táctica
/TAK-tee-kah/
tactic
A specific move in a game, like moving a chess piece, represents a 'táctica' or a specific action to achieve a goal.
táctica(noun)
tactic
?a specific action or plan to achieve a goal
maneuver
?a clever move
,approach
?a way of dealing with something
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
Even though it ends in 'a', it follows the normal rule for feminine words. Always use 'la táctica' or 'una táctica'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Táctica vs. Estrategia
Mistake: "Using 'táctica' for a long-term 5-year plan."
Correction: Use 'táctica' for small, immediate steps and 'estrategia' for the big, overall goal.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports Talk
You will hear this word constantly in football (soccer) commentary when discussing how a team is positioned on the field.
Choosing a specific path on a map illustrates a 'táctica' decision made as part of a larger plan.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
This version of the word is used only when describing feminine things. If the thing you are describing is masculine, use 'táctico' instead.
✏️ 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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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'.