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
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
equipo
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
jarcia
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
entrada
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
placaje
(rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
tacleada
(rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
placar
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
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
emprender
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
abordar
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
acometer
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
atajar
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
entrar
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
placar
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
taclear
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
placar
(rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
taclear
(rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
What does "tackle" mean?
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verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
"We must tackle the leak in the roof before winter arrives."
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verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
"She tackled the striker and won the ball cleanly."
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noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.
"The shed was full of rods, nets and other tackle."
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tackle in a sentence
- We must tackle the leak in the roof before winter arrives.
- The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage.
- She tackled the striker and won the ball cleanly.
- Players must learn to tackle low and safely in rugby.
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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: "We must tackle the leak in the roof before winter arrives." 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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