pre-emptive bid in bridge

Question

This is a type of bid in the game of bridge.

Thanks for helping me out

Answer 1

When I've played bridge in Mexico, we would use the term declaración preventivo.

Don't know if it is absolutely correct as perhaps this is what was is used in my wife's family. I'm also not an ardent bridge player but it sort of makes sense.

Yes its a specific term used in Bridge games for bidding a weak hand to "pre-empt" the opposition from entering into the auction. Really I am seeking an answer from a spanish speaking person who also plays bridge. many thanks to all those who responded - pawlinu, Apr 16, 2010

Answer 2

I think MexGuy's suggestion is very plausible (it would certainly get the meaning across). The term in English is, basically, "bridge jargon" (non-bridge players would have little idea what it means). And it is probably jargon in any language. The term is related to the military term "preemptive strike" but, that too, might require some explaining for many English speakers.

Unless you know how bidding in bridge works (and something of playing strategy/scoring), a short "explanation" won't help.

Answer 3

I don't know...what kind of bid is that? May be you can explain?

Answer 4

Hi pawling, welcome to the forum