as
/ahs/
ace
The 'as' refers to the ace card in a deck of cards.
📝 In Action
Necesito un as de copas para ganar esta mano.
A1I need an ace of cups to win this hand.
El as es la carta más alta en este juego.
A2The ace is the highest card in this game.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Even though it refers to a card, 'as' is always a masculine noun, so you use 'el' or 'un' before it.
When someone is an 'as,' they are an expert or champion in their field.
📝 In Action
Ese piloto es un as de la Fórmula 1.
B1That driver is an ace/star of Formula 1.
La nueva abogada resultó ser un as en la corte.
B2The new lawyer turned out to be an ace in court.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Usage
When referring to a person (male or female), 'as' always uses the masculine article ('un as', 'el as'), even if the person is female. For example: 'Ella es el as del equipo' (She is the team's ace).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Feminine Article
Mistake: "La as del fútbol."
Correction: El as del fútbol. Remember, the noun 'as' itself is masculine, even if the person it describes is a woman.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Language
This meaning compares the person's skill to the highest card in a deck, implying they are the best or most valuable player in that field.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: as
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'as' to mean 'expert' or 'champion'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'as' related to the verb form 'has' (from 'haber')?
No. Although they sound the same, 'as' (the noun, meaning 'ace' or 'expert') is spelled without an 'h'. The verb form 'has' (as in 'tú has comido') is always spelled with an 'h'.
¿Cómo se dice 'ace' en el tenis (cuando alguien anota directamente)?
In tennis, the word 'ace' is usually translated as 'saque directo' or sometimes just 'ace' (pronounced in Spanish) is used, but the noun 'as' itself can also refer to the player who performs many of these.