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Spanish word
jugada
Pronunciation
IPA/xuˈɣaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounmove
Example
En ajedrez, la jugada fue decisiva.
In chess, the move was decisive.
More examples
En el último minuto, la jugada del delantero decidió el partido.
In the last minute, the striker's move decided the match.
Core concept
A single strategic play or ploy within a match, negotiation, or plan.
Common phrases
jugada decisiva
decisive move
hacer una jugada
make a move
una jugada táctica
tactical move
Similar words
movimiento: One motion or change that moves something from one position or state to another.
acción: Deliberate concrete act carried out to achieve a specific purpose.
decisión: Act of making and committing to a choice among available options.
movida: Informal one-off move or gambit made to gain advantage or effect a result.
Definition in Spanish
Movimiento o decisión concreta considerada como una unidad dentro de una partida, maniobra o situación estratégica.
Word origin
Derived from jugar plus the nominalizing suffix -ada and ultimately from Latin iocus 'game', giving a noun for one play, move, or ploy.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include hacer una jugada and expressions like jugada maestra for a brilliant play or jugada sucia for a dirty trick.