Spanish Conversation · Level 171
15 words
Spanish word
bridge
Pronunciation
IPA/bɾitʃ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbridge
Example
¿Quieres jugar al bridge esta tarde?
Do you want to play bridge this afternoon?
More examples
El club organiza una partida de bridge todas las semanas.
The club organizes a game of bridge every week.
Core concept
A competitive card game for two pairs focused on bidding contracts and taking tricks.
Common phrases
jugar al bridge
play bridge
partida de bridge
game of bridge
club de bridge
bridge club
Similar words
juego de cartas: A game played using a deck of cards.
baraja: A set of playing cards sold or used together as one pack.
mano: A player's private set of cards during a hand.
pareja: A duo of players who act together as a team in partnered play.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un juego de cartas por parejas centrado en la subasta de contratos y en ganar bazas para cumplirlos.
Word origin
From English 'bridge', the word entered Spanish as a loanword denoting the specific card game.
Usage tips
- In conversation the name appears with jugar and the preposition a (for example '¿Juegas al bridge?'), not as a translated term.