Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
ajedrecista
Pronunciation
IPA/axeðɾeˈθista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)chess player
Example
¿Eres ajedrecista?
Are you a chess player?
More examples
En la universidad hay muchos ajedrecistas que juegan los fines de semana.
At the university there are many chess players who play on weekends.
Core concept
Person who plays chess, casually or competitively.
Common phrases
ser ajedrecista
be a chess player
un ajedrecista aficionado
amateur chess player
club de ajedrecistas
club of chess players
Similar words
jugador de ajedrez: Competes in formal chess games and tournaments with the goal of winning.
practicante de ajedrez: Uses chess play primarily as training, running drills and practice games to gain experience.
Definition in Spanish
Individuo que practica el ajedrez, tanto en partidas casuales como en competiciones.
Word origin
The noun combines ajedrez with the agent suffix -ista meaning 'person who', and ajedrez entered Spanish via Arabic al-shatranj.
Usage tips
- Asking '¿Juegas al ajedrez?' asks whether someone plays as an activity, while asking if someone is an ajedrecista frames chess as part of their identity or regular practice.