Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
empatar
Pronunciation
IPA/empaˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtie
Example
El equipo empató en el último minuto.
The team tied the game in the last minute.
More examples
En el amistoso, el equipo empató 2 a 2.
In the friendly, the team tied 2-2.
Core concept
Two competitors standing side by side on the same ranking line.
Common phrases
empatar con el rival
tie with the rival
empatar a cero
tie 0-0
empatar el partido
tie the match
Similar words
igualar: Scores to equal an opponent's points and bring the match level.
hacer tablas: Finishes as a draw, leaving neither side the winner.
Definition in Spanish
Igualar la puntuación o el nivel de otro competidor, de modo que queden en empate.
Word origin
Derived from medieval Spanish em- (form of en-) plus Latin par 'equal', the verb developed to indicate making two competitors or results equal.
Usage tips
- Spanish often shows tied results as 'empatar 1-1' or 'empatar a uno', and 'empatar con' marks who is tied with whom.