partida
/par-TEE-dah/
game
A competitive activity like a board game is one meaning of partida.
partida(noun)
game
?competitive activity, board game
,match
?a specific instance of play
set
?in tennis or other sports
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Note
Even though 'game' (juego) is masculine, 'partida' is always feminine. Remember to use 'una partida' or 'la partida'.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use 'Partida'
Use 'partida' for structured, often competitive activities like chess, cards, or video games, focusing on the single instance of play. For general toys or play, use 'juego'.
The act of leaving, or departure, is known as partida.
📝 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.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Partida' and 'Salida'
Mistake: "Using 'La partida' when talking about the exit door or location."
Correction: 'Salida' is generally used for the physical exit or the most common word for departure. 'Partida' often emphasizes the moment of starting a long journey.
In accounting, an entry in a ledger is another meaning of partida.
partida(noun)
entry
?in an account book or ledger
,item
?a specific category in a budget
birth certificate
?short for 'partida de nacimiento'
,allocation
?budgetary term
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Contexts
This meaning is almost exclusively used in financial, legal, or administrative paperwork. You won't hear it much in casual conversation.
When something is split or divided, it is partida.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement
As an adjective, 'partida' must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. This is the feminine singular form.
✏️ 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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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).