checkmate in Portuguese
checkmate in Portuguese is xeque-mate, xaque-mate — checkmate means in chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
checkmate in Portuguese
xeque-mate
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
xaque-mate
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
xeque-mate
(chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
xaque-mate
(chess) The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
xeque-mate
(figuratively, by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
What does "checkmate" mean?
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noun In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
"He achieved checkmate in just twelve moves."
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noun Figuratively, a complete and inescapable defeat in any situation.
"With the evidence laid out, it was checkmate for the defense."
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verb To defeat an opponent's king so it cannot escape capture, or to put someone in an inescapable losing position.
"She checkmated her opponent in a stunning final move."
checkmate in a sentence
- He achieved checkmate in just twelve moves.
- With the evidence laid out, it was checkmate for the defense.
- She checkmated her opponent in a stunning final move.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "checkmate" in Portuguese?
"checkmate" in Portuguese is xeque-mate, xaque-mate. checkmate means: In chess, the winning move that traps the opponent's king with no way to escape capture.
How do you use "checkmate" in a sentence?
Example: "He achieved checkmate in just twelve moves." In Portuguese, "checkmate" is xeque-mate, xaque-mate.
Are there other ways to say "checkmate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "checkmate": xeque-mate, xaque-mate.
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