ganar la partida
/ɡanaɾ la paɾtida/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'get the better of' is translated into Spanish as ganar la partida.
This expression is used to describe the act of overwhelming or overcoming.
Meaning: to overwhelm or overcome (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression Sacar ventaja is used to indicate getting the better of someone. In Latin America, particularly in Mexico and parts of Central America, the phrase Salir ganando is used to imply gaining an advantage or getting the upper hand.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡanaɾ la paɾtida/
Did you know?
- The word ganar is used for both 'winning' a match and 'earning' a paycheck, creating a conceptual link between victory and financial gain.
- While partida in ganar la partida refers to a game, the word can also mean a 'departure' or even a 'birth' in other contexts.
- Using ganar la partida in a professional setting in Spain or Latin America can sound more aggressive or competitive than the English 'get the better of'.
Examples in context
- El joven jugador de ajedrez logró superar a su experimentado oponente.The young chess player managed to get the better of his experienced opponent.
- En el último partido, nuestro equipo venció al campeón actual.In the last match, our team got the better of the current champion.
- María es una excelente jugadora de tenis y siempre le pasa por encima a sus oponentes.María is an excellent tennis player and always gets the better of her opponents.
- La curiosidad le ganó la partida.Curiosity got the better of him.
- El cansancio me puede ganar la partida hoy.Fatigue might get the better of me today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
