How to Say "playoff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “playoff” is “final” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
final stage of a competition
Examples
Mi equipo llegó a la final.
My team made it to the final.
¿Quién ganó la final de la Copa del Mundo?
Who won the World Cup final?
Las entradas para la final son muy caras.
The tickets for the final are very expensive.
Always Feminine: 'la final'
When talking about the final match or round of a competition, the word is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una': 'la final del torneo' (the tournament final).
Mixing up Genders for Sports
Mistake: “Vimos el final de baloncesto anoche.”
Correction: Vimos la final de baloncesto anoche. A championship game is always 'la final' (feminine).
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