Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
táctica
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtaktika/
Meaning
- feminine nountactic
Example
Esa táctica fue clave para ganar el partido.
That tactic was key to winning the match.
More examples
Decidimos cambiar de táctica durante la reunión.
We decided to change tactics during the meeting.
Core concept
A concrete move chosen to reach a specific objective in a situation.
Common phrases
táctica defensiva
defensive tactic
seguir una táctica
follow a tactic
cambiar de táctica
change tactics
Similar words
estrategia: Broad overall plan that sets a long-term direction toward major goals.
plan: Specific scheme that sets out steps in advance to carry out a particular goal.
técnica: Practical way of doing a particular task to perform it skillfully.
método: Ordered step-by-step procedure that guides how to carry out work.
Definition in Spanish
Método o recurso concreto que se emplea para alcanzar un propósito en una situación específica.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from French tactique and ultimately from Greek táktikos 'relating to arrangement', from táxis 'arrangement or placement'.
Usage tips
- Used in work, sports, and similar contexts to name a planned move, and in casual speech speakers may prefer truco or movida instead of táctica.
Other meanings
- strategynoun
- methodnoun
Opposites
- improvisaciónimprovisationnoun
Related words
- tácticotacticaladjective
- tácticamentetacticallyadverb