How to Say "domino" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “domino” is “ficha” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es tu turno, mueve una ficha.
It's your turn, move a piece.
Perdí una ficha roja de mi juego de parchís.
I lost a red piece from my Parcheesi game.
Introduce la ficha en la máquina para empezar.
Insert the token into the machine to start.
Always Feminine
The word 'ficha' is always feminine. Even if the game piece represents a king or a male soldier, you still say 'la ficha'.
Ficha vs. Moneda
Use 'ficha' for plastic or metal discs used in machines (like at a laundry or arcade). Use 'moneda' for actual currency/money.
Confusing Ficha and Pieza
Mistake: “Using 'ficha' for complex 3D characters.”
Correction: Use 'ficha' for flat things (chips, checkers, dominoes). For 3D characters like in Monopoly or Dungeons & Dragons, use 'figura' or 'pieza'.
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