partidos
/par-TEE-dohs/
matches
In sports, partidos means 'matches.'
partidos(noun)
matches
?sports competition
,games
?sports competition
fixtures
?scheduled sports events
📝 In Action
Todos los domingos vemos los partidos de fútbol.
A1Every Sunday we watch the soccer matches.
Hubo muchos partidos emocionantes en el torneo.
A2There were many exciting games in the tournament.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Noun
This is the plural form of 'partido' (match). Remember that in Spanish, we usually use the word 'fútbol' (soccer) or the specific sport name when talking about this kind of game.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are in a sports setting, 'partidos' almost always means 'matches' or 'games.' If you are talking about politics, it means 'parties.'
When referring to political groups, partidos translates to 'political parties.'
partidos(noun)
political parties
?groups of people with shared political goals
factions
?political groups
📝 In Action
Los partidos políticos tienen que llegar a un acuerdo.
B1The political parties have to reach an agreement.
Hay más de diez partidos registrados para la elección.
B2There are more than ten parties registered for the election.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Adjective
When talking about politics, we often add the adjective 'políticos' (political) after 'partidos' for clarity, but the word 'partidos' alone is often enough if the context is clear.
As a masculine plural adjective, partidos means 'broken' or 'fractured.'
partidos(adjective)
broken
?shattered or fractured (plural masculine)
,split
?divided into pieces (plural masculine)
divided
?separated
📝 In Action
Los vasos estaban partidos después de la caída.
B1The glasses were broken after the fall.
Tienen los corazones partidos por la noticia.
B2They have broken hearts (literally: split hearts) because of the news.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle as Adjective
This word is the masculine plural form of the past participle of the verb 'partir' (to break/divide). When used with verbs like 'estar' (to be temporarily), it describes the condition or state of a noun.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Gender/Number
Mistake: "Using 'partidos' to describe feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'las sillas partidos')."
Correction: Make sure the ending matches the noun: 'las sillas partidas' (the chairs were broken).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: partidos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'partidos' in the sense of a political group?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'partidos' mean both 'matches' and 'political parties'?
Both meanings come from the root idea of 'division' or 'a portion.' A sports match is a contest that divides two teams, and a political party is a 'part' or portion of the electorate working toward a common goal.
Is 'partidos' ever feminine?
No. The word 'partidos' itself is always masculine and plural (the 'm' ending tells you this). If you were describing feminine objects as 'broken,' you would use 'partidas' (e.g., 'las sillas partidas').