partida
“partida” means “game” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
game, match
Also: set
📝 In Action
Esta noche jugaremos una partida de póker.
B1Tonight we will play a game of poker.
Perdimos la partida por un solo punto.
B1We lost the match by only one point.
La partida de ajedrez duró más de tres horas.
B2The chess game lasted more than three hours.
departure, setting off
Also: sailing
📝 In Action
La hora de partida del autobús es a las 6:00 a.m.
A2The bus's departure time is 6:00 a.m.
Anunciaron la partida del vuelo con veinte minutos de retraso.
B1They announced the flight's departure with a twenty-minute delay.
entry, item
Also: birth certificate, allocation
📝 In Action
La partida presupuestaria para educación fue aumentada este año.
C1The budget allocation for education was increased this year.
Necesitas una copia de tu partida de nacimiento para el trámite.
B2You need a copy of your birth certificate for the procedure.
split, broken up
Also: cut
📝 In Action
La madera estaba partida en pequeños trozos.
B1The wood was split into small pieces.
Tenía la boca partida después del accidente.
B2She had a cut/split lip after the accident.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "partida" in Spanish:
allocation→birth certificate→broken up→cut→departure→entry→item→sailing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: partida
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'partida' is used in the phrase: 'El vuelo de Madrid tiene su partida a las tres'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'partir' (to leave or to divide), which ultimately derives from the Latin verb *partīre* meaning 'to divide, share, or distribute.' The noun meanings relate to either a segment (a budget item) or a departure/start (a game or a journey).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'partida' and 'partido'?
Both can mean 'game' or 'match,' but 'partida' is feminine and often refers to board games or card games (like chess or poker). 'Partido' is masculine and almost always refers to major sports matches (like soccer or basketball).
How can I remember the two main meanings?
Think of the verb *partir* (to leave/to divide). 1. When you leave, it's a 'departure' (partida). 2. When you start a game, you are 'setting off' or 'dividing' your time to play (partida).