gambit in Spanish

gambit in Spanish is gambito, estratagema, tema — gambit means in chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.

gambit in Spanish

gambito

noun

(chess) An opening in chess in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

estratagema

noun

Any ploy or stratagem.

tema

noun

A remark intended to open a conversation.

What does "gambit" mean?

noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
"He opened with the Queen's Gambit, offering up a pawn to control the center."
noun Any calculated move or strategy, especially one that involves an initial small sacrifice or risk for a later advantage.
"Cutting prices for the first month was a gambit to win over new customers."
noun A remark made to start or steer a conversation.
"He opened with a weather-related gambit before getting to the real topic."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gambit in a sentence

He opened with the Queen's Gambit, offering up a pawn to control the center.
Cutting prices for the first month was a gambit to win over new customers.
Her resignation turned out to be a clever gambit to force the board's hand.
He opened with a weather-related gambit before getting to the real topic.

Similar words in Spanish

ploy stratagem

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gambit" in Spanish?

"gambit" in Spanish is gambito, estratagema, tema. gambit means: In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.

How do you use "gambit" in a sentence?

Example: "He opened with the Queen's Gambit, offering up a pawn to control the center." In Spanish, "gambit" is gambito, estratagema, tema.

Are there other ways to say "gambit" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "gambit": gambito, estratagema, tema.

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