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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.

estrategia

es-trah-TEH-hee-ah

nounfB2
strategy?a high-level plan
Also:approach?method of dealing with something,game plan?planning for a competition

📝 In Action

Nuestra estrategia de marketing funcionó muy bien el mes pasado.

B2

Our marketing strategy worked very well last month.

Necesitamos una nueva estrategia para reducir los costos.

B1

We need a new strategy to reduce costs.

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

B2

What is your strategy for winning the chess championship?

La estrategia del gobierno se centra en la educación.

C1

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

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

Even though this word ends in '-a' (like most feminine nouns), the related adjective is 'estratégico' (masculine) or 'estratégica' (feminine). Remember to always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with 'estrategia'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Strategy and Tactic

Mistake: "Usar 'táctica' cuando se habla del plan general."

Correction: Use 'estrategia' for the big, overall plan, and 'táctica' for the small, specific steps you take to execute the strategy.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

'Estrategia' is a strong, formal word. It sounds professional when discussing goals, missions, or complex problems in work or academic settings.

✏️ 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

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.