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How to Say "matches" in Spanish

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partidos

par-TEE-dohs/paɾˈtiðos/

nounA1general
Use 'partidos' when referring to sporting events or games like soccer, basketball, or tennis.
Two teams of small figures competing for a soccer ball on a bright green sports field.

Examples

Vimos un emocionante partido de fútbol anoche.

We watched an exciting soccer match last night.

Todos los domingos vemos los partidos de fútbol.

Every Sunday we watch the soccer matches.

Hubo muchos partidos emocionantes en el torneo.

There were many exciting games in the tournament.

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.

parejas

/pah-REH-has//paˈɾexas/

nounA2general
Use 'parejas' when you mean two things that go together or are paired, such as socks, shoes, or batteries.
A simple illustration showing two identical red sneakers placed next to each other, representing a pair of objects.

Examples

Compré dos parejas de calcetines nuevos.

I bought two pairs of new socks.

Necesito comprar dos parejas de pilas para el control remoto.

I need to buy two pairs of batteries for the remote control.

Perdí una de las parejas de calcetines.

I lost one of the pairs of socks.

Singular vs. Plural

Remember that 'pareja' (singular) means one pair or one couple. 'Parejas' (plural) means two or more pairs/couples.

encaja

en-CA-ha/enˈkaxa/

verbB1general
Use 'encaja' (from encajar) when an idea, explanation, or object fits or doesn't fit a situation or description.
A simplified, smiling human brain figure with a bright, glowing yellow lightbulb appearing directly above it, symbolizing understanding or logical coherence.

Examples

Esta pieza no encaja en el rompecabezas.

This piece doesn't match the puzzle.

La nueva información no **encaja** con su versión original.

The new information doesn't match his original version.

Su estilo de vida no **encaja** en la ciudad pequeña.

His lifestyle doesn't fit in (or belong) in the small town.

Si la coartada **encaja**, no hay problema.

If the alibi makes sense, there is no problem.

corresponde

koh-rres-POHN-deh/ko.resˈpon.de/

verbB1formal
Use 'corresponde' (from corresponder) when something agrees with, corresponds to, or belongs to something else, often in a formal or official context.
A red square puzzle piece perfectly inserted into a corresponding red square outline on a blue surface.

Examples

Su nombre no corresponde a la dirección registrada.

His name does not correspond to the registered address.

El número de cuenta corresponde al nombre del cliente.

The account number corresponds to the client's name.

Su versión de los hechos no corresponde con la realidad.

His version of the events does not match reality.

Verb Form

This is the 'él/ella/usted' form in the present tense. It is used when the subject is singular (he, she, it, or the formal 'you').

Confusing Agreement vs. Fitting In

Learners often confuse 'encaja' and 'corresponde'. Remember that 'encaja' is about a physical or conceptual fit (like a puzzle piece or an alibi), while 'corresponde' is about agreement or correspondence in a more abstract or official sense (like data or roles).

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