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"El juego" is a noun which is often translated as "game", and "el partido" is a noun which is also often translated as "game". Learn more about the difference between "el juego" and "el partido" below.
el juego(
hweh
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goh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (pastime)
a. game
La maestra tiene unos juegos muy divertidos para practicar vocabulario.The teacher has some fun games for practicing vocabulary.
2. (mechanical device) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. ride
Voy a subirme a todos los juegos en el parque de diversiones.I am going to go on all the rides at the amusement park.
b. fairground attraction
Hay varios juegos en la fiesta del pueblo.There are several fairground attractions at the town festival.
a. play
El juego es una parte importante de la educación de los niños.Play is an important element of children's education.
5. (collection)
a. set
Compré un lindo juego de sábanas de algodón egipcio.I bought a nice set of Egyptian cotton sheets.
c. suite (furniture)
Cuando cumplas 15 años, te cambiaré el juego de recámara.When you turn 15, I'll change your bedroom suite.
6. (movement)
a. play
Hay demasiado juego en este empaque. Hay que apretarlo.There is too much play in this gasket. We have to tighten it up.
7. (ploy)
a. game
Ya descubrí tu juego. Solo finges estar en contra del proyecto para descubrir mi plan.I figured out your game. You are only pretending to be against the project in order to discover my plan.
8. (sports)
a. game
Ganó juego, set y partido en poco más de una hora.She won game, set and match in just over an hour.
10. (style of play)
a. play
Ese defensa se destaca por su juego veloz y ágil.That defender stands out for his quick, nimble play.
los juegos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
13. (competition)
a. games
Los juegos se celebrarán en África el próximo año.The games are being held in Africa next year.
el partido(
pahr
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tee
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sports)
2. (politics)
a. party
Mi hermana se ha afiliado al partido que apoya la reforma económica.My sister has joined the party that supports economic reform.
3. (colloquial) (desirable romantic partner)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. catch (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mi hermano es listo, guapo y rico; ¡es buen partido!My brother is smart, handsome, and rich; he's a real catch!
4. (backing)
a. support
Cada candidato alega tener más partido entre los jóvenes.Each candidate claims to have more support among young people.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
