Partidos (en. Matches)
/parˈtiðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Organized groups that have a political ideology.
Political parties are fundamental in a democracy.
Los partidos políticos son fundamentales en una democracia.
Encounters of teams or individuals to compete in a sport.
The next football match is on Saturday.
El próximo partido de fútbol es el sábado.
Divisions in a game or activity.
The game is played in matches of 50 points.
El juego se juega en partidos de 50 puntos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'partitus', meaning divided.
Common Phrases and Expressions
political parties
Organizations dedicated to political activity.
partidos políticos
football match
Sports encounter between two football teams.
partido de fútbol
match by match
Confrontation or process that takes place step by step.
partido a partido
Related Words
elections
Process by which representatives are elected.
elecciones
campaign
Set of actions to promote or support a party.
campaña
debate
Discussion or argumentation between candidates from a party.
debate
Slang Meanings
Political party that lacks popular support.
That party is on the ground, no one supports it.
Ese partido está en el suelo, nadie lo apoya.
Friendly football match among friends.
We're going to play a match in the park this weekend.
Vamos a jugar un partido en el parque este fin de semana.