Match in Spanish 🇪🇸

Other Meanings:

“partido” can also refer to a judicial proceeding or legal action

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Variations by Country

The term “partido” is also used in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries to refer to a romantic date or outing

In some Latin American countries, “partido” can also refer to a political party or a group of people who share the same political ideology

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Cultural Reference

In Spain, “partido” can also refer to a small snack or appetizer, often served with drinks before a meal

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Idioms

1. “estar en el mismo partido” (to be on the same team)
2. “jugar al partido de alguien” (to do someone’s bidding)

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Usage

Can refer to a political party or a sports game/match

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Origin

From the verb “partir” meaning “to divide” or “to split”

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Pronunciation

Normal speech: pahr-TEE-doh
IPA: paɾˈtiðo

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partido info.

Tips to remember the word “partido”:
– You can think of a “party” (“party” and “partido” start with the same three letters) as a group of people gathered to watch a sports event, which can help you associate “partido” with a match or game.
– “Partido” also sounds like “parted,” suggesting a division or competition between two parts or teams in sports.
– “Partido” is like a “part” of a whole, and in sports, a match is a part of a tournament.

Explanations:
– “Partido” in Spanish is most commonly used to refer to a sports match or game, such as a soccer game (partido de fútbol) or a basketball game (partido de baloncesto).

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Encuentro (encounter, or game)
– Juego (game)
– Competencia (competition)

Alternate meanings and slang:
– “Partido” can also refer to a political party (e.g., “partido político”).
– In some contexts, people might use “partido” informally to talk about potential romantic partners, similar to the idea of a “match” in dating.

Examples of sentences that use “partido”:
– El próximo partido de la liga será el sábado. (The next league match will be on Saturday.)
– ¿A qué hora empieza el partido de tenis? (What time does the tennis match start?)
– Mi partido político favorito es el que promueve el desarrollo sostenible. (My favorite political party is the one that promotes sustainable development.)
– Este partido está muy emocionante, no puedo creer que vayamos empatados. (This game is very exciting, I can’t believe we are tied.)
– ¿Viste el último partido de la selección nacional? (Did you see the last match of the national team?)
– Siempre hacen una fiesta para ver el partido en su casa. (They always throw a party to watch the game at their house.)

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