What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of partido (match/game), de (of) and baloncesto (basketball).
Which one should you use?
Partido refers to a specific competitive match or game, whereas juego refers to the general concept of play or a game in a non-competitive sense.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, básquetbol or the shortened básquet is more common than baloncesto, making partido de básquetbol a frequent choice. The phrase Juego de básquetbol is particularly common in Latin American countries, while Juego de baloncesto is more commonly heard in Spain and some parts of Latin America. Across much of the Spanish-speaking world, the colloquial shortening básquet is often used in the phrase partido de básquet.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾtido de balonθesto/
Did you know?
- The word partido comes from the verb partir, which means 'to divide' or 'to split'. This reflects the idea of the players being divided into two opposing sides.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word partido is also used to describe a political party, leading to potential puns about 'playing the game' of politics.
- In a sports context, the word partido can also refer to a political party, depending on the context of the sentence.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuánto dura un partido de baloncesto?How long does a basketball game last?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of a partido de baloncesto.Tatoeba #1750252 by marcelostockle, translation #1750245 by erikspen
- Tom no está viendo ningún partido de baloncesto en la tele.Tom isn't watching a basketball game on TV.This sentence shows how to say someone is not watching a partido de baloncesto on TV.Tatoeba #6881385 by diegohn, translation #6342731 by CK
- Anoche él vio un partido de baloncesto por la tele.He watched a basketball game on TV last night.This sentence is useful for describing someone who watched a partido de baloncesto on TV last night.Tatoeba #867856 by opor, translation #296934 by CK
- Qué tal si vemos un juego de básquet el sábado.How about we watch a basketball game on Saturday?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ir al partido de baloncesto el sábado?Do you want to go to the basketball game on Saturday?
- LucíaSí, me encanta ver un partido de baloncesto en vivo.Yes, I love watching a basketball game live.
- AlejandroGenial, yo compraré las entradas para ti y para mí.Great, I will buy the tickets for you and me.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baloncesto, de, partido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
