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"Match" is a noun which is often translated as "el fósforo", and "game" is a noun which is often translated as "el juego". Learn more about the difference between "match" and "game" below.
match(
mahch
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (matchstick)
a. el fósforo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Use a match to light the candle.Usa un fósforo para encender la vela.
b. el cerillo (M) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Mexico
The matches got wet so we had to throw them out.Los cerillos se mojaron así que tuvimos que botarlos.
c. la cerilla (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
He asked me for a match to light his cigarette.Me pidió una cerilla para encender su cigarrillo.
2. (sports)
a. el partido (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Spain-Belarus match will be held tomorrow in Barcelona.El partido España-Bielorrusia se celebrará mañana en Barcelona.
3. (compatible)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I think Alicia would be a great match for Jorge.Creo que Alicia haría buena pareja con Jorge.
What sign is the best match for me?¿Qué signo es el que mejor me corresponde?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to go with)
a. combinar con
He always makes sure that his belt matches his shoes.Él siempre asegura que su cinturón combine con sus zapatos.
5. (to equal)
a. igualar
I don't know if they'll be able to match last year's sales growth.No sé si podrán igualar el aumento en ventas del año pasado.
a. enfrentarse
The four teams will match in the elimination round.Los cuatro equipos se enfrentarán en la ronda de eliminación.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
8. (to go with)
a. combinar
Your shoes and purse do not have to match.Tus zapatos y tu bolso no tienen que combinar.
game(
geym
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (amusement)
2. (sport)
a. el partido (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We're getting together for a game of soccer.Nos vamos a reunir para jugar un partido de fútbol.
3. (games)
a. la partida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Anyone for a game of cards?¿A quién le apetece una partida de cartas?
7. (culinary)
a. la caza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
In that butcher shop, they don't just sell pork, chicken, and beef. They also sell game.En esa carnicería, no sólo venden cerdo, pollo y carne de vaca. También venden caza.
8. (business)
a. el negocio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He's been in the finance game for a long time.Lleva mucho tiempo en el negocio de las finanzas.
9. (scheme)
10. (slang) (charm)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. el carisma (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Alfred is not exactly handsome, but he's sure got game.Alfred no es exactamente guapo, pero desde luego tiene carisma.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
11. (colloquial) (in the mood)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
That guy is always game for anything.Ese tipo siempre está dispuesto a hacer lo que sea.
We are going out for dinner. Are you game?Vamos a salir a cenar, ¿te apuntas?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
12. (computing)
a. jugar a videojuegos
Jake started gaming when he was at elementary school and now plays professionally.Jake empezó a jugar a videojuegos cuando estaba en la escuela primaria y ahora juega de forma profesional.
13. (to gamble)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
14. (to cheat)
a. estafar
It's become a personal challenge for him to keep finding ways of gaming the system.Encontrar formas de estafar al sistema se ha convertido en un reto personal para él.
