Spanish word

póker

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpokeɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpoker

Example

¿Conoces las reglas del póker?

Do you know the rules of poker?

Illustration for póker (poker)

More examples

Vamos a jugar una partida de póker esta noche.

We're going to play a poker match tonight.

Core concept

A tense card table with raised bets and focused players.

Common phrases

  • jugar al póker

    play poker

  • partida de póker

    poker match

  • mano de póker

    poker hand

Similar words

jugada: Single play or move that a player makes within a hand to improve their position.
bote: Sum of money that forms the pot from players' bets during a hand.
carta: Single card used in a card game, identified by its rank and suit.
crupier: Table dealer in casinos who distributes cards and oversees betting rounds.

Definition in Spanish

Juego de cartas en que se combina la suerte de las cartas con apuestas y la lectura del rival.

Word origin

From English poker, the loanword names the same betting card game that mixes chance, stakes, and reading opponents.

Usage tips

  • Written Spanish retains the acute accent (póker) to mark stress on the first syllable, unlike English poker.

Related words

  • pókeristapoker playernoun

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