of war
Action of initiating a conflict or combat.
partida de guerra

Related Words

part
To divide something into parts.
partir
partition
Action of separating or dividing.
partición
party
Organizational group of people with common interests.
partido

Slang Meanings

To refer to a singular adventure or experience.
That party was a crazy adventure.
Esa fiesta fue una partida de locos.
Used in the sports field to describe an exciting game.
The final was an epic game.
La final fue una partida épica.