táctica
“táctica” means “tactic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
tactic
Also: maneuver, approach
📝 In Action
El entrenador cambió la táctica en el segundo tiempo.
B1The coach changed the tactic in the second half.
Fue una buena táctica para convencer a sus padres.
A2It was a good tactic to convince her parents.
Necesitamos una táctica de marketing más agresiva.
B2We need a more aggressive marketing tactic.
tactical
📝 In Action
Hicieron una retirada táctica para evitar problemas.
B2They made a tactical retreat to avoid problems.
Es una jugada táctica muy inteligente.
B2It is a very intelligent tactical move.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: táctica
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use for a long-term vision rather than a specific move?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek 'taktikē', which means 'the art of arranging or organizing,' especially in a military sense.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'táctica' only used for war or sports?
Not at all! You can use it for anything that requires a bit of clever planning, like a 'táctica' to get a discount at a store or a 'táctica' to study for an exam.
Why does it have an accent mark?
In Spanish, words that are stressed on the third-to-last syllable (called 'esdrújulas') always have an accent mark. In 'táctica', the emphasis is on the 'tac'.