liga

LEE-gah

nounfA2

league?sports competition or organization

Also:alliance?political or business association,association?group of people with a common interest

📝 In Action

Mi equipo favorito ganó la liga el año pasado.

My favorite team won the league last year.

Los tres países formaron una liga defensiva.

The three countries formed a defensive alliance.

Word Connections

Synonyms

asociación (association)
campeonato (championship)

Common Collocations

liga de fútbol – soccer league
una liga mayor – a major league

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Even though 'liga' ends in -a, remember it refers to a group or organization, acting as a simple feminine noun.

⭐ Usage Tips

Sports Talk

When talking about professional sports, 'la liga' often refers specifically to the top division in that country (e.g., La Liga in Spain for soccer).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: liga

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'liga' to mean a physical object?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

ligar(to tie, to connect, to flirt) - verb

ligazón(connection, link) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'liga' always feminine?

Yes, regardless of whether you are referring to the sports organization, the rubber band, or the alloy, 'liga' is always a feminine noun, requiring 'la liga'.

How do I know if 'liga' means 'flirts' or 'connects'?

Context is key! If you are talking about people at a social event, it usually means 'flirts' or 'hooks up.' If you are talking about ingredients, materials, or abstract ideas, it means 'connects' or 'binds.'