El partido
Example: El partido de fútbol empieza a las cinco de la tarde.
Definition
"El partido" refers to a sports match or game, typically involving two teams competing against each other. For example, in the phrase "El partido de fútbol empieza a las cinco de la tarde," it means the soccer game starts at five in the afternoon.
Etymology
The term "el partido" comes from the Spanish verb 'partir,' meaning 'to divide' or 'to split.' Originally, it referred to a division or portion, and over time it evolved to mean a match or contest where two sides are divided to compete against each other.
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"El partido" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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