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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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. noun A remark made to start or steer a conversation.
    "He opened with a weather-related gambit before getting to the real topic."

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.

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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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