Spanish Conversation · Level 122
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Spanish word
brisca
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾiska/
Meaning
- feminine nounbrisca
Example
¿Quieres jugar a la brisca esta tarde?
Do you want to play brisca this afternoon?
More examples
Ayer jugamos tres partidas de brisca en el bar.
Yesterday we played three games of brisca at the bar.
Core concept
A family or friends gathered around a table playing quick rounds of a trump-based card game.
Common phrases
jugar a la brisca
play brisca
partida de brisca
game of brisca
reglas de brisca
brisca rules
Similar words
juego de cartas: Any card-based game played at a table by two or more players.
naipes: Physical playing cards, single pieces taken from a deck.
mano: The group of cards dealt to a player for a turn.
baraja: A shuffled set of cards forming a deck for play.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un juego de cartas basado en bazas y triunfo, conocido como juego social para reuniones familiares y entre amigos.
Word origin
The word comes from Italian briscola and entered Spanish with minor phonetic change to name the familiar social trick-taking game.
Usage tips
- Brisca is primarily a casual social game at family and friends gatherings, so expect informal rules and short rounds rather than formal tournament play.