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tackle in Spanish

tackle in Spanish is aparejo, equipo, jarcia — tackle means to confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

tackle in Spanish

aparejo
noun
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
equipo
noun
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
jarcia
noun
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
entrada
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
placaje
noun
(rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
tacleada
noun
(rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
placar
verb
To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them.
afrontar
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
emprender
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
abordar
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
acometer
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
atajar
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
entrar
verb
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
placar
verb
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
taclear
verb
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
placar
verb
(rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
taclear
verb
(rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

What does "tackle" mean?

  1. verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
    "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage."
  2. verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
    "The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area."
  3. noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.
    "He packed his fishing tackle before dawn."

tackle in a sentence

  • The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage.
  • She tackled her overflowing inbox first thing Monday morning.
  • The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area.
  • He packed his fishing tackle before dawn.

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Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tackle" in Spanish?

"tackle" in Spanish is aparejo, equipo, jarcia. tackle means: To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

How do you use "tackle" in a sentence?

Example: "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage." In Spanish, "tackle" is aparejo, equipo, jarcia.

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

Yes — Spanish has 14 translations listed for "tackle": aparejo, equipo, jarcia, entrada, placaje, tacleada.

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