Partido (en. Game)

/parˈtiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Contest or confrontation between two or more teams or people.
The soccer match ended in a tie.
El partido de fútbol terminó en empate.
Political group that defends a common ideology.
The ruling party has promised reforms.
El partido en el poder ha prometido reformas.
Division or fragment of a larger entity.
A piece of the cake was enough for everyone.
Un partido del pastel fue suficiente para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'partitus', which means 'divided'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

game by game
Game or activity that takes place in several stages or encounters.
partido a partido
to be in a match
To be in a situation of competition or confrontation.
estar en partido
to give a game
To make an effort in an activity, especially in sports.
dar un partido

Related Words

competition
Situation in which two or more parties fight for the same objective.
competencia
elections
Process by which a person is elected to a public office.
elecciones
game
Recreational activity, usually with rules.
juego

Slang Meanings

Team or group of friends
Let's go to the game to watch our group play.
Vamos al partido a ver a nuestro grupo jugar.
Success in a situation
He had a match on his final exam.
Tuvo un partido en su examen final.