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match in Spanish

match in Spanish is partido, cerilla, fósforo — match means an organized contest between competitors, as in sport.

match in Spanish

partido
noun
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
cerilla
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
fósforo
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
cerillo
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
mixto
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
misto
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
velilla
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
igual
noun
Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.
complemento
noun
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
correspondencia
noun
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
emparejadura
noun
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
equivalencia
noun
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
pareja
noun
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
emparejamiento
noun
A pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics.
pareja
noun
A pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics.
hacer juego
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
corresponder
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
coincidir
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
concordar
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
complementar
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
complementarse
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
igualar
verb
(transitive) To equal or exceed in achievement.
emparejar
verb
(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.
hacer juego
verb
(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.

What does "match" mean?

  1. noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
    "They watched the tennis match go to a third set."
  2. noun Something or someone equal or corresponding to another.
    "Her wit was more than a match for his sarcasm."
  3. noun A small stick tipped with a substance that ignites by friction.
    "He struck a match to light the candles."
  4. verb To correspond to, resemble, or be equivalent to something else.
    "Her shoes matched her handbag perfectly."
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match in a sentence

  • They watched the tennis match go to a third set.
  • The boxing match ended in a knockout in round two.
  • Her wit was more than a match for his sarcasm.
  • When it comes to chess, nobody in the club is a match for her.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "match" in Spanish?
"match" in Spanish is partido, cerilla, fósforo. match means: An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
How do you use "match" in a sentence?
Example: "They watched the tennis match go to a third set." In Spanish, "match" is partido, cerilla, fósforo.
Are there other ways to say "match" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 22 translations listed for "match": partido, cerilla, fósforo, cerillo, mixto, misto.
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