póquer
/ˈpokeɾ/
The Spanish word for the card game poker is póquer. It is also spelled póker.
Meaning: card game (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| póquer | /ˈpokeɾ/ | |
| póker | /ˈpokeɾ/ | masculine, alternative form |
póquer refers to the card game.
Which one should you use?
póker is an alternative spelling of póquer.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile and Argentina, póquer is the most common way to refer to the game. In Mexico, the anglicized version poker is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb jugar (to play), it is common in many Spanish-speaking regions to use the prepositional phrase al póquer rather than just the noun alone.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpokeɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking gambling circles, a 'poker face' is not called a 'cara de póquer' but is instead described as cara de piedra, meaning 'stone face'.
- In Spanish, the term póquer can refer to a specific hand of four cards of the same rank, regardless of whether the game being played is the English version of 'poker'.
- The accent mark in póquer is mandatory because it is a 'palabra llana' ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Examples in context
- Yo disfruto jugar póker.I enjoy poker.This sentence is useful for expressing enjoyment of playing póker.Tatoeba #4590257 by Francisco_M, translation #2245732 by CK
- Me gusta jugar al póquer.I like to play poker.This sentence shows the common use of the phrase al póquer with the verb jugar.Tatoeba #4151545 by Leono, translation #3621164 by weihaiping
- Juega al póquer con ellos.She plays poker with them.This sentence demonstrates the use of the phrase al póquer in the third person.Tatoeba #2532856 by Shishir, translation #2517761 by Hybrid
- El casino organiza un torneo de póquer.The casino organizes a poker tournament.
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to do on a Friday night.
- ElenaMateo, ¿quieres jugar al póquer?Mateo, do you want to play poker?
- MateoSí, me encanta el póquer.Yes, I love poker.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo traeré las cartas.Perfect, I will bring the cards.
- MateoMuy bien, yo invito a la cena.Very well, I'll treat us to dinner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “poker” translations and entries póquer, póker, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
