estrategia

es-trah-TEH-hee-ahes.tɾaˈte.xja

“estrategia” means “strategy” in Spanish (a high-level plan).

strategy

Also: approach, game plan

NounfB2

A winding, clearly defined path on green hills leading directly toward a bright, prominent flag planted on a distant hill, illustrating a high-level plan or strategy.

📝 In Action

Nuestra estrategia de marketing funcionó muy bien el mes pasado.

Our marketing strategy worked very well last month.

Necesitamos una nueva estrategia para reducir los costos.

We need a new strategy to reduce costs.

¿Cuál es tu estrategia para ganar el campeonato de ajedrez?

What is your strategy for winning the chess championship?

La estrategia del gobierno se centra en la educación.

The government's approach (or strategy) is focused on education.

Word Connections

Synonyms

plan (plan)
táctica (tactic (a smaller, specific action))
método (method)

Common Collocations

estrategia de negocio – business strategy
cambiar de estrategia – to change strategy
estrategia a largo plazo – long-term strategy

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estrategia" in Spanish:

approach→game plan→strategy→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estrategia

Question 1 of 1

Which of these words describes the overall, long-term plan, not just a small action?

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👥 Word Family▼

estratégico(strategic) — Adjective

estratégicamente(strategically) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

magiaalegría

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Greek word *stratēgia*, meaning 'generalship' or 'the art of leading an army.' It passed through Latin and arrived in Spanish, keeping its original meaning of skillful, high-level planning.

First recorded: 17th century (in its modern form)

Cognates (Related words)

English: strategyPortuguese: estratégiaFrench: stratégie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'estrategia' used only in military or business contexts?

No, while it originated in military language, 'estrategia' is now a common word for any careful plan. You can use it for planning a trip, studying for an exam, or even playing a game.