partida
game
Es el momento en que alguien se va de un lugar o el inicio de un juego o actividad.
The Spanish word "partida" has several meanings depending on the context. Here’s an explanation of its primary meanings, parts, synonyms, and occasionally antonyms:
Meaning 1: Departure or Leaving
- Definition: The act of leaving or setting off from a place, such as the start of a journey or trip.
- Example: La partida del tren fue a las ocho. (The train's departure was at eight.)
- Parts: Derived from the verb partir (to leave, to split), with the suffix -ada which is often used to form nouns indicating an action or effect.
- Synonyms: salida, salida, salida, despegue (mostly for flights), comienzo.
- Antonyms: llegada (arrival), presencia (presence).
Meaning 2: Game round or match
- Definition: A specific match, round, or game in competitive sports, board games, or video games.
- Example: La partida de ajedrez duró dos horas. (The chess game lasted two hours.)
- Synonyms: juego, ronda, enfrentamiento, encuentro.
Meaning 3: Portion or allocation
- Definition: Sometimes used to refer to an allotted part or share of something (like budget items or portions of money).
- Example: La empresa asignó una partida para la publicidad. (The company assigned a budget item for advertising.)
- Synonyms: cuota, sección, porción, ración.
Summary Table
| Meaning | Description | Example | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Act of leaving, starting a journey | La partida fue a las 9. | salida, comienzo | llegada |
| Game round/match | A round or series of game/events | Ganó la partida de ajedrez. | juego, ronda, encuentro | (none applicable) |
| Allocation/portion | A part or share assigned | La partida presupuestaria | cuota, porción | (none common) |
In summary, partida can mean a departure, a game/match, or an allocated portion depending on where and how it is used. It stems from the verb partir, related to “starting” or “splitting.”
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Examples
La partida de ajedrez fue muy intensa.adjective
The chess game was very intense.
La partida terminó antes de lo esperado.adjective
The game ended sooner than expected.
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